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Wilbur Thomas Lewis 1910–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Dec 1910

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 18 Jul 1989

Death Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Father: Richard Lewis

Mother: Lela Shavers

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In 1910, Wilbur Thomas Lewis entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Richard Elisha Lewis And Lela Shavers. In 1920, Wilbur Thomas Lewis resided in Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA. In 1930, Wilbur Thomas Lewis resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Wilbur Thomas Lewis passed away in 1989 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1910, Wilbur Thomas Lewis entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Richard Elisha Lewis And Lela Shavers.
  • In 1920, Wilbur Thomas Lewis resided in Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Wilbur Thomas Lewis resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Wilbur Thomas Lewis passed away in 1989 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

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Wilbur Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Lewis
1910–1989
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
Richard Elisha Lewis
1884–1935
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Lela Shavers
1891–1959
Illinois
Grandparents
Richard (E.) Lewis
1849–
Richmond Virginia
Georgiana Ricks
1850–1917
Boston Massachusetts
Robert Shaver
1866–1939
Lebannon, Tennessee, USA
Lena Harris
1863–1931
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Shaver
1814–1872
Minerva Shaver
1830–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Harry Cash
1790–
Crissie Chavis
1798–1890
Daniel Burton
1802–1891
Mary Burton
1813–1894

Wilbur Lewis's Timeline

4 Records

1910
22 Dec 1910
Birth of Wilbur Thomas Lewis in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Wilbur Thomas Lewis resided here in Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Wilbur Thomas Lewis resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1989
18 Jul 1989
Age 79
Death of Wilbur Thomas Lewis in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1910
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_313; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 191
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 422; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 2340157

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 3, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_313; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 191

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 422; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 2340157

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1989
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

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