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Willie Viola Latham 1921–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Feb 1921

Birth Location: Hughes Springs, Texas

Death Date: 15 April 2005

Death Location: Sardis, Cass County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Latham

Mother: Cora Putman

Spouse(s): Lewis Burks

Children(s):

Willie Viola Latham was born in 1921 in Hughes Springs, Texas, the child of James M Latham And Cora Viola Putman. In 1930, Willie Viola Latham resided in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA. In 1935, Willie Viola Latham resided in Rural, Cass, Texas. Willie Viola Latham married Lewis Talmadge Burks, and had children including Cora Ann Burks, Lewis Lee Burks. Willie Viola Latham passed away in 2005 in Sardis, Cass County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Willie Viola Latham was born in 1921 in Hughes Springs, Texas, the child of James M Latham And Cora Viola Putman.
  • In 1930, Willie Viola Latham resided in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Willie Viola Latham resided in Rural, Cass, Texas.
  • Willie Viola Latham married Lewis Talmadge Burks, and had children including Cora Ann Burks, Lewis Lee Burks.
  • Willie Viola Latham passed away in 2005 in Sardis, Cass County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Latham
1889–1956
Birth Location: Texas
JL
Cora Putman
1895–1969
Birth Location: Texas, USA
CP

Spouses(s)

Lewis Burks
1909–1989
Birth Location: Grayson, Texas, USA
LB

Children(s)

Willie Latham's Ancestors

Self
Willie Latham
1921–2005
Birth Place: Hughes Springs, Texas
Parents
James M Latham
1889–1956
Texas
Cora (Viola) Putman
1895–1969
Texas, USA
Grandparents
William (Thomas) Putman
1873–1905
Marion, Perry, Alabama, USA
Lillie (Viola) Boyd
1871–1960
Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Putman
1844–1908
Serena Adkins
1846–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simeon Putman
1812–1888
Sarah Teague
1819–1900

Willie Latham's Timeline

6 Records

1921
4 Feb 1921
Birth of Willie Viola Latham in Hughes Springs, Texas
Hughes Springs, Texas
1930
1930
Age 9
Willie Viola Latham resided here in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Willie Viola Latham resided here in Rural, Cass, Texas
Rural, Cass, Texas
1940
1940
Age 19
Willie Viola Latham resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Cass, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Cass, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Willie Viola Latham resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
2005
15 April 2005
Age 84
Death of Willie Viola Latham in Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Hughes Springs, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 18 Apr 2005; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.6873327,0.4987185,0.86381674&xid=3355
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Cass, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Cass, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 2005
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 18 Apr 2005 - Page 5, Obituary for Willie V. Burks 18 Apr 2005

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lone Star
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 18 Apr 2005; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.6873327,0.4987185,0.86381674&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 2005
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 18 Apr 2005; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.6873327,0.4987185,0.86381674&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sardis, Cass County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 18 Apr 2005; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.6873327,0.4987185,0.86381674&xid=3355
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