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Willie Mae Johnston 1888–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 May 1888

Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 2 Dec 1962

Death Location: Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Geo Brady

Mother: Annie Houston

Spouse(s): Floyd Bradford, Elias Lawrence

Children(s): MaryLou Lawrence, Mary Lawrence

In 1888, Willie Mae Johnston entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Geo F P Brady And Annie Flournoy Houston. In 1900, Willie Mae Johnston resided in Avondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1909, Willie Mae Johnston resided in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Willie Mae Johnston married Elias Byrd Lawrence, Floyd Bradford, and had children including Kiftve Maxwell, Mary Brady Lawrence, Marylou Lawrence. Willie Mae Johnston passed away in 1962 in Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Willie Mae Johnston entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Geo F P Brady And Annie Flournoy Houston.
  • In 1900, Willie Mae Johnston resided in Avondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1909, Willie Mae Johnston resided in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
  • Willie Mae Johnston married Elias Byrd Lawrence, Floyd Bradford, and had children including Kiftve Maxwell, Mary Brady Lawrence, Marylou Lawrence.
  • Willie Mae Johnston passed away in 1962 in Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Geo Brady
1855–1896
Birth Location: Carroll County, Georgia, USA
GB
Annie Houston
1855–1945
Birth Location: Newman Carroll, Georgia, USA
AH

Spouses(s)

Floyd Bradford
1874–1966
Birth Location: Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
FB
Elias Lawrence
1858–
Birth Location: Alabama
EL

Children(s)

MaryLou Lawrence
1921–1982
Birth Location: Alabama
ML
Mary Lawrence
1921–1982
Birth Location: Alabama
ML

Willie Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Willie Johnston
1888–1962
Birth Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Geo F P Brady
1855–1896
Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Annie (Flournoy) Houston
1855–1945
Newman Carroll, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
John (Wesley) Brady
1823–1864
, Rutherford, North Carolina
Susannah (E) Simmons
1830–1876
,,North Carolina,USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Johnston's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Mae) Johnston (27 May 1888–2 Dec 1962) m. Floyd Bradford (4 February 1874–31 August 1966) m. Elias (Byrd) Lawrence (Nov 1858–)
  1. 1. MaryLou Lawrence 1921–1982
  2. 2. Mary (Brady) Lawrence 1921–1982 m. Covellar (Rufus) Posey 1914–1988
    1. 1. Clifton Posey 1940–1941
    2. 2. Frank (Arthur) Posey 1942–1995
    3. 3. Helen (Marline) Posey 1938–1938
    4. 4. Manella (Jean) Posey 1945–1945
    5. 5. Wendell Posey 1939–2017

Willie Johnston's Timeline

11 Records

1888
27 May 1888
Birth of Willie Mae Johnston in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Avondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Avondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1909
1909
Age 21
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Birmingham Ward 10, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham Ward 10, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Miscellaneous, Alabama, USA
Miscellaneous, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Precinct 13, Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 13, Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama
Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 52
Willie Mae Johnston resided here in Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1961
Mar 1961
Age 73
Willie Mae Johnston was married in Jefferson, Alabama
Jefferson, Alabama
1962
2 Dec 1962
Age 74
Death of Willie Mae Johnston in Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama
Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1888
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Mar 1961
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Avondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Avondale, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 22; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0124

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Birmingham Ward 10, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Birmingham Ward 10, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_19; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374032

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Miscellaneous, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Miscellaneous

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_20; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 13, Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 2339766

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1962
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Birmingham News - 3 Dec 1962 - Page 31, Obituary for Willie B. BRADFORD 3 Dec 1962

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Route ?
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 3 Dec 1962; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA; ,0.10147396,0.8443368,0.17771284&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1962
    Event Place: Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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