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Walter Lee Bridges 1879–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 December 1879

Birth Location: Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 4 July 1969

Death Location: Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Lou Harris

Mother: Richard Bridges

Spouse(s): Rosa Bridges

Children(s): Charles Bridges, Emily Bridges

In 1879, Walter Lee Bridges entered the world in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Lou Harris And Richard Manoa Bridges. In 1880, Walter Lee Bridges resided in Simston, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Walter Lee Bridges resided in Simstown, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA. Walter Lee Bridges married Rosa Bell Bridges, and had children including Charles Bridges, Emily Ann Bridges, Ralph Bridges. Walter Lee Bridges passed away in 1969 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Walter Lee Bridges entered the world in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Lou Harris And Richard Manoa Bridges.
  • In 1880, Walter Lee Bridges resided in Simston, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Lee Bridges resided in Simstown, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA.
  • Walter Lee Bridges married Rosa Bell Bridges, and had children including Charles Bridges, Emily Ann Bridges, Ralph Bridges.
  • Walter Lee Bridges passed away in 1969 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lou Harris
1861–1931
Birth Location: Georgia
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Richard Bridges
1848–1903
Birth Location: Georgia
RB

Spouses(s)

Rosa Bridges
1882–
Birth Location: Georgia
RB

Children(s)

Charles Bridges
1919–
Birth Location: Georgia
CB
Emily Bridges
1924–
Birth Location: Georgia
EB

Walter Bridges's Ancestors

Self
Walter Bridges
1879–1969
Birth Place: Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Lou Harris
1861–1931
Georgia
Richard (Manoa) Bridges
1848–1903
Georgia
Grandparents
Robert (Daniel Harris) Sr
1835–1921
Oglethorpe, County, Georgia
Mary (Susan) Tiller
1836–1891
Oglethorpe, Macon, Georgia, United States
William (M) Bridges
1807–1885
Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA
Martha Jordan
1807–1882
, , Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Sr
1799–1872
Martha Poss
1819–1856
ELISHA TILLER
1803–1863
Frances Tiller
1807–1880
Solomon Bridges
1775–1824
Nancy Reid
1769–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
(Nathan Harris)
1765–1852
Frances Tiller
1793–1876
Andy Poss
1790–1837
JANE TILLER
1793–1876
John Tiller
1758–1829
Nancy Hooper
1765–1837
Thomas Pass
1760–1833
Elizabeth Owen
1755–1840

Walter Bridges's Descendants

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Walter (Lee) Bridges (12 December 1879–4 July 1969) m. Rosa (Bell) Bridges (abt 1882–)
  1. 1. Charles Bridges 1919–
  2. 2. Emily (Ann) Bridges 1924–

Walter Bridges's Timeline

6 Records

1879
12 December 1879
Birth of Walter Lee Bridges in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America
Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 1
Walter Lee Bridges resided here in Simston, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Simston, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Walter Lee Bridges resided here in Simstown, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Simstown, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Walter Lee Bridges resided here in Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia
Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 61
Walter Lee Bridges resided here in Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
1969
4 July 1969
Age 90
Death of Walter Lee Bridges in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 December 1879
    Event Place: Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00699; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 109-3
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Simston, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 271A; Enumeration District: 092
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Simstown, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240215
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Simston, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Simston, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 271A; Enumeration District: 092

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Simstown, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Simstown, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240215

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00699; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 109-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bowling Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00699; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 109-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 July 1969
    Event Place: Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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