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Walter Edward Bridges 1916 – 1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 December 1916

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 8 April 1997

Death Location: Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Bridges

Mother: Mary Holmes

Spouse(s): Susan Kivler

Children(s): Marilyn Bridges

In 1916, Walter Edward Bridges entered the world in Texas, born to John Milton Bridges and Mary Lela Holmes. In 1930, Walter Edward Bridges resided in Precinct 2, Franklin, Texas, USA. In 1940, Walter Edward Bridges resided in Justice Precinct #1, Brazoria, Texas, USA. Walter Edward Bridges married Susan Kivler, and had children including Marilyn Sue Bridges. Walter Edward Bridges passed away in 1997 in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Walter Edward Bridges entered the world in Texas, born to John Milton Bridges and Mary Lela Holmes.
  • In 1930, Walter Edward Bridges resided in Precinct 2, Franklin, Texas, USA.
  • In 1940, Walter Edward Bridges resided in Justice Precinct #1, Brazoria, Texas, USA.
  • Walter Edward Bridges married Susan Kivler, and had children including Marilyn Sue Bridges.
  • Walter Edward Bridges passed away in 1997 in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Bridges's Ancestors

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Walter Bridges
1916 – 1997
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
John Milton Bridges
1886 – 1935
Texas
Mary (Lela) Holmes
1890 –
Texas
Grandparents
Acy (Ephram) Bridges
1860 – 1935
Texas
Lucy (Ann) Johnson
1865 –
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Aurelious Bridges
1818 – 1878
Mary Grissom
1819 – 1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Epharim Bridges
1781 –
Sally Dobbins
1794 –
Asa Grissom
1790 – 1840
Mary *Callicott*
1790 – 1860

Walter Bridges's Descendants

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Walter (Edward) Bridges (1 December 1916 – 8 April 1997) m. Susan Kivler (15 May 1924 – 26 June 2005)
  1. 1. Marilyn (Sue) Bridges (27 March 1955 – 9 November 2008) m. James (Walter) Paulette
    1. 1. Jamie (Lynn) Paulette (25 Apr 1978 – )

Walter Bridges's Timeline

4 Records

1916
1 December 1916
Birth of Walter Edward Bridges in Texas
Texas
1930
1930
Age 14
Walter Edward Bridges resided here in Precinct 2, Franklin, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Franklin, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 24
Walter Edward Bridges resided here in Justice Precinct #1, Brazoria, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct #1, Brazoria, Texas, USA
1997
8 April 1997
Age 81
Death of Walter Edward Bridges in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America
Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 December 1916
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Franklin, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342067
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Franklin, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342067

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct #1, Brazoria, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brazoria, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03991; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Paris, Lamar, Texas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 April 1997
    Event Place: Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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