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Willie Spence Thompson 1900–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1900

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 1985

Death Location: Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Johnn Spence

Mother: Serena Colton

Spouse(s): Julius Thompson

Children(s): Beatrice Thompson, Everett Lilley, Elizabeth Lilley

In 1900, Willie Spence Thompson entered the world in Louisiana, born to Johnn A Spence And Serena Rena Colton. In 1930, Willie Spence Thompson resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. In 1935, Willie Spence Thompson resided in Rapides, Louisiana. Willie Spence Thompson married Julius Thompson, and had children including Beatrice Thompson, Elizabeth Lilley, Everett Lilley. Willie Spence Thompson passed away in 1985 in Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Willie Spence Thompson entered the world in Louisiana, born to Johnn A Spence And Serena Rena Colton.
  • In 1930, Willie Spence Thompson resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Willie Spence Thompson resided in Rapides, Louisiana.
  • Willie Spence Thompson married Julius Thompson, and had children including Beatrice Thompson, Elizabeth Lilley, Everett Lilley.
  • Willie Spence Thompson passed away in 1985 in Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Thompson's Ancestors

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Willie Thompson
1900–1985
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Johnn A Spence
1842–1921
Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia, United States
Serena ((Rena)) Colton
1865–1933
Natchitoches,La.
Grandparents
Isaac (Rowan Spence) Jr
1824–1871
Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, USA
Winney Lewis
1824–1847
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Spence
1785–1871
Tabitha Wynn
1786–1839
Prior Lewis
1796–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Spence
1748–1793
Jane Bluford
1751–1795

Willie Thompson's Descendants

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Willie (Spence) Thompson (abt 1900–1985) m. Julius Thompson (27 Mar 1900–18 MAR 1989)
  1. 1. Beatrice Thompson 1925–2009 m. Willie (Dub Tillman) Long 1917–1997
    1. 1. Sidney (Alan) Long 1936–2001
  2. 2. Everett Lilley 1919–2001
  3. 3. Elizabeth Lilley 1921–

Willie Thompson's Timeline

6 Records

1900
abt 1900
Birth of Willie Spence Thompson in Louisiana
Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 30
Willie Spence Thompson resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Willie Spence Thompson resided here in Rapides, Louisiana
Rapides, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 40
Willie Spence Thompson resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Willie Spence Thompson resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1985
1985
Age 85
Death of Willie Spence Thompson in Alexandria
Alexandria

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1900
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01441; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 40-18
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Town Talk; Publication Date: 9 Oct 1985; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; ,0.08909615,0.6461099,0.26130447&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01441; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 40-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01441; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 40-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Glenmora
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Town Talk; Publication Date: 9 Oct 1985; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; ,0.08909615,0.6461099,0.26130447&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1985
    Event Place: Alexandria
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Town Talk; Publication Date: 9 Oct 1985; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; ,0.08909615,0.6461099,0.26130447&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Town Talk; Publication Date: 9 Oct 1985; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; ,0.08909615,0.6461099,0.26130447&xid=3355

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