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Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr 1919–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1919

Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 2 Jun 1988

Death Location: Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Samuel PGGF)

Mother: Addie PGGM)

Spouse(s): Ruth Edgeworth

Children(s):

In 1919, Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr entered the world in Pittsylvania County, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA, born to Samuel William Wilkinson 2 Pggf And Addie Greene Burgess 2 Pggm. In 1920, Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. In 1940, Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr married Ruth Elizabeth Edgeworth, and had children including Davis, E Brooks Wilkinson Jr, Tilda Elizabeth. Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr passed away in 1988 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr entered the world in Pittsylvania County, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA, born to Samuel William Wilkinson 2 Pggf And Addie Greene Burgess 2 Pggm.
  • In 1920, Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1940, Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr married Ruth Elizabeth Edgeworth, and had children including Davis, E Brooks Wilkinson Jr, Tilda Elizabeth.
  • Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr passed away in 1988 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Sr's Ancestors

Self
Edward Sr
1919–1988
Birth Place: Pittsylvania County, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
Samuel William Wilkinson (2 PGGF)
1880–1934
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
Addie (Greene Burgess (2) PGGM)
1884–1924
Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas (Jefferson Wilkerson (3) PGGF)
1853–1926
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth Richardson (3) PGGM)
1860–1943
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
John (Robert Burgess (3) PGGF)
1857–1917
Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Rebecca Banes (3) PGGM)
1864–1937
Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Wilkerson
1830–1891
Valinda Carmichael
1822–1912
Samuel PGGF)
1811–1883
Permelia PGGM)
1828–1910
Henderson Burgess
1821–1863
Elizabeth Haley
1823–
Daniel Bane
1843–
Elvira Dixon
1840–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John WILKINSON
1808–1883
Nancy Thomas
1809–1887
John CARMICHAEL
1805–1889
Anna Burgess
1798–1858
Thomas Richardson
1750–1830
James PGGF)
1763–1835
Nancy PGGM)
1786–1870
Garner Burgess
1783–
Nancy Warren
1786–1862
Royal Hailey
1786–1838
Mary White
1787–1850
Matthew Bane
1802–1886
Anna Trammell
1800–1879
Samuel Dixon
1780–1847

Edward Sr's Timeline

8 Records

1919
24 Jun 1919
Birth of Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr in Pittsylvania County, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided here in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 21
Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 32
Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1986
1986-2014
Age 67
Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided here in Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Sumter, South Carolina, USA
1988
2 Jun 1988
Age 69
Death of Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr in Ringgold VA
Ringgold VA
1993
1993
Age 74
Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided here in Sumter, SC
Sumter, SC
1995
1995
Age 76
Edward Brooks Wilkinson Sr resided here in Sumter, SC
Sumter, SC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 396
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [7] U.S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945, Publisher: National Publishing Co.; Publishing Place: Richmond, VA, USA; Publisher Date: 1946; Title: Young American Patriots
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Item; Publication Date: 3 Jun 1988; Publication Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA; ,0.06384393,0.50403094,0.35774222&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 396

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986-2014
    Event Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Sumter, SC
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Sumter, SC
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seaco
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Item; Publication Date: 3 Jun 1988; Publication Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA; ,0.06384393,0.50403094,0.35774222&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1988
    Event Place: Ringgold VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Item; Publication Date: 3 Jun 1988; Publication Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA; ,0.06384393,0.50403094,0.35774222&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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