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William Harrison Pickens 1917–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1917

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 10 Sep 1994

Death Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Father: Roy Pickens

Mother: Minnie Pickens

Spouse(s): Jinnie Bowers

Children(s):

In 1917, William Harrison Pickens entered the world in Tennessee, born to Roy Samuel Pickens And Minnie W Pickens. In 1920, William Harrison Pickens resided in Knox, Tennessee. William Harrison Pickens married Jinnie E Bowers, and had children including Barbara Jean Pickens. William Harrison Pickens passed away in 1994 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1917, William Harrison Pickens entered the world in Tennessee, born to Roy Samuel Pickens And Minnie W Pickens.
  • In 1920, William Harrison Pickens resided in Knox, Tennessee.
  • William Harrison Pickens married Jinnie E Bowers, and had children including Barbara Jean Pickens.
  • William Harrison Pickens passed away in 1994 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Pickens
1893–1956
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
RP
Minnie Pickens
1899–1980
Birth Location: Mossey Creek, Tennessee
MP

Spouses(s)

Jinnie Bowers
1916–2006
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JB

Children(s)

William Pickens's Ancestors

Self
William Pickens
1917–1994
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Roy Samuel Pickens
1893–1956
Tennessee, United States
Minnie (W) Pickens
1899–1980
Mossey Creek, Tennessee
Grandparents
Jesptha (A.) Wolfe
1868–1891
Hancock County, Tennessee, United States
Nancy (E.) Wolfe
1871–1954
Treadway, Hancock County, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
W.H. Brewer
1854–1891
Marth Brewer
1853–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Millenton Brewer
1802–1871
Cathern Oldham
1811–1880

William Pickens's Timeline

6 Records

1917
12 May 1917
Birth of William Harrison Pickens in Tennessee
Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 3
William Harrison Pickens resided here in Knox, Tennessee
Knox, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 13
William Harrison Pickens resided here in District 14, Knox, Tennessee, United States
District 14, Knox, Tennessee, United States
1940
1940
Age 23
William Harrison Pickens resided here in Beverly Station, Fountain City, Knox, Tennessee, United States
Beverly Station, Fountain City, Knox, Tennessee, United States
1942
1942
Age 25
William Harrison Pickens was employed in United States
United States
1994
10 Sep 1994
Age 77
Death of William Harrison Pickens in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1917
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134521245; NARA roll: 2260; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 93999629; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37229643; SheetNumberLetter: 12B; EdCode: 47-6; Enumeration Description: Civil District 2 Outside Knoxville City Bounded by (N) Tazewell Rd; (E) Civil District Line; (S) Southern Railway (Corryton Branch); (W) State Highway 33,Jacksboro Rd; Also Beverly Station (Part), Fountain City (Part); NARA roll: 3909; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [4] Social Security Death Index - Findmypast, Record set: Social Security Death Index; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States
    [5] United States Obituary Notices - Findmypast, Record set: United States Obituary Notices; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1994
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index - Findmypast, Record set: Social Security Death Index; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] United States Obituary Notices - Findmypast, Record set: United States Obituary Notices; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37229643; SheetNumberLetter: 12B; EdCode: 47-6; Enumeration Description: Civil District 2 Outside Knoxville City Bounded by (N) Tazewell Rd; (E) Civil District Line; (S) Southern Railway (Corryton Branch); (W) State Highway 33,Jacksboro Rd; Also Beverly Station (Part), Fountain City (Part); NARA roll: 3909; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 14, Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134521245; NARA roll: 2260; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 93999629; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1930
    Event Place: District 14, Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1134521245; NARA roll: 2260; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Beverly Station, Fountain City, Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37229643; SheetNumberLetter: 12B; EdCode: 47-6; Enumeration Description: Civil District 2 Outside Knoxville City Bounded by (N) Tazewell Rd; (E) Civil District Line; (S) Southern Railway (Corryton Branch); (W) State Highway 33,Jacksboro Rd; Also Beverly Station (Part), Fountain City (Part); NARA roll: 3909; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: World War 2 Allies Collection - Findmypast, Record set: World War 2 Allies Collection; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, Australia & New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Overseas Unknown

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1942
    Record Source: World War 2 Allies Collection - Findmypast, Record set: World War 2 Allies Collection; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, Australia & New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Overseas Unknown

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee
    Record Source: US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 93999629; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beverly Station, Fountain City, Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 37229643; SheetNumberLetter: 12B; EdCode: 47-6; Enumeration Description: Civil District 2 Outside Knoxville City Bounded by (N) Tazewell Rd; (E) Civil District Line; (S) Southern Railway (Corryton Branch); (W) State Highway 33,Jacksboro Rd; Also Beverly Station (Part), Fountain City (Part); NARA roll: 3909; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
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