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Walter Lee Wilson 1879 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1879

Birth Location: Gainstown, Clark County, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 1972

Death Location: Jefferson, Alabama, United States

Father: William Wilson

Mother: Ginnella Marks

Spouse(s): Mae Burge

Children(s): Mamie Wilson, Walter Wilson

In 1879, Walter Lee Wilson entered the world in Gainstown, Clark County, Alabama, United States, born to William Bryon Wilson and Ginnella Inez Marks. In 1900, Walter Lee Wilson resided in Precinct 1 Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama. Walter Lee Wilson married Mae Burge, and had children including Mamie Lee Wilson, Walter Byron Wilson. Walter Lee Wilson passed away in 1972 in Jefferson, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Walter Lee Wilson entered the world in Gainstown, Clark County, Alabama, United States, born to William Bryon Wilson and Ginnella Inez Marks.
  • In 1900, Walter Lee Wilson resided in Precinct 1 Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama.
  • Walter Lee Wilson married Mae Burge, and had children including Mamie Lee Wilson, Walter Byron Wilson.
  • Walter Lee Wilson passed away in 1972 in Jefferson, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wilson
1841 – 1912
Birth Location: Clarke Grove Hill Ala
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Ginnella Marks
1850 – 1928
Birth Location: Clarke County, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mae Burge
1876 – 1958
Birth Location: Clarke Co, , Alabama, USA
MB

Children(s)

Mamie Wilson
1904 – 1990
Birth Location: Alabama
MW
Walter Wilson
1914 – 1992
Birth Location: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Walter Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Wilson
1879 – 1972
Birth Place: Gainstown, Clark County, Alabama, United States
Parents
William Bryon Wilson
1841 – 1912
Clarke Grove Hill Ala
Ginnella (Inez) Marks
1850 – 1928
Clarke County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
William (W.) Wilson
1807 – 1870
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Josephine) James
1815 – 1859
South Carolina, United States
Richard (Fleming) Marks
1821 – 1866
Clarke, Alabama, United States
Elizabeth (Maria) Burris
1830 – 1923
Amite, Mississippi, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Wilson
1759 – 1844
Barbara Roper
1760 – 1844
Samuel James
1769 – 1821
Mary DARRINGTON
1782 – 1848
William Marks
1796 – 1831
Mary Ezell
1799 – 1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Moore
1724 – 1803
John Roper
1750 – 1797
Lucy Haws
1740 – 1803
John James
1720 – 1784
Sarah Moore
1755 – 1802
Robert Darrington
1738 – 1793
Ann \Rees
1762 –
Miel Ezell
1765 – 1808
Priscilla Rives
1767 – 1810

Walter Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Lee) Wilson (1879 – 1972) m. Mae Burge (1876 – 12 Aug 1958)
  1. 1. Mamie (Lee) Wilson (26 Nov 1904 – 11 May 1990) m. Henry (Andrew) Bailey (Abt. 1903 – )
    1. 1. Lillian (Annette) Bailey (1931 – ) m. Lewis (H) Eberdt
      1. 1. Michael Eberdt (1958 – )
      2. 2. Diane Eberdt (1961 – )
  2. 2. Walter (Byron) Wilson (04 May 1914 – 25 Dec 1992) m. Mona (Lee) Roberts (1915 – )
    1. 1. Wilma (Joy) Wilson (1939 – ) m. Clarence (Neal) Northcutt (1938 – )
      1. 1. Mona (Katherine) Northcutt (1963 – )
      2. 2. Rebecca (GAy) Northcutt (1966 – )
    2. 2. Mona (Gay) Wilson (18 Jan 1945 – ) m. Robert (Earl (Capt)) Thomas (1944 – )
      1. 1. Christopher (Keith) Thomas (1971 – )

Walter Wilson's Timeline

9 Records

1879
03 Aug 1879
Birth of Walter Lee Wilson in Clarke County, Alabama
Clarke County, Alabama
1879
1879
Birth of Walter Lee Wilson in Gainstown, Clark County, Alabama, United States
Gainstown, Clark County, Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Walter Lee Wilson resided here in Precinct 1 Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama
Precinct 1 Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama
1910
1910
Age 31
Walter Lee Wilson resided here in Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, USA
Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 38
Walter Lee Wilson resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 41
Walter Lee Wilson resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Walter Lee Wilson resided here in Calera, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Calera, Shelby, Alabama, USA
1972
18 Dec 1972
Age 93
Death of Walter Lee Wilson in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
1972
1972
Age 93
Death of Walter Lee Wilson in Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Jefferson, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Clarke County, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 422-12-9005; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_23; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 470
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Calera, Shelby, Alabama; Roll: 48; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 643.0; FHL microfilm: 2339783
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Jefferson; Roll: 1509351; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: T624_6; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374019
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [8] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Gainstown, Clark County, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: T623_8; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 24.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 1 Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: T623_8; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 24.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: T624_6; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374019

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Jefferson; Roll: 1509351; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_23; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 470

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Calera, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Calera, Shelby, Alabama; Roll: 48; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 643.0; FHL microfilm: 2339783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1972
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 422-12-9005; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [4] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1972
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Concord (Jefferson County), Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
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