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Walter Lee Thigpen 1916–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1916

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: Sep 1984

Death Location: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois

Father: Ransom Thigpen

Mother: Mary Hayes

Spouse(s): Ernie Riggs

Children(s):

The story of Walter Lee Thigpen began in 1916 in Mississippi. In 1920, Walter Lee Thigpen resided in Liberty, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Walter Lee Thigpen resided in Henderson, Union, Arkansas, USA. Walter Lee Thigpen married Ernie Mae Riggs, and had children including Helen Thigpen. Walter Lee Thigpen passed away in 1984 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Lee Thigpen began in 1916 in Mississippi.
  • In 1920, Walter Lee Thigpen resided in Liberty, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter Lee Thigpen resided in Henderson, Union, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter Lee Thigpen married Ernie Mae Riggs, and had children including Helen Thigpen.
  • Walter Lee Thigpen passed away in 1984 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ransom Thigpen
1893–1972
Birth Location: Missionary MS
RT
Mary Hayes
1896–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Ernie Riggs
1912–1985
Birth Location: Ouachita, Union, Arkansas, USA
ER

Children(s)

Walter Thigpen's Ancestors

Self
Walter Thigpen
1916–1984
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Ransom Thigpen
1893–1972
Missionary MS
Mary (Square) Hayes
1896–
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Lewis Thigpen
1861–1929
Alabama
Nancy Willis
1862–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Thigpen
1833–
Louisa Thigpen
1834–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Harriett Thigpen
1800–

Walter Thigpen's Timeline

6 Records

1916
abt 1916
Birth of Walter Lee Thigpen in Mississippi
Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 4
Walter Lee Thigpen resided here in Liberty, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Walter Lee Thigpen resided here in Henderson, Union, Arkansas, USA
Henderson, Union, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Walter Lee Thigpen resided here in Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas
Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas
1940
1940-1945
Age 24
Walter Lee Thigpen resided here in Reader, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Reader, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1984
Sep 1984
Age 68
Death of Walter Lee Thigpen in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 52-20
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T625_75; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 146
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henderson, Union, Arkansas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2339831

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Liberty, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T625_75; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Henderson, Union, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henderson, Union, Arkansas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2339831

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 52-20

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Reader, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 52-20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chidester, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1984
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
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