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William James Lankford 1909–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Feb 1909

Birth Location: Ashley County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1981

Death Location: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA

Father: William Lankford

Mother: Mary Barnes

Spouse(s): Lottie Mears

Children(s):

William James Lankford was born in 1909 in Ashley County, Arkansas, USA, the child of William Jackson Lankford And Mary Etta Barnes. In 1920, William James Lankford resided in Union, Ashley, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, William James Lankford resided in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA. William James Lankford married Lottie M Mears. William James Lankford passed away in 1981 in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • William James Lankford was born in 1909 in Ashley County, Arkansas, USA, the child of William Jackson Lankford And Mary Etta Barnes.
  • In 1920, William James Lankford resided in Union, Ashley, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, William James Lankford resided in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA.
  • William James Lankford married Lottie M Mears.
  • William James Lankford passed away in 1981 in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lankford
1864–1930
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Mary Barnes
1875–1956
Birth Location: Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lottie Mears
1912–1986
Birth Location: Mist, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
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Children(s)

William Lankford's Ancestors

Self
William Lankford
1909–1981
Birth Place: Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Jackson Lankford
1864–1930
Mississippi, USA
Mary (Etta) Barnes
1875–1956
Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Lankford's Timeline

10 Records

1909
3 Feb 1909
Birth of William James Lankford in Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
William James Lankford resided here in Union, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
Union, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
William James Lankford resided here in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
William James Lankford resided here in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 31
William James Lankford resided here in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940-1945
Age 31
William James Lankford resided here in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
William James Lankford resided here in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
1958
1958
Age 49
William James Lankford resided here in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
1981
29 May 1981
Age 72
Death of William James Lankford in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
1981
1981
Age 72
Burial of William James Lankford in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1909
    Event Place: Ashley County, Arkansas, 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; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1909
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1981
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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