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Viola Vollie Simpson 1882–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1882

Birth Location: Oakman, Walker, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 17 Sep 1951

Death Location: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

Father: Zachariah Simpson

Mother: Teresa Rayburn

Spouse(s): Leander Cox

Children(s): Leander Cox, Zack Cox, Teresa Cox

In 1882, Viola Vollie Simpson entered the world in Oakman, Walker, Alabama, USA, born to Zachariah H Simpson And Teresa Ann Rayburn. In 1910, Viola Vollie Simpson resided in Birmingham Ward 12, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1920, Viola Vollie Simpson resided in Broadway, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. Viola Vollie Simpson married Leander Jackson Cox, and had children including Leander Joseph Cox, Teresa Elizabeth Cox, Zack Simpson Cox. Viola Vollie Simpson passed away in 1951 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Viola Vollie Simpson entered the world in Oakman, Walker, Alabama, USA, born to Zachariah H Simpson And Teresa Ann Rayburn.
  • In 1910, Viola Vollie Simpson resided in Birmingham Ward 12, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1920, Viola Vollie Simpson resided in Broadway, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.
  • Viola Vollie Simpson married Leander Jackson Cox, and had children including Leander Joseph Cox, Teresa Elizabeth Cox, Zack Simpson Cox.
  • Viola Vollie Simpson passed away in 1951 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Simpson
1853–1939
Birth Location: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA
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Teresa Rayburn
1858–1938
Birth Location: Walker County, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Leander Cox
1877–1943
Birth Location: Wood, Scott, Virginia
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Children(s)

Leander Cox
1917–2005
Birth Location: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
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Zack Cox
1910–1993
Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Teresa Cox
1914–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Viola Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Viola Simpson
1882–1951
Birth Place: Oakman, Walker, Alabama, USA
Parents
Zachariah H. Simpson
1853–1939
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA
Teresa (Ann) Rayburn
1858–1938
Walker County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola Simpson's Descendants

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Viola (Vollie) Simpson (26 Mar 1882–17 Sep 1951) m. Leander (Jackson) Cox (29 Jan 1877–23 Mar 1943)
  1. 1. Leander (Joseph) Cox 1917–2005
  2. 2. Zack (Simpson) Cox 1910–1993 m. Alfreda (Charlotte) Lockwood 1907–2003
  3. 3. Teresa (Elizabeth) Cox 1914– m. Harry (Charles Tompkins) Sr. 1912–1981
    1. 1. Harry (Charles Tompkins) Jr 1934–1983
    2. 2. Betty (Joe) Tompkins 1932–2007 m. Robert (Harvey) Newlon 1930–2014
    3. 3. Teresa (Margieanne) Tompkins 1936–1938

Viola Simpson's Timeline

7 Records

1882
26 Mar 1882
Birth of Viola Vollie Simpson in Oakman, Walker, Alabama, USA
Oakman, Walker, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Viola Vollie Simpson resided here in Birmingham Ward 12, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham Ward 12, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Viola Vollie Simpson resided here in Broadway, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Broadway, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Viola Vollie Simpson resided here in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Viola Vollie Simpson resided here in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona
Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Viola Vollie Simpson resided here in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1951
17 Sep 1951
Age 69
Death of Viola Vollie Simpson in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Oakman, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T627_104; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7-31
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Broadway, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T625_49; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: 57; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2339792
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Birmingham Ward 12, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_19; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374032
    [5] Arizona, Death Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Birmingham Ward 12, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Birmingham Ward 12, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_19; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374032

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Broadway, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Broadway, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T625_49; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: 57; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2339792

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T627_104; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7-31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T627_104; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7-31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1951
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arizona, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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