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Willie Lorraine Monk 1905–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1905

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 1 April 1988

Death Location: Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: William Monk

Mother: Alice Wedgeworth

Spouse(s): Decomine Jr

Children(s): Floyd Gonsoulin

In 1905, Willie Lorraine Monk entered the world in Mississippi, born to William W Monk And Alice R Wedgeworth. In 1920, Willie Lorraine Monk resided in Beat 2, Harrison, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Willie Lorraine Monk resided in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA. Willie Lorraine Monk married Decomine Gonsoulin Jr, and had children including Floyd Gonsoulin. Willie Lorraine Monk passed away in 1988 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Willie Lorraine Monk entered the world in Mississippi, born to William W Monk And Alice R Wedgeworth.
  • In 1920, Willie Lorraine Monk resided in Beat 2, Harrison, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie Lorraine Monk resided in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA.
  • Willie Lorraine Monk married Decomine Gonsoulin Jr, and had children including Floyd Gonsoulin.
  • Willie Lorraine Monk passed away in 1988 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Monk
1870–1916
Birth Location: New York
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Alice Wedgeworth
1886–1956
Birth Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi
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Spouses(s)

Decomine Jr
1899–1985
Birth Location: New Iberia, Louisiana, USA
DJ

Children(s)

Floyd Gonsoulin
1923–2002
Birth Location: Biloxt Harri, Mississippi
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Willie Monk's Ancestors

Self
Willie Monk
1905–1988
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
William W Monk
1870–1916
New York
Alice (R) Wedgeworth
1886–1956
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Grandparents
William (W) Monk
1836–1881
Port. Coy N Y
Emma Monk
1840–1923
N. Y. City
Duke (Collier) Wedgeworth
1843–1920
Hansboro, Harrison, Mississippi
D Wedgeworth
1845–
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Monk
1803–1859
Clorinda Crane
1803–1853
David Wedgeworth
1804–1880
Sarah Walker
1805–1886
David Wedgeworth
1804–1880
Sarah Walker
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lemuel Monk
1769–1816
Lemuel Monk
1769–1816
Hannah Gregory
1778–1853
John Jr
1773–1825
Richard Wedgeworth
1778–1853
Mary unknown
1786–1852
David Sr.
1780–1823
Richard Wedgeworth
1778–1853
Mary Conner
1786–1852
David Sr.
1780–1823

Willie Monk's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Lorraine) Monk (3 Mar 1905–1 April 1988) m. Decomine (Gonsoulin) Jr (23 Feb 1899–Sep 1985)
  1. 1. Floyd Gonsoulin 1923–2002

Willie Monk's Timeline

9 Records

1905
3 Mar 1905
Birth of Willie Lorraine Monk in Mississippi
Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 15
Willie Lorraine Monk resided here in Beat 2, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Willie Lorraine Monk resided here in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1931
1931
Age 26
Willie Lorraine Monk resided here in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Willie Lorraine Monk resided here in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 35
Willie Lorraine Monk resided here in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Willie Lorraine Monk resided here in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 46
Willie Lorraine Monk resided here in Mississippi
Mississippi
1988
1 April 1988
Age 83
Death of Willie Lorraine Monk
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 2, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ocean Springs, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 April 1988
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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