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Porter Wilson 1909–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 May 1909

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: 28 March 1977

Death Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Gus Wilson

Mother: Annie O'Dell

Spouse(s): Mary Harbison

Children(s): Bobby Wilson, Mary Wilson, Jackie Wilson

Porter Wilson was born in 1909 in Arkansas, the child of Gus Turner Wilson And Annie Bell O Dell. In 1910, Porter Wilson resided in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Porter Wilson resided in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. Porter Wilson married Mary Dee Harbison, and had children including Bobby Don Wilson, Jackie Ruth Wilson, Mary Jo Wilson. Porter Wilson passed away in 1977 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Porter Wilson was born in 1909 in Arkansas, the child of Gus Turner Wilson And Annie Bell O Dell.
  • In 1910, Porter Wilson resided in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Porter Wilson resided in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • Porter Wilson married Mary Dee Harbison, and had children including Bobby Don Wilson, Jackie Ruth Wilson, Mary Jo Wilson.
  • Porter Wilson passed away in 1977 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gus Wilson
1874–1954
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
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Annie O'Dell
1883–1966
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
AO

Spouses(s)

Mary Harbison
1915–2015
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
MH

Children(s)

Bobby Wilson
1940–2005
Birth Location: Magnolia Col, Arkansas
BW
Mary Wilson
1934–2013
Birth Location: Junction City, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
MW
Jackie Wilson
1937–2001
Birth Location: Arkansas
JW

Porter Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Porter Wilson
1909–1977
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
Gus Turner Wilson
1874–1954
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Annie (Bell) O'Dell
1883–1966
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
George (Whitfield) Wilson
1847–1923
Wetumpka, Autauga County, Alabama, USA
Nancy (Theodore 'Nannie') Nesbit
1844–1921
Georgia, USA
Reganiard ('Gaynard') O'Dell
1830–1893
Alabama, USA
Martha (P) Shannon
1839–1905
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Wells Wilson
1813–1887
Elizabeth Rodgers
1819–1908
William Sr
1804–1866
Nancy Nolen
1811–1871
William Shannon
1799–
Mahala Griffis
1805–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Wilson
1773–1839
Martha Luter
1782–1846
Charles Nisbett
1770–1830
Sarah Frew
1760–1835

Porter Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Porter Wilson (7 May 1909–28 March 1977) m. Mary (Dee) Harbison (13 October 1915–18 April 2015)
  1. 1. Bobby (Don) Wilson 1940–2005
  2. 2. Mary (Jo) Wilson 1934–2013
  3. 3. Jackie (Ruth) Wilson 1937–2001

Porter Wilson's Timeline

8 Records

1909
7 May 1909
Birth of Porter Wilson in Arkansas
Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 1
Porter Wilson resided here in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Porter Wilson resided here in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Porter Wilson resided here in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Porter Wilson resided here in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas
Boone, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 31
Porter Wilson resided here in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 42
Porter Wilson resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas
1977
28 March 1977
Age 68
Death of Porter Wilson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 May 1909
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00126; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14-1
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 72
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2339804
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1374059
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1932; Film: #2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1374059

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 72

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2339804

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00126; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00126; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 March 1977
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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