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Walter Samuel Erwin 1921–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1921

Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 10 Nov 2002

Death Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Jesse Erwin

Mother: Willie Rector

Spouse(s): Lizzie Humphreys

Children(s): Wiley Erwin

In 1921, Walter Samuel Erwin entered the world in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Jesse Fletcher Erwin And Willie Gertrude Rector. In 1930, Walter Samuel Erwin resided in District 1, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1940, Walter Samuel Erwin resided in Civil 1st District, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Walter Samuel Erwin married Lizzie Ann Humphreys, and had children including Joyce A Erwin Henley, Wayne Edward Erwin, Wiley Wade Erwin. Walter Samuel Erwin passed away in 2002 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Walter Samuel Erwin entered the world in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Jesse Fletcher Erwin And Willie Gertrude Rector.
  • In 1930, Walter Samuel Erwin resided in District 1, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1940, Walter Samuel Erwin resided in Civil 1st District, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Walter Samuel Erwin married Lizzie Ann Humphreys, and had children including Joyce A Erwin Henley, Wayne Edward Erwin, Wiley Wade Erwin.
  • Walter Samuel Erwin passed away in 2002 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Erwin's Ancestors

Self
Walter Erwin
1921–2002
Birth Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Jesse Fletcher Erwin
1886–1941
Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
Willie (Gertrude) Rector
1895–1973
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Charles (Sevier) Rector
1858–1938
Greene, Tennessee, United States
Sabra French
1854–1928
Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Valentine Rector
1832–1900
Sarah Gray
1835–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Gray
1791–1837
Matilda Likins
1794–1849

Walter Erwin's Descendants

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Walter (Samuel) Erwin (1 May 1921–10 Nov 2002) m. Lizzie (Ann) Humphreys (14 Jul 1920–20 Apr 2007)
  1. 1. Wiley (Wade) Erwin 1945–2000

Walter Erwin's Timeline

9 Records

1921
1 May 1921
Birth of Walter Samuel Erwin in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 9
Walter Samuel Erwin resided here in District 1, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1940
1940
Age 19
Walter Samuel Erwin resided here in Civil 1st District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil 1st District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Walter Samuel Erwin resided here in Chuckey, Washington, Tennessee
Chuckey, Washington, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 29
Walter Samuel Erwin resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 30
Walter Samuel Erwin resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1967
Abt 1967
Age 46
Walter Samuel Erwin resided here in Rt 2 Jonesboro
Rt 2 Jonesboro
1972
Abt 1972
Age 51
Walter Samuel Erwin resided here in Rt 1 Jonesboro
Rt 1 Jonesboro
2002
10 Nov 2002
Age 81
Death of Walter Samuel Erwin in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1921
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 89
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90-1
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342017
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [7] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 4347; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 90-2
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342017

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil 1st District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90-1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chuckey, Washington, Tennessee
    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 Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 89
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Johnson City Chronicle; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1942; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, 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: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 4347; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 90-2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Tennessee
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1967
    Event Place: Rt 2 Jonesboro
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press-Chronicle; Publication Date: 8 Jan 1967; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.40758687,0.37262088,0.6451912&x

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1972
    Event Place: Rt 1 Jonesboro
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press-Chronicle; Publication Date: 2 Apr 1972; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.0396431,0.36718732,0.30117366&x

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jonesborough, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 2002
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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