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Walter Jefferson Sanders 1889–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1889

Birth Location: Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 7 Oct 1966

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA

Father: Thomas Sanders

Mother: Missouri Bumgarner

Spouse(s): Lela Hampson

Children(s): alreta White, Dora Sanders, Walter Sanders

In 1889, Walter Jefferson Sanders entered the world in Arkansas, USA, born to Thomas J Sanders And Missouri Bumgarner. In 1900, Walter Jefferson Sanders resided in Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Walter Jefferson Sanders resided in Amity, Clark, Arkansas, USA. Walter Jefferson Sanders married Lela Pearl Hampson, and had children including Alreta White, Dora Lee Sanders, Edward W Sanders, Walter J Sanders. Walter Jefferson Sanders passed away in 1966 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Walter Jefferson Sanders entered the world in Arkansas, USA, born to Thomas J Sanders And Missouri Bumgarner.
  • In 1900, Walter Jefferson Sanders resided in Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Jefferson Sanders resided in Amity, Clark, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter Jefferson Sanders married Lela Pearl Hampson, and had children including Alreta White, Dora Lee Sanders, Edward W Sanders, Walter J Sanders.
  • Walter Jefferson Sanders passed away in 1966 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Sanders's Ancestors

Self
Walter Sanders
1889–1966
Birth Place: Arkansas, USA
Parents
Thomas J Sanders
1860–
Alabama
Missouri Bumgarner
1853–1925
Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Francis "Frank") Sanders
1805–1875
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Cinthia (Ann) Harris
1809–1879
Kentucky, USA
JOHN (A. BUMGARNER) Jr
1816–1885
Burke Co, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Williams
1817–1860
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Sanders
1782–1860
Rachel Sanders
1779–1855
Micajah Harris
1752–1814
John Bumgarner
1790–1851
Elizabeth Odom
1789–1850
Hannah Pinson
1795–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Saunders
1737–1825
Mary Harris
1740–1782
Burrell Calvert
1716–1787
Thomas BUMGARNER
1774–1851
Mary Davidson
1775–1833
Issac Pinson
1760–1842
Elizabeth Frazer
1775–1810

Walter Sanders's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Jefferson) Sanders (3 Aug 1889–7 Oct 1966) m. Lela (Pearl) Hampson (6 Sep 1899–23 Sep 1999)
  1. 1. alreta White 1914–2005 m. Howard (Oscar) White 1910–1991
    1. 1. Barbara (Pearl) White 1933– m. Kenneth (Laverne) Dupree 1935–2017
    2. 2. Howard (James) White 1947–1975
  2. 2. Dora (Lee) Sanders 1926–1934
  3. 3. Walter (J) Sanders 1924–1997

Walter Sanders's Timeline

10 Records

1889
3 Aug 1889
Birth of Walter Jefferson Sanders in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in Amity, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Amity, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA
McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA
1923
1923
Age 34
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 51
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 62
Walter Jefferson Sanders resided here in Texas
Texas
1966
7 Oct 1966
Age 77
Death of Walter Jefferson Sanders in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1889
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis, MO; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: NAID 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2342077
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Amity, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: T624_45; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374058
    [6] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: McCurtain County
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, McCurtain Gazette; Publication Date: 26 Apr 1913; Publication Place: Idabel, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.7048989,0.962
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pike, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: 71; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240071
    [11] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [12] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04190; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 258-14
    [13] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pike, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pike, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: 71; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240071

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Amity, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Amity, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: T624_45; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374058

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: McCurtain County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1918
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 421

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2342077

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04190; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 258-14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04190; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 258-14

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Broken Bow
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, McCurtain Gazette; Publication Date: 26 Apr 1913; Publication Place: Idabel, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.7048989,0.962

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brokenbow, Okla
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 421

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, 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 (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1966
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis, MO; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: NAID 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] Texas, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis, MO; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: NAID 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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