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Wilburn Courtney Poe 1883–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 August 1883

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 9 February 1941

Death Location: Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James Poe

Mother: Thursa Meeks

Spouse(s): Beadie Huffman, Lola Merrell

Children(s): Ralph Poe, James Poe, Doc Poe, Rufus Poe, Austral Poe, Wilborn Poe, Rufe Poe, Doc Poe, Wilburn Poe

The story of Wilburn Courtney Poe began in 1883 in Georgia. In 1900, Wilburn Courtney Poe resided in Civil District 10, Polk, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Wilburn Courtney Poe resided in Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA. Wilburn Courtney Poe married Beadie Huffman, Lola Merrell, and had children including Austral Poe, Doc Estus Poe, Doc Poe, James M Poe, Ralph H Poe, Rufe Poe, Rufus M Poe, Wilborn Poe, Wilburn Poe. Wilburn Courtney Poe passed away in 1941 in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Wilburn Courtney Poe began in 1883 in Georgia.
  • In 1900, Wilburn Courtney Poe resided in Civil District 10, Polk, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Wilburn Courtney Poe resided in Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA.
  • Wilburn Courtney Poe married Beadie Huffman, Lola Merrell, and had children including Austral Poe, Doc Estus Poe, Doc Poe, James M Poe, Ralph H Poe, Rufe Poe, Rufus M Poe, Wilborn Poe, Wilburn Poe.
  • Wilburn Courtney Poe passed away in 1941 in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilburn Poe's Ancestors

Self
Wilburn Poe
1883–1941
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
James C. Poe
1862–
Missouri
Thursa (Jane) Meeks
1865–1926
Habersham, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Wm (S) Meeks
1798–1891
South Carolina
Mary (C.) Meeks
1837–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Rev. Meeks
1766–1852
Elizabeth Ivey
1768–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1725–1797
Molly Nolin
1729–1762

Wilburn Poe's Descendants

1.
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Wilburn (Courtney) Poe (10 August 1883–9 February 1941) m. Beadie Huffman (1873–27 August 1911) m. Lola Merrell (abt 1883–)
  1. 1. Ralph (H) Poe 1900–1969 m. Lemma Sumliner 1893–1919 m. Bessie (Mae) Poe 1898–1987 m. Hattie (A) Poe 1901–1959
    1. 1. Cleo (Louise) Garrett 1919–1994 m. R Garrett 1914–1989
      1. 1. Frank (Lee) Cearley 1943–2003
  2. 2. James (M) Poe 1916–1979 m. Margaret Guill 1920–
  3. 3. Doc (Estus) Poe 1903–
  4. 4. Rufus (M) Poe 1906–
  5. 5. Austral Poe 1914–
  6. 6. Wilborn Poe 1908–
  7. 7. Rufe Poe 1906–
  8. 8. Doc Poe 1902–1970 m. Minnie (A) Poe 1902–
    1. 1. Ann Poe 1934–2018 m. James (W.) Mitchell 1928–2017
  9. 9. Wilburn Poe 1907–

Wilburn Poe's Timeline

7 Records

1883
10 August 1883
Birth of Wilburn Courtney Poe in Georgia
Georgia
1900
1900
Age 17
Wilburn Courtney Poe resided here in Civil District 10, Polk, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 10, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Wilburn Courtney Poe resided here in Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA
Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Wilburn Courtney Poe resided here in Flint Hill, Fannin, Georgia, USA
Flint Hill, Fannin, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Wilburn Courtney Poe resided here in Rural, Claylow, Tennessee
Rural, Claylow, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 57
Wilburn Courtney Poe resided here in Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, USA
Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, USA
1941
9 February 1941
Age 58
Death of Wilburn Courtney Poe
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 August 1883
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00670; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 55-15
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 10, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: 1592; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1241592
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mobile, Fannin, Georgia; Roll: T624_182; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1374195
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 10, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 10, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: 1592; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1241592

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mobile, Fannin, Georgia; Roll: T624_182; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1374195

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Flint Hill, Fannin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Claylow, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00670; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 55-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00670; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 55-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 February 1941
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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