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Willie Arthur Parks 1895–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1895

Birth Location: Newman, Pike County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 19 August 1946

Death Location: Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Asberry Parks

Mother: Lou\Ella\Etta Askew

Spouse(s): Lillie Ballard

Children(s): Hazel Parks, Helen Parks

The story of Willie Arthur Parks began in 1895 in Newman, Pike County, Georgia, USA. In 1910, Willie Arthur Parks resided in Africa, Spalding, Georgia, USA. In 1930, Willie Arthur Parks resided in Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Willie Arthur Parks married Lillie Rose Ballard, and had children including Hazel Parks, Helen Parks. Willie Arthur Parks passed away in 1946 in Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie Arthur Parks began in 1895 in Newman, Pike County, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie Arthur Parks resided in Africa, Spalding, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie Arthur Parks resided in Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Willie Arthur Parks married Lillie Rose Ballard, and had children including Hazel Parks, Helen Parks.
  • Willie Arthur Parks passed away in 1946 in Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asberry Parks
1868–1910
Birth Location: Georgia
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Lou\Ella\Etta Askew
1872–1946
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

Lillie Ballard
1899–1982
Birth Location: Sunny Side, Spalding, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Hazel Parks
1921–
Birth Location: East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
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Helen Parks
1924–1991
Birth Location: Georgia
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Willie Parks's Ancestors

Self
Willie Parks
1895–1946
Birth Place: Newman, Pike County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Asberry Parks
1868–1910
Georgia
Lou\Ella\Etta Askew
1872–1946
Georgia
Grandparents
Asberry ((Berry) Parks) Sr
1824–1921
Griffin, Georgia
Elmira Jones
1825–
Griffin, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Parks's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Arthur) Parks (31 Aug 1895–19 August 1946) m. Lillie (Rose) Ballard (October 1, 1899–August 20, 1982)
  1. 1. Hazel Parks 1921– m. Murray (Webster) Edwards 1915–1996
    1. 1. Still (born) Edwards 1947–1947
    2. 2. Carol (Joanne) Edwards-Dunlap 1937–1988
    3. 3. Sandra (K.) Edwards-Gibson 1942–1978
  2. 2. Helen Parks 1924–1991 m. John Simmons 1924– m. Fred Evans 1920–1977

Willie Parks's Timeline

7 Records

1895
31 Aug 1895
Birth of Willie Arthur Parks in Newman, Pike County, Georgia, USA
Newman, Pike County, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Willie Arthur Parks resided here in Africa, Spalding, Georgia, USA
Africa, Spalding, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Willie Arthur Parks resided here in Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Willie Arthur Parks resided here in Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 45
Willie Arthur Parks resided here in Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Willie Arthur Parks resided here in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
19 August 1946
Age 51
Death of Willie Arthur Parks in Harrison, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrison, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1895
    Event Place: Newman, Pike County, Georgia, USA
    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 (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03398; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 2-36
    [3] Georgia, World War i Service Cards
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 064801-067350
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0514
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Africa, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: T624_208; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374221
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Africa, Spalding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Africa, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: T624_208; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374221

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0514

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03398; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 2-36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03398; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 2-36

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia, World War i Service Cards

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 August 1946
    Event Place: Harrison, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 064801-067350
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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