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Willie James Jenkins 1918–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1918

Birth Location: Thompson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 12 Dec 1948

Death Location: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Father: John Jenkins

Mother: Channie Calhoun

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In 1918, Willie James Jenkins entered the world in Thompson, Alabama, USA, born to John Jenkins And Channie Calhoun. In 1930, Willie James Jenkins resided in Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA. In 1940, Willie James Jenkins resided in Thompson, Bullock, Alabama, USA. Willie James Jenkins passed away in 1948 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Willie James Jenkins entered the world in Thompson, Alabama, USA, born to John Jenkins And Channie Calhoun.
  • In 1930, Willie James Jenkins resided in Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1940, Willie James Jenkins resided in Thompson, Bullock, Alabama, USA.
  • Willie James Jenkins passed away in 1948 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Willie Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Willie Jenkins
1918–1948
Birth Place: Thompson, Alabama, USA
Parents
John Jenkins
1896–1993
Bullock County, AL
Channie Calhoun
1896–1986
Thomson, Ala
Grandparents
Sarah Jenkins
1882–
Alabama
Sandy Calhoun
1867–1956
Alabama, USA
Ellen Calhoun
1873–1900
Bullock County, AL
Great-Grandparents
Nelson Calhoun
1838–1916
Caroline Baskin
1844–1918
Richard Calhoun
1843–1911
Charity Harris
1840–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Calhoun
1823–

Willie Jenkins's Timeline

4 Records

1918
13 Oct 1918
Birth of Willie James Jenkins in Thompson, Alabama, USA
Thompson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Willie James Jenkins resided here in Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Willie James Jenkins resided here in Thompson, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Thompson, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1948
12 Dec 1948
Age 30
Death of Willie James Jenkins in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Thompson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339738
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenwood, Bullock, Alabama; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339738

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Thompson, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1948
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

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