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William Earl (Will) Burgess 1902–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1902

Birth Location: Imperial, Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1945

Death Location: Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Burgess

Mother: Alice Burgess

Spouse(s): Madgie Doyle

Children(s): Dorothy Burgess, Elbert Burgess, Carl Burgess, Fay Burgess, Laura Burgess, R Burgess, Albert Burgess

In 1902, William Earl (Will) Burgess entered the world in Imperial, Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA, born to William Burgess And Alice Burgess. In 1920, William Earl (Will) Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, William Earl (Will) Burgess resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. William Earl (Will) Burgess married Madgie Doyle, and had children including Albert Lee Burgess, Carl Lee Burgess, Dorothy Lee Burgess, Elbert Burgess, Fay Burgess, Laura V Burgess, R V Burgess. William Earl (Will) Burgess passed away in 1945 in Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, William Earl (Will) Burgess entered the world in Imperial, Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA, born to William Burgess And Alice Burgess.
  • In 1920, William Earl (Will) Burgess resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, William Earl (Will) Burgess resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • William Earl (Will) Burgess married Madgie Doyle, and had children including Albert Lee Burgess, Carl Lee Burgess, Dorothy Lee Burgess, Elbert Burgess, Fay Burgess, Laura V Burgess, R V Burgess.
  • William Earl (Will) Burgess passed away in 1945 in Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Burgess
1857–1923
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Alice Burgess
1871–1952
Birth Location: Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Madgie Doyle
1903–1962
Birth Location: Fields, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Children(s)

Dorothy Burgess
1937–2011
Birth Location: Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Elbert Burgess
1924–1949
Birth Location: Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Carl Burgess
1943–2000
Birth Location: Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Fay Burgess
1939–2013
Birth Location: Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Laura Burgess
1927–2006
Birth Location: Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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R Burgess
1929–2002
Birth Location: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
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Albert Burgess
1933–2011
Birth Location: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
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William Burgess's Ancestors

Self
William Burgess
1902–1945
Birth Place: Imperial, Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Burgess
1857–1923
Louisiana
Alice Burgess
1871–1952
Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Austin (W.) Burgess
1829–1870
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
Julia ((Juretta)) Nash
1831–1927
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Savine (Irvin) Doyle
1847–1918
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Margaret (J.) Perkins
1855–1910
Starks, Calcasieu, Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Burgess
1807–1850
Frances Cocke
1806–1862
Benjamin Nash
1809–1888
Hannah Perkins
1811–1880
Aaron Doyle
1828–1900
Serenia Wilson
1830–1880
Daniel Perkins
1822–1879
Virginia Windham
1832–1918
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lovatt Burges
1762–1807
Sally Black
1772–1807
Joseph Cocke
1755–1820
Winifred Alston
1764–1809
Thomas II
1753–1850
Anna Goins
1770–1850
Joshua Perkins
1759–1838
Mary Mixon
1771–1820
John Doyle
1800–1862
Marie Drake
1806–1880
George Perkins
1787–1850
Mary Ashworth
1792–1860

William Burgess's Descendants

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William (Earl (Will)) Burgess (12 Aug 1902–22 Jun 1945) m. Madgie Doyle (25 March 1903–1 April 1962)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Lee) Burgess 1937–2011 m. Arlen (Henry) Welborn 1932–2021
  2. 2. Elbert Burgess 1924–1949
  3. 3. Carl (Lee) Burgess 1943–2000 m. Sharon (Ann) Dollar 1946–2005
  4. 4. Fay Burgess 1939–2013
  5. 5. Laura (V.) Burgess 1927–2006 m. Herman (Preston) Strickland 1921–2009
  6. 6. R (V) Burgess 1929–2002 m. Robert (Walden) Thompson 1932–2005
  7. 7. Albert (Lee) Burgess 1933–2011

William Burgess's Timeline

6 Records

1902
12 Aug 1902
Birth of William Earl (Will) Burgess in Imperial, Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Imperial, Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
William Earl (Will) Burgess resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
William Earl (Will) Burgess resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
William Earl (Will) Burgess resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 38
William Earl (Will) Burgess resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1945
22 Jun 1945
Age 43
Death of William Earl (Will) Burgess in DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1902
    Event Place: Imperial, Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 6-3
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340519
    [5] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T625_605; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340519

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 6-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 6-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1945
    Event Place: DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Singer, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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