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Walter Mayes 1918–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1918

Birth Location: Christian, Kentucky

Death Date: 30 December 1996

Death Location: Crofton, Christian County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Robert Mayes

Mother: Mattie Davis

Spouse(s): Neona Welker, Clara Henderson

Children(s): Goldie Mayes

In 1918, Walter Mayes entered the world in Christian, Kentucky, born to Robert Mayes And Mattie Alice Davis. In 1920, Walter Mayes resided in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Walter Mayes resided in District 7, Christian, Kentucky. Walter Mayes married Clara B Henderson, Neona Mae Welker, and had children including Goldie Louise Mayes. Walter Mayes passed away in 1996 in Crofton, Christian County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Walter Mayes entered the world in Christian, Kentucky, born to Robert Mayes And Mattie Alice Davis.
  • In 1920, Walter Mayes resided in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter Mayes resided in District 7, Christian, Kentucky.
  • Walter Mayes married Clara B Henderson, Neona Mae Welker, and had children including Goldie Louise Mayes.
  • Walter Mayes passed away in 1996 in Crofton, Christian County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Mayes's Ancestors

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Walter Mayes
1918–1996
Birth Place: Christian, Kentucky
Parents
Robert Mayes
1888–1937
Kentucky
Mattie (Alice) Davis
1895–1969
Christian County, Kentucky USA
Grandparents
Joseph (E.) Davis
1875–1918
Christian, Kentucky, United States
Leavie (S.) Winsett
1875–1910
Christian, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davis
1856–1944
Martha Wells
1852–1932
Larkin Winsett
1852–1936
Katharine Dickinson
1853–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Davis
1831–1881
Francis Mcgowan
1827–1881
Edmond Wells
1824–1869
Mary Grace
1826–1908
Robert Winsett
1831–1907
Mary Crick
1827–1870
George Dickinson
1833–1912
Fannie Houston
1833–1912

Walter Mayes's Descendants

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Walter Mayes (1 Feb 1918–30 December 1996) m. Neona (Mae) Welker (25 Jan 1939–1 Oct 2002) m. Clara (B.) Henderson (26 April 1898–12 December 1969)
  1. 1. Goldie (Louise) Mayes 1939–1946

Walter Mayes's Timeline

9 Records

1918
1 Feb 1918
Birth of Walter Mayes in Christian, Kentucky
Christian, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 2
Walter Mayes resided here in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Walter Mayes resided here in District 7, Christian, Kentucky
District 7, Christian, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 17
Walter Mayes resided here in Christian, Kentucky
Christian, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Walter Mayes resided here in Christian, Kentucky, United States
Christian, Kentucky, United States
1992
10 Aug 1992
Age 74
Walter Mayes was married in Christian, Kentucky
Christian, Kentucky
1993
1993-1995
Age 75
Walter Mayes resided here in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA
1994
1994
Age 76
Walter Mayes resided here in Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville, KY
1996
30 December 1996
Age 78
Death of Walter Mayes in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States of America
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1918
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1294; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-32
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 406-20-2825; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 392.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475
    [6] Kentucky Birth Index
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1992
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 7, Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 392.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1294; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1294; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1945
    Event Place: Miami, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving At Miami, Florida; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993-1995
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Hopkinsville; State: Kentucky; Year(s): 1993-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Christian
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Haleys Mill, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 414

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 December 1996
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 406-20-2825; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crofton, Christian County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

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