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William Ervin Willingham 1927–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1927

Birth Location: Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United States

Death Date: 12 Jan 1997

Death Location: California, United States

Father: Joseph Willingham

Mother: Della Willingham

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William Ervin Willingham began in 1927 in Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United States. In 1930, William Ervin Willingham resided in Precinct 04, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States. William Ervin Willingham married Patricia D Ruthroff. William Ervin Willingham passed away in 1997 in California, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Ervin Willingham began in 1927 in Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United States.
  • In 1930, William Ervin Willingham resided in Precinct 04, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States.
  • William Ervin Willingham married Patricia D Ruthroff.
  • William Ervin Willingham passed away in 1997 in California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Willingham's Ancestors

Self
William Willingham
1927–1997
Birth Place: Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United States
Parents
Joseph Isaac Neil Willingham
1889–1942
Plano, Collin, Texas, United States
Della (J) Willingham
1898–1993
Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (D.) Willingham
1858–1929
Louisiana
Callie Willingham
1861–
Texas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Pvt Willingham
1824–1862
Metty
1832–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Meredith Buckner
1803–1860
Nancy Buckner
1808–1860

William Willingham's Timeline

5 Records

1927
10 Sep 1927
Birth of William Ervin Willingham in Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United States
Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United States
1930
1930
Age 3
William Ervin Willingham resided here in Precinct 04, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
Precinct 04, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
1940
1940
Age 13
William Ervin Willingham resided here in Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States
Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States
1945
1945
Age 18
William Ervin Willingham was employed in United States
United States
1997
12 Jan 1997
Age 70
Death of William Ervin Willingham in California, United States
California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1125831432; NARA roll: 1395; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 10151850; SheetNumberLetter: 5B; EdCode: 19-132; Enumeration Description: Downey Judicial Township (Tract 541 - Part) Bounded by (N) Township Line; (E) San Gabriel River; (S) Rosecrans Av, Woodruff Av, Washington, Maplewood Av,Cerritos Av, Gardendale; (W) Lakewood Blvd; NARA roll: 226; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 10151850; SheetNumberLetter: 5B; EdCode: 19-132; Enumeration Description: Downey Judicial Township (Tract 541 - Part) Bounded by (N) Township Line; (E) San Gabriel River; (S) Rosecrans Av, Woodruff Av, Washington, Maplewood Av,Cerritos Av, Gardendale; (W) Lakewood Blvd; NARA roll: 226; 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] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1997
    Event Place: California, United States
    Record Source: 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

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 04, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1125831432; NARA roll: 1395; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 04, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1125831432; NARA roll: 1395; 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
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 10151850; SheetNumberLetter: 5B; EdCode: 19-132; Enumeration Description: Downey Judicial Township (Tract 541 - Part) Bounded by (N) Township Line; (E) San Gabriel River; (S) Rosecrans Av, Woodruff Av, Washington, Maplewood Av,Cerritos Av, Gardendale; (W) Lakewood Blvd; NARA roll: 226; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 10151850; SheetNumberLetter: 5B; EdCode: 19-132; Enumeration Description: Downey Judicial Township (Tract 541 - Part) Bounded by (N) Township Line; (E) San Gabriel River; (S) Rosecrans Av, Woodruff Av, Washington, Maplewood Av,Cerritos Av, Gardendale; (W) Lakewood Blvd; NARA roll: 226; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] 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 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1945
    Record Source:
    [1] World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] 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 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: World War II Army Enlistment Records - Findmypast, Source: Civil Life; Record set: World War II Army Enlistment Records; Subcategory: Second World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 10151850; SheetNumberLetter: 5B; EdCode: 19-132; Enumeration Description: Downey Judicial Township (Tract 541 - Part) Bounded by (N) Township Line; (E) San Gabriel River; (S) Rosecrans Av, Woodruff Av, Washington, Maplewood Av,Cerritos Av, Gardendale; (W) Lakewood Blvd; NARA roll: 226; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

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