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Wayne Woodrow Williams 1911–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1911

Birth Location: Grenada, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 9 Oct 1983

Death Location: Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Tillman Williams

Mother: Kate Willams

Spouse(s): Geneva Dunn

Children(s): Jerry Williams

In 1911, Wayne Woodrow Williams entered the world in Grenada, Mississippi, USA, born to Tillman Williams And Kate Vidie Parker Willams. In 1935, Wayne Woodrow Williams resided in Graysport, Grenada, Mississippi. In 1940, Wayne Woodrow Williams resided in Beat Two, Grenada, Mississippi, USA. Wayne Woodrow Williams married Geneva Elizabeth Dunn, and had children including Jerry Winston Williams. Wayne Woodrow Williams passed away in 1983 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Wayne Woodrow Williams entered the world in Grenada, Mississippi, USA, born to Tillman Williams And Kate Vidie Parker Willams.
  • In 1935, Wayne Woodrow Williams resided in Graysport, Grenada, Mississippi.
  • In 1940, Wayne Woodrow Williams resided in Beat Two, Grenada, Mississippi, USA.
  • Wayne Woodrow Williams married Geneva Elizabeth Dunn, and had children including Jerry Winston Williams.
  • Wayne Woodrow Williams passed away in 1983 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wayne Williams's Ancestors

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Wayne Williams
1911–1983
Birth Place: Grenada, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Tillman Williams
1874–1948
Grenada, Mississippi, USA
Kate (Vidie Parker) Willams
1878–1971
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
John (Robert "Captain Jack") Williams
1834–1924
Yalobusha, Mississippi, USA
Nancy ((slave)) Williams
1832–1900
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Maj.
1800–1842
Lurana Williams
1809–1873
Samuel Williams
1802–1830
unknown
–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Turley
1780–1842
Robert Williams
1760–1824
James Lowry
1780–1837
Elizabeth (5GA)
1785–1836
Samuel Sr
1770–1852
Mary Williams
1770–1841

Wayne Williams's Descendants

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Wayne (Woodrow) Williams (4 Sep 1911–9 Oct 1983) m. Geneva (Elizabeth) Dunn (6 May 1919–18 Apr 1986)
  1. 1. Jerry (Winston) Williams 1948–2008

Wayne Williams's Timeline

4 Records

1911
4 Sep 1911
Birth of Wayne Woodrow Williams in Grenada, Mississippi, USA
Grenada, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Wayne Woodrow Williams resided here in Graysport, Grenada, Mississippi
Graysport, Grenada, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 29
Wayne Woodrow Williams resided here in Beat Two, Grenada, Mississippi, USA
Beat Two, Grenada, Mississippi, USA
1983
9 Oct 1983
Age 72
Death of Wayne Woodrow Williams in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1911
    Event Place: Grenada, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grenada, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02023; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 22-7
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1983; Roll: 17

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Graysport, Grenada, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grenada, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02023; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 22-7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat Two, Grenada, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grenada, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02023; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 22-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Graysport, Grenada, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1983
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1983; Roll: 17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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