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John Willard Gant 1926–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 March 1926

Birth Location: Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 10 March 1990

Death Location: Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Barney Gant

Mother: Luna Bentley

Spouse(s): Johnnie Gantt

Children(s):

John Willard Gant was born in 1926 in Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Barney Silas Gant And Luna Martha Bentley. In 1930, John Willard Gant resided in China Grove, China Grove, Rowan, North Carolina, U. In 1935, John Willard Gant resided in Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina. John Willard Gant married Johnnie Mae Taylor Gantt, and had children including John Gantt, Lisa Gantt. John Willard Gant passed away in 1990 in Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Willard Gant was born in 1926 in Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Barney Silas Gant And Luna Martha Bentley.
  • In 1930, John Willard Gant resided in China Grove, China Grove, Rowan, North Carolina, U.
  • In 1935, John Willard Gant resided in Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina.
  • John Willard Gant married Johnnie Mae Taylor Gantt, and had children including John Gantt, Lisa Gantt.
  • John Willard Gant passed away in 1990 in Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Gant's Ancestors

Self
John Gant
1926–1990
Birth Place: Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Barney Silas Gant
1903–1957
Miller's Township, Alexander County, North Carolina
Luna (Martha) Bentley
1905–1954
Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
John (William) Gant
1865–1940
Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
Martha (Melinda) Dagenhart
1870–1949
Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
Julius (Lee David) Bentley
1867–1943
, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Ada (S.) Oliver
1885–1957
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Pinkney Gant
1833–1916
Mary Gant
1842–1912
Silas Dagenhart
1842–1922
Francis Martin
1850–1900
Hugh Bentley
1836–1894
Anna Presnell
1833–1909
Sidney Oliver
1856–1926
Martha Reid
1863–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gant
1805–1860
Mary Deal
1815–1853
Joseph Wilson
1818–1870
Elizabeth Daniel
1825–1870
Peter Dagenhart
1806–1882
Martha Fox
1811–1861
Joseph Martin
1822–1888
Susan Williams
1820–1898
Joseph Bentley
1812–1897
Clarissa Presnell
1813–1900
William Presnell
1805–1884
Jane Watkins
1805–1876
William Oliver
1825–1897
Nancy Robinette
1826–1915
Thomas REID
1833–1863
Mahala MALTBA
1834–1920

John Gant's Timeline

9 Records

1926
22 March 1926
Birth of John Willard Gant in Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 4
John Willard Gant resided here in China Grove, China Grove, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
China Grove, China Grove, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
John Willard Gant resided here in Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina
Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 14
John Willard Gant resided here in Twp-11 Baptist Church, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
Twp-11 Baptist Church, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
1944
1944
Age 18
John Willard Gant resided here in Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
1946
1 Aug 1946
Age 20
John Willard Gant resided here
None
1951
Before 1951
Age 25
John Willard Gant resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1965
1965
Age 39
John Willard Gant resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1990
10 March 1990
Age 64
Death of John Willard Gant in Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 March 1926
    Event Place: Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 127
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs Birls Death File, 1850-2022
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cabarrus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02882; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13-26
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 009986
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C003_66001
    [8] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] North Carolina, U.S., Discharge and Statement of Service Records, 1940-1948

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: China Grove, China Grove, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cabarrus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02882; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13-26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Twp-11 Baptist Church, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cabarrus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02882; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13-26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 127
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 3 Nov 1944; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; &terms=John_Willard_Gant

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1946
    Record Source: A History of Cabarrus County in the Wars (Indexed)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: North 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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cabarrus, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 009986

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 March 1990
    Event Place: Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs Birls Death File, 1850-2022
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 009986
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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