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Viola Davis 1912–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1912

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 6 September 1970

Death Location: Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Henry Davis

Mother: Minnie Hundley

Spouse(s): Boyd Walton

Children(s): Boyd Jr.

The story of Viola Davis began in 1912 in West Virginia. In 1920, Viola Davis resided in Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA. In 1935, Viola Davis resided in Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia. Viola Davis married Boyd Nathaniel Walton, and had children including Boyd N Walton Jr, Henry A Walton. Viola Davis passed away in 1970 in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Viola Davis began in 1912 in West Virginia.
  • In 1920, Viola Davis resided in Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Viola Davis resided in Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia.
  • Viola Davis married Boyd Nathaniel Walton, and had children including Boyd N Walton Jr, Henry A Walton.
  • Viola Davis passed away in 1970 in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Viola Davis's Ancestors

Self
Viola Davis
1912–1970
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Henry Davis
1876–1962
Virginia
Minnie Hundley
1882–1958
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Harden (Davis) Jr.
1848–
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Emma) Hundley
1867–1935
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Bartley Hundley
1842–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola Davis's Descendants

1.
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Viola Davis (abt 1912–6 September 1970) m. Boyd (Nathaniel) Walton (abt 1912–28 Mar 1948)
  1. 1. Boyd (N Walton) Jr. 1931–2014

Viola Davis's Timeline

5 Records

1912
abt 1912
Birth of Viola Davis in West Virginia
West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 8
Viola Davis resided here in Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Viola Davis resided here in Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 28
Viola Davis resided here in Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1970
6 September 1970
Age 58
Death of Viola Davis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04429; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 28-40
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1963; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 96
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1963; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04429; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 28-40

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04429; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 28-40

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 September 1970
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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