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Mary Lou Tillman 1919 – 2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1919

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 11 Oct 2003

Death Location: Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif.

Father: Robert Tillman

Mother: Mary Justice

Spouse(s): Lionel Parsons

Children(s): Cathie Parsons

In 1919, Mary Lou Tillman entered the world in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA, born to Robert Fletcher Tillman and Mary Criselda SETSER TILLMAN Justice. In 1920, Mary Lou Tillman resided in Bessemer Ward 2, Jefferson, Alabama. In 1930, Mary Lou Tillman resided in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mary Lou Tillman married Lionel Ross Parsons, and had children including Cathie Marie Parsons. Mary Lou Tillman passed away in 2003 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif..

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Biography

  • In 1919, Mary Lou Tillman entered the world in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA, born to Robert Fletcher Tillman and Mary Criselda SETSER TILLMAN Justice.
  • In 1920, Mary Lou Tillman resided in Bessemer Ward 2, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • In 1930, Mary Lou Tillman resided in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  • Mary Lou Tillman married Lionel Ross Parsons, and had children including Cathie Marie Parsons.
  • Mary Lou Tillman passed away in 2003 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif..

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Tillman
1879 – 1951
Birth Location: Talapoosa County, Alabama, United States
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Mary Justice
1884 – 1962
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lionel Parsons
1912 – 2003
Birth Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama
LP

Children(s)

Cathie Parsons
1946 – 2005
Birth Location: Valley Creek, Jefferson County, Alabama
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Mary Tillman's Ancestors

Self
Mary Tillman
1919 – 2003
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Robert Fletcher Tillman
1879 – 1951
Talapoosa County, Alabama, United States
Mary (Criselda SETSER TILLMAN) Justice
1884 – 1962
Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Jackson) Tillman
1851 – 1909
Russell County, Alabama, USA
Louisa (Josephine TILLMAN) Phillips
1854 – 1891
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Marion (Wallace) Justice
1860 – 1923
Jefferson County, Alabama
Lucretia (Alvinary "Lou" or "Lula") Mayfield
1864 – 1948
Jefferson County, Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Tillman
1827 – 1893
Martha Jackson
1826 – 1892
Ichabod Phillips
1808 –
Mary Wortham
1816 – 1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Tillman
1808 – 1890
Rebecca Douglas
1791 – 1882
Archibald Jackson
1798 – 1870
Sarah Harris
1805 – 1891

Mary Tillman's Descendants

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Mary (Lou) Tillman (12 Feb 1919 – 11 Oct 2003) m. Lionel (Ross) Parsons (24 May 1912 – 26 Feb 2003)
  1. 1. Cathie (Marie) Parsons (11 Feb 1946 – 4 Feb 2005)

Mary Tillman's Timeline

7 Records

1919
12 Feb 1919
Birth of Mary Lou Tillman in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Mary Lou Tillman resided here in Bessemer Ward 2, Jefferson, Alabama
Bessemer Ward 2, Jefferson, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 11
Mary Lou Tillman resided here in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1935
1935
Age 16
Mary Lou Tillman resided here in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 21
Mary Lou Tillman resided here in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
1953
1953
Age 34
Mary Lou Tillman resided here in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
2003
11 Oct 2003
Age 84
Death of Mary Lou Tillman in Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif.
Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: T627_84; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 63-20A
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 423-07-4528; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bessemer Ward 2, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_21; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bessemer Ward 2, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bessemer Ward 2, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_21; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: T627_84; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 63-20A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cottondale, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: T627_84; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 63-20A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 423-07-4528; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 2003
    Event Place: Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif.
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 423-07-4528; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011
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