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Willie James Perry 1919–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1919

Birth Location: Sylvester, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 31 Jan 1998

Death Location: Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America

Father: John Hodges

Mother: Cora Pelote

Spouse(s): Rosalea Alexander

Children(s): Rose Perry

The story of Willie James Perry began in 1919 in Sylvester, Georgia, USA. In 1935, Willie James Perry resided in Precinct 3, Seminole, Florida. In 1940, Willie James Perry resided in Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA. Willie James Perry married Rosalea Alexander, and had children including Bernice Perry, Rose Marie Perry. Willie James Perry passed away in 1998 in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie James Perry began in 1919 in Sylvester, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1935, Willie James Perry resided in Precinct 3, Seminole, Florida.
  • In 1940, Willie James Perry resided in Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA.
  • Willie James Perry married Rosalea Alexander, and had children including Bernice Perry, Rose Marie Perry.
  • Willie James Perry passed away in 1998 in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hodges
1878–1942
Birth Location: Tippah County, Mississippi, USA
JH
Cora Pelote
1893–2001
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
CP

Spouses(s)

Rosalea Alexander
1922–1969
Birth Location: Madison County, Florida, USA
RA

Children(s)

Rose Perry
1939–1977
Birth Location: Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
RP

Willie Perry's Ancestors

Self
Willie Perry
1919–1998
Birth Place: Sylvester, Georgia, USA
Parents
John William Hodges
1878–1942
Tippah County, Mississippi, USA
Cora (Lee Bess) Pelote
1893–2001
Georgia, United States of America
Grandparents
Robert Hodges
1832–1921
Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Nancy Ellen) (Mitchell)
1837–1923
Mississippi, USA
Charles Rahming
1860–
Bahamas
Lizzie (Pelote) Rahming
1881–1948
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Hodges
1808–1875
Elizabeth Weatherall
1807–1874
Robert Mitchell
1810–1853
Margaret McAlister
–1867
John Rahming
1845–1939
Georginia Rahming
1839–
John Pelote
1844–1894
Mary Butler
1850–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Major
1765–1834
Frances Anderson
1773–1844
Col. Weatherall
1762–1824
Elizabeth Jones
1771–1848
Benjamin Mitchell
1775–1835
Nathan McAlister
1783–1860
Isabella Mitchell
1785–1835
John Jr
1764–1833
Samuel Pilott
1823–1885
Eliza Roberts
1821–1885
Isaac Butler
1823–1897
Mary Chidley
1827–1882

Willie Perry's Descendants

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Willie (James) Perry (26 Oct 1919–31 Jan 1998) m. Rosalea Alexander (25 Oct 1922–26 Jun 1969)
  1. 1. Rose (Marie) Perry 1939–1977 m. Homer (Lorenzo) Wells 1935–1988

Willie Perry's Timeline

5 Records

1919
26 Oct 1919
Birth of Willie James Perry in Sylvester, Georgia, USA
Sylvester, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Willie James Perry resided here in Precinct 3, Seminole, Florida
Precinct 3, Seminole, Florida
1940
1940
Age 21
Willie James Perry resided here in Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA
Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 31
Willie James Perry resided here in Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA
Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA
1998
31 Jan 1998
Age 79
Death of Willie James Perry in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1919
    Event Place: Sylvester, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 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 Florida, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 350
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 267-20-6983; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Florida Death Index
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Orlando Sentinel; Publication Date: 2 Feb 1998; Publication Place: Orlando, Florida, United States of America; ,0.48827422,0.20726544,0.60261
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Seminole, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 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 Florida, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 350

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sanford, Seminole, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1713 Jerry Ave., Sanford
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Orlando Sentinel; Publication Date: 2 Feb 1998; Publication Place: Orlando, Florida, United States of America; ,0.48827422,0.20726544,0.60261

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1998
    Event Place: Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 267-20-6983; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Orlando Sentinel; Publication Date: 2 Feb 1998; Publication Place: Orlando, Florida, United States of America; ,0.48827422,0.20726544,0.60261
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