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Willis Grafton Burgess 1907–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Apr 1907

Birth Location: Broken Arrow Tulsa

Death Date: 23 AUG 1961

Death Location: Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Father: Tyler Burgess

Mother: Nora Perryman

Spouse(s): Margaret Overturf

Children(s): Kenneth Burgess

In 1907, Willis Grafton Burgess entered the world in Broken Arrow Tulsa, born to Tyler Burgess And Nora Perryman. In 1920, Willis Grafton Burgess resided in Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Willis Grafton Burgess resided in Lynn Lane, Lynn Lane, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Willis Grafton Burgess married Margaret Kitura Jewel Overturf, and had children including Kenneth Ray Burgess, Ronald Erwin Burgess, Willa Marquita Burgess. Willis Grafton Burgess passed away in 1961 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Willis Grafton Burgess entered the world in Broken Arrow Tulsa, born to Tyler Burgess And Nora Perryman.
  • In 1920, Willis Grafton Burgess resided in Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Willis Grafton Burgess resided in Lynn Lane, Lynn Lane, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Willis Grafton Burgess married Margaret Kitura Jewel Overturf, and had children including Kenneth Ray Burgess, Ronald Erwin Burgess, Willa Marquita Burgess.
  • Willis Grafton Burgess passed away in 1961 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tyler Burgess
1879–1961
Birth Location: Lochopoka, , Indian Territory
TB
Nora Perryman
1884–1910
Birth Location: Big Spring, , Indian Territory
NP

Spouses(s)

Margaret Overturf
1910–1990
Birth Location: Murray Twsp, , Missouri
MO

Children(s)

Kenneth Burgess
1939–2005
Birth Location: Claremore, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA
KB

Willis Burgess's Ancestors

Self
Willis Burgess
1907–1961
Birth Place: Broken Arrow Tulsa
Parents
Tyler Burgess
1879–1961
Lochopoka, , Indian Territory
Nora Perryman
1884–1910
Big Spring, , Indian Territory
Grandparents
Daniel Burgess
1848–1877
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Lowisa Haikey
1852–1899
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
John (Ward) Perryman
1838–1925
, , Indian Territory
Nettie Crowell
1845–1888
of, , Indian Territory
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Perryman
1809–1862
Hattie Ward
1803–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr
1762–1833
Benjamin Perryman
1771–1833
John Ward
1770–1813
Keziah Kennard
1788–1829

Willis Burgess's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Grafton) Burgess (30 Apr 1907–23 AUG 1961) m. Margaret (Kitura Jewel) Overturf (21 Dec 1910–8 Jan 1990)
  1. 1. Kenneth (Ray) Burgess 1939–2005

Willis Burgess's Timeline

6 Records

1907
30 Apr 1907
Birth of Willis Grafton Burgess in Broken Arrow Tulsa
Broken Arrow Tulsa
1920
1920
Age 13
Willis Grafton Burgess resided here in Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Willis Grafton Burgess resided here in Lynn Lane, Lynn Lane, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Lynn Lane, Lynn Lane, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Willis Grafton Burgess resided here in Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 33
Willis Grafton Burgess resided here in Boles Township, Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Boles Township, Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
1961
23 AUG 1961
Age 54
Death of Willis Grafton Burgess in Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1907
    Event Place: Broken Arrow Tulsa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Oklahoma, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 66
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03336; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-4B
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1486; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 196
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lynn Lane, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341667

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1486; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 196

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lynn Lane, Lynn Lane, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lynn Lane, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341667

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03336; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-4B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Boles Township, Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Oklahoma, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 66
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boles, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03336; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-4B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 April 1940
    Event Place: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 AUG 1961
    Event Place: Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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