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Nathan Henry Way 1890–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Sep 1890

Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: Nov 1963

Death Location: Carlisle, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA

Father: WILLIAM WAY

Mother: Theodosia Steen

Spouse(s): Rachael Murff

Children(s): Kenneth Way, Ethel Way, Ivan Way, Elmer Way, Henry Way

In 1890, Nathan Henry Way entered the world in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA, born to William Wesley Way And Theodosia Steen. In 1900, Nathan Henry Way resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Acadia, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Nathan Henry Way resided in Iota, Acadia, Louisiana, USA. Nathan Henry Way married Rachael Murff, and had children including Elmer William Way, Ethel Henrietta Way, Henry Louis Way, Ivan Jester Way, Kenneth Way. Nathan Henry Way passed away in 1963 in Carlisle, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Nathan Henry Way entered the world in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA, born to William Wesley Way And Theodosia Steen.
  • In 1900, Nathan Henry Way resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Acadia, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Nathan Henry Way resided in Iota, Acadia, Louisiana, USA.
  • Nathan Henry Way married Rachael Murff, and had children including Elmer William Way, Ethel Henrietta Way, Henry Louis Way, Ivan Jester Way, Kenneth Way.
  • Nathan Henry Way passed away in 1963 in Carlisle, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nathan Way's Ancestors

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Nathan Way
1890–1963
Birth Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Parents
WILLIAM WESLEY WAY
1866–1923
New Orleans, Louisiana
Theodosia Steen
1868–1938
Louisiana
Grandparents
NATHAN (HENRY) WAY
1838–1903
North Carolina, North Carolina, United States
Sodora (Elizabeth) Desha
1839–
Pennsylvania
Nathaniel (H.) Steen
1827–1883
Rankin County, Mississippi, USA
Caroline Rasberry
1847–1902
Scott County, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
JOHN WAY
1804–1866
Elizabeth Duff
1820–1850
Martha
1812–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
NATHAN WAY
1786–
Huldah Ozbun
1781–1838

Nathan Way's Descendants

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Nathan (Henry) Way (02 Sep 1890–Nov 1963) m. Rachael Murff (6 Oct 1890–Jul 1978)
  1. 1. Kenneth Way 1915–1985 m. Oleta (Georgia) McGarity 1915–2003
    1. 1. Nan (W) Way 1939–2011 m. Donald (Ray) Kimsey 1937–2010
  2. 2. Ethel (Henrietta) Way 1917–1995 m. George Smith 1914–
  3. 3. Ivan (Jester) Way 1913–2005 m. Edwin Percefull 1912–2008
  4. 4. Elmer (William) Way 1912–1999
  5. 5. Henry (Louis) Way 1923–1980 m. Ellouise Way 1923–2012

Nathan Way's Timeline

10 Records

1890
02 Sep 1890
Birth of Nathan Henry Way in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Iota, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
Iota, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Lonoke, Arkansas
Lonoke, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 30
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Hazen, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
Hazen, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Tyler, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
Tyler, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas
Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
Nathan Henry Way resided here in Crooked Creek, Arkansas
Crooked Creek, Arkansas
1963
Nov 1963
Age 73
Death of Nathan Henry Way in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1890
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Arkansas; State Headquarters: Arkansas; Microfilm Roll: 576245
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas; Roll: T627_152; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-7
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 497-22-7684; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hazen, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T625_77; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 774
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tyler, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 90; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 198.0; FHL microfilm: 2339825
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Lonoke; Roll: 1530476
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Acadia, Louisiana; Roll: 556; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240556
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Iota, Acadia, Louisiana; Roll: T624_507; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1374520
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Acadia, Louisiana; Roll: 556; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240556

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Iota, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Iota, Acadia, Louisiana; Roll: T624_507; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1374520

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Lonoke, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Lonoke; Roll: 1530476

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hazen, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hazen, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T625_77; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 774

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tyler, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tyler, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 90; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 198.0; FHL microfilm: 2339825

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas; Roll: T627_152; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crooked Creek, Lonoke, Arkansas; Roll: T627_152; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Crooked Creek, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Arkansas; State Headquarters: Arkansas; Microfilm Roll: 576245

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1963
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 497-22-7684; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carlisle, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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