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Willis W. Musgrove 1865–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1865

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 15 January 1969

Death Location: Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: John Musgrove

Mother: Melvina Wilson

Spouse(s): ? None

Children(s): Myrtle Diffey, John Musgrove, Wilson Musgrove, Elwood Musgrove, Ernest Musgrove, Essie Musgrove

The story of Willis W. Musgrove began in 1865 in Louisiana. In 1880, Willis W. Musgrove resided in Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Willis W. Musgrove resided in Beat 5, Jones, Mississippi, USA. Willis W. Musgrove had children including Elwood Musgrove, Ernest Musgrove, Essie Musgrove, John W Musgrove, Myrtle Diffey, Wilson Musgrove. Willis W. Musgrove passed away in 1969 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis W. Musgrove began in 1865 in Louisiana.
  • In 1880, Willis W. Musgrove resided in Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Willis W. Musgrove resided in Beat 5, Jones, Mississippi, USA.
  • Willis W. Musgrove had children including Elwood Musgrove, Ernest Musgrove, Essie Musgrove, John W Musgrove, Myrtle Diffey, Wilson Musgrove.
  • Willis W. Musgrove passed away in 1969 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Musgrove
1833–1887
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Melvina Wilson
1839–1923
Birth Location: Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

? None
1883–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)

Myrtle Diffey
1911–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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John Musgrove
1910–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Wilson Musgrove
1915–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Elwood Musgrove
1917–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Ernest Musgrove
1906–1984
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Essie Musgrove
1904–1992
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Willis Musgrove's Ancestors

Self
Willis Musgrove
1865–1969
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
John Robert Musgrove
1833–1887
Alabama, USA
Melvina (French) Wilson
1839–1923
Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
John (Willis Simeon) Musgrove
1800–1870
Baker, Georgia, United States
Margaret (Clarinda) Richardson
1806–1870
Bulloch, Georgia, United States
Mary (Anne) Flynn
1818–1872
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John MUSGROVE
1763–1838
Jane Musgrove
1758–1897
Edward Flynn
1795–
Catherine Flynn
1790–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ii
1718–1781
Araminta Gordon
1730–1790
Sarah Owens
1868–1954

Willis Musgrove's Descendants

1.
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Willis (W.) Musgrove (Abt. 1865–15 January 1969) m. ? (abt 1883–)
  1. 1. Myrtle Diffey 1911–
  2. 2. John (W) Musgrove 1910–
  3. 3. Wilson Musgrove 1915– m. Gertrude Musgrove 1915–
  4. 4. Elwood Musgrove 1917– m. Ethel (M) Musgrove 1924–
  5. 5. Ernest Musgrove 1906–1984
  6. 6. Essie Musgrove 1904–1992

Willis Musgrove's Timeline

7 Records

1865
Abt. 1865
Birth of Willis W. Musgrove in Louisiana
Louisiana
1880
1880
Age 15
Willis W. Musgrove resided here in Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Willis W. Musgrove resided here in Beat 5, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Beat 5, Jones, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Willis W. Musgrove resided here in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Willis W. Musgrove resided here in Beat 4, Sharkey, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Sharkey, Mississippi, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 86
Willis W. Musgrove resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1969
15 January 1969
Age 104
Death of Willis W. Musgrove in Hollandale, Washington County, Mississippi, United States of America
Hollandale, Washington County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1865
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 66
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Sharkey, Mississippi; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340899
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Covington; Roll: 1682710
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 466; Page: 711C; Enumeration District: 041
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374759
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 466; Page: 711C; Enumeration District: 041

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 5, Jones, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T624_746; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374759

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 66

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 4, Sharkey, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Sharkey, Mississippi; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340899

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Alabama
    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: Covington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Covington; Roll: 1682710

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 January 1969
    Event Place: Hollandale, Washington County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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