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Walter Raleigh Nixon 1888–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1888

Birth Location: Maryville, Missouri

Death Date: 21 July 1942

Death Location: Victor, Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: William Nixon

Mother: Alwinda Scott

Spouse(s): Ima Wheeler

Children(s):

In 1888, Walter Raleigh Nixon entered the world in Maryville, Missouri, born to William Joshua Nixon And Alwinda Scott. In 1900, Walter Raleigh Nixon resided in Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Walter Raleigh Nixon resided in Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. Walter Raleigh Nixon married Ima Belle Wheeler. Walter Raleigh Nixon passed away in 1942 in Victor, Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Walter Raleigh Nixon entered the world in Maryville, Missouri, born to William Joshua Nixon And Alwinda Scott.
  • In 1900, Walter Raleigh Nixon resided in Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter Raleigh Nixon resided in Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Walter Raleigh Nixon married Ima Belle Wheeler.
  • Walter Raleigh Nixon passed away in 1942 in Victor, Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Nixon's Ancestors

Self
Walter Nixon
1888–1942
Birth Place: Maryville, Missouri
Parents
William Joshua Nixon
1848–1928
Coles County, Illinois, USA
Alwinda Scott
1853–1891
Miami County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Jasper Nixon
1803–1853
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Sarah McGee
1809–1889
Hocking, Ohio, USA
Robert Cook
1798–1860
South Carolina
Sarah Yoke
1812–1899
Harrison County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Nixon
1780–1855
Joanna Clark
1784–
Charles McGEE
1785–1858
Nancy Clark
1787–1833
Isaac Cook
1771–1830
Sarah Millhouse
1771–1867
Elias Yoke
1763–1851
Susannah Salladay
1780–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Nixon
1747–1814
Elizabeth Belt
1742–1840

Walter Nixon's Timeline

4 Records

1888
26 Oct 1888
Birth of Walter Raleigh Nixon in Maryville, Missouri
Maryville, Missouri
1900
1900
Age 12
Walter Raleigh Nixon resided here in Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA
Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Walter Raleigh Nixon resided here in Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1942
21 July 1942
Age 54
Death of Walter Raleigh Nixon in Victor, Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America
Victor, Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Maryville, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 169
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340409
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1921-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blaine, Garfield, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340409

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Victor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 169

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 July 1942
    Event Place: Victor, Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1921-1940

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Victor, Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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