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William Thomas Roark 1885–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1885

Birth Location: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.

Death Date: 15 Oct 1969

Death Location: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.

Father: Benjamin Roark

Mother: Mary Lambert

Spouse(s): Ollie Woodward

Children(s): Kenneth Roark, Marshall Roark, Della Roark

In 1885, William Thomas Roark entered the world in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn., born to Benjamin Franklin Roark And Mary Jane Lambert. In 1900, William Thomas Roark resided in Civil District 9, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, William Thomas Roark resided in Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. William Thomas Roark married Ollie Lee Woodward, and had children including Della Mae Roark, Kenneth Porter Roark, Marshall Albert Roark. William Thomas Roark passed away in 1969 in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn..

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Biography

  • In 1885, William Thomas Roark entered the world in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn., born to Benjamin Franklin Roark And Mary Jane Lambert.
  • In 1900, William Thomas Roark resided in Civil District 9, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, William Thomas Roark resided in Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Thomas Roark married Ollie Lee Woodward, and had children including Della Mae Roark, Kenneth Porter Roark, Marshall Albert Roark.
  • William Thomas Roark passed away in 1969 in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn..

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Roark
1856–1927
Birth Location: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
BR
Mary Lambert
1858–1921
Birth Location: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
ML

Spouses(s)

Ollie Woodward
1890–1971
Birth Location: Claiborne Co., Tn.
OW

Children(s)

Kenneth Roark
1921–1975
Birth Location: Claiborne Co., Tn.
KR
Marshall Roark
1917–1981
Birth Location: Claiborne Co., Tn.
MR
Della Roark
1926–1995
Birth Location: Claiborne Co., Tn.
DR

William Roark's Ancestors

Self
William Roark
1885–1969
Birth Place: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Roark
1856–1927
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Mary (Jane) Lambert
1858–1921
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Grandparents
James Roark
1833–1863
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Sarah ("Sallie") Friar
1836–1909
Claiborne Co., Tn.
Joseph Lambert
1836–1918
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Nancy Ellison
1834–1915
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Great-Grandparents
William Roark
1807–1880
Nancy Cox
1811–1901
Thomas Jr.
1807–1892
Nancy Richardson
1803–1847
Joseph Lambert
1794–1876
Mary Kimberling
1801–1854
Thomas Ellison
1795–1888
Elizabeth Roark
1810–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Roark
1769–1831
Sarah Bolen
1776–1855
Aaron Sr.
1780–1870
Mary Hill
1785–1834
Thomas Sr.
1775–1837
Jane Cowley
1770–
George Richardson
1773–1843
Molly Weaver
1775–1833
Henry Sr.
1775–1856
Barbara Wolfe
1779–
Johannes Kimberling
1768–1850
Elizabeth Kirstaetter
1770–1850
Lewis Ellison
1770–1850
Elizabeth Lewis
1769–1832
Timothy Roark
1769–1831
Sarah Bolen
1776–1855

William Roark's Descendants

1.
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William (Thomas) Roark (13 Oct 1885–15 Oct 1969) m. Ollie (Lee) Woodward (21 Jun 1890–23 Sep 1971)
  1. 1. Kenneth (Porter) Roark 1921–1975
  2. 2. Marshall (Albert) Roark 1917–1981 m. Ollie (Mae) Day 1921–2012
  3. 3. Della (Mae) Roark 1926–1995

William Roark's Timeline

8 Records

1885
13 Oct 1885
Birth of William Thomas Roark in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
1900
1900
Age 15
William Thomas Roark resided here in Civil District 9, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
William Thomas Roark resided here in Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
William Thomas Roark resided here in Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
William Thomas Roark resided here in District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
William Thomas Roark resided here in Sh, Claiborne, Tennessee
Sh, Claiborne, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 55
William Thomas Roark resided here in Dist 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Dist 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1969
15 Oct 1969
Age 84
Death of William Thomas Roark in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1885
    Event Place: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03880; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 13-2
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 409-64-2034; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1956
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 21
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341971
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Claiborne; Roll: 1852929
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1561; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241561
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1561; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241561

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341971

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03880; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 13-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dist 1, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03880; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 13-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Claiborne; Roll: 1852929

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1969
    Event Place: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 409-64-2034; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1956
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