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Walter Harris 1914–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jul 1914

Birth Location: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: Jul 1978

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Father: Porterfield Harris

Mother: Martha Gillam

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The story of Walter Harris began in 1914 in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA. In 1920, Walter Harris resided in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Walter Harris resided in Church Hill, Church Hill, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. Walter Harris passed away in 1978 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Harris began in 1914 in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter Harris resided in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter Harris resided in Church Hill, Church Hill, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • Walter Harris passed away in 1978 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

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Walter Harris's Ancestors

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Walter Harris
1914–1978
Birth Place: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Porterfield Harris
1890–1973
Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Martha (“Mattie”) Gillam
1891–1973
Alabama
Grandparents
Merritt Harris
1869–1938
Gorgansville, Alabama
Clara Davis
1875–1935
Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Israel Gillam
1853–1944
Alabama
Georgianna Bruce
1859–1927
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Mary
1827–
Woolen Bruce
1842–
Martha
1842–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Harris's Timeline

4 Records

1914
4 Jul 1914
Birth of Walter Harris in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Walter Harris resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Walter Harris resided here in Church Hill, Church Hill, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Church Hill, Church Hill, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1978
Jul 1978
Age 64
Death of Walter Harris in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1914
    Event Place: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 420-12-8373; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Church Hill, Church Hill, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1978
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 420-12-8373; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951

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