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Eula Elouise Davenport 1896–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 January 1896

Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 August 1985

Death Location: Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Thomas Davenport

Mother: Ocie Collins

Spouse(s): Homer Gilstrap

Children(s): Lillie Gilstrap, Heyward Gilstrap, Louise Gilstrap, Wade Gilstrap, Ruth Steadman, Willie Gilstrap

In 1896, Eula Elouise Davenport entered the world in Pickens County, South Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Thaddeus H Davenport And Ocie Collins. In 1900, Eula Elouise Davenport resided in Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1917, Eula Elouise Davenport established residence. Eula Elouise Davenport married Homer James Gilstrap, and had children including Heyward Gilstrap, James Gilstrap, Lillie Mae Gilstrap, Louise Gilstrap, Ruth Ann Steadman, Wade Jack Gilstrap, Willie Eloise Gilstrap. Eula Elouise Davenport passed away in 1985 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Eula Elouise Davenport entered the world in Pickens County, South Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Thaddeus H Davenport And Ocie Collins.
  • In 1900, Eula Elouise Davenport resided in Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1917, Eula Elouise Davenport established residence.
  • Eula Elouise Davenport married Homer James Gilstrap, and had children including Heyward Gilstrap, James Gilstrap, Lillie Mae Gilstrap, Louise Gilstrap, Ruth Ann Steadman, Wade Jack Gilstrap, Willie Eloise Gilstrap.
  • Eula Elouise Davenport passed away in 1985 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Eula Davenport's Ancestors

Self
Eula Davenport
1896–1985
Birth Place: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Thaddeus H. Davenport
1877–1938
South Carolina, USA
Ocie Collins
1876–1912
South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Jacob (Watson) Collins
1843–1927
Pickens District, South Carolina
Elizabeth Rice
1847–1891
Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Collins
1805–
Mary Eaton
1807–1880
Jordan Rice
1812–1902
Emilia Alexander
1818–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Alexander
1785–1856
Keziah Watson
1785–1844

Eula Davenport's Descendants

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Eula (Elouise) Davenport (28 January 1896–16 August 1985) m. Homer (James) Gilstrap (6 Jun 1893–29 Nov 1966)
  1. 1. Lillie (Mae) Gilstrap 1917–
  2. 2. Heyward Gilstrap 1916–
  3. 3. Louise Gilstrap 1922–1992
  4. 4. Wade (Jack) Gilstrap 1925–
  5. 5. Ruth (Ann) Steadman 1934–2006 m. Jeff (Davis) Steadman 1920–2008 m. Alton Childress 1927–1974
    1. 1. Vickie (Ann) Childress 1951–2005
  6. 6. Willie (Eloise) Gilstrap 1917–1997 m. George (Harrison) Tompkins 1925–2004

Eula Davenport's Timeline

9 Records

1896
28 January 1896
Birth of Eula Elouise Davenport in Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Eula Elouise Davenport resided here in Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1917
abt 1917
Age 21
Eula Elouise Davenport resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 34
Eula Elouise Davenport resided here in Liberty, Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Liberty, Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Eula Elouise Davenport resided here in Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina
Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 44
Eula Elouise Davenport resided here in Johnson District, Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Johnson District, Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Eula Elouise Davenport resided here in Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 55
Eula Elouise Davenport resided here in South Carolina
South Carolina
1985
16 August 1985
Age 89
Death of Eula Elouise Davenport in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina
Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 January 1896
    Event Place: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Liberty, Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341943

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03831; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Johnson District, Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnston, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03831; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Liberty, Pickens, So

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: South 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 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1985
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Anderson Independent-Mail - 17 Aug 1985 - Page 9, Obituary for Eula Davenport Gilstrap 17 Aug 1985

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Anderson Independent-Mail; Publication Date: 17 Aug 1985; Publication Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA; ,0.38734376,0.49398056,0.5598357&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Liberty, Pickens, So

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 August 1985
    Event Place: Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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