YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Walter Raleigh Hooper 1897–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 JUL 1897

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 17 JAN 1975

Death Location: Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)

Father: William Hooper

Mother: Elizabeth Morris

Spouse(s): Mary Devenport

Children(s): Gene Hooper, William Hooper

Walter Raleigh Hooper was born in 1897 in Texas, the child of William Robert Hooper And Elizabeth Lavonia Morris. In 1900, Walter Raleigh Hooper resided in Justice Precinct 1, Texas (Wilbarger). In 1910, Walter Raleigh Hooper resided in Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger). Walter Raleigh Hooper married Mary Pauline Devenport, and had children including Dewey Jackson Hooper, Gene Martin Hooper, William Raleigh Hooper. Walter Raleigh Hooper passed away in 1975 in Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee).

Find more search results for Walter Hooper
WH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Walter Raleigh Hooper was born in 1897 in Texas, the child of William Robert Hooper And Elizabeth Lavonia Morris.
  • In 1900, Walter Raleigh Hooper resided in Justice Precinct 1, Texas (Wilbarger).
  • In 1910, Walter Raleigh Hooper resided in Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger).
  • Walter Raleigh Hooper married Mary Pauline Devenport, and had children including Dewey Jackson Hooper, Gene Martin Hooper, William Raleigh Hooper.
  • Walter Raleigh Hooper passed away in 1975 in Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee).

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Hooper's Ancestors

Self
Walter Hooper
1897–1975
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
William Robert Hooper
1846–1901
Alabama (Greene)
Elizabeth (Lavonia) Morris
1861–1955
Linden, Texas (Cass)
Grandparents
James Hooper
1808–1880
Virginia USA
Elizabeth (Hesther) Lewis
1818–1864
Tennessee USA
Andrew (Jackson) Morris
1831–1918
Macon, Georgia (Bibb)
Francis Boynton
1835–1912
Macon, Georgia (Bibb)
Great-Grandparents
William Hooper
1780–1842
Mary Cowley
1779–1847
John Lewis
1765–1848
Charlotte Gould
1790–
Richard Morris
1797–1876
Naomi Allen
1807–1896
Elijah Boynton
1795–
Elizabeth Jackson
1795–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Morris
1763–
Sarah Darling
1767–1857
James Allen
1783–
Nancy Ramey
1785–
Amos Boynton
1774–
Sarah Snow
1778–

Walter Hooper's Descendants

1.
WH
Walter (Raleigh) Hooper (13 JUL 1897–17 JAN 1975) m. Mary (Pauline) Devenport (FEB 1899–)
  1. 1. Gene (Martin) Hooper 1923–1958
  2. 2. William (Raleigh) Hooper 1928–1985

Walter Hooper's Timeline

10 Records

1897
13 JUL 1897
Birth of Walter Raleigh Hooper in Texas
Texas
1900
1900
Age 3
Walter Raleigh Hooper resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Texas (Wilbarger)
Justice Precinct 1, Texas (Wilbarger)
1910
1910
Age 13
Walter Raleigh Hooper resided here in Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger)
Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger)
1910
1910
Age 13
Walter Raleigh Hooper resided here in Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger)
Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger)
1929
1929
Age 32
Walter Raleigh Hooper resided here in Whitewright, Texas (Grayson)
Whitewright, Texas (Grayson)
1930
1930
Age 33
Walter Raleigh Hooper resided here in Whitewright, Texas (Grayson)
Whitewright, Texas (Grayson)
1935
1935
Age 38
Walter Raleigh Hooper resided here in Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
1940
9 APR 1940
Age 43
Walter Raleigh Hooper resided here in Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
1975
15 JAN 1975
Age 78
Death of Walter Raleigh Hooper in Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
1975
17 JAN 1975
Age 78
Burial of Walter Raleigh Hooper in Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 JUL 1897
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 census, Justice Precinct 1, Texas (Wilbarger), Pg. 3a - 4 Jun 1900
    [2] 1930 Census, Pg. 9b - 9 Apr 1930
    [3] 1910 census, Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger), Pg. 1a - 15 Apr 1910
    [4] 1910 census, Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger), Pg. 1a - 15 Apr 1910
    [5] <b>Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982<b>, Walter Raleigh Hooper born 13 Jul 1897, died 15 Jan 1975, son of William Robert Hooper and Elizabeth Lavonia Morris
    [6] WWI Civilian Draft Registrations - 19171918, Walter Raleigh Hooper of Vernon Texas
    [7] 1940 census, Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee), Pg. 7a - 9 Apr 1940 SD 7 ED 3715 Precinct 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Texas (Wilbarger)
    Record Source: 1900 census, Justice Precinct 1, Texas (Wilbarger), Pg. 3a - 4 Jun 1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger)
    Record Source: 1910 census, Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger), Pg. 1a - 15 Apr 1910

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger)
    Record Source: 1910 census, Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger), Pg. 1a - 15 Apr 1910

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 AUG 1918
    Event Place: Vernon, Texas (Wilbarger)
    Record Source: WWI Civilian Draft Registrations - 19171918, Walter Raleigh Hooper of Vernon Texas

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Whitewright, Texas (Grayson)
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Document, Family Document
    [2] Newspaper Clipping, Wellington Daily News, Jan 12 1929, obit Dewey J. Hooper

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Whitewright, Texas (Grayson)
    Record Source: 1930 Census, Pg. 9b - 9 Apr 1930

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
    Record Source: 1940 census, Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee), Pg. 7a - 9 Apr 1940 SD 7 ED 3715 Precinct 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 APR 1940
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
    Record Source: 1940 census, Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee), Pg. 7a - 9 Apr 1940 SD 7 ED 3715 Precinct 3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 JAN 1975
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
    Record Source: <b>Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982<b>, Walter Raleigh Hooper born 13 Jul 1897, died 15 Jan 1975, son of William Robert Hooper and Elizabeth Lavonia Morris

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 JAN 1975
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Texas (Cherokee)
    Record Source: <b>Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982</b>, Walter Raleigh Hooper born 13 Jul 1897, died 15 Jan 1975, son of William Robert Hooper and Elizabeth Lavonia Morris

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE