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Walter Charles Estep 1919–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 APR 1919

Birth Location: Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 10 JUL 1964

Death Location: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia

Father: Arthur Estep

Mother: Mahala Bowles

Spouse(s): Florence Main

Children(s):

In 1919, Walter Charles Estep entered the world in Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia, United States, born to Arthur Estep And Mahala Ann Bowles. In 1930, Walter Charles Estep resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United State. Walter Charles Estep married Florence Katherine Main. Walter Charles Estep passed away in 1964 in Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Walter Charles Estep entered the world in Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia, United States, born to Arthur Estep And Mahala Ann Bowles.
  • In 1930, Walter Charles Estep resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United State.
  • Walter Charles Estep married Florence Katherine Main.
  • Walter Charles Estep passed away in 1964 in Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Estep's Ancestors

Self
Walter Estep
1919–1964
Birth Place: Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Arthur Estep
1888–
West Virginia, United States
Mahala (Ann) Bowles
1897–1952
McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Isaac Estep
1867–1949
North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Susie) Pruett
1864–1920
Buchanan, Virginia, United States
Perry (Alexander) Bowles
1873–1953
Giles, Virginia, United States
Charlotte Mitchem
1877–
Davy, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Sampson Estep
1822–1880
Mahala Osborn
1825–1920
Reuben Jr.
1838–1864
Evaline Nelson
1839–1914
William Bowles
1846–1914
Mahala Justice
1851–1915
Thomas Mitchem
1825–1900
Pricey Belcher
1841–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Estep
1794–1854
Charlotte Church
1800–1866
Benjamin Osborne
1790–1875
Susannah Baker
1796–1865
Reuben Pruett
1796–1861
Nancy Dyke
1795–1859
Isaac Nelson
1799–1880
Susanah Young
1800–1870

Walter Estep's Timeline

4 Records

1919
29 APR 1919
Birth of Walter Charles Estep in Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 11
Walter Charles Estep resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1964
14 JUL 1964
Age 45
Burial of Walter Charles Estep in Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1964
10 JUL 1964
Age 45
Death of Walter Charles Estep in Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 APR 1919
    Event Place: Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 5 December 2014), Walter C Estep, enlisted 23 Mar 1943, Ft Thomas, Newport, Kentucky, United States; citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, <i>The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD)<i> ( : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 1263923, National Archives at College Park, Maryland.
    [2] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 21 December 2022), Walter Estep in household of Mohala Estep, Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 45, sheet 24B, line 58, family 399, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2543; FHL microfilm 2,342,277.
    [3] Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988, "Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2021), Walter Charles Estep and Florence Katherine Main, 05 Mar 1938; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, <i>Ancestry<i> ( : 2012); citing , Pearisburg, Virginia, United States, certificate 5361, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
    [4] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 January 2021), Walter Estep, Jul 1964; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    [5] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Walter Charles Estep, 10 Jul 1964; citing McDowell, West Virginia, County Records, 11521, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,992,035.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 7 August 2020), Walter Charles Estep, ; Burial, Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States of America, Tom Sparks Cemetery; citing record ID 191343253, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [7] West Virginia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945, "West Virginia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 3 March 2020), Walter Chas Estep, 16 Oct 1940; from records extracted by FamilySearch and images digitized by Ancestry citing Lex, West Virginia, United States, "Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940 – 3311947, "NAID 2658141. Records of the Selective Service System, 1926 - 1975, RG 147. National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri.
    [8] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Walter Charles Estep, 10 Jul 1964; citing Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, County Records, v 14 p 1964, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 800,215.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 OCT 1940
    Event Place: Lex, , West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 JUL 1964
    Event Place: Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 7 August 2020), Walter Charles Estep, ; Burial, Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States of America, Tom Sparks Cemetery; citing record ID 191343253, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Walter Charles Estep, 10 Jul 1964; citing Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, County Records, v 14 p 1964, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 800,215.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 JUL 1964
    Event Place: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 January 2021), Walter Estep, Jul 1964; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    [2] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Walter Charles Estep, 10 Jul 1964; citing McDowell, West Virginia, County Records, 11521, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,992,035.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 7 August 2020), Walter Charles Estep, ; Burial, Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States of America, Tom Sparks Cemetery; citing record ID 191343253, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [4] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 10 March 2018), Walter Charles Estep, 10 Jul 1964; citing Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, County Records, v 14 p 1964, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 800,215.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia

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