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Vera Willis 1909–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1909

Birth Location: Des Arc, Prairie, Arkansas

Death Date: 8 Jul 1996

Death Location: Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, USA

Father: Alvin Willis

Mother: Addie Willis

Spouse(s): George Jr., Lawrence Frazier

Children(s):

In 1909, Vera Willis entered the world in Des Arc, Prairie, Arkansas, born to Alvin Willis And Addie Willis. In 1910, Vera Willis resided in White River, Prairie, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Vera Willis resided in Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA. Vera Willis married George Wright Backus Jr, Lawrence Leon Frazier, and had children including Linda Lea Frazier. Vera Willis passed away in 1996 in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Vera Willis entered the world in Des Arc, Prairie, Arkansas, born to Alvin Willis And Addie Willis.
  • In 1910, Vera Willis resided in White River, Prairie, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Vera Willis resided in Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA.
  • Vera Willis married George Wright Backus Jr, Lawrence Leon Frazier, and had children including Linda Lea Frazier.
  • Vera Willis passed away in 1996 in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alvin Willis
1874–
Birth Location: Missouri
AW
Addie Willis
1877–
Birth Location: Missouri
AW

Spouses(s)

George Jr.
1896–1951
Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
GJ
Lawrence Frazier
1902–1942
Birth Location: Ellis County, Texas
LF

Children(s)

Vera Willis's Ancestors

Self
Vera Willis
1909–1996
Birth Place: Des Arc, Prairie, Arkansas
Parents
Alvin Willis
1874–
Missouri
Addie Willis
1877–
Missouri
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Vera Willis's Timeline

8 Records

1909
16 Mar 1909
Birth of Vera Willis in Des Arc, Prairie, Arkansas
Des Arc, Prairie, Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 1
Vera Willis resided here in White River, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
White River, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Vera Willis resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Vera Willis resided here in Precinct 7, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
Precinct 7, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Vera Willis resided here in Slaton, Lubbock, Texas
Slaton, Lubbock, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Vera Willis resided here in Slaton, Lubbock, Texas, USA
Slaton, Lubbock, Texas, USA
1993
1993
Age 84
Vera Willis resided here in Crowley, TX
Crowley, TX
1996
8 Jul 1996
Age 87
Death of Vera Willis in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1909
    Event Place: Des Arc, Prairie, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slaton, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T627_4097; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 152-19
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 454-30-3549; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 1053
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Wilbarger, Texas; Roll: 2410; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 1102.0; FHL microfilm: 2342144
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White River, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T624_61; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1374074
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: White River, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White River, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T624_61; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1374074

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 1053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Wilbarger, Texas; Roll: 2410; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 1102.0; FHL microfilm: 2342144

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Slaton, Lubbock, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slaton, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T627_4097; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 152-19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Slaton, Lubbock, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slaton, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T627_4097; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 152-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Crowley, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 454-30-3549; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1996
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 454-30-3549; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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