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Walter Bert LAWSON 1923–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1923

Birth Location: Fayette County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 12 Aug 1997

Death Location: Chico, Butte, California, USA

Father: James Lawson

Mother: Francis McClellan

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The story of Walter Bert LAWSON began in 1923 in Fayette County, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Walter Bert LAWSON resided in Arcola, Douglas, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Walter Bert LAWSON resided in Rural, Rock Island, Illinois. Walter Bert LAWSON passed away in 1997 in Chico, Butte, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Bert LAWSON began in 1923 in Fayette County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter Bert LAWSON resided in Arcola, Douglas, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Walter Bert LAWSON resided in Rural, Rock Island, Illinois.
  • Walter Bert LAWSON passed away in 1997 in Chico, Butte, California, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Walter LAWSON's Ancestors

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Walter LAWSON
1923–1997
Birth Place: Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
James A Lawson
1888–1964
Louis, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Francis (Idell) McClellan
1896–1975
Coeburn, Wise, Virginia
Grandparents
Henry (T.) Lawson
1846–1924
Scott County, Virginia
Mary (M.) Henderson
1843–1908
Carter County, Kentucky
William (H.) McClellan
1870–1926
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Sarah ((Sallie)) Baker
1875–1938
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Lawson
1820–1907
Martha Davis
1828–1870
Marquis McClellan
1850–1920
Frances Smith
1845–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jerry Lawson
1798–1870
Catherine Lawson
1799–1884
Jesse Sr.
1785–1870
Dorcas Wheatley
1786–1839
Rhoda Lawson
1822–1908
Mark Smith
1816–1880
Celia Moore
1817–1865

Walter LAWSON's Timeline

5 Records

1923
11 Nov 1923
Birth of Walter Bert LAWSON in Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Walter Bert LAWSON resided here in Arcola, Douglas, Illinois, USA
Arcola, Douglas, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Walter Bert LAWSON resided here in Rural, Rock Island, Illinois
Rural, Rock Island, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Walter Bert LAWSON resided here in Duncan, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Duncan, Mercer, Illinois, USA
1997
12 Aug 1997
Age 74
Death of Walter Bert LAWSON in Chico, Butte, California, USA
Chico, Butte, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1923
    Event Place: Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] One World Tree (sm)
    [4] California Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Arcola, Douglas, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Rock Island, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Duncan, Mercer, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1997
    Event Place: Chico, Butte, California, USA
    Record Source: One World Tree (sm)

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