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Eliza Fontenot 1886–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1886

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 24 August 1960

Death Location: Beaver, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Nancy Fontenot

Mother: Olivier Fontenot

Spouse(s): George Henry

Children(s): Allen Henry, Floyd Henry, Detter Henry, Ettie Henry, Boyd Henry, Ollie Henry

In 1886, Eliza Fontenot entered the world in Louisiana, born to Nancy Fontenot And Olivier Fontenot. In 1900, Eliza Fontenot resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Eliza Fontenot resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA. Eliza Fontenot married George Washington Henry, and had children including Allen Otto Henry, Boyd Henry, Detter Henry, Ettie Henry, Floyd Henry, Ollie Henry. Eliza Fontenot passed away in 1960 in Beaver, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Eliza Fontenot entered the world in Louisiana, born to Nancy Fontenot And Olivier Fontenot.
  • In 1900, Eliza Fontenot resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Eliza Fontenot resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA.
  • Eliza Fontenot married George Washington Henry, and had children including Allen Otto Henry, Boyd Henry, Detter Henry, Ettie Henry, Floyd Henry, Ollie Henry.
  • Eliza Fontenot passed away in 1960 in Beaver, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Eliza Fontenot's Ancestors

Self
Eliza Fontenot
1886–1960
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Nancy Fontenot
1852–1944
Sugartown, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Olivier Fontenot
1856–1900
Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Harriette Cole
1825–
Louisiana
Abner Cole
1827–1900
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eliza Fontenot's Descendants

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Eliza Fontenot (13 May 1886–24 August 1960) m. George (Washington) Henry (19 Sep 1881–March 1967)
  1. 1. Allen (Otto) Henry 1903–1964 m. Helva Henry 1918– m. Velva (Lucille) Henry 1920–1972 m. Docie Johnson 1904–1928
    1. 1. Ruby Henry 1928–2008 m. Luther (Bufford Tilley) Sr 1921–2007
    2. 2. Albert Henry 1926–2003
    3. 3. Allen (O) Henry 1943–2006
    4. 4. Norman (R) Henry 1946–1999
  2. 2. Floyd Henry 1907–
  3. 3. Detter Henry 1909–
  4. 4. Ettie Henry 1910–
  5. 5. Boyd Henry 1912–
  6. 6. Ollie Henry 1915–

Eliza Fontenot's Timeline

9 Records

1886
13 May 1886
Birth of Eliza Fontenot in Louisiana
Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 14
Eliza Fontenot resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Eliza Fontenot resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Eliza Fontenot resided here in Beaver Creek, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
Beaver Creek, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Eliza Fontenot resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Eliza Fontenot resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 54
Eliza Fontenot resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 64
Eliza Fontenot resided here in Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1960
24 August 1960
Age 74
Death of Eliza Fontenot
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1886
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beaver Creek, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 August 1960
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beaver, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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