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Herman Alva Wood 1916–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 DEC 1916

Birth Location: Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana

Death Date: 1 Aug 1983

Death Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Father: Thomas Wood

Mother: Emma Guin

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Herman Alva Wood began in 1916 in Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. In 1920, Herman Alva Wood resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Herman Alva Wood resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA. Herman Alva Wood passed away in 1983 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Herman Alva Wood began in 1916 in Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
  • In 1920, Herman Alva Wood resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Herman Alva Wood resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA.
  • Herman Alva Wood passed away in 1983 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wood
1894–1944
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Emma Guin
1897–1982
Birth Location: Castor, Bienville, Louisiana USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Herman Wood's Ancestors

Self
Herman Wood
1916–1983
Birth Place: Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
Parents
Thomas Obediah Wood
1894–1944
Louisiana, USA
Emma (Rosaline) Guin
1897–1982
Castor, Bienville, Louisiana USA
Grandparents
John (Aaron) Wood
1868–1935
Louisiana
Laura (E.) Hickman
1873–1911
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Thomas WOOD
1834–1884
Mary Southern
1832–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wood
1805–1885
Anna Griffith
1813–1899

Herman Wood's Timeline

8 Records

1916
1 DEC 1916
Birth of Herman Alva Wood in Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 4
Herman Alva Wood resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Herman Alva Wood resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Herman Alva Wood resided here in Sh, Bienville, Louisiana
Sh, Bienville, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 24
Herman Alva Wood resided here in Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1948
1948
Age 32
Herman Alva Wood resided here in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
1983
1 Aug 1983
Age 67
Death of Herman Alva Wood in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1989
1989
Age 73
Herman Alva Wood resided here in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 DEC 1916
    Event Place: Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 7-14
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: T625_606; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 439-10-6596; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340520
    [6] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340520

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Bienville, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 7-14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 7-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1989
    Event Place: Fort Worth, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: Tarrant County,Texas, Probate Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1983
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 439-10-6596; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas, Death Index
    [4] Tarrant County,Texas, Probate Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: T625_606; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12
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