YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Viola Hawkins 1885–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Dec 1885

Birth Location: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 7 Sep 1976

Death Location: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Walter MD

Mother: Mollie Furniss

Spouse(s): William DeFrance

Children(s):

Viola Hawkins was born in 1885 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, the child of Walter Eugene Hawkins Md And Mollie Caroline Furniss. In 1935, Viola Hawkins resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana. In 1940, Viola Hawkins resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA. Viola Hawkins married William Howard Defrance. Viola Hawkins passed away in 1976 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for Viola Hawkins
VH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Viola Hawkins was born in 1885 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, the child of Walter Eugene Hawkins Md And Mollie Caroline Furniss.
  • In 1935, Viola Hawkins resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana.
  • In 1940, Viola Hawkins resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA.
  • Viola Hawkins married William Howard Defrance.
  • Viola Hawkins passed away in 1976 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Viola Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
Viola Hawkins
1885–1976
Birth Place: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Walter Eugene Hawkins MD
1859–1930
Fort Jesup, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Mollie (Caroline) Furniss
1863–1951
Louisiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola Hawkins's Timeline

5 Records

1885
1 Dec 1885
Birth of Viola Hawkins in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 50
Viola Hawkins resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 55
Viola Hawkins resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Viola Hawkins resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
1976
7 Sep 1976
Age 91
Death of Viola Hawkins
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1885
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01388; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-74
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: 1299; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 66-127

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01388; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-74

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01388; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-74

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: 1299; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 66-127

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1976
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE