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Walter McConnell 1883–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 Nov 1963

Death Location: Weber City, Scott County, Virginia, USA

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Melissa Elam

Spouse(s): Myrtle Vicars, Emma Smythe

Children(s): William McConnell, Hoke McConnell, Thelma McConnell, Maggie McConnell, Lessie McConnell, Walter III, Ralph Connell, Naomi McConnell, Nannie McConnell

In 1883, Walter McConnell entered the world in Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA, born to William Walter Mcconnell Sr And Melissa Alwilda Elam. In 1900, Walter McConnell resided in Johnson District (north part), Scott, Virginia. In 1910, Walter McConnell resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia. Walter McConnell married Emma R Smythe, Myrtle Vicars, and had children including Hoke Smith Mcconnell, Lessie Ethel Mcconnell, Maggie M Mcconnell, Nannie Faye Mcconnell, Naomi Irene Mcconnell, Ralph S Mc Connell, Thelma Kate Mcconnell, Walter William Mcconnell Iii, William Hugh Jack Mcconnell. Walter McConnell passed away in 1963 in Weber City, Scott County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Walter McConnell entered the world in Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA, born to William Walter Mcconnell Sr And Melissa Alwilda Elam.
  • In 1900, Walter McConnell resided in Johnson District (north part), Scott, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Walter McConnell resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia.
  • Walter McConnell married Emma R Smythe, Myrtle Vicars, and had children including Hoke Smith Mcconnell, Lessie Ethel Mcconnell, Maggie M Mcconnell, Nannie Faye Mcconnell, Naomi Irene Mcconnell, Ralph S Mc Connell, Thelma Kate Mcconnell, Walter William Mcconnell Iii, William Hugh Jack Mcconnell.
  • Walter McConnell passed away in 1963 in Weber City, Scott County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr.
1849–1910
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
WS
Melissa Elam
1856–1920
Birth Location: –
ME

Spouses(s)

Myrtle Vicars
1887–1944
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
MV
Emma Smythe
1896–1975
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
ES

Children(s)

William McConnell
1911–1988
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott County, Virginia
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Hoke McConnell
1906–1985
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
HM
Thelma McConnell
1904–1988
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
TM
Maggie McConnell
1909–1985
Birth Location: Virginia
MM
Lessie McConnell
1914–1993
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
LM
Walter III
1924–1979
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
WI
Ralph Connell
1917–1996
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
RC
Naomi McConnell
1922–2019
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
NM
Nannie McConnell
1926–2002
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
NM

Walter McConnell's Ancestors

Self
Walter McConnell
1883–1963
Birth Place: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Walter McConnell Sr.
1849–1910
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Melissa (Alwilda) Elam
1856–1920
Grandparents
William (George) McConnell
1808–1883
Copper Ridge, Scott, Virginia, USA
Lydia (Drucilla) Fugate
1824–1885
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Sheriff
1770–1845
Susannah (Snavely)
1775–1855
John Fugate
1795–1878
Elizabeth Hamilton
1801–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George *
1729–1793
Eve disputed
1748–1776
Colbert Fugate
1759–1819
Hannah Tate
1772–1844

Walter McConnell's Descendants

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Walter McConnell (21 Mar 1883–19 Nov 1963) m. Myrtle Vicars (17 Dec 1887–15 Dec 1944) m. Emma (R.) Smythe (11 Jun 1896–Jun 1975)
  1. 1. William (Hugh Jack) McConnell 1911–1988 m. Louise (Clementine) Casteel 1918–2008
    1. 1. Loretta (Doris) McConnell 1942–2018
  2. 2. Hoke (Smith) McConnell 1906–1985 m. Teddie (Pearl) Balthis 1905–1959
    1. 1. Paul (Balthis) McConnell 1934–2011 m. Virginia (Mae) Holcomb 1933–2002
    2. 2. William (Edward (Darnell)) McConnell 1929–2021 m. Maudie (Madeline) Lane 1931–2009 m. Billie (June) Wells 1941–2022
    3. 3. Frank (Darrell) McConnell 1932–2017
  3. 3. Thelma (Kate) McConnell 1904–1988 m. Clarence (W.) Castle 1901–1958
  4. 4. Maggie (M.) McConnell 1909–1985 m. Barto (Glen) Dougherty 1904–1979
    1. 1. Barto (Glen Dougherty) Jr. 1931–2015
    2. 2. Joseph (Allen) Dougherty 1930–1930
  5. 5. Lessie (Ethel) McConnell 1914–1993 m. Lester (Patton) Blankenbeckler 1911–1982
  6. 6. Walter (William McConnell) III 1924–1979 m. Helen (Fay) Blankenbeckler 1927–2014 m. Lola Greear 1925–
  7. 7. Ralph (S. Mc) Connell 1917–1996 m. Flora (Belle) Anderson 1919–2015
  8. 8. Naomi (Irene) McConnell 1922–2019 m. Edward (Stewart Lane) Sr 1918–2000
  9. 9. Nannie (Faye) McConnell 1926–2002 m. Wolford (Emery) Powers 1922–2012

Walter McConnell's Timeline

11 Records

1883
21 Mar 1883
Birth of Walter McConnell in Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Walter McConnell resided here in Johnson District (north part), Scott, Virginia
Johnson District (north part), Scott, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 27
Walter McConnell resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia
Johnson, Scott, Virginia
1917
1917
Age 34
Walter McConnell resided here in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 37
Walter McConnell resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia
Johnson, Scott, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 47
Walter McConnell resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia
Johnson, Scott, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 47
Walter McConnell resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Walter McConnell resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia
Johnson, Scott, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 57
Walter McConnell resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Walter McConnell resided here in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County, Virginia
1963
19 Nov 1963
Age 80
Death of Walter McConnell in Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA
Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Scott , Virginia.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04293; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 85-14
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Scott County, Virginia; Roll: 1991162; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T623_1727; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 72.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168325
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Kingsport Times; Publication Date: 20 Nov 1963; Publication Place: Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.058643695,0.61292183,0.2365

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnson District (north part), Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T623_1727; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 72.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Scott County, Virginia; Roll: 1991162; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 100; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04293; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 85-14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04293; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 85-14

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Scott , Virginia.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1963
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Kingsport Times - 20 Nov 1963 - Page 23, Obituary for Walter W McConnell (Aged 80) 20 Nov 1963

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1963
    Event Place: Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Kingsport Times; Publication Date: 20 Nov 1963; Publication Place: Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.058643695,0.61292183,0.2365

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weber City, Scott County, Virginia, USA
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