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Virgil Eldon Blackwell 1916–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1916

Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 2 Aug 1977

Death Location: Stockbridge, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Burris Blackwell

Mother: Annie Thompson

Spouse(s): Elva Lang

Children(s): Thomas Blackwell

In 1916, Virgil Eldon Blackwell entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, USA, born to Burris Pelham Blackwell And Annie Pauline Thompson. In 1920, Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided in Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided in Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Virgil Eldon Blackwell married Elva Grace Lang, and had children including Susan Blackwell, Thomas Lang Blackwell, Timothy Lang Blackwell, Toby Lang Blackwell. Virgil Eldon Blackwell passed away in 1977 in Stockbridge, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Virgil Eldon Blackwell entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, USA, born to Burris Pelham Blackwell And Annie Pauline Thompson.
  • In 1920, Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided in Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided in Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Virgil Eldon Blackwell married Elva Grace Lang, and had children including Susan Blackwell, Thomas Lang Blackwell, Timothy Lang Blackwell, Toby Lang Blackwell.
  • Virgil Eldon Blackwell passed away in 1977 in Stockbridge, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Virgil Blackwell's Ancestors

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Virgil Blackwell
1916–1977
Birth Place: Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, USA
Parents
Burris Pelham Blackwell
1893–1971
Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Annie (Pauline) Thompson
1894–1980
Georgia, United States of America
Grandparents
Edward (Hickey) Blackwell
1867–1919
Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Phoebe (Lucinda Virginia) McClain
1875–1906
Jefferson County, Alabama
Great-Grandparents
John Blackwell
1845–1916
Eliza Gossett
1844–1927
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Blackwell
1808–1888
Susana Littlejohn
1809–1891

Virgil Blackwell's Descendants

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Virgil (Eldon) Blackwell (22 Sep 1916–2 Aug 1977) m. Elva (Grace) Lang (15 Oct 1919–5 Nov 1992)
  1. 1. Thomas (Lang) Blackwell 1942–2010

Virgil Blackwell's Timeline

8 Records

1916
22 Sep 1916
Birth of Virgil Eldon Blackwell in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided here in Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided here in Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 24
Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 35
Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided here in District of Columbia
District of Columbia
1954
1954
Age 38
Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1963
Abt 1963
Age 47
Virgil Eldon Blackwell resided here in Decatur , GA
Decatur , GA
1977
2 Aug 1977
Age 61
Death of Virgil Eldon Blackwell in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Birmingham, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: District of Columbia
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1963
    Event Place: Decatur , GA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 2 Jun 1963; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA; ,0.059496786,0.2798963,0.28033316&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Constitution - 4 Aug 1977 - Page 46, 4 Aug 1977

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 2070 Lake Harbin Road, Morrow
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 4 Aug 1977; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.2552892,0.5008506,0.42369878&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clayton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 025631

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stockbridge, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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