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Willie Davenport 1917–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1917

Birth Location: Readland, Chicot, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 3 Dec 2008

Death Location: Detroit, Mich.

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Spouse(s): Leola Thomas

Children(s): Willie Junior

In 1917, Willie Davenport entered the world in Readland, Chicot, Arkansas, USA, born to Basil Davenport And Lula Coleman. Willie Davenport married Leola Charlie Thomas, and had children including Curlee E Thomas, Katherine Thomas, Willie Davenport Junior, Willie Mae Davenport. Willie Davenport passed away in 2008 in Detroit, Mich..

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Biography

  • In 1917, Willie Davenport entered the world in Readland, Chicot, Arkansas, USA, born to Basil Davenport And Lula Coleman.
  • Willie Davenport married Leola Charlie Thomas, and had children including Curlee E Thomas, Katherine Thomas, Willie Davenport Junior, Willie Mae Davenport.
  • Willie Davenport passed away in 2008 in Detroit, Mich..

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Willie Davenport's Ancestors

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Willie Davenport
1917–2008
Birth Place: Readland, Chicot, Arkansas, USA
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Willie Davenport's Descendants

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Willie Davenport (1 Jan 1917–3 Dec 2008) m. Leola (Charlie) Thomas (25 Nov 1917–4 Jun 1997)
  1. 1. Willie (Davenport) Junior 1935–1937

Willie Davenport's Timeline

2 Records

1917
1 Jan 1917
Birth of Willie Davenport in Readland, Chicot, Arkansas, USA
Readland, Chicot, Arkansas, USA
2008
3 Dec 2008
Age 91
Death of Willie Davenport in Pine Bluff AR
Pine Bluff AR

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1917
    Event Place: Readland, Chicot, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Pine Bluff Commercial; Publication Date: 13 Dec 2008; Publication Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 362; Film Title: 82 Wayne 430100-433399; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
    [5] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates
    [6] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1935; Film: #4
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1937; Roll: 3
    [8] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 362; Film Title: 82 Wayne 430100-433399; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pastoria, Jefferson, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Pine Bluff Commercial; Publication Date: 13 Dec 2008; Publication Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Dec 2008
    Event Place: Pine Bluff AR
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Pine Bluff Commercial; Publication Date: 13 Dec 2008; Publication Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
    [3] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Detroit, Mich.
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Pine Bluff Commercial; Publication Date: 13 Dec 2008; Publication Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA

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