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Willis Greene Shoemaker 1844–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Saline, Saline, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 9 Aug 1879

Death Location: Calhoun, Arkansas, United States

Father: John Shoemaker

Mother: Dolly Cook

Spouse(s): Sarah Brumley, Willis Shoemaker

Children(s): Francis Shoemaker, William Shoemaker, Mary Shoemaker, John Shoemaker, James Shoemaker, Wiley Shoemaker, Harriett Shoemaker, Harry Shoemaker, Harriett Shoemaker

The story of Willis Greene Shoemaker began in 1844 in Saline, Saline, Arkansas, United States. In 1850, Willis Greene Shoemaker resided in Polk, Dallas, Arkansas. In 1870, Willis Greene Shoemaker resided in Garner, Union, Arkansas, United States. Willis Greene Shoemaker married Sarah Ann Brumley, Willis Shoemaker, and had children including Francis Elizabeth Shoemaker, Harriett Shoemaker, Harry Shoemaker, James Anthony Shoemaker, John Ervin Shoemaker, Mary Almedia Shoemaker, Wiley Galveston Shoemaker, William Jasper Shoemaker. Willis Greene Shoemaker passed away in 1879 in Calhoun, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Greene Shoemaker began in 1844 in Saline, Saline, Arkansas, United States.
  • In 1850, Willis Greene Shoemaker resided in Polk, Dallas, Arkansas.
  • In 1870, Willis Greene Shoemaker resided in Garner, Union, Arkansas, United States.
  • Willis Greene Shoemaker married Sarah Ann Brumley, Willis Shoemaker, and had children including Francis Elizabeth Shoemaker, Harriett Shoemaker, Harry Shoemaker, James Anthony Shoemaker, John Ervin Shoemaker, Mary Almedia Shoemaker, Wiley Galveston Shoemaker, William Jasper Shoemaker.
  • Willis Greene Shoemaker passed away in 1879 in Calhoun, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shoemaker
1818–1897
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Dolly Cook
1824–1891
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Brumley
1840–1925
Birth Location: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
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Willis Shoemaker
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Francis Shoemaker
1874–1963
Birth Location: Calhoun, Arkansas, United States,
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William Shoemaker
1864–1897
Birth Location: Calhoun, Arkansas, United States
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Mary Shoemaker
1867–1951
Birth Location: Calhoun, Arkansas, United States
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John Shoemaker
1869–1925
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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James Shoemaker
1872–1930
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Wiley Shoemaker
1876–1952
Birth Location: Reedland, Chicot, Arkansas, United States
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Harriett Shoemaker
1877–1917
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Harry Shoemaker
1879–1880
Birth Location: –
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Harriett Shoemaker
1880–1880
Birth Location: Texas, United States
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Willis Shoemaker's Ancestors

Self
Willis Shoemaker
1844–1879
Birth Place: Saline, Saline, Arkansas, United States
Parents
John Anthony Shoemaker
1818–1897
Alabama, United States
Dolly (Turrella) Cook
1824–1891
Alabama
Grandparents
James Shoemaker
1770–1849
Georgia, United States
Sary Street
1782–1847
North Carolina, United States
John Cook
1770–1845
Netherlands
Martha Kelly
1786–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Richard Street
1740–1804
Elizabeth Clapton
1746–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Street
1714–
Rachel
1710–

Willis Shoemaker's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Greene) Shoemaker (1844–9 Aug 1879) m. Sarah (Ann) Brumley (7 Jul 1840–14 Jun 1925) m. Willis Shoemaker (–9 Aug)
  1. 1. Francis (Elizabeth) Shoemaker 1874–1963 m. William (Oscar) Dennis 1874–1952 m. Oscar Dennis 1873–
    1. 1. William (Clyde) Dennis 1894–1946 m. Lanora (Belle) Salmon 1901–1984
      1. 1. Verma (Clyde) Dennis 1925–
      2. 2. Erma (Clestine) Dennis 1920–2010 m. Clarence (Evert) Carpenter 1920–
      3. 3. Bobbye (June) Dennis 1927–1947
      4. 4. Evelyn (Rhea) Dennis 1921–2011 m. Cyrus (Cecil) Gallaway 1918–2007
        1. 1. Janice (Kay) Gallaway 1944–2010 m. RONALD (LEE) Miller 1941–1970
    2. 2. Lola (M) Dennis 1896–
    3. 3. Lilla Dennis 1898–
  2. 2. William (Jasper) Shoemaker 1864–1897 m. Nancy (Jane) Nanny 1867–1900
    1. 1. Lonnie (Otho) Shoemaker 1890–1918
    2. 2. Ervin (Jasper) Shoemaker 1892–1976
    3. 3. Ollie (Lee) Shoemaker 1895–1928
    4. 4. Arah Shoemaker 1897–1990 m. Shade (Turner) Cowan
      1. 1. Robert (Cecil) Cowan –1991
    5. 5. Albert (Irving) Shoemaker 1893–
  3. 3. Mary (Almedia) Shoemaker 1867–1951 m. Andrew (Jackson) Martin 1867–1900
    1. 1. Maggie (Lee) Martin 1890–1955 m. Pickens (Jackson, Sr.) McKelvy 1873–
      1. 1. Joe (W) Mckelvy 1899–
      2. 2. Robert (G) Mckelvy 1901–
      3. 3. Curtis (O N) Mckelvy 1910–
      4. 4. Forrest (P) Mckelvy 1911–
      5. 5. Mary (G) Mckelvy 1920–
    2. 2. John (Middleton) Martin 1891–1969 m. Ila (Mae) Waller 1901–1961 m. Mae Martin 1907–
      1. 1. John (Marion) Martin 1924–
      2. 2. Joseph (Waller) Martin 1926–
      3. 3. Paul (Laverne) Martin 1928–1953
      4. 4. Patrick (Glen) Martin 1930–2003
      5. 5. Jack Martin 1924–
      6. 6. Charles Martin 1926–
    3. 3. William (Irvin) Martin 1893–1974
    4. 4. James (A. Garfield) Martin 1894–1963
    5. 5. Essie (Bell) Martin 1896–1988 m. Oda (Dee) Morris 1897–
    6. 6. Hoy (Jackson) Martin 1899–1992 m. Naomia (Bell) Thompson 1905–1990
  4. 4. John (Ervin) Shoemaker 1869–1925 m. Lela Sammons 1882–1938
    1. 1. Pearl Shoemaker 1904–
    2. 2. Willie (Martin) Shoemaker 1906–1990 m. Zera Rich 1911–
    3. 3. John (Wesley) Shoemaker 1908–1967
    4. 4. Raymond (Davis) Shoemaker 1910–1981
    5. 5. O.B. Shoemaker 1912–1980
    6. 6. Jessie (Vernon) Shoemaker 1914–
    7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Shoemaker 1916–1993
    8. 8. Roy (Lee) Shoemaker 1918–1995
  5. 5. James (Anthony) Shoemaker 1872–1930 m. Mary (L) Bostic 1879–1929
    1. 1. Otis (W) Shoemaker 1900–
    2. 2. Orestus (Lester) Shoemaker 1901–1930
    3. 3. Ora (Iola) Shoemaker 1902–1905
    4. 4. Alva (Coy) Shoemaker 1905–1910
    5. 5. Roy (Burton) Shoemaker 1908–1914
    6. 6. Alton (Homer) Shoemaker 1911–
    7. 7. Horstie Shoemaker 1902–
    8. 8. Otis (H) Shoemaker 1900–
    9. 9. Odis (H) Shoemaker 1900–
  6. 6. Wiley (Galveston) Shoemaker 1876–1952 m. Martha (Jane "Mattie") York 1879–1980
    1. 1. Bertie (Iona) Shoemaker 1901–2003 m. John (Grady) Wilson 1896–1980
    2. 2. Chester (Gordon) Shoemaker 1903–1984 m. Ida (Mae) Wilson 1900– m. May 1900–
      1. 1. Bettie (Jean) Shoemaker 1926–
    3. 3. Beatrice (Grille) Shoemaker 1905–
    4. 4. B.B. Shoemaker 1909–1990 m. Beverly Elam 1918–2001 m. Ruby Harris 1908–
      1. 1. William (Lee "Willie") Shoemaker 1931–2003
    5. 5. Wiley (Gaston) Shoemaker 1912–
    6. 6. Winfred (Olen) Shoemaker 1914–
    7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Shoemaker 1917–
    8. 8. Bernice (Almedie) Shoemaker 1920–
    9. 9. Wiley (Gaston) Shoemaker 1912–1995
    10. 10. Olin Shoemaker 1915–
    11. 11. Winfred (Olin) Shoemaker 1914–2001
    12. 12. Woodrow (Wilson) Shoemaker 1917–1984
    13. 13. Beatrice (Grilla) Shoemaker 1905–1954
  7. 7. Harriett Shoemaker 1877–1917
  8. 8. Harry Shoemaker 1879–1880
  9. 9. Harriett Shoemaker 1880–1880

Willis Shoemaker's Timeline

5 Records

1844
1844
Birth of Willis Greene Shoemaker in Saline, Saline, Arkansas, United States
Saline, Saline, Arkansas, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
Willis Greene Shoemaker resided here in Polk, Dallas, Arkansas
Polk, Dallas, Arkansas
1870
1870
Age 26
Willis Greene Shoemaker resided here in Garner, Union, Arkansas, United States
Garner, Union, Arkansas, United States
1879
9 Aug 1879
Age 35
Death of Willis Greene Shoemaker in Calhoun, Arkansas, United States
Calhoun, Arkansas, United States
1914
1 May 1914
Age 70
Willis Greene Shoemaker resided here in Houston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Saline, Saline, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 1410; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 29891 to 29891, Application Years 1914 to 1914
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Garner, Union, Arkansas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Polk, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: M432_26; Page: 11A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Polk, Dallas, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Polk, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: M432_26; Page: 11A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Garner, Union, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Garner, Union, Arkansas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1914
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 1410; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 29891 to 29891, Application Years 1914 to 1914

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Calhoun, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Calhoun, Arkansas, United States
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