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Joseph Paul Lunsford 1920–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1920

Birth Location: Hickman, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 23 Oct 2001

Death Location: Madison, Illinois, United States

Father: Homer Lunsford

Mother: Lola Lunsford

Spouse(s): Marilyn Champion

Children(s):

In 1920, Joseph Paul Lunsford entered the world in Hickman, Kentucky, United States, born to Homer Paul Lunsford And Lola Lunsford. In 1930, Joseph Paul Lunsford resided in East St Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. Joseph Paul Lunsford married Marilyn D Champion. Joseph Paul Lunsford passed away in 2001 in Madison, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Joseph Paul Lunsford entered the world in Hickman, Kentucky, United States, born to Homer Paul Lunsford And Lola Lunsford.
  • In 1930, Joseph Paul Lunsford resided in East St Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States.
  • Joseph Paul Lunsford married Marilyn D Champion.
  • Joseph Paul Lunsford passed away in 2001 in Madison, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Homer Lunsford
1893–1946
Birth Location: Union City, Tennessee
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Lola Lunsford
1899–1987
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
LL

Spouses(s)

Marilyn Champion
1935–2017
Birth Location: Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, USA
MC

Children(s)

Joseph Lunsford's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Lunsford
1920–2001
Birth Place: Hickman, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Homer Paul Lunsford
1893–1946
Union City, Tennessee
Lola Lunsford
1899–1987
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Albert (Paul) Lunsford
1866–1936
Tennessee
Mollie Lunsford
1872–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Weldon Lunsford
1840–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Lunsford
1815–1860
Lucetta Campbell
1815–

Joseph Lunsford's Timeline

6 Records

1920
9 Jun 1920
Birth of Joseph Paul Lunsford in Hickman, Kentucky, United States
Hickman, Kentucky, United States
1930
1930
Age 10
Joseph Paul Lunsford resided here in East St Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
East St Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
1940
1940
Age 20
Joseph Paul Lunsford resided here in East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
1943
1943
Age 23
Joseph Paul Lunsford was employed in United States
United States
1943
1943
Age 23
Joseph Paul Lunsford resided here in Frio, Illinois
Frio, Illinois
2001
23 Oct 2001
Age 81
Death of Joseph Paul Lunsford in Madison, Illinois, United States
Madison, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1920
    Event Place: Hickman, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] Kentucky Birth Records - Findmypast, Volume: 197; Record set: Kentucky Birth Records; Subcategory: Civil Births; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] Social Security Death Index - Findmypast, Record set: Social Security Death Index; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States
    [4] United States Obituary Notices - Findmypast, Record set: United States Obituary Notices; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 2001
    Event Place: Madison, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: United States Obituary Notices - Findmypast, Record set: United States Obituary Notices; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1117126085; NARA roll: 557; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 24511084; SheetNumberLetter: 1B; EdCode: 82-51; Enumeration Description: East St. Louis Township, East St. Louis City (Tract Scc-4 - Part); NARA roll: 880; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1943
    Record Source: World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] World War 2 Allies Collection - Findmypast, Record set: World War 2 Allies Collection; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, Australia & New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Overseas Unknown

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Frio, Illinois
    Record Source: World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1930
    Event Place: East St Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1117126085; NARA roll: 557; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 24511084; SheetNumberLetter: 1B; EdCode: 82-51; Enumeration Description: East St. Louis Township, East St. Louis City (Tract Scc-4 - Part); NARA roll: 880; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1943
    Record Source: World War 2 Allies Collection - Findmypast, Record set: World War 2 Allies Collection; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, Australia & New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Overseas Unknown

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East St Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1117126085; NARA roll: 557; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 24511084; SheetNumberLetter: 1B; EdCode: 82-51; Enumeration Description: East St. Louis Township, East St. Louis City (Tract Scc-4 - Part); NARA roll: 880; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
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