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Walter Ben Shipley 1918–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1918

Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee

Death Date: 20 Apr 2006

Death Location: Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida

Father: Oscar Shipley

Mother: Hattie Brown

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The story of Walter Ben Shipley began in 1918 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. In 1920, Walter Ben Shipley resided in Civil District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee. In 1930, Walter Ben Shipley resided in District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee. Walter Ben Shipley married Betty Juanita Ward. Walter Ben Shipley passed away in 2006 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Ben Shipley began in 1918 in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
  • In 1920, Walter Ben Shipley resided in Civil District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, Walter Ben Shipley resided in District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee.
  • Walter Ben Shipley married Betty Juanita Ward.
  • Walter Ben Shipley passed away in 2006 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.

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Walter Shipley's Ancestors

Self
Walter Shipley
1918–2006
Birth Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee
Parents
Oscar Franklin Shipley
1883–
Tennessee
Hattie Brown
1891–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Shipley's Timeline

4 Records

1918
25 Jan 1918
Birth of Walter Ben Shipley in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 2
Walter Ben Shipley resided here in Civil District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee
Civil District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 12
Walter Ben Shipley resided here in District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee
District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee
2006
20 Apr 2006
Age 88
Death of Walter Ben Shipley in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1918
    Event Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-12-6715; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 220; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 521.0; FHL microfilm: 2342015.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 220; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 11, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 521.0; FHL microfilm: 2342015.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 2006
    Event Place: Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-12-6715; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951.

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