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Laura Buxton 1902–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 June 1902

Birth Location: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 24 June 1962

Death Location: Oak Hill Cemetery, Oakdale (near), Rapides, Louisiana, USA

Father: Duriman Buxton

Mother: Synthia Coker

Spouse(s): Frank Willis

Children(s): Dollie Willis, Ruth Willis, Lizzie Willis, Eddie Willis

In 1902, Laura Buxton entered the world in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to Duriman Dew Buxton And Synthia Coker. In 1910, Laura Buxton resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana. In 1930, Laura Buxton resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana. Laura Buxton married Frank Willis, and had children including Dollie Willis, Eddie Willis, I V Ivy Willis, Lizzie Willis, Ruth Willis. Laura Buxton passed away in 1962 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Oakdale (near), Rapides, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Laura Buxton entered the world in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to Duriman Dew Buxton And Synthia Coker.
  • In 1910, Laura Buxton resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana.
  • In 1930, Laura Buxton resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana.
  • Laura Buxton married Frank Willis, and had children including Dollie Willis, Eddie Willis, I V Ivy Willis, Lizzie Willis, Ruth Willis.
  • Laura Buxton passed away in 1962 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Oakdale (near), Rapides, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Duriman Buxton
1861–1951
Birth Location: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Synthia Coker
1861–1944
Birth Location: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Frank Willis
1896–1982
Birth Location: Louisiana
FW

Children(s)

Dollie Willis
1932–2015
Birth Location: Oakdale, Allen, Louisiana, USA
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Ruth Willis
1924–2008
Birth Location: Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA
RW
Lizzie Willis
1922–2006
Birth Location: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Eddie Willis
1920–1944
Birth Location: –
EW

Laura Buxton's Ancestors

Self
Laura Buxton
1902–1962
Birth Place: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Duriman "Dew" Buxton
1861–1951
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
Synthia Coker
1861–1944
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Alzenia ("Alzeny" "Zenia") Buxton
1820–
Louisiana, USA
John Coker
1830–1862
Louisiana, USA
Roseline Snoddy
1834–1911
Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Snoddy
1813–
Roseline Aymond
1815–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Buxton's Descendants

1.
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Laura Buxton (1 June 1902–24 June 1962) m. Frank Willis (5 April 1896–5 February 1982)
  1. 1. Dollie Willis 1932–2015 m. Jerry Sweat 1933–2019
  2. 2. Ruth Willis 1924–2008 m. Corbett Doyle 1923–2004
    1. 1. Dennis Doyle 1943–2017
  3. 3. Lizzie Willis 1922–2006 m. Clifton Edwards 1919–2006
  4. 4. Eddie Willis 1920–1944 m. Green Ray 1910–1994

Laura Buxton's Timeline

7 Records

1902
1 June 1902
Birth of Laura Buxton in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Laura Buxton resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 28
Laura Buxton resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana
1935
1935
Age 33
Laura Buxton resided here in Allen, Louisiana
Allen, Louisiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Laura Buxton resided here in Allen, Louisiana, United States
Allen, Louisiana, United States
1962
22 June 1962
Age 60
Death of Laura Buxton in Oakdale, Allen, Louisiana, USA
Oakdale, Allen, Louisiana, USA
1962
24 June 1962
Age 60
Burial of Laura Buxton in Oak Hill Cemetery, Oakdale (near), Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Oak Hill Cemetery, Oakdale (near), Rapides, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 June 1902
    Event Place: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1379; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 2-12
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Allen, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1379; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 2-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Allen, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1379; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 2-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1962
    Event Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Town Talk - 23 Jun 1962 - Page 2, Obituary for Laura (Buxton) Willis 23 Jun 1962

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1962
    Event Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Town Talk - 23 Jun 1962 - Page 2, Obituary for Laura (Buxton) Willis 23 Jun 1962

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1962
    Event Place: Oakdale, Allen, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 June 1962
    Event Place: Oak Hill Cemetery, Oakdale (near), Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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