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Joseph Walter Hurst 1888–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1888

Birth Location: Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 Oct 1961

Death Location: Moon, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Hurst

Mother: Laura Forrest

Spouse(s): Emma Forrest

Children(s): Ellis Hurst, Demarest Hurst, Lilly Hurst, Glenwood Hurst, Joseph Hurst, Walter Hurst, Emma Hurst

Joseph Walter Hurst was born in 1888 in Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA, the child of Charles Walter Hurst And Laura Virginia Forrest. In 1900, Joseph Walter Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1908, Joseph Walter Hurst resided in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA. Joseph Walter Hurst married Emma Myrtle Forrest, and had children including Demarest Edsell Hurst, Ellis Odell Hurst, Emma Lola Hurst, Glenwood Ray Hurst, Joseph Warren Hurst, Lilly Marion Hurst, Walter Hazel Hurst. Joseph Walter Hurst passed away in 1961 in Moon, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Joseph Walter Hurst was born in 1888 in Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA, the child of Charles Walter Hurst And Laura Virginia Forrest.
  • In 1900, Joseph Walter Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1908, Joseph Walter Hurst resided in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA.
  • Joseph Walter Hurst married Emma Myrtle Forrest, and had children including Demarest Edsell Hurst, Ellis Odell Hurst, Emma Lola Hurst, Glenwood Ray Hurst, Joseph Warren Hurst, Lilly Marion Hurst, Walter Hazel Hurst.
  • Joseph Walter Hurst passed away in 1961 in Moon, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Hurst
1859–1891
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
CH
Laura Forrest
1857–1960
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
LF

Spouses(s)

Emma Forrest
1895–1973
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
EF

Children(s)

Ellis Hurst
1926–2016
Birth Location: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
EH
Demarest Hurst
1928–1966
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
DH
Lilly Hurst
1917–2002
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
LH
Glenwood Hurst
1923–1991
Birth Location: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
GH
Joseph Hurst
1921–1980
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
JH
Walter Hurst
1912–1989
Birth Location: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
WH
Emma Hurst
1914–1919
Birth Location: –
EH

Joseph Hurst's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Hurst
1888–1961
Birth Place: Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Charles Walter Hurst
1859–1891
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Laura (Virginia) Forrest
1857–1960
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (P) Forrest
1834–1900
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Julia (A) Winder
1833–1917
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Forrest
1802–1882
Sarah Hunley
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Joseph Hurst's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Walter) Hurst (21 Oct 1888–28 Oct 1961) m. Emma (Myrtle) Forrest (01 Jan 1895–31 Aug 1973)
  1. 1. Ellis (Odell) Hurst 1926–2016 m. Doris (Pearl) Thompson 1921–2013 m. Patty (Jeanne) Midkiff 1934–2002
    1. 1. Susan (Anne) Hurst 1946–1967 m. John (Colin) Viverette 1945–1967
  2. 2. Demarest (Edsell) Hurst 1928–1966
  3. 3. Lilly (Marion) Hurst 1917–2002 m. Herman (Lee Walker) Sr 1912–1980
    1. 1. Herman (Lee Walker) Jr 1935–1981
    2. 2. Lola (Elizabeth) Walker 1937–2004 m. Billy (Lane Moore) Jr 1932–2018
    3. 3. Lillie (Mae) Walker 1934–1997 m. George (Lee) Mawyer 1933–1987 m. Jewel (Randolph Harrell) Jr 1926–1993
    4. 4. Constance (Ann) Walker 1940–2008 m. Ernest (Lee Jenkins) Jr 1934–2006 m. Gordon (Pierce Zimmerman) Jr 1945–2012 m. Richard (Albert) Strouse 1932–2011
    5. 5. Elvin (Sherwood) Walker 1939–1964
  4. 4. Glenwood (Ray) Hurst 1923–1991 m. Katie (Hoyle) Hicks 1922–2009
  5. 5. Joseph (Warren) Hurst 1921–1980
  6. 6. Walter (Hazel) Hurst 1912–1989 m. Lorena (Mae) Moore 1916–1991
    1. 1. Edna (Jean) Hurst 1936–2023 m. Duane (Francis) Horkan 1934–1985
    2. 2. Walter (Earl) Hurst 1937–2003
  7. 7. Emma (Lola) Hurst 1914–1919

Joseph Hurst's Timeline

10 Records

1888
21 Oct 1888
Birth of Joseph Walter Hurst in Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Joseph Walter Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1908
1908
Age 20
Joseph Walter Hurst resided here in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Joseph Walter Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Joseph Walter Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Joseph Walter Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 52
Joseph Walter Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Joseph Walter Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1961
25 Oct 1961
Age 73
Death of Joseph Walter Hurst in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1961
28 Oct 1961
Age 73
Burial of Joseph Walter Hurst in Moon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Moon, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 58-6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 77
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984810
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241717
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1961; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.52152455,0.2305083,0.644640
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241717

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984810

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 77

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 58-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 58-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, 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: Westville, Mathews

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1961
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1961; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.52152455,0.2305083,0.644640
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1961
    Event Place: Moon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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