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William Felts Fort 1887–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Nov 1887

Birth Location: Paris, Texas

Death Date: 3 Jan 1976

Death Location: Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA

Father: Joseph Fort

Mother: Mary Fort

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In 1887, William Felts Fort entered the world in Paris, Texas, born to Joseph Marston Fort And Mary C Fort. In 1900, William Felts Fort resided in Paris Ward 1, Lamar, Texas, USA. William Felts Fort passed away in 1976 in Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, William Felts Fort entered the world in Paris, Texas, born to Joseph Marston Fort And Mary C Fort.
  • In 1900, William Felts Fort resided in Paris Ward 1, Lamar, Texas, USA.
  • William Felts Fort passed away in 1976 in Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA.

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William Fort's Ancestors

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William Fort
1887–1976
Birth Place: Paris, Texas
Parents
Joseph Marston Fort
1828–1906
Denmark, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Mary (C.) Fort
1850–
Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
Dr. (Josiah W.) Fort
1795–1858
Cumberland, Tennessee
Diana (Coleman) Ligon
1797–1855
Halifax, Virginia, US
Great-Grandparents
William Fort
1759–1802
Elizabeth Hilliard
1763–1819
Joseph Jr.
1755–1842
Diana Clay
1772–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elias Jr.
1730–1819
Sarah Sugg
1738–1802
Jacob Hilliard
1739–1764
Sarah Battle
1743–1802
Capt. Sr.
1725–1780
Judith Watts
1728–1782
Marston Clay
1749–1804
Elizabeth Williams
1755–1810

William Fort's Timeline

3 Records

1887
7 Nov 1887
Birth of William Felts Fort in Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas
1900
1900
Age 13
William Felts Fort resided here in Paris Ward 1, Lamar, Texas, USA
Paris Ward 1, Lamar, Texas, USA
1976
3 Jan 1976
Age 89
Death of William Felts Fort in Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA
Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1887
    Event Place: Paris, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris Ward 1, Lamar, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241652

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Paris Ward 1, Lamar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris Ward 1, Lamar, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241652

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1976
    Event Place: Paris, Lamar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

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