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Walter Roy Hicks 1896–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1896

Birth Location: Bibb, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 18 Feb 1962

Death Location: West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Faulkner

Mother: Minerva Oglesby

Spouse(s): Celia Hicks

Children(s):

In 1896, Walter Roy Hicks entered the world in Bibb, Alabama, United States, born to William Thomas Faulkner And Minerva Jane Oglesby. In 1935, Walter Roy Hicks resided in Harlen, Harlan, Kentucky. In 1940, Walter Roy Hicks resided in Election Harrison Precinct 3, Harrison, Hale, Alab. Walter Roy Hicks married Celia Hicks, and had children including Adrene Hicks, Eulia Hicks, John L Hicks, Ralph E Hicks, William Y Hicks. Walter Roy Hicks passed away in 1962 in West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Walter Roy Hicks entered the world in Bibb, Alabama, United States, born to William Thomas Faulkner And Minerva Jane Oglesby.
  • In 1935, Walter Roy Hicks resided in Harlen, Harlan, Kentucky.
  • In 1940, Walter Roy Hicks resided in Election Harrison Precinct 3, Harrison, Hale, Alab.
  • Walter Roy Hicks married Celia Hicks, and had children including Adrene Hicks, Eulia Hicks, John L Hicks, Ralph E Hicks, William Y Hicks.
  • Walter Roy Hicks passed away in 1962 in West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Walter Hicks's Ancestors

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Walter Hicks
1896–1962
Birth Place: Bibb, Alabama, United States
Parents
William Thomas Faulkner
1855–1937
Alabama, USA
Minerva (Jane) Oglesby
1854–1935
Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Thomas) Oglesby
1803–1899
Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Louisa) Champion
1821–
Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sabert Oglesby
1740–1831
Phebe Lindsey
1774–1855
James Champion
1792–1872
Sarah Green
1794–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edmund Lindsey
1730–1818
Mary Fleming
1732–1819
John Champion
1769–1823
Kezia Drake
1770–1823
John Sr
1757–1831

Walter Hicks's Timeline

5 Records

1896
8 Aug 1896
Birth of Walter Roy Hicks in Bibb, Alabama, United States
Bibb, Alabama, United States
1935
1935
Age 39
Walter Roy Hicks resided here in Harlen, Harlan, Kentucky
Harlen, Harlan, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 44
Walter Roy Hicks resided here in Election Harrison Precinct 3, Harrison, Hale, Alabama, USA
Election Harrison Precinct 3, Harrison, Hale, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Walter Roy Hicks resided here in Harrison, Hale, Alabama, USA
Harrison, Hale, Alabama, USA
1962
18 Feb 1962
Age 66
Death of Walter Roy Hicks in Bibb, Alabama, United States
Bibb, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1896
    Event Place: Bibb, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harlen, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election Harrison Precinct 3, Harrison, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Harrison, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1962
    Event Place: Bibb, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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