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William Pipes Wales 1888–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1888

Birth Location: Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 14 Sep 1935

Death Location: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Wales

Mother: Georgia Higginbotham

Spouse(s): Arcola Story

Children(s): Willie Wales, Warren Wales, Samuel Wales

In 1888, William Pipes Wales entered the world in Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA, born to John Thomas Wales And Georgia Flowers Higginbotham. In 1900, William Pipes Wales resided in Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, William Pipes Wales resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA. William Pipes Wales married Arcola Story, and had children including Samuel Wales, Warren Paul Wales, Willie Mae Wales. William Pipes Wales passed away in 1935 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, William Pipes Wales entered the world in Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA, born to John Thomas Wales And Georgia Flowers Higginbotham.
  • In 1900, William Pipes Wales resided in Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, William Pipes Wales resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA.
  • William Pipes Wales married Arcola Story, and had children including Samuel Wales, Warren Paul Wales, Willie Mae Wales.
  • William Pipes Wales passed away in 1935 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wales
1865–1915
Birth Location: Louisiana
JW
Georgia Higginbotham
1868–1913
Birth Location: East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
GH

Spouses(s)

Arcola Story
1887–1982
Birth Location: Mississippi
AS

Children(s)

Willie Wales
1914–1968
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Warren Wales
1921–1968
Birth Location: Louisiana, United States
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Samuel Wales
1924–2009
Birth Location: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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William Wales's Ancestors

Self
William Wales
1888–1935
Birth Place: Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John Thomas Wales
1865–1915
Louisiana
Georgia (Flowers) Higginbotham
1868–1913
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
James (William) Wales
1843–1892
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, USA
Mary (Samantha Pittman) Wales
1845–1918
Louisiana
David (Pipes) Higginbotham
1845–1926
Louisiana, USA
Ellen (Sidney) STORY
1849–1898
Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Higginbotham
1819–1888
Sarah Palmer
1822–1908
Ellen Myers
1823–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb Higginbotham
1787–1829
Ann Bryant
1797–1833
Adam Palmer
1787–1853
Sarah NOLAND
1793–1829

William Wales's Descendants

1.
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William (Pipes) Wales (26 Aug 1888–14 Sep 1935) m. Arcola Story (15 May 1887–15 Jun 1982)
  1. 1. Willie (Mae) Wales 1914–1968 m. Robert (Buford) Hobdy 1909–1968
  2. 2. Warren (Paul) Wales 1921–1968 m. Lela (Eudel) Smith 1926–2016
  3. 3. Samuel Wales 1924–2009

William Wales's Timeline

9 Records

1888
26 Aug 1888
Birth of William Pipes Wales in Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
William Pipes Wales resided here in Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
William Pipes Wales resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
William Pipes Wales resided here in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, USA
East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
William Pipes Wales resided here in Baton Rouge Ward 2, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Baton Rouge Ward 2, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
William Pipes Wales resided here in Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
1931
1931
Age 43
William Pipes Wales resided here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
1935
14 Sep 1935
Age 47
Death of William Pipes Wales in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1944
1944
Age 56
William Pipes Wales resided here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: East Baton Rouge County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Baton Rouge Ward 2, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baton Rouge Ward 2, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340526

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1935
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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