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William Edward Rector 1909–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1909

Birth Location: Marion, Tennessee

Death Date: 11 Dec 1950

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Ernest Rector

Mother: Ada Rector

Spouse(s): Bessie Conner

Children(s): Daniel Rector, Judith Gravitt, Johnnie Rector

In 1909, William Edward Rector entered the world in Marion, Tennessee, born to Ernest Hardin Rector And Ada T Rector. In 1910, William Edward Rector resided in Civil District 3, Marion, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, William Edward Rector resided in District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA. William Edward Rector married Bessie Lorraine Combs Rector Conner, and had children including Daniel Ernest Rector, Earl Rector, Johnnie Edward Rector, Judith Diane Rector Gravitt, Tommy Rector. William Edward Rector passed away in 1950 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, William Edward Rector entered the world in Marion, Tennessee, born to Ernest Hardin Rector And Ada T Rector.
  • In 1910, William Edward Rector resided in Civil District 3, Marion, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, William Edward Rector resided in District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Edward Rector married Bessie Lorraine Combs Rector Conner, and had children including Daniel Ernest Rector, Earl Rector, Johnnie Edward Rector, Judith Diane Rector Gravitt, Tommy Rector.
  • William Edward Rector passed away in 1950 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ernest Rector
1883–1957
Birth Location: Cumberland Furnace, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
ER
Ada Rector
1890–1952
Birth Location: Tennessee
AR

Spouses(s)

Bessie Conner
1910–2002
Birth Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
BC

Children(s)

Daniel Rector
1939–1982
Birth Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
DR
Judith Gravitt
1944–2024
Birth Location: –
JG
Johnnie Rector
1936–1953
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JR

William Rector's Ancestors

Self
William Rector
1909–1950
Birth Place: Marion, Tennessee
Parents
Ernest Hardin Rector
1883–1957
Cumberland Furnace, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
Ada (T) Rector
1890–1952
Tennessee
Grandparents
Julion (E) Rector
1858–1942
Marion, Tennessee
Nannie
1873–1960
Tennessee
James (Edward) Trimuar
1859–1928
Marshall County, Alabama, United States
Martha Hamice
1872–1953
Dade County, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Rector
1822–1892
M. Holcomb
1832–1913
James Tremer
1828–1870
William Hamic
1852–1934
Mary Bouldin
1849–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rufus Trimmier
–1848
Joseph Hamick
1824–1904
Mary Sandridge
1823–1899
Elijah Sr
1811–1885
Cyrene York
1815–1854

William Rector's Descendants

1.
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William (Edward) Rector (4 Nov 1909–11 Dec 1950) m. Bessie (Lorraine Combs Rector) Conner (16 Jan 1910–02 17 2002)
  1. 1. Daniel (Ernest) Rector 1939–1982 m. Rebecca (Ann) Sears 1945–2001
  2. 2. Judith (Diane Rector) Gravitt 1944–2024 m. Lowell (Thomas) Lewis 1939–2019
  3. 3. Johnnie (Edward) Rector 1936–1953

William Rector's Timeline

6 Records

1909
4 Nov 1909
Birth of William Edward Rector in Marion, Tennessee
Marion, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 1
William Edward Rector resided here in Civil District 3, Marion, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Marion, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
William Edward Rector resided here in District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA
1940
1940
Age 31
William Edward Rector resided here in Chattanooga, Hampden, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Hampden, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 41
William Edward Rector resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1950
11 Dec 1950
Age 41
Death of William Edward Rector in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1909
    Event Place: Marion, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 241
    [2] San Diego, California, Airplane Passenger and Crew List Arrivals, 1929-1954
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 14
    [5] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Marion, Tennessee; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341999
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Marion, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1512; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375525
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chattanooga Daily Times; Publication Date: 13 Dec 1950; Publication Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.29876822,0.971433

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Marion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Marion, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1512; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375525

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Marion, Tennessee; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341999

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1931
    Event Place: San Diego, California, United States
    Record Source: San Diego, California, Airplane Passenger and Crew List Arrivals, 1929-1954

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hampden, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 241

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Agua Caliente, Baja California, Mexico
    Record Source: San Diego, California, Airplane Passenger and Crew List Arrivals, 1929-1954

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1950
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 14
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chattanooga Daily Times; Publication Date: 13 Dec 1950; Publication Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.29876822,0.971433

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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