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Will Butler 1891–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jan 1891

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: Sep 1981

Death Location: McComb, Pike, Mississippi, USA

Father: Thomas Jenkins

Mother: Clara Jenkins

Spouse(s):

Children(s): A.C. Butler

In 1891, Will Butler entered the world in Mississippi, born to Thomas Jenkins And Clara Jenkins. In 1900, Will Butler resided in Beat 2, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Will Butler resided in Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA. Will Butler had children including A C Butler. Will Butler passed away in 1981 in McComb, Pike, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Will Butler entered the world in Mississippi, born to Thomas Jenkins And Clara Jenkins.
  • In 1900, Will Butler resided in Beat 2, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, Will Butler resided in Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA.
  • Will Butler had children including A C Butler.
  • Will Butler passed away in 1981 in McComb, Pike, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jenkins
1851–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
TJ
Clara Jenkins
1872–
Birth Location: Mississippi
CJ

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

A.C. Butler
1919–2002
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Mississippi, USA
AB

Will Butler's Ancestors

Self
Will Butler
1891–1981
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Thomas Jenkins
1851–
Mississippi, USA
Clara Jenkins
1872–
Mississippi
Grandparents
Ebenezer ("Need" Jenkins) McInnis
1835–1894
Salem, Green, Mississippi
Margaret Jenkins
1850–1921
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
John McInnis
1816–1899
Frances Brown
1815–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Will Butler's Descendants

1.
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Will Butler (5 Jan 1891–Sep 1981)
  1. 1. A.C. Butler 1919–2002 m. Ollie (Bell) Robinson 1923–1990
    1. 1. Leroy (F) Butler 1942–1986
    2. 2. Paul (F. Butler) Sr 1950–2018
    3. 3. Wilma (R.) Williams 1946–2007
    4. 4. Velma (Mae) Butler-Turner 1944–2007

Will Butler's Timeline

7 Records

1891
5 Jan 1891
Birth of Will Butler in Mississippi
Mississippi
1900
1900
Age 9
Will Butler resided here in Beat 2, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Will Butler resided here in Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Will Butler resided here in Beat 4, Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Will Butler resided here in Pike, Mississippi
Pike, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 49
Will Butler resided here in Beat 4, Pike, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Pike, Mississippi, USA
1981
Sep 1981
Age 90
Death of Will Butler in McComb, Pike, Mississippi,USA
McComb, Pike, Mississippi,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1891
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02058; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 57-22
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: T625_869; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 30
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340873
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 2, Bolivar, Mississippi; Roll: 801; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0004
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Enterprise-Journal; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1981; Publication Place: McComb, Mississippi, USA; ,0.24787274,0.9876234,0.3485251&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 2, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 2, Bolivar, Mississippi; Roll: 801; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0004

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi; Roll: T625_869; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 4, Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Amite, Mississippi; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340873

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pike, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02058; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 57-22

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 4, Pike, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02058; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 57-22

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1981
    Event Place: McComb, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Enterprise-Journal - 11 Sep 1981 - 18, Obituary for Will Butler 11 Sep 1981

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1981
    Event Place: McComb, Pike, Mississippi,USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Enterprise-Journal; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1981; Publication Place: McComb, Mississippi, USA; ,0.24787274,0.9876234,0.3485251&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McComb, Pike, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Enterprise-Journal; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1981; Publication Place: McComb, Mississippi, USA; ,0.24787274,0.9876234,0.3485251&xid=3355
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