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Willis Bishop 1887–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 JAN 1887

Birth Location: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 6 MAR 1966

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

Father: Noah Bishop

Mother: Callie Adams

Spouse(s): Clara Menifee

Children(s): Eva Bishop, Leonard Bishop, Beatrice Bishop

Willis Bishop was born in 1887 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Noah F Bishop And Callie A Adams. In 1900, Willis Bishop resided in Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Willis Bishop resided in Magisterial District 3 Precinct 10, Rockcastle, Ke. Willis Bishop married Clara Menifee, and had children including Beatrice Bishop, Eva Gertrude Bishop, Leonard Guest Bishop. Willis Bishop passed away in 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Willis Bishop was born in 1887 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Noah F Bishop And Callie A Adams.
  • In 1900, Willis Bishop resided in Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Willis Bishop resided in Magisterial District 3 Precinct 10, Rockcastle, Ke.
  • Willis Bishop married Clara Menifee, and had children including Beatrice Bishop, Eva Gertrude Bishop, Leonard Guest Bishop.
  • Willis Bishop passed away in 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Noah Bishop
1848–1932
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky
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Callie Adams
1854–
Birth Location: Rockcastle County, Kentucky
CA

Spouses(s)

Clara Menifee
1892–1973
Birth Location: –
CM

Children(s)

Eva Bishop
1911–2010
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Leonard Bishop
1913–1984
Birth Location: –
LB
Beatrice Bishop
1909–
Birth Location: Kentucky
BB

Willis Bishop's Ancestors

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Willis Bishop
1887–1966
Birth Place: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Noah F. Bishop
1848–1932
Pulaski County, Kentucky
Callie (A.) Adams
1854–
Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Jonathan Bishop
1817–1908
Kentucky
Sally (Ann) Price
1824–1910
Kentucky
Allensworth Adams
1812–
Kentucky
Elizabeth (Adams)
1830–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bishop
1782–1861
Margaret Gastineau
1783–1831
Zachariah Price
1802–1859
Nancy Crain
1803–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Bishop
1749–1831
Margaret Lewis
1743–1820
Job Sr.
1755–1860
Elizabeth Brown
1767–1810
John Crain
1774–1858
Sarah Rousseau
1776–1869

Willis Bishop's Descendants

1.
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Willis Bishop (12 JAN 1887–6 MAR 1966) m. Clara Menifee (1892–1973)
  1. 1. Eva (Gertrude) Bishop 1911–2010 m. Francis (Thomas) Kulmer 1911–1988
  2. 2. Leonard (Guest) Bishop 1913–1984
  3. 3. Beatrice Bishop 1909–

Willis Bishop's Timeline

8 Records

1887
12 JAN 1887
Birth of Willis Bishop in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 13
Willis Bishop resided here in Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Willis Bishop resided here in Magisterial District 3 Precinct 10, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 3 Precinct 10, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Willis Bishop resided here in North Highland Park, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
North Highland Park, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Willis Bishop resided here in Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Willis Bishop resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 53
Willis Bishop resided here in Magisterial District #2, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District #2, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1966
6 MAR 1966
Age 79
Death of Willis Bishop in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 JAN 1887
    Event Place: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Genealogocal Account of The Family of BISSHOP OR BISHOP, erst of TILLINGTON COURT, CO, HEREFORD, Lords of the Manors of Holway/In-Park, Co, Dorset
    [2] 1900 Rockcastle County, Kentucky census for Noah and Jonathan Bishop families, 1900 Rockcastle County, Kentucky census. Brodhed voting precinct 8, Supervisor district 8, enumerator district 70 sheet 9A June 13, 1900. Noah Bishop Bishop family and his fathers family Jonathan Bishop
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 3 Precinct 10, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 17b; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374513
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Highland Park, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_578; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 22
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 2340490
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01368; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 121-122
    [8] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Death Certificates, 1966-1967; Certificate Range: 01-20

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01368; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 121-122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 MAR 1966
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Death Certificates, 1966-1967; Certificate Range: 01-20

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District #2, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01368; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 121-122

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 2340490

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Highland Park, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Highland Park, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_578; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3 Precinct 10, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 3 Precinct 10, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 17b; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374513
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