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Joseph (Brenza) Williams 1919–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1919

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 11 Jul 1989

Death Location: Inglewood, California, USA

Father: Joe Williams

Mother: Rosa Peters

Spouse(s): VERA BOOTH, Rosa Kenniebrew

Children(s):

In 1919, Joseph (Brenza) Williams entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Joe Williams And Rosa Peters. In 1920, Joseph (Brenza) Williams resided in Beat 2, Hancock, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Joseph (Brenza) Williams resided in Beat 1, Beat 1, Hancock, Mississippi, USA. Joseph (Brenza) Williams married Rosa Kenniebrew, Vera Booth, and had children including Annita Williams Purnell, Askia Williams Muwwakkil, Chris Williams Muwwakkil, Joel Brenza Muwwakkil, Josie Williams, Najee Williams. Joseph (Brenza) Williams passed away in 1989 in Inglewood, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Joseph (Brenza) Williams entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Joe Williams And Rosa Peters.
  • In 1920, Joseph (Brenza) Williams resided in Beat 2, Hancock, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1930, Joseph (Brenza) Williams resided in Beat 1, Beat 1, Hancock, Mississippi, USA.
  • Joseph (Brenza) Williams married Rosa Kenniebrew, Vera Booth, and had children including Annita Williams Purnell, Askia Williams Muwwakkil, Chris Williams Muwwakkil, Joel Brenza Muwwakkil, Josie Williams, Najee Williams.
  • Joseph (Brenza) Williams passed away in 1989 in Inglewood, California, USA.

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Children(s)

Joseph Williams's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Williams
1919–1989
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
Joe Williams
1875–
Louisiana
Rosa Peters
1895–
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Charles"Chase" Peters
1859–1927
Mississippi
Elizabeth (Bettie James Green) Peters
1865–1914
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
GEORGE Peters
1846–1872
Rachel Dorsey
1840–
Frederick James
1843–
Aletha James
1840–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Williams's Timeline

5 Records

1919
14 Oct 1919
Birth of Joseph (Brenza) Williams in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Joseph (Brenza) Williams resided here in Beat 2, Hancock, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Hancock, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Joseph (Brenza) Williams resided here in Beat 1, Beat 1, Hancock, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Beat 1, Hancock, Mississippi, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 32
Joseph (Brenza) Williams resided here in Louisiana
Louisiana
1989
11 Jul 1989
Age 70
Death of Joseph (Brenza) Williams in Inglewood, California, USA
Inglewood, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1919
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 60
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 11 Jul 1989
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 2, Hancock, Mississippi; Roll: T625_876; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 32
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Hancock, Mississippi; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340881
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 2, Hancock, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 2, Hancock, Mississippi; Roll: T625_876; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 32

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 1, Beat 1, Hancock, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Hancock, Mississippi; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340881

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Louisiana
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bay St. Louis, Hancock, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 60

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1989
    Event Place: Inglewood, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 11 Jul 1989
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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