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Louis Wayne Purcell 1916 – 2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 OCT 1916

Birth Location: Salem, Virginia

Death Date: 08 DEC 2007

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: George Purcell

Mother: Cora Purcell

Spouse(s): Era Lackey

Children(s): Frances Lackey, Robert Lackey

The story of Louis Wayne Purcell began in 1916 in Salem, Virginia. In 1920, Louis Wayne Purcell resided in Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Louis Wayne Purcell resided in Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina. Louis Wayne Purcell married Era Hattie Lackey, and had children including Frances Marie Lackey, Robert Lee "Bobby" Lackey. Louis Wayne Purcell passed away in 2007 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Louis Wayne Purcell began in 1916 in Salem, Virginia.
  • In 1920, Louis Wayne Purcell resided in Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Louis Wayne Purcell resided in Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina.
  • Louis Wayne Purcell married Era Hattie Lackey, and had children including Frances Marie Lackey, Robert Lee "Bobby" Lackey.
  • Louis Wayne Purcell passed away in 2007 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Purcell
1862 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Cora Purcell
1881 –
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Era Lackey
1911 – 1980
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Frances Lackey
1929 – 1989
Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina
FL
Robert Lackey
1933 – 2000
Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina, USA
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Louis Purcell's Ancestors

Self
Louis Purcell
1916 – 2007
Birth Place: Salem, Virginia
Parents
George Purcell
1862 –
North Carolina
Cora Purcell
1881 –
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Louis Purcell's Descendants

1.
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Louis (Wayne) Purcell (16 OCT 1916 – 08 DEC 2007) m. Era (Hattie) Lackey (23 Nov 1911 – 06 May 1980)
  1. 1. Frances (Marie) Lackey (14 APR 1929 – 25 SEP 1989)
  2. 2. Robert (Lee "Bobby") Lackey (28 FEB 1933 – 15 DEC 2000) m. Virginia Steele (ABT 1937 – )

Louis Purcell's Timeline

8 Records

1916
16 OCT 1916
Birth of Louis Wayne Purcell in Salem, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 4
Louis Wayne Purcell resided here in Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Louis Wayne Purcell resided here in Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina
Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina
1935
BET 1935 AND 1993
Age 19
Louis Wayne Purcell resided here in Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
1940
01 APR 1940
Age 24
Louis Wayne Purcell resided here in South Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
South Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1954
1954
Age 38
Louis Wayne Purcell resided here in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
1958
1958
Age 42
Louis Wayne Purcell resided here in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
2007
08 DEC 2007
Age 91
Death of Louis Wayne Purcell in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States of America
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 OCT 1916
    Event Place: Salem, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 301
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2922; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 41-115
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 1696; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 558.0; FHL microfilm: 2341430

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 DEC 2007
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 APR 1940
    Event Place: South Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 301
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2922; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 41-115

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: BET 1935 AND 1993
    Event Place: Riverside, CA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2922; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 41-115

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Morehead, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 1696; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 558.0; FHL microfilm: 2341430

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
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