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Joseph Aaron Wilkerson 1918–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jan 1918

Birth Location: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 7 Mar 1980

Death Location: Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, USA

Father: William Wilkerson

Mother: Effie Hurley

Spouse(s): Wretha Ervin

Children(s): Billie Wilkerson

The story of Joseph Aaron Wilkerson began in 1918 in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Joseph Aaron Wilkerson resided in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA. In 1935, Joseph Aaron Wilkerson resided in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri. Joseph Aaron Wilkerson married Wretha V Ervin, and had children including Billie Joe Wilkerson, Bobbie Lee Wilkerson. Joseph Aaron Wilkerson passed away in 1980 in Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Aaron Wilkerson began in 1918 in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Joseph Aaron Wilkerson resided in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1935, Joseph Aaron Wilkerson resided in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri.
  • Joseph Aaron Wilkerson married Wretha V Ervin, and had children including Billie Joe Wilkerson, Bobbie Lee Wilkerson.
  • Joseph Aaron Wilkerson passed away in 1980 in Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Wilkerson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Wilkerson
1918–1980
Birth Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
Parents
William Columbus "Boss" Wilkerson
1896–1971
Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
Effie Hurley
1900–1991
Kentucky
Grandparents
Jerrett (R.) Wilkerson
1874–1939
Kentucky
Emily (J.) Pardon
1872–1910
Missouri
Jesse Hurley
1878–1931
Smithland, Livingston, Kentucky, United States
Daisy Williams
1878–1965
Bay City, Pope Co., Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Moses Hurley
1832–
Mary Baynes
1843–
John Williams
1848–
Harriet McDermon
1857–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Wilkerson's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Aaron) Wilkerson (4 Jan 1918–7 Mar 1980) m. Wretha (V.) Ervin (16 Oct 1920–1 Sep 1991)
  1. 1. Billie (Joe) Wilkerson 1936–2012

Joseph Wilkerson's Timeline

5 Records

1918
4 Jan 1918
Birth of Joseph Aaron Wilkerson in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Joseph Aaron Wilkerson resided here in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Joseph Aaron Wilkerson resided here in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri
Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 22
Joseph Aaron Wilkerson resided here in Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
1980
7 Mar 1980
Age 62
Death of Joseph Aaron Wilkerson in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1918
    Event Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02129; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 67-2
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: T625_932; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 107
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: T625_932; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02129; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bertrand, Mississippi, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02129; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1980
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charleston, Mississippi, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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