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William "Buster" Marks 1856 – 1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jun 1856

Birth Location: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 10 Jan 1947

Death Location: Jackson, Clarke, Alabama

Father: Richard Marks

Mother: Elizabeth Burris

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The story of William "Buster" Marks began in 1856 in Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, United States. In 1860, William "Buster" Marks resided in Clarke, Alabama, USA. In 1870, William "Buster" Marks resided in Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama, United States. William "Buster" Marks passed away in 1947 in Jackson, Clarke, Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of William "Buster" Marks began in 1856 in Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1860, William "Buster" Marks resided in Clarke, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1870, William "Buster" Marks resided in Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama, United States.
  • William "Buster" Marks passed away in 1947 in Jackson, Clarke, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Marks's Ancestors

Self
William Marks
1856 – 1947
Birth Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, United States
Parents
Richard Fleming Marks
1821 – 1866
Clarke, Alabama, United States
Elizabeth (Maria) Burris
1830 – 1923
Amite, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
William Marks
1796 – 1831
Loudon, , Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann (twin)) Ezell
1799 – 1831
,Halifax,North Carolina,USA
Great-Grandparents
Miel Ezell
1765 – 1808
Priscilla Rives
1767 – 1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ezell
1730 – 1766
Jane
1751 – 1786
Benjamin Rives
1706 – 1775
Sarah Wright
1733 – 1780

William Marks's Timeline

7 Records

1856
17 Jun 1856
Birth of William "Buster" Marks in Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, United States
Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, United States
1860
1860
Age 4
William "Buster" Marks resided here in Clarke, Alabama, USA
Clarke, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
William "Buster" Marks resided here in Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama, United States
Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 24
William "Buster" Marks resided here in Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, USA
Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 79
William "Buster" Marks resided here in Jackson, Clarke, Alabama
Jackson, Clarke, Alabama
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 84
William "Buster" Marks resided here in Jackson, Clarke, Alabama, USA
Jackson, Clarke, Alabama, USA
1947
10 Jan 1947
Age 91
Death of William "Buster" Marks in Jackson, Clarke, Alabama
Jackson, Clarke, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1856
    Event Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: T627_14; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-4
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: 7; Family History Film: 1254007; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0213
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: M593_8; Page: 166B; Image: 336; Family History Library Film: 545507
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clarke, Alabama; Roll: M653_6; Page: 741; Image: 189; Family History Library Film: 803006
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [7] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clarke, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clarke, Alabama; Roll: M653_6; Page: 741; Image: 189; Family History Library Film: 803006

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: M593_8; Page: 166B; Image: 336; Family History Library Film: 545507

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gainestown, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: 7; Family History Film: 1254007; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0213

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jackson, Clarke, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: T627_14; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jackson, Clarke, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: T627_14; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: M593_8; Page: 166B; Image: 336; Family History Library Film: 545507

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1947
    Event Place: Jackson, Clarke, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [4] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Clarke County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

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