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Lucy Cordelia Johnson 1909–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1909

Birth Location: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 4 Nov 1986

Death Location: Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Weldon Johnson

Mother: Lucy Ashworth

Spouse(s): James Burgess

Children(s): Ray Burgess, Rafil Burgess, Randall Burgess, Willie Burgess

Lucy Cordelia Johnson was born in 1909 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA, the child of Weldon Jake Johnson And Lucy Cordelia Ashworth. In 1920, Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided in Bannister, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA. Lucy Cordelia Johnson married James Burgess, and had children including Rafil Burgess, Randall Burgess, Ray M Burgess, Willie June Burgess. Lucy Cordelia Johnson passed away in 1986 in Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Lucy Cordelia Johnson was born in 1909 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA, the child of Weldon Jake Johnson And Lucy Cordelia Ashworth.
  • In 1920, Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided in Bannister, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA.
  • Lucy Cordelia Johnson married James Burgess, and had children including Rafil Burgess, Randall Burgess, Ray M Burgess, Willie June Burgess.
  • Lucy Cordelia Johnson passed away in 1986 in Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lucy Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Lucy Johnson
1909–1986
Birth Place: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Weldon Jake Johnson
1872–1910
Starks, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Lucy (Cordelia) Ashworth
1875–1942
Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Thompson (Lorain) Ashworth
1832–1903
Choupique, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA
Sarah (K.) Perkins
1839–1879
Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Tapley Ashworth
1807–1859
Mary Goins
1811–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1763–1826
Keziah Dial
1768–1820
James Goins
1783–1834
Elizabeth Perkins
1795–1860

Lucy Johnson's Descendants

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Lucy (Cordelia) Johnson (12 May 1909–4 Nov 1986) m. James Burgess (14 Feb 1908–28 Dec 1958)
  1. 1. Ray (M) Burgess 1929–1991 m. Wanda Farris 1933–2006
  2. 2. Rafil Burgess 1933–1989
  3. 3. Randall Burgess 1931–1994 m. Neva (Lee) Carter 1938–2009
  4. 4. Willie (June) Burgess 1937–1939

Lucy Johnson's Timeline

6 Records

1909
12 May 1909
Birth of Lucy Cordelia Johnson in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided here in Bannister, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Bannister, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided here in Newlin, Beauregard, Louisiana
Newlin, Beauregard, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 31
Lucy Cordelia Johnson resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1986
4 Nov 1986
Age 77
Death of Lucy Cordelia Johnson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1909
    Event Place: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6-11
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bannister, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 30
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340559
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bannister, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bannister, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Vernon, Louisiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340559

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newlin, Beauregard, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6-11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1986
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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