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Willie Mae Spencer 1922–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1922

Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 16 May 2005

Death Location: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: James Spencer

Mother: Edmonia Shaffer

Spouse(s): Virgil Jr.

Children(s): Clarence Oates

In 1922, Willie Mae Spencer entered the world in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to James H Spencer And Edmonia Shaffer. In 1930, Willie Mae Spencer resided in District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Willie Mae Spencer resided in Jefferson, Kentucky. Willie Mae Spencer married Virgil Harrison Oates Jr, and had children including Clarence Alexander Oates, David Lee Oates, Paul Oates, Samuel Oates, Virgil Oates Iii, William Douglas Oates. Willie Mae Spencer passed away in 2005 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Willie Mae Spencer entered the world in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to James H Spencer And Edmonia Shaffer.
  • In 1930, Willie Mae Spencer resided in District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Willie Mae Spencer resided in Jefferson, Kentucky.
  • Willie Mae Spencer married Virgil Harrison Oates Jr, and had children including Clarence Alexander Oates, David Lee Oates, Paul Oates, Samuel Oates, Virgil Oates Iii, William Douglas Oates.
  • Willie Mae Spencer passed away in 2005 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Willie Spencer
1922–2005
Birth Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
James H Spencer
1879–
Kentucky
Edmonia Shaffer
1887–1931
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Mae) Spencer (5 May 1922–16 May 2005) m. Virgil (Harrison Oates) Jr. (19 Sep 1920–23 Apr 2011)
  1. 1. Clarence (Alexander) Oates 1943–2017 m. Lucille Rankin 1945–2025

Willie Spencer's Timeline

8 Records

1922
5 May 1922
Birth of Willie Mae Spencer in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 8
Willie Mae Spencer resided here in District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Willie Mae Spencer resided here in Jefferson, Kentucky
Jefferson, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 18
Willie Mae Spencer resided here in Third Magisterial District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Third Magisterial District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1984
1984
Age 62
Willie Mae Spencer resided here in Port Huron, MI
Port Huron, MI
1993
1993
Age 71
Willie Mae Spencer resided here in Port Huron, MI
Port Huron, MI
2005
9 May 2005
Age 83
Death of Willie Mae Spencer in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
2005
16 May 2005
Age 83
Burial of Willie Mae Spencer in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1922
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01321; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 56-39
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 2340487
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Times Herald; Publication Date: 16 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 14 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA; ,0.39116538,0.50969654,0.62538904&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 2340487

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01321; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 56-39

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Third Magisterial District 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01321; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 56-39

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Port Huron, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Port Huron, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, PORT HURON
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Times Herald; Publication Date: 16 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Huron
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 14 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA; ,0.39116538,0.50969654,0.62538904&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 2005
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Times Herald; Publication Date: 16 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 15 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA; ,0.0683493,0.34939867,0.503412&xid=3355
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 14 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA; ,0.39116538,0.50969654,0.62538904&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 May 2005
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Times Herald; Publication Date: 16 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 15 May 2005; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA; ,0.0683493,0.34939867,0.503412&xid=3355

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