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Willie Hicks 1888–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 March 1888

Birth Location: Falls County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 11 July 1937

Death Location: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Hicks

Mother: Veola Evans

Spouse(s): Isabella Degrate

Children(s): Noal Hicks, Lieutenant Sr., Ezekial Hicks, Josephine Hicks, Clara Hicks, Eddie Hicks, Willie Jr.

In 1888, Willie Hicks entered the world in Falls County, Texas, USA, born to William Billy M Hicks And Veola Evans. In 1900, Willie Hicks resided in Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA. In 1910, Willie Hicks resided in Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA. Willie Hicks married Isabella Sweetie Degrate, and had children including Clara Hicks, Eddie B Hicks, Ezekial Hicks, Josephine Hicks, Lieutenant Lewis Edward Hicks Sr, Lola Mae Hicks, Noal David Hicks, Willie Hicks Jr. Willie Hicks passed away in 1937 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Willie Hicks entered the world in Falls County, Texas, USA, born to William Billy M Hicks And Veola Evans.
  • In 1900, Willie Hicks resided in Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie Hicks resided in Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA.
  • Willie Hicks married Isabella Sweetie Degrate, and had children including Clara Hicks, Eddie B Hicks, Ezekial Hicks, Josephine Hicks, Lieutenant Lewis Edward Hicks Sr, Lola Mae Hicks, Noal David Hicks, Willie Hicks Jr.
  • Willie Hicks passed away in 1937 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hicks
1866–1959
Birth Location: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
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Veola Evans
1869–1951
Birth Location: Falls County, Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Isabella Degrate
1887–1982
Birth Location: Falls County, Texas, United States of America
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Children(s)

Noal Hicks
1911–1974
Birth Location: Forest, Texas, USA
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Lieutenant Sr.
1920–2012
Birth Location: Texas, Texas, USA
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Ezekial Hicks
1914–2001
Birth Location: Latin Fall, Texas
EH
Josephine Hicks
1918–1976
Birth Location: Waco, Falls, Texas, USA
JH
Clara Hicks
1923–2002
Birth Location: Asa, Texas, USA
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Eddie Hicks
1925–1998
Birth Location: Guda, Falls, Texas, USA
EH
Willie Jr.
1909–1994
Birth Location: Texas
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Willie Hicks's Ancestors

Self
Willie Hicks
1888–1937
Birth Place: Falls County, Texas, USA
Parents
William "Billy" M. Hicks
1866–1959
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
Veola Evans
1869–1951
Falls County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Moses Evans
1840–1914
Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
Eliza Tucker
1850–1929
Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Hicks's Descendants

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Willie Hicks (8 March 1888–11 July 1937) m. Isabella ("Sweetie") Degrate (20 January 1887–19 Sep 1982)
  1. 1. Noal (David) Hicks 1911–1974 m. Vashti (Thomas) Summers 1917–1997 m. Annie Hicks 1914–
    1. 1. Louis (David) Hicks 1932–1980
  2. 2. Lieutenant (Lewis Edward Hicks) Sr. 1920–2012 m. Vera (louise) Jarvis 1923–2017 m. Lorine (Letha) Gooden 1930–2006
    1. 1. Joyce (Ann) Hicks 1946–2017
    2. 2. Lewis (Edward Hicks) Jr. 1951–2006
  3. 3. Ezekial Hicks 1914–2001 m. Mattie (Neice) Matthews 1915–1995
    1. 1. Arthur (Lee) Hicks 1939–1994
    2. 2. Mary (Alice) Hicks 1936–1937
  4. 4. Josephine Hicks 1918–1976 m. Bernetha (Gilbert) Vaughn 1917–1972
    1. 1. Connie (Annie Leola) Vaughn 1940–2016 m. Arnold (Lewis) Taylor 1939–2018
  5. 5. Clara Hicks 1923–2002 m. Bonnie (Lewis) Sr. 1920–1951
    1. 1. Claudia (Regeina) Lewis 1950–1997
    2. 2. Bonnie (Lewis) Jr. 1948–2024
  6. 6. Eddie (B.) Hicks 1925–1998
  7. 7. Willie (Hicks) Jr. 1909–1994 m. Ruby (Mae) Walton 1911–1975
    1. 1. Willie (Mae) Hicks 1931–2009 m. Charles (Edward Neal) Sr. 1928–2001 m. Will Jenkins 1863–
    2. 2. Doris (Jeannie) Hicks 1934–2008 m. Edward (Lee) Henley 1930–2001
    3. 3. Minerva (Mae) Hicks 1929–2014 m. Tommie (Earl) Jackson 1930–1965

Willie Hicks's Timeline

8 Records

1888
8 March 1888
Birth of Willie Hicks in Falls County, Texas, USA
Falls County, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Willie Hicks resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Willie Hicks resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Willie Hicks resided here in Falls County, Texas, USA
Falls County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Willie Hicks resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Willie Hicks resided here in Precinct 5, Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
1937
Abt 1937
Age 49
Willie Hicks resided here in Waco, Texas, USA
Waco, Texas, USA
1937
11 July 1937
Age 49
Death of Willie Hicks in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 March 1888
    Event Place: Falls County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; School Admission and Discharge Registers; Reference: LCCEODIV01STCL2AD/002
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 81
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2342064
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Roll: 1632; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0023
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Roll: T624_1551; Page: 43a; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1375564
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Roll: 1632; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0023

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Roll: T624_1551; Page: 43a; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1375564

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

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 81

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Precinct 5, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Falls, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2342064

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1937
    Event Place: Waco, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 July 1937
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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