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James Wesley "Wes" Howard 1887–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1887

Birth Location: Louisiana USA

Death Date: 12 Jun 1966

Death Location: Lecompte, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: John Howard

Mother: Mary Elizabeth

Spouse(s): Albany Whaley

Children(s):

In 1887, James Wesley "Wes" Howard entered the world in Louisiana USA, born to John W Howard And Mary Elizabeth. In 1900, James Wesley "Wes" Howard resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, James Wesley "Wes" Howard resided in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA. James Wesley "Wes" Howard married Albany Catherine Carrie G Whaley. James Wesley "Wes" Howard passed away in 1966 in Lecompte, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, James Wesley "Wes" Howard entered the world in Louisiana USA, born to John W Howard And Mary Elizabeth.
  • In 1900, James Wesley "Wes" Howard resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, James Wesley "Wes" Howard resided in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
  • James Wesley "Wes" Howard married Albany Catherine Carrie G Whaley.
  • James Wesley "Wes" Howard passed away in 1966 in Lecompte, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Howard's Ancestors

Self
James Howard
1887–1966
Birth Place: Louisiana USA
Parents
John W Howard
1857–1931
Mississippi
Mary Elizabeth
1862–1936
Louisiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Howard's Timeline

5 Records

1887
10 Oct 1887
Birth of James Wesley "Wes" Howard in Louisiana USA
Louisiana USA
1900
1900
Age 13
James Wesley "Wes" Howard resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
James Wesley "Wes" Howard resided here in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
James Wesley "Wes" Howard resided here in Lecompte, Louisiana, USA
Lecompte, Louisiana, USA
1966
12 Jun 1966
Age 79
Death of James Wesley "Wes" Howard in Forest Hill, Rapides, LA, USA
Forest Hill, Rapides, LA, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1887
    Event Place: Louisiana USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Louisiana, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576248; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 434-05-8249; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 267
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana; Roll: 581; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240581
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    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, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Landry, Louisiana; Roll: 581; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240581

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 267

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lecompte, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Louisiana, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576248; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1966
    Event Place: Forest Hill, Rapides, LA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 434-05-8249; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lecompte, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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