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Willie W. White 1853 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 November 1853

Birth Location: Marion, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 20 March 1937

Death Location: Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States

Father: William WHITE

Mother: Permelia FRANKS

Spouse(s): Luke Spruiell

Children(s): Emma WHITE, James WHITE

The story of Willie W. White began in 1853 in Marion, Alabama, United States. In 1880, Willie W. White resided in Lamar, Alabama, United States. Willie W. White married Luke Spruiell, and had children including Emma Gilbreath WHITE, James William WHITE. Willie W. White passed away in 1937 in Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie W. White began in 1853 in Marion, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1880, Willie W. White resided in Lamar, Alabama, United States.
  • Willie W. White married Luke Spruiell, and had children including Emma Gilbreath WHITE, James William WHITE.
  • Willie W. White passed away in 1937 in Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William WHITE
1819 – 1856
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Permelia FRANKS
1824 – 1896
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Spouses(s)

Luke Spruiell
1842 – 1908
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Children(s)

Emma WHITE
1877 – 1959
Birth Location: Sanford, Covington, Alabama, United States
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James WHITE
1864 – 1956
Birth Location: Marion, Alabama, United States
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Willie White's Ancestors

Self
Willie White
1853 – 1937
Birth Place: Marion, Alabama, United States
Parents
William B WHITE
1819 – 1856
Tennessee, United States
Permelia (G) FRANKS
1824 – 1896
Alabama, United States
Grandparents
John (Andrew) 0120.possnot-White
1795 – 1840
North Carolina, USA
Sarah ("Sallie" Minervia) Camps
1802 – 1870
North Carolina, USA
Elisha (Denton) Franks
1802 – 1859
North Carolina, USA
Panina (Tilden) Franks
1805 – 1902
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Arnett Ritchey
1774 – 1860
Elizabeth Anthony
1811 – 1890
Isaac Franks
1769 – 1860
Elizabeth Dickens
1780 – 1860
John Tilden
1785 – 1808
Elinore Cheek
1772 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ritchey
1750 – 1810
Mary Stewart
1755 –
Joseph Anthony
1784 –
✓Isaac Franks
1721 – 1794
Mary Ashley
1730 – 1769
Molly Stevens
1764 – 1848
Charles Tilden
1753 – 1798
Catherine Tilden
1754 – 1797
Nancy Green
1738 – 1810

Willie White's Descendants

1.
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Willie (W.) White (19 November 1853 – 20 March 1937) m. Luke Spruiell (03/03/1842 – 15 May 1908)
  1. 1. Emma (Gilbreath) WHITE (14 Aug 1877 – 13 Jul 1959) m. John (Thomas) CARRUTH (24 Oct 1875 – 12 Jun 1931)
    1. 1. Melinda (Ethel) Carruth (1 Sep 1898 – 26 May 1976)
    2. 2. William (Charlie) Carruth (6 Mar 1900 – 10 Mar 1960)
    3. 3. Charly Carruth (abt 1901 – )
    4. 4. Loncie (Evelyn) Carruth (19 Nov 1903 – 2 Mar 1980) m. Lawrence (Kelly) Smith (19 Aug 1903 – 28 Aug 1985)
      1. 1. Early (Lester) Smith (October 7 1923 – August 16 1995) m. Annie (Grace) Jackson (November 13 1926 – April 15 1999)
        1. 1. Anita (Faye) Smith (08/30/1955 – ) m. Terry (Lee) Pennington (1 Dec 1958 – 27 May 2020)
        2. 2. timothy (lester) smith (26 Aug 1958 – 10 May 2001) m. Donna
        3. 3. Barbara (Ann) Smith
        4. 4. Bobby (Earl) Smith
      2. 2. Nell Smith (abt 1926 – )
      3. 3. Hester Smith (abt 1928 – )
    5. 5. Willie (G) Carruth (abt 1906 – )
    6. 6. Millie (Ray) Carruth (25 Aug 1906 – )
    7. 7. Crowlie (Anna) Carruth (2 Jun 1909 – 19 Jan 1970)
    8. 8. Crowlie (Anna) Carruth (2 Jun 1909 – 19 Jan 1970)
    9. 9. Willie (Lee) Carruth (25 Nov 1911 – 23 Oct 1980)
    10. 10. Derry Carruth (abt 1915 – )
    11. 11. Dewey (Lawrence) Carruth (5 Nov 1916 – 4 Nov 1970)
    12. 12. Earlie (Arnold) Carruth (5 Nov 1916 – 12 May 1974)
    13. 13. Carly Carruth (abt 1917 – )
    14. 14. Floyd (Cecil) Carruth (27 May 1920 – 16 Aug 1982)
  2. 2. James (William) WHITE (31 Aug 1864 – 11 Jan 1956)

Willie White's Timeline

8 Records

1853
19 Nov 1853
Birth of Willie W. White in Marion, Alabama, United States
Marion, Alabama, United States
1853
19 November 1853
Birth of Willie W. White in Marion, Alabama, United States
Marion, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
Willie W. White resided here in Lamar, Alabama, United States
Lamar, Alabama, United States
1920
1920
Age 67
Willie W. White resided here in Brown, Lamar, Alabama
Brown, Lamar, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 77
Willie W. White resided here in Moscow, Lamar, Alabama
Moscow, Lamar, Alabama
1937
20 Mar 1937
Age 84
Death of Willie W. White in Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
1937
Mar 1937
Age 84
Death of Willie W. White in Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
1937
20 March 1937
Age 84
Death of Willie W. White in Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1853
    Event Place: Marion, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brown, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T625_26; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 92.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moscow, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 21; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 430.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T9_17; Family History Film: 1254017; Page: 552.1000; Enumeration District: 128; Image: .
    [5] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 November 1853
    Event Place: Marion, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T9_17; Family History Film: 1254017; Page: 552.1000; Enumeration District: 128; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brown, Lamar, Alabama
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brown, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T625_26; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 92.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Moscow, Lamar, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moscow, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 21; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 430.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1937
    Event Place: Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1937
    Event Place: Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 March 1937
    Event Place: Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crews, Lamar County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
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