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William Bryant Coker 1859–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 October 1859

Birth Location: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 29 August 1928

Death Location: Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin, Vernon, Louisiana, USA

Father: John Coker

Mother: Mary None

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): Schrilda Coker, Cornelia Coker, John Coker, Lonnie Coker, Lena Coker, Martha Coker, Zona Coker, Hoyt Coker

The story of William Bryant Coker began in 1859 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. In 1860, William Bryant Coker resided in Rapides, Louisiana, United States. In 1870, William Bryant Coker resided in Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana, United States. William Bryant Coker married Sarah Jane Smith, and had children including Cornelia Coker, Hoyt D Coker, John L Coker, Lena Coker, Lonnie V Coker, Mamie Coker, Martha Ella Coker, Schrilda Coker, Zelma Coker, Zona Bell Coker. William Bryant Coker passed away in 1928 in Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin, Vernon, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Bryant Coker began in 1859 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1860, William Bryant Coker resided in Rapides, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1870, William Bryant Coker resided in Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana, United States.
  • William Bryant Coker married Sarah Jane Smith, and had children including Cornelia Coker, Hoyt D Coker, John L Coker, Lena Coker, Lonnie V Coker, Mamie Coker, Martha Ella Coker, Schrilda Coker, Zelma Coker, Zona Bell Coker.
  • William Bryant Coker passed away in 1928 in Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin, Vernon, Louisiana, USA.

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William Coker's Ancestors

Self
William Coker
1859–1928
Birth Place: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John Coker
1830–1862
Louisiana, USA
Mary
1832–1859
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Coker's Descendants

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William (Bryant) Coker (29 October 1859–29 August 1928) m. Sarah (Jane) Smith (19 August 1865–17 May 1946)
  1. 1. Schrilda Coker 1888–1973
  2. 2. Cornelia Coker 1910–2003
  3. 3. John (L.) Coker 1891–1969
  4. 4. Lonnie (V.) Coker 1902–1979
  5. 5. Lena Coker 1886–1955
  6. 6. Martha (Ella) Coker 1893–1981
  7. 7. Zona (Bell) Coker 1898–1960
  8. 8. Hoyt (D.) Coker –1984

William Coker's Timeline

5 Records

1859
29 October 1859
Birth of William Bryant Coker in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 1
William Bryant Coker resided here in Rapides, Louisiana, United States
Rapides, Louisiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 11
William Bryant Coker resided here in Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana, United States
Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 41
William Bryant Coker resided here in Ward 6 Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
Ward 6 Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
1928
29 August 1928
Age 69
Death of William Bryant Coker in Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA
Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 October 1859
    Event Place: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T623_578; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 131.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: 33; Image: 33.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: 33; Image: 33.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ward 6 Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T623_578; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 131.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 August 1928
    Event Place: Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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