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Willa Elma Johnson 1928–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jan 1928

Birth Location: Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 21 Feb 1988

Death Location: Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA

Father: Homer Johnson

Mother: Ethel White

Spouse(s): Frank Handy

Children(s):

In 1928, Willa Elma Johnson entered the world in Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA, born to Homer L Johnson And Ethel Willa White. In 1930, Willa Elma Johnson resided in Staunton, Clay, Indiana. In 1935, Willa Elma Johnson resided in Staunton, Clay, Indiana. Willa Elma Johnson married Frank Allen Handy. Willa Elma Johnson passed away in 1988 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Willa Elma Johnson entered the world in Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA, born to Homer L Johnson And Ethel Willa White.
  • In 1930, Willa Elma Johnson resided in Staunton, Clay, Indiana.
  • In 1935, Willa Elma Johnson resided in Staunton, Clay, Indiana.
  • Willa Elma Johnson married Frank Allen Handy.
  • Willa Elma Johnson passed away in 1988 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Homer Johnson
1876–
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana
HJ
Ethel White
1890–1931
Birth Location: Clay, Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Frank Handy
1928–1988
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
FH

Children(s)

Willa Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Willa Johnson
1928–1988
Birth Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA
Parents
Homer L Johnson
1876–
Putnam, Indiana
Ethel (Willa) White
1890–1931
Clay, Indiana
Grandparents
Andrew (J.) Johnson
1851–
Indiana
Olivia Rader
1858–
Indiana
Benjamin (McKender) White
1843–1921
Warren County, Ohio, USA
Clara Carter
1850–1929
Clay Co. Ind
Great-Grandparents
William White
1808–1847
Charlotte Dodds
1813–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas White
1784–1866
Sarah Scott
1786–1838
Benjamin Dodds
1773–1849
Martha Drake
1784–1866

Willa Johnson's Timeline

6 Records

1928
20 Jan 1928
Birth of Willa Elma Johnson in Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA
Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Willa Elma Johnson resided here in Staunton, Clay, Indiana
Staunton, Clay, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 7
Willa Elma Johnson resided here in Staunton, Clay, Indiana
Staunton, Clay, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
Willa Elma Johnson resided here in Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA
Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA
1988
18 Feb 1988
Age 60
Death of Willa Elma Johnson in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1988
21 Feb 1988
Age 60
Burial of Willa Elma Johnson in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA
Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1928
    Event Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana; Roll: T627_1032; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11-20
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 312-28-2512; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana; Roll: 581; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 403.0.
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana; Roll: 581; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 403.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana; Roll: T627_1032; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11-20

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Staunton, Clay, Indiana; Roll: T627_1032; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11-20

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1988
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 312-28-2512; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1988
    Event Place: Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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