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Walter Hazel Hurst 1912–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1912

Birth Location: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 23 Jan 1989

Death Location: Highlands, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Joseph Hurst

Mother: Emma Forrest

Spouse(s): Lorena Moore

Children(s): Edna Hurst, Walter Hurst

The story of Walter Hazel Hurst began in 1912 in Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Walter Hazel Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1930, Walter Hazel Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Walter Hazel Hurst married Lorena Mae Moore, and had children including Edna Jean Hurst, Walter Earl Hurst. Walter Hazel Hurst passed away in 1989 in Highlands, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Hazel Hurst began in 1912 in Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter Hazel Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1930, Walter Hazel Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Walter Hazel Hurst married Lorena Mae Moore, and had children including Edna Jean Hurst, Walter Earl Hurst.
  • Walter Hazel Hurst passed away in 1989 in Highlands, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Hurst
1888–1961
Birth Location: Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
JH
Emma Forrest
1895–1973
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
EF

Spouses(s)

Lorena Moore
1916–1991
Birth Location: Flat River, St Francois, Missouri, USA
LM

Children(s)

Edna Hurst
1936–2023
Birth Location: Harris, Texas, USA
EH
Walter Hurst
1937–2003
Birth Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
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Walter Hurst's Ancestors

Self
Walter Hurst
1912–1989
Birth Place: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Walter Hurst
1888–1961
Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Emma (Myrtle) Forrest
1895–1973
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Walter) Hurst
1859–1891
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Laura (Virginia) Forrest
1857–1960
Mathews, Virginia, USA
John (Magee) Forrest
1857–1929
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Emma (Elizabeth) Forrest
1859–1939
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Forrest
1834–1900
Julia Winder
1833–1917
Thomas Forrest
1812–1890
Sarah Hudgins
1818–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Forrest
1802–1882
Sarah Hunley
1805–1880
Phillip Forrest
1795–1868
Lucy Sears
1799–1850

Walter Hurst's Descendants

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Walter (Hazel) Hurst (17 Apr 1912–23 Jan 1989) m. Lorena (Mae) Moore (18 Feb 1916–30 Oct 1991)
  1. 1. Edna (Jean) Hurst 1936–2023 m. Duane (Francis) Horkan 1934–1985
  2. 2. Walter (Earl) Hurst 1937–2003

Walter Hurst's Timeline

10 Records

1912
17 Apr 1912
Birth of Walter Hazel Hurst in Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Walter Hazel Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Walter Hazel Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Walter Hazel Hurst resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Walter Hazel Hurst resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1956
Abt. 1956
Age 44
Walter Hazel Hurst resided here in Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
1963
Abt. 1963
Age 51
Walter Hazel Hurst resided here
None
1986
1986
Age 74
Walter Hazel Hurst resided here in Baytown, Chambers, Texas, USA
Baytown, Chambers, Texas, USA
1989
21 Jan 1989
Age 77
Death of Walter Hazel Hurst in Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
1989
23 Jan 1989
Age 77
Burial of Walter Hazel Hurst in Highlands, Harris, Texas, USA
Highlands, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 741
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04199; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 258-264
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 461-18-7600; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [7] Texas, Select County Marriage Records, Harris County Clerk's Office; Houston, Texas; Harris County, Texas, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Applications for Seaman's Protection Certificates, Washington, D.C.; The National Archives and Records Administration; Application for Seaman´s Protection Certificates; NAI: 2788575; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation; Record Group Number: 41; Box Number: 005 - H

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04199; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 258-264

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04199; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 258-264

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 741

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1956
    Event Place: Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 30 Dec 1956; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.64384454,0.27392527,0.78206867&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1963
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Baytown, Chambers, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1989
    Event Place: Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 461-18-7600; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Texas, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1989
    Event Place: Highlands, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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