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Walter J Norwood 1886–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1886

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 7 March 1947

Death Location: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Geo Norwood

Mother: Mamie Shaw

Spouse(s): Neppie Norwood

Children(s): George Norwood

In 1886, Walter J Norwood entered the world in North Carolina, born to Geo Norwood And Mamie Shaw. In 1910, Walter J Norwood resided in Raleigh Ward 2, Wake, North Carolina, USA. Walter J Norwood married Neppie Elizabeth Norwood, and had children including George W Norwood. Walter J Norwood passed away in 1947 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Walter J Norwood entered the world in North Carolina, born to Geo Norwood And Mamie Shaw.
  • In 1910, Walter J Norwood resided in Raleigh Ward 2, Wake, North Carolina, USA.
  • Walter J Norwood married Neppie Elizabeth Norwood, and had children including George W Norwood.
  • Walter J Norwood passed away in 1947 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Norwood's Ancestors

Self
Walter Norwood
1886–1947
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Geo Norwood
1865–
Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Mamie Shaw
1874–1952
North Carolina
Grandparents
George (W) Norwood
1822–1884
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Rebecca (Warren) High
1823–1901
Wake County, NC, USA
Patrick (H) Johnson
1855–1932
North Carolina
Betty Cox
1855–1945
Nc
Great-Grandparents
Alexander High
1793–1876
Elizabeth Ray
1797–1862
Candice Shipp
1810–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Herbert High
1770–1795
Rachael Martin
1776–1808

Walter Norwood's Descendants

1.
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Walter (J) Norwood (abt 1886–7 March 1947) m. Neppie (Elizabeth) Norwood (20 October 1897–5 December 1963)
  1. 1. George (W) Norwood 1918–2007

Walter Norwood's Timeline

3 Records

1886
abt 1886
Birth of Walter J Norwood in North Carolina
North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 24
Walter J Norwood resided here in Raleigh Ward 2, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh Ward 2, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1947
7 March 1947
Age 61
Death of Walter J Norwood in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1886
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Raleigh Ward 2, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1136; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1375149
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Raleigh Ward 2, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Raleigh Ward 2, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1136; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1375149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 March 1947
    Event Place: Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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