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Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks 1882–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 28, 1882

Birth Location: Weakley County, Tennesse

Death Date: October 10, 1969

Death Location: Beebe, White County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Thomas Parks

Mother: Elenora Arnold

Spouse(s): Daisy Herndon

Children(s): Loran Parks, Cecil Parks, Marvin Parks, Lydia Parks, Laura Parks, Ralph Parks, Herold Parks, Ellen Parks, Vernon Parks

The story of Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks began in 1882 in Weakley County, Tennesse. In 1900, Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided in Castor, Stoddard, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided in Union, White, Arkansas, USA. Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks married Daisy Lizzie D Herndon, and had children including Cecil L Parks, Ellen D Parks, Herold Clinton Parks, Laura Parks, Loran Adolphus Parks, Lydia Lida Parks, Marvin Arthur Parks, Ralph F Parks, Vernon W Parks. Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks passed away in 1969 in Beebe, White County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks began in 1882 in Weakley County, Tennesse.
  • In 1900, Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided in Castor, Stoddard, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided in Union, White, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks married Daisy Lizzie D Herndon, and had children including Cecil L Parks, Ellen D Parks, Herold Clinton Parks, Laura Parks, Loran Adolphus Parks, Lydia Lida Parks, Marvin Arthur Parks, Ralph F Parks, Vernon W Parks.
  • Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks passed away in 1969 in Beebe, White County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Parks
1859–1941
Birth Location: Tennessee
TP
Elenora Arnold
1864–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EA

Spouses(s)

Daisy Herndon
1882–1970
Birth Location: Castor, Stoddard County, Missouri
DH

Children(s)

Loran Parks
1906–1945
Birth Location: Missouri
LP
Cecil Parks
1910–1975
Birth Location: Missouri
CP
Marvin Parks
1914–1920
Birth Location: White County, Arkansas
MP
Lydia Parks
1913–
Birth Location: Missouri
LP
Laura Parks
1909–
Birth Location: Missouri
LP
Ralph Parks
1916–1997
Birth Location: Arkansas
RP
Herold Parks
1920–1920
Birth Location: White County, Arkansas
HP
Ellen Parks
1919–
Birth Location: Arkansas
EP
Vernon Parks
1923–
Birth Location: Arkansas
VP

Walter Parks's Ancestors

Self
Walter Parks
1882–1969
Birth Place: Weakley County, Tennesse
Parents
Thomas "Tom" Clinton A. Parks
1859–1941
Tennessee
Elenora ("Ellen") Arnold
1864–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Thomas Parks
1830–1905
Parks Crossroad, Randolph County, North Carolina
Sarah (Anna) Pope
1828–1902
Tennessee
Francis (Marion) Arnold
1840–1925
Tennesee
Frances ("Fannie" P.) Golden
1847–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Joab Parks
1802–1881
Lucy York
1807–1884
Candith Candace
1800–
James Golden
1817–
Mildred
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Parks
1778–1852
Anna Cheek
1774–1849

Walter Parks's Descendants

1.
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Walter ("Jenks" Lee) Parks (April 28, 1882–October 10, 1969) m. Daisy ("Lizzie" D.) Herndon (June 3, 1882–February 23, 1970)
  1. 1. Loran (Adolphus) Parks 1906–1945 m. Vellina ("Velia" "Vellie" E.) Reynolds 1908–1989
    1. 1. Harold (Clinton) Parks 1929–1998 m. Shirley (Mae) Humphries 1938–2015 m. Norma (Jean) Stuckey 1933–2013
  2. 2. Cecil (L.) Parks 1910–1975
  3. 3. Marvin (Arthur) Parks 1914–1920
  4. 4. Lydia (Lida) Parks 1913–
  5. 5. Laura Parks 1909–
  6. 6. Ralph (F.) Parks 1916–1997
  7. 7. Herold (Clinton) Parks 1920–1920
  8. 8. Ellen (D.) Parks 1919–
  9. 9. Vernon (W.) Parks 1923–

Walter Parks's Timeline

8 Records

1882
April 28, 1882
Birth of Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks in Weakley County, Tennesse
Weakley County, Tennesse
1900
1900
Age 18
Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided here in Castor, Stoddard, Missouri, USA
Castor, Stoddard, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided here in Union, White, Arkansas, USA
Union, White, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided here in Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
1935
1935
Age 53
Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided here in Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided here in Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
1942
1942
Age 60
Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks resided here in Prairie, Arkansas
Prairie, Arkansas
1969
October 10, 1969
Age 87
Death of Walter "Jenks" Lee Parks in Beebe, White County, Arkansas
Beebe, White County, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 28, 1882
    Event Place: Weakley County, Tennesse
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Arkansas
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T627_165; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 59-9
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 431-76-0276; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: 1958
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, White, Arkansas; Roll: T625_85; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 564
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 90; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 129.0; FHL microfilm: 2339825
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: White; Roll: 1530656
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Castor, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: 904; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1240904
    [8] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Castor, Stoddard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Castor, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: 904; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1240904

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union, White, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, White, Arkansas; Roll: T625_85; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 564

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 90; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 129.0; FHL microfilm: 2339825

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T627_165; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 59-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T627_165; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 59-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Prairie, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 431-76-0276; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: 1958

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: White, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: White; Roll: 1530656

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 10, 1969
    Event Place: Beebe, White County, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 431-76-0276; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: 1958
    [2] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beebe, White County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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