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Willie R Jordan 1888–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Nov 1888

Birth Location: Houston, Texas

Death Date: 24 Mar 1959

Death Location: Weldon, Houston County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Jordan

Mother: Laura Jordan

Spouse(s): Mamie Jordan

Children(s): Jack Jordan, Shirley Jordan, Dick Jordan, Ruth Jordan, Laura Jordan, Frankie Jordan

In 1888, Willie R Jordan entered the world in Houston, Texas, born to John Marion Jordan And Laura Josephine Jordan. Willie R Jordan married Mamie Jordan, and had children including Dick Jordan, Doris Jordan, Frankie A Jordan, Jack Jordan, Laura J Jordan, Margaret Jordan, Ruth Jordan, Shirley Jordan. Willie R Jordan passed away in 1959 in Weldon, Houston County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Willie R Jordan entered the world in Houston, Texas, born to John Marion Jordan And Laura Josephine Jordan.
  • Willie R Jordan married Mamie Jordan, and had children including Dick Jordan, Doris Jordan, Frankie A Jordan, Jack Jordan, Laura J Jordan, Margaret Jordan, Ruth Jordan, Shirley Jordan.
  • Willie R Jordan passed away in 1959 in Weldon, Houston County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Willie Jordan
1888–1959
Birth Place: Houston, Texas
Parents
John Marion Jordan
1863–1941
Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
Laura (Josephine) Jordan
1865–1967
Larue Hender, Texas
Grandparents
Jarmen (Lee) Jordan
1835–1926
Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Emily) Choate
1837–1933
Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
Dick Moss
1842–1873
Georgia, United States
Polly Zigler
1847–1929
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Jordan
1804–1861
Martha Jordan
1810–1892
Richard Choate
1798–1868
Martha McMackin
1807–1886
Hogan Moss
1803–1879
Elizabeth Foster
1822–1880
Luke Gauntt
1800–1870
Sibby Gauntt
1802–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jordan
1780–1829
Nelly "Jordan"
1780–1831
Wm. Beasley
1780–1880
Rhoda Puckett
1785–
Aaron Sr.
1765–1840
Elizabeth Pyburn
1753–1804
Andrew McMACKIN
1776–1853
Mattie Johnston
1774–1851
Matthew II
1776–1868
Sarah Hogan
1781–1830
William Foster
1787–1859
Jemima Welch
1799–1882
Rachel Echols
1770–1835
James GAUNT
1765–1824
Sarah Wills
1775–

Willie Jordan's Descendants

1.
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Willie (R) Jordan (8 Nov 1888–24 Mar 1959) m. Mamie Jordan (16 OCT 1890–3 MAR 1979)
  1. 1. Jack Jordan 1919–2004
  2. 2. Shirley Jordan 1925–
  3. 3. Dick Jordan 1922–
  4. 4. Ruth Jordan 1916–
  5. 5. Laura (J) Jordan 1923–
  6. 6. Frankie (A) Jordan 1920–

Willie Jordan's Timeline

14 Records

1888
8 November 1888
Birth of Willie R Jordan in Lovelady, Houston, Texas, United States
Lovelady, Houston, Texas, United States
1888
Nov 1888
Birth of Willie R Jordan in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1888
8 Nov 1888
Birth of Willie R Jordan in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
1889
8 NOV 1889
Age 1
Birth of Willie R Jordan in Lovelady, Houston, Texas, United States
Lovelady, Houston, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 12
Willie R Jordan appeared in census in Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Willie R Jordan resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Willie R Jordan resided here
None
1918
ABT 1918
Age 30
Willie R Jordan resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 42
Willie R Jordan appeared in census in Precinct 1, Polk, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Polk, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Willie R Jordan resided here
None
1942
1942
Age 54
Willie R Jordan resided here
None
1959
24 MAR 1959
Age 71
Death of Willie R Jordan in Galveston, Galveston, Texas, United States
Galveston, Galveston, Texas, United States
1959
24 MAR 1959
Age 71
Death of Willie R Jordan in Galveston, Texas, United States
Galveston, Texas, United States
1959
24 Mar 1959
Age 71
Death of Willie R Jordan in Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA
Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 November 1888
    Event Place: Lovelady, Houston, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas; Roll: T623_1647; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25.
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [5] Texas, Find a Grave Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [7] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241647

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 NOV 1889
    Event Place: Lovelady, Houston, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1888
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241647

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Houston, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241647
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    11-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas; Roll: T623_1647; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25.
    [2] Age:
    11-12
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241647

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Houston, Texas; Roll: T623_1647; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25.
    [2] Age:
    11-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: ABT 1918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    41-42

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] Age:
    41-42

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Age:
    53-54

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weldon, Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 MAR 1959
    Event Place: Galveston, Galveston, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] Texas Death Index, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [5] Age:
    70
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 MAR 1959
    Event Place: Galveston, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weldon, Houston County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weldon, Houston County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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