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Will Early 1898–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 October 1898

Birth Location: Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 8 November 1959

Death Location: Boligee, Alabama, United States

Father: Ben Early

Mother: Lena Ridgeway

Spouse(s): Violet Purce

Children(s): Elizabeth Early

The story of Will Early began in 1898 in Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA. In 1917, Will Early resided in Lamar, Mississippi. In 1935, Will Early resided in Boligee, Greene, Alabama. Will Early married Violet Lee Purce, and had children including Elizabeth Early. Will Early passed away in 1959 in Boligee, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Will Early began in 1898 in Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1917, Will Early resided in Lamar, Mississippi.
  • In 1935, Will Early resided in Boligee, Greene, Alabama.
  • Will Early married Violet Lee Purce, and had children including Elizabeth Early.
  • Will Early passed away in 1959 in Boligee, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Will Early's Ancestors

Self
Will Early
1898–1959
Birth Place: Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
Parents
Ben Early
1862–
Greene County, Alabama, USA
Lena Ridgeway
1867–
Greene County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Isham (Ridgeway) Sr
1840–1910
Greene County, Alabama, USA
Martha Childs
1840–1900
Greene County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Son Ridgway
1820–
Chiles
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rezin Ridgway
1789–1866
Mary Halley
1790–1833

Will Early's Descendants

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Will Early (11 October 1898–8 November 1959) m. Violet (Lee) Purce (8 October 1913–15 August 1988)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Early 1933–2002

Will Early's Timeline

5 Records

1898
11 October 1898
Birth of Will Early in Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Will Early resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Lamar, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 37
Will Early resided here in Boligee, Greene, Alabama
Boligee, Greene, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Will Early resided here in Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
1959
8 November 1959
Age 61
Death of Will Early in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 October 1898
    Event Place: Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boligee, Greene, Alabama; Roll: T627_35; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 32-8
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Lamar; Roll: 1682932
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Lamar, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Lamar; Roll: 1682932

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Boligee, Greene, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boligee, Greene, Alabama; Roll: T627_35; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 32-8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boligee, Greene, Alabama; Roll: T627_35; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 32-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lamar, MS
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 November 1959
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boligee, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

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