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William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove 1890–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1890

Birth Location: Soso, Jones, Mississippi

Death Date: 8 Nov 1958

Death Location: Soso, Jones, Mississippi

Father: John Musgrove

Mother: Rebecca Cooper

Spouse(s): Elma Knight

Children(s): Rebecca Musgrove, Elma Musgrove, Robert Musgrove, Lunnis Musgrove, Josephine Musgrove, Metta Musgrove, Joseph Musgrove, Morris Musgrove, William Musgrove, Orvel Sr., Jennie Musgrove

The story of William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove began in 1890 in Soso, Jones, Mississippi. In 1900, William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided in Jones, Mississippi. In 1910, William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided in Jones, Mississippi. William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove married Elma Leona Knight, and had children including Elma Janelle Musgrove, Jennie Vermelle Musgrove, Joseph Kinnon Joe Musgrove, Josephine Musgrove, Lunnis Hilanese Musgrove, Metta Vernice Musgrove, Morris Jefferson Musgrove, Orvel Edward Musgrove Sr, Rebecca Carolyn Musgrove, Robert Carroll Bobby Musgrove, William Kellon Musgrove. William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove passed away in 1958 in Soso, Jones, Mississippi.

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Biography

  • The story of William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove began in 1890 in Soso, Jones, Mississippi.
  • In 1900, William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided in Jones, Mississippi.
  • In 1910, William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided in Jones, Mississippi.
  • William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove married Elma Leona Knight, and had children including Elma Janelle Musgrove, Jennie Vermelle Musgrove, Joseph Kinnon Joe Musgrove, Josephine Musgrove, Lunnis Hilanese Musgrove, Metta Vernice Musgrove, Morris Jefferson Musgrove, Orvel Edward Musgrove Sr, Rebecca Carolyn Musgrove, Robert Carroll Bobby Musgrove, William Kellon Musgrove.
  • William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove passed away in 1958 in Soso, Jones, Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Musgrove's Ancestors

Self
William Musgrove
1890–1958
Birth Place: Soso, Jones, Mississippi
Parents
John Jefferson Musgrove
1866–1944
Louisiana
Rebecca (Carolyn) Cooper
1866–1928
Jones, Mississippi
Grandparents
John (Madison\Mattison "Matt") Musgrove
1835–1887
Alabama
Flavella (Clarilla) Rivers
1842–1896
Chesterfield, South Carolina
Robert Cooper
1824–1868
Mississippi
Charlotte Holifield
1826–1902
Chesterfield, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Musgrove
1800–1870
Margaret Richardson
1798–1870
Luke Rivers
1810–1885
Mary Johns
1828–1905
Nathaniel Cooper
1774–1865
Moses Sr.
1800–1870
Emily Rivers
1800–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Musgrove
1765–1850
Nancy Tate
1760–1800
Hardy Richardson
1764–1809
Frances Mizell
1775–1837
Jacob Cooper
1750–1805
Margaret LNU
1755–1825
John Holifield
1770–1869
Caley LNU
1775–1850

William Musgrove's Descendants

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William (Alonzo "Will") Musgrove (25 Feb 1890–8 Nov 1958) m. Elma (Leona) Knight (13 Dec 1893–9 May 1989)
  1. 1. Rebecca (Carolyn) Musgrove 1930–2022 m. Fred (J.) Johnson –2022
  2. 2. Elma (Janelle) Musgrove 1932–2019
  3. 3. Robert (Carroll “Bobby”) Musgrove 1934–2009
  4. 4. Lunnis (Hilanese) Musgrove 1912–1999 m. Sidney (Esmond "Sid") Edwards 1909–1968 m. Fredrick (D. "Max" Galey) Sr. 1915–2005
  5. 5. Josephine Musgrove 1914–1915
  6. 6. Metta (Vernice) Musgrove 1915–1979
  7. 7. Joseph (Kinnon "Joe") Musgrove 1916–2002 m. Mary (Leaurice) Hilbun 1918–1997
    1. 1. Bobby (Joe) Musgrove 1947–1987
  8. 8. Morris (Jefferson) Musgrove 1918–2002 m. Ada (Frances) Finch 1926–2020
    1. 1. William (David) Musgrove 1948–1948
  9. 9. William (Kellon) Musgrove 1919–2003 m. Juanita (S) Sims 1922–1993
  10. 10. Orvel (Edward Musgrove) Sr. 1922–1997
  11. 11. Jennie (Vermelle) Musgrove 1924–2012 m. George (Thomas Pace) Jr. 1916–1990

William Musgrove's Timeline

10 Records

1890
25 Feb 1890
Birth of William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove in Soso, Jones, Mississippi
Soso, Jones, Mississippi
1900
12 Jul 1900
Age 10
William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided here in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1910
19 Apr 1910
Age 20
William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided here in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1917
5 Jun 1917
Age 27
William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided here in Soso, Jones, Mississippi
Soso, Jones, Mississippi
1920
9 Jan 1920
Age 30
William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided here in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
1930
16 Apr 1930
Age 40
William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided here in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 45
William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided here in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1940
19 Apr 1940
Age 50
William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove resided here in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1958
6 Nov 1958
Age 68
Death of William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
1958
8 Nov 1958
Age 68
Burial of William Alonzo "Will" Musgrove in Soso, Jones, Mississippi
Soso, Jones, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Soso, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Northwest, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2036; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 34-20
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T625_881; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 976.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Jones County, Mississippi; Roll: 1682930; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T623_813; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 60.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_745; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 74; Image: 694.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1900
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T623_813; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 60.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_745; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 74; Image: 694.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Soso, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Jones County, Mississippi; Roll: 1682930; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T625_881; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 976.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Northwest, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2036; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 34-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Northwest, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2036; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 34-20

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1958
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1958
    Event Place: Soso, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

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