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Walter Thomas Coker 1913–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1913

Birth Location: Pelzer Green, South Carolina

Death Date: 22 Apr 1999

Death Location: Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joseph Coker

Mother: Mary Coker

Spouse(s): Ouida Vance

Children(s): Janice Coker

The story of Walter Thomas Coker began in 1913 in Pelzer Green, South Carolina. In 1920, Walter Thomas Coker resided in Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Walter Thomas Coker resided in Oaklawn, Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Walter Thomas Coker married Ouida Eleanor Vance, and had children including Eleanor C Mcgahee, Janice Elaine Coker. Walter Thomas Coker passed away in 1999 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Walter Thomas Coker began in 1913 in Pelzer Green, South Carolina.
  • In 1920, Walter Thomas Coker resided in Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter Thomas Coker resided in Oaklawn, Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • Walter Thomas Coker married Ouida Eleanor Vance, and had children including Eleanor C Mcgahee, Janice Elaine Coker.
  • Walter Thomas Coker passed away in 1999 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Coker
1881–1951
Birth Location: South Carolina
JC
Mary Coker
1886–1974
Birth Location: South Carolina
MC

Spouses(s)

Ouida Vance
1916–1982
Birth Location: –
OV

Children(s)

Janice Coker
1947–2014
Birth Location: –
JC

Walter Coker's Ancestors

Self
Walter Coker
1913–1999
Birth Place: Pelzer Green, South Carolina
Parents
Joseph Abner Coker
1881–1951
South Carolina
Mary (Etta) Coker
1886–1974
South Carolina
Grandparents
William (Riley) Coker
1850–1899
South Carolina
Frances (E lizabeth) Davis
1864–1933
Great-Grandparents
Thurman Coker
1806–1900
Millicent Hogan
1812–1886
Abner Davis
1831–1884
Catherine Bagwell
1834–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Jr.
1776–1837
Elizabeth Henderson
1784–1869
Anthony Davis
1792–1886
Winney Davis
1807–

Walter Coker's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Thomas) Coker (12 Jul 1913–22 Apr 1999) m. Ouida (Eleanor) Vance (1916–1982)
  1. 1. Janice (Elaine) Coker 1947–2014

Walter Coker's Timeline

6 Records

1913
12 Jul 1913
Birth of Walter Thomas Coker in Pelzer Green, South Carolina
Pelzer Green, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 7
Walter Thomas Coker resided here in Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Walter Thomas Coker resided here in Oaklawn, Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Oaklawn, Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 27
Walter Thomas Coker resided here in Piedmont, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Piedmont, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 37
Walter Thomas Coker resided here in Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1999
22 Apr 1999
Age 86
Death of Walter Thomas Coker
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1913
    Event Place: Pelzer Green, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 39
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 24 Apr 1999; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.5579816,0.2006338,0.8387136&xid=3355
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 5810; Page: 34; Enumeration District: 23-185

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oaklawn, Oaklawn, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Piedmont, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 39

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, 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: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 5810; Page: 34; Enumeration District: 23-185

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1999
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Greenville News - 24 Apr 1999 - Page 16, Obituary for Walter Thomas Coker 24 Apr 1999

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greenville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 24 Apr 1999; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.5579816,0.2006338,0.8387136&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1999
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 24 Apr 1999; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.5579816,0.2006338,0.8387136&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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