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Willis Dale Kemp 1927–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Sep 1927

Birth Location: Clark, Johnson, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 20 Mar 1971

Death Location: Brick Chapel, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Charles Kemp

Mother: Grace Smith

Spouse(s): Emma Walls

Children(s):

In 1927, Willis Dale Kemp entered the world in Clark, Johnson, Indiana, USA, born to Charles Roy Kemp And Grace Lura Smith. In 1930, Willis Dale Kemp resided in Warren, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Willis Dale Kemp resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. Willis Dale Kemp married Emma Jean Walls, and had children including Clayton Dale Kemp, Gayla Kemp, Vanessa Kemp. Willis Dale Kemp passed away in 1971 in Brick Chapel, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • In 1927, Willis Dale Kemp entered the world in Clark, Johnson, Indiana, USA, born to Charles Roy Kemp And Grace Lura Smith.
  • In 1930, Willis Dale Kemp resided in Warren, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Willis Dale Kemp resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.
  • Willis Dale Kemp married Emma Jean Walls, and had children including Clayton Dale Kemp, Gayla Kemp, Vanessa Kemp.
  • Willis Dale Kemp passed away in 1971 in Brick Chapel, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Kemp
1887–1957
Birth Location: Saluda, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States of America
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Grace Smith
1891–1950
Birth Location: Downingsvill, Grant County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emma Walls
1931–2020
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
EW

Children(s)

Willis Kemp's Ancestors

Self
Willis Kemp
1927–1971
Birth Place: Clark, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Parents
Charles Roy Kemp
1887–1957
Saluda, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States of America
Grace (Lura) Smith
1891–1950
Downingsvill, Grant County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Everett (Eugene) Kemp
1860–1934
Saluda, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States of America
Nancy (Melissa) Jenkins
1864–1922
Bedford, Trimble, KY
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Kemp
1826–1880
Phoebe McHenry
1840–1880
James Sr
1821–1888
Sarah Handlon
1825–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Kemp
1795–1881
Sarah Fletcher
1802–1861
James McHenry
1798–1868
Emelia McHenry
1807–1880
James (Handley)
1789–1862
Nancy Scott
1794–1870

Willis Kemp's Timeline

7 Records

1927
24 Sep 1927
Birth of Willis Dale Kemp in Clark, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Clark, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Willis Dale Kemp resided here in Warren, Marion, Indiana, USA
Warren, Marion, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Willis Dale Kemp resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 13
Willis Dale Kemp resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1945
1945
Age 18
Willis Dale Kemp resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 24
Willis Dale Kemp resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1971
20 Mar 1971
Age 44
Death of Willis Dale Kemp in Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Clark, Johnson, Indiana, 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 Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 416
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01125; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-137
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Marion, Indiana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0255; FHL microfilm: 2340351
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1971; Roll: 04
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Births; Year: 1927; Roll: 018
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1988 May; Certificate Range: 018500 - 020376
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 22 Mar 1971; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.23156647,0.31745097,0.28013077&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Warren, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Marion, Indiana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0255; FHL microfilm: 2340351

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01125; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-137

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01125; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-137

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 416

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: R R. 4, Greencatle
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 22 Mar 1971; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.23156647,0.31745097,0.28013077&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1971
    Event Place: Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1971; Roll: 04
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 22 Mar 1971; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.23156647,0.31745097,0.28013077&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brick Chapel, Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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