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Gracie Burgess 1910–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1910

Birth Location: Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 11 Oct 2006

Death Location: Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Burgess

Mother: Alice Burgess

Spouse(s): Forest Myers

Children(s): Joel Myers

The story of Gracie Burgess began in 1910 in Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, Gracie Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Gracie Burgess resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. Gracie Burgess married Forest Sam Myers, and had children including Joel Wayne Myers, Orlis Myers. Gracie Burgess passed away in 2006 in Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Gracie Burgess began in 1910 in Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Gracie Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Gracie Burgess resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • Gracie Burgess married Forest Sam Myers, and had children including Joel Wayne Myers, Orlis Myers.
  • Gracie Burgess passed away in 2006 in Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Burgess
1857–1923
Birth Location: Louisiana
WB
Alice Burgess
1871–1952
Birth Location: Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Forest Myers
1915–1977
Birth Location: Singer, La., Louisiana
FM

Children(s)

Joel Myers
1935–1985
Birth Location: Merryville B, Louisiana
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Gracie Burgess's Ancestors

Self
Gracie Burgess
1910–2006
Birth Place: Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Burgess
1857–1923
Louisiana
Alice Burgess
1871–1952
Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Austin (W.) Burgess
1829–1870
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
Julia ((Juretta)) Nash
1831–1927
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Savine (Irvin) Doyle
1847–1918
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Margaret (J.) Perkins
1855–1910
Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Burgess
1807–1850
Frances Cocke
1806–1862
Benjamin Nash
1809–1888
Hannah Perkins
1811–1880
Aaron Doyle
1828–1900
Serenia Wilson
1830–1880
Daniel Perkins
1822–1879
Virginia Windham
1832–1918
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lovatt Burges
1762–1807
Sally Black
1772–1807
Joseph Cocke
1755–1820
Winifred Alston
1764–1809
Thomas II
1753–1850
Anna Goins
1770–1850
Joshua Perkins
1759–1838
Mary Mixon
1771–1820
John Doyle
1800–1862
Marie Drake
1806–1880
George Perkins
1787–1850
Mary Ashworth
1792–1860

Gracie Burgess's Descendants

1.
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Gracie Burgess (16 Sep 1910–11 Oct 2006) m. Forest ("Sam") Myers (28 Aug 1915–19 November 1977)
  1. 1. Joel (Wayne) Myers 1935–1985 m. Dorothy (Jean) Jordan 1934–2013

Gracie Burgess's Timeline

4 Records

1910
16 Sep 1910
Birth of Gracie Burgess in Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Gracie Burgess resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Gracie Burgess resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
2006
11 Oct 2006
Age 96
Death of Gracie Burgess in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1910
    Event Place: Singer, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: 1969
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340519
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340519

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Caney, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 2006
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: 1969
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Times and Democrat, The; Publication Date: 11 20 2006; Publication Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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