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Willis Elmer Jenkins 1901–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Aug 1901

Birth Location: Longleaf, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 07 Feb 1978

Death Location: Rapides, Louisiana, USA

Father: William Jenkins

Mother: Martha Carroll

Spouse(s): Irma Smith

Children(s): Winnie Jenkins

Willis Elmer Jenkins was born in 1901 in Longleaf, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA, the child of William Abner Jenkins And Martha Louella Ann Carroll. In 1910, Willis Elmer Jenkins resided in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Willis Elmer Jenkins resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Rapides, Louisiana. Willis Elmer Jenkins married Irma Murrell Murl Smith, and had children including Carol E Jenkins, Holloman Jenkins, Iris Lee Jenkins, Jennie Lou Jenkins, William A Jenkins, Winnie B Jenkins. Willis Elmer Jenkins passed away in 1978 in Rapides, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • Willis Elmer Jenkins was born in 1901 in Longleaf, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA, the child of William Abner Jenkins And Martha Louella Ann Carroll.
  • In 1910, Willis Elmer Jenkins resided in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Willis Elmer Jenkins resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Rapides, Louisiana.
  • Willis Elmer Jenkins married Irma Murrell Murl Smith, and had children including Carol E Jenkins, Holloman Jenkins, Iris Lee Jenkins, Jennie Lou Jenkins, William A Jenkins, Winnie B Jenkins.
  • Willis Elmer Jenkins passed away in 1978 in Rapides, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jenkins
1876–1966
Birth Location: Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
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Martha Carroll
1885–1965
Birth Location: Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Irma Smith
1907–2003
Birth Location: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
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Children(s)

Winnie Jenkins
1925–1925
Birth Location: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Willis Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Willis Jenkins
1901–1978
Birth Place: Longleaf, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Abner Jenkins
1876–1966
Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
Martha (Louella Ann) Carroll
1885–1965
Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Tarply Jenkins
1845–1925
Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Mary (Luvinia) Whittington
1857–1936
Bayou Chicot, Louisiana, United States
James (Cicero) Carroll
1846–1919
Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Milla Galpin
1847–1911
Vernon Parish, Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Jenkins
1813–1888
Evelyn Sharp
1823–1888
James Carroll
1821–1897
Mary Clarke
1818–1855
Daniel Galpin
1810–1888
Lucinda Hubbs
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abner Jenkins
1796–1877
Polly Bennett
1787–1863
William Sharp
1796–1882
Nancy Spell
1800–1880
Absalom II
1770–1829
Eleanor Robinson
1780–1853

Willis Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Elmer) Jenkins (06 Aug 1901–07 Feb 1978) m. Irma (Murrell (Murl)) Smith (18 Sep 1907–08 Dec 2003)
  1. 1. Winnie (B) Jenkins 1925–1925

Willis Jenkins's Timeline

6 Records

1901
06 Aug 1901
Birth of Willis Elmer Jenkins in Longleaf, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Longleaf, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
Willis Elmer Jenkins resided here in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Willis Elmer Jenkins resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Rapides, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 4, Rapides, Louisiana
1935
1935
Age 34
Willis Elmer Jenkins resided here in Sh, Rapides, Louisiana
Sh, Rapides, Louisiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 39
Willis Elmer Jenkins resided here in Glenmora, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Glenmora, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1978
07 Feb 1978
Age 77
Death of Willis Elmer Jenkins in Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Aug 1901
    Event Place: Longleaf, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Louisiana, First Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1940-1945.; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1442; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 40-36
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 434-24-3848; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 816; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 901.0; FHL microfilm: 2340551
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T624_527; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1374540
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T624_527; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1374540

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 816; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 901.0; FHL microfilm: 2340551

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1442; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 40-36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Glenmora, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Louisiana, First Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1940-1945.; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1442; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 40-36

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1978
    Event Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 434-24-3848; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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