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Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby 1937–2012 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 MAR 1937

Birth Location: Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 12 OCT 2012

Death Location: Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States

Father: Romer Cosby

Mother: Mary Turner

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1937, Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby entered the world in Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States, born to Romer Marshall Cosby And Mary Ethel Turner. In 1935, Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby resided in Same Place, ,. In 1940, Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby resided in Magisterial District 4, Warren, Kentucky, United S. Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby passed away in 2012 in Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1937, Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby entered the world in Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States, born to Romer Marshall Cosby And Mary Ethel Turner.
  • In 1935, Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby resided in Same Place, ,.
  • In 1940, Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby resided in Magisterial District 4, Warren, Kentucky, United S.
  • Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby passed away in 2012 in Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Walter Cosby's Ancestors

Self
Walter Cosby
1937–2012
Birth Place: Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Romer Marshall Cosby
1898–1980
Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Ethel) Turner
1902–1981
Jackson,Tennessee
Grandparents
Samuel (Edward Muldrow) Cosby
1858–1932
Warren, Kentucky, USA
Emma Guy
1868–1915
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Cosby
1824–1881
Sarah Vontress
1827–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Cosby's Timeline

6 Records

1935
1935
Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby resided here in Same Place, ,
Same Place, ,
1937
19 MAR 1937
Birth of Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby in Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States
Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States
1940
1940
Age 3
Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby resided here in Magisterial District 4, Warren, Kentucky, United States
Magisterial District 4, Warren, Kentucky, United States
2004
15 APR 2004
Age 67
Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby resided here in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky
2012
15 OCT 2012
Age 75
Burial of Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby in Friendship Cemetery, Warren, Kentucky, United States
Friendship Cemetery, Warren, Kentucky, United States
2012
12 OCT 2012
Age 75
Death of Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby in Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States
Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 MAR 1937
    Event Place: Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Walter Cosby in household of Romer Cosby, "United States Census, 1940"
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Legacy NFS Source: Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby - Individual or family possessions: male

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 OCT 2012
    Event Place: Friendship Cemetery, Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, Legacy NFS Source: Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby - Individual or family possessions: male

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Same Place, ,
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, Legacy NFS Source: Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby - Individual or family possessions: male

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 OCT 2012
    Event Place: Alvaton, Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, Legacy NFS Source: Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby - Individual or family possessions: male

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District 4, Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, Legacy NFS Source: Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby - Individual or family possessions: male

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 APR 2004
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Kentucky
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, Legacy NFS Source: Walter Franklin or Bunk Cosby - Individual or family possessions: male

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