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Willis Perkins 1863–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 March 1863

Birth Location: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 29 September 1939

Death Location: Occupy No. 1 Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Isaac III

Mother: Mary McDaniel

Spouse(s): Theodosia Strother

Children(s): Delia Perkins, Benard Perkins, Leroy Perkins, Stella Perkins, Clinton Perkins, Philip Perkins, Walter Perkins, Nellie Perkins, William Perkins, Leonie Perkins

The story of Willis Perkins began in 1863 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. In 1870, Willis Perkins resided in Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, United States. In 1880, Willis Perkins resided in Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, United States. Willis Perkins married Theodosia Dosha Strother, and had children including Benard Perkins, Clinton Perkins, Delia Perkins, Leonie Perkins, Leroy Perkins, Nellie Perkins, Philip Perkins, Stella Perkins, Walter Perkins, William Perkins. Willis Perkins passed away in 1939 in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Perkins began in 1863 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Willis Perkins resided in Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1880, Willis Perkins resided in Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, United States.
  • Willis Perkins married Theodosia Dosha Strother, and had children including Benard Perkins, Clinton Perkins, Delia Perkins, Leonie Perkins, Leroy Perkins, Nellie Perkins, Philip Perkins, Stella Perkins, Walter Perkins, William Perkins.
  • Willis Perkins passed away in 1939 in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac III
1827–1880
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
II
Mary McDaniel
1830–1860
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Theodosia Strother
1870–1943
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
TS

Children(s)

Delia Perkins
1886–1918
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
DP
Benard Perkins
1889–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
BP
Leroy Perkins
1892–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
LP
Stella Perkins
1895–1982
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
SP
Clinton Perkins
1897–1972
Birth Location: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
CP
Philip Perkins
1900–1972
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
PP
Walter Perkins
1903–1969
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
WP
Nellie Perkins
1907–1987
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
NP
William Perkins
1908–1986
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
WP
Leonie Perkins
1912–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
LP

Willis Perkins's Ancestors

Self
Willis Perkins
1863–1939
Birth Place: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Isaac Perkins III
1827–1880
Louisiana, USA
Mary McDaniel
1830–1860
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Perkins) Jr.
1789–
North Carolina or South Carolina, USA
Mary Sweat
1795–
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Perkins's Descendants

1.
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Willis Perkins (17 March 1863–29 September 1939) m. Theodosia ("Dosha") Strother (6 January 1870–29 September 1943)
  1. 1. Delia Perkins 1886–1918
  2. 2. Benard Perkins 1889–
  3. 3. Leroy Perkins 1892–
  4. 4. Stella Perkins 1895–1982
  5. 5. Clinton Perkins 1897–1972
  6. 6. Philip Perkins 1900–1972
  7. 7. Walter Perkins 1903–1969
  8. 8. Nellie Perkins 1907–1987
  9. 9. William Perkins 1908–1986
  10. 10. Leonie Perkins 1912–

Willis Perkins's Timeline

9 Records

1863
17 March 1863
Birth of Willis Perkins in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
Willis Perkins resided here in Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 17
Willis Perkins resided here in Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 37
Willis Perkins resided here in Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 47
Willis Perkins resided here in Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Willis Perkins resided here in Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 67
Willis Perkins resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Police Jury Ward 6, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Police Jury Ward 6, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1939
28 September 1939
Age 76
Death of Willis Perkins in Ward 6, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Ward 6, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
1939
29 September 1939
Age 76
Burial of Willis Perkins in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
Occupy No. 1 Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 March 1863
    Event Place: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 352
    [2] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 466; Family History Film: 1254466; Page: 568A; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0137
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 212A; Image: 427; Family History Library Film: 552027
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 578; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1240578
    [6] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 212A; Image: 427; Family History Library Film: 552027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 466; Family History Film: 1254466; Page: 568A; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0137

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 578; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1240578

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T624_527; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374540

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Calcasieu, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T625_627; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 352

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Police Jury Ward 6, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Rapides, Louisiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2340551

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1939
    Event Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Town Talk - 28 Sep 1939 - Page 2, Mr. Willis Perkins critically ill 28 Sep 1939

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 September 1939
    Event Place: Ward 6, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 September 1939
    Event Place: Occupy No. 1 Cemetery, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
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