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Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews 1926–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Aug 1926

Birth Location: Lillie, Union, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 16 Apr 2011

Death Location: Oklahoma City, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA

Father: George Wilks

Mother: Annie Farrar

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In 1926, Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews entered the world in Lillie, Union, Louisiana, USA, born to George Brooks Wilks And Annie Mae Farrar. In 1930, Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Police Jury Ward 10, Union, L. In 1935, Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews resided in Lillie, Union, Louisiana. Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews passed away in 2011 in Oklahoma City, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1926, Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews entered the world in Lillie, Union, Louisiana, USA, born to George Brooks Wilks And Annie Mae Farrar.
  • In 1930, Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Police Jury Ward 10, Union, L.
  • In 1935, Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews resided in Lillie, Union, Louisiana.
  • Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews passed away in 2011 in Oklahoma City, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA.

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Elsie Matthews's Ancestors

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Elsie Matthews
1926–2011
Birth Place: Lillie, Union, Louisiana, USA
Parents
George Brooks Wilks
1902–1997
Louisiana
Annie (Mae) Farrar
1903–1969
Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Christopher (Columbus "lum") Farrar
1870–1906
Union Parish, Louisiana, USA
Julie (Alzeda) Brazzelle
1873–1908
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Winston Farrar
1814–1901
Emily Morris
1831–1925
Russell Jr
1847–1879
Pernethia Wilson
1838–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Sr
1782–1850
Sally Webb
1773–1840

Elsie Matthews's Timeline

5 Records

1926
4 Aug 1926
Birth of Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews in Lillie, Union, Louisiana, USA
Lillie, Union, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 4
Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Police Jury Ward 10, Union, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 10, Police Jury Ward 10, Union, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews resided here in Lillie, Union, Louisiana
Lillie, Union, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 14
Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews resided here in Police Jury Ward One, Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward One, Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
2011
16 Apr 2011
Age 85
Death of Elsie Mae Wilks Matthews
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1926
    Event Place: Lillie, Union, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Police Jury Ward 10, Union, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lillie, Union, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward One, Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 2011
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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