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Willie James Patterson 1915–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1915

Birth Location: Union Springs, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 26 May 1987

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father: Moses Patterson

Mother: Nancy Pennington

Spouse(s): Clissie Patterson

Children(s): James Patterson, Janie Patterson

In 1915, Willie James Patterson entered the world in Union Springs, Alabama, USA, born to Moses Patterson And Nancy Jane Pennington. In 1920, Willie James Patterson resided in Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Willie James Patterson resided in Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama. Willie James Patterson married Clissie May Patterson, and had children including James Edwin Patterson, Janie Patterson. Willie James Patterson passed away in 1987 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Willie James Patterson entered the world in Union Springs, Alabama, USA, born to Moses Patterson And Nancy Jane Pennington.
  • In 1920, Willie James Patterson resided in Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie James Patterson resided in Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama.
  • Willie James Patterson married Clissie May Patterson, and had children including James Edwin Patterson, Janie Patterson.
  • Willie James Patterson passed away in 1987 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Patterson
1870–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Nancy Pennington
1889–1937
Birth Location: Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Clissie Patterson
1919–1990
Birth Location: Inverness, Bullock County, Alabama
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Children(s)

James Patterson
1934–1990
Birth Location: Inverness, Alabama
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Janie Patterson
1945–1947
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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Willie Patterson's Ancestors

Self
Willie Patterson
1915–1987
Birth Place: Union Springs, Alabama, USA
Parents
Moses Patterson
1870–
Alabama
Nancy (Jane) Pennington
1889–1937
Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
Frank Hudson
1870–
Alabama
Minnie Hudson
1870–
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Patterson's Descendants

1.
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Willie (James) Patterson (3 Nov 1915–26 May 1987) m. Clissie (May) Patterson (3 Mar 1919–12 Jan 1990)
  1. 1. James (Edwin) Patterson 1934–1990
  2. 2. Janie Patterson 1945–1947

Willie Patterson's Timeline

6 Records

1915
3 Nov 1915
Birth of Willie James Patterson in Union Springs, Alabama, USA
Union Springs, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Willie James Patterson resided here in Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Willie James Patterson resided here in Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama
Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama
1939
1939
Age 24
Willie James Patterson resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 25
Willie James Patterson resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1987
26 May 1987
Age 72
Death of Willie James Patterson in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1915
    Event Place: Union Springs, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 211
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00096; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 68-209
    [3] Michigan, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-01-4305; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T625_4; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 43
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 282.0; FHL microfilm: 2339738
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] Alabama, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T625_4; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Post Oak, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 282.0; FHL microfilm: 2339738

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 211
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00096; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 68-209

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00096; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 68-209

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1987
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] Michigan, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-01-4305; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
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