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Willis D Spencer 1914–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 August 1914

Birth Location: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 1 Oct 1973

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Father: Willie Spencer

Mother: Everlina Williams

Spouse(s): Mattie Anderson

Children(s): Mattie Spencer

In 1914, Willis D Spencer entered the world in Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA, born to Willie Spencer And Everlina Williams. In 1920, Willis D Spencer resided in Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Willis D Spencer resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Willis D Spencer married Mattie Anderson, and had children including Mattie D Spencer. Willis D Spencer passed away in 1973 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Willis D Spencer entered the world in Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA, born to Willie Spencer And Everlina Williams.
  • In 1920, Willis D Spencer resided in Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Willis D Spencer resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Willis D Spencer married Mattie Anderson, and had children including Mattie D Spencer.
  • Willis D Spencer passed away in 1973 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willie Spencer
1887–1918
Birth Location: Alabama
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Everlina Williams
1897–
Birth Location: Greene County, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mattie Anderson
1918–1996
Birth Location: Greene County, Alabama, USA
MA

Children(s)

Mattie Spencer
1943–2000
Birth Location: Boligee, Greene, Alabama, USA
MS

Willis Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Willis Spencer
1914–1973
Birth Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
Parents
Willie Spencer
1887–1918
Alabama
Everlina Williams
1897–
Greene County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Willis Spencer
1854–1926
Alabama
Mary (Caroline) Demand
1860–1934
Alabama
Stephen Williams
1864–
Alabama
Annie (Gay) Dew
1866–1947
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Wiley Knight
1842–1928
Lucy Knight
1846–
Jerrey Demand
1840–
Lucy Jordan
1840–
Berry Dew
1827–
Bitha Dew
1837–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1825–1872
Mary Fields
1825–
Oliver Dew
1801–
Tamer Dew
1810–

Willis Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Willis (D) Spencer (19 August 1914–1 Oct 1973) m. Mattie Anderson (22 Jul 1918–7 Apr 1996)
  1. 1. Mattie (D) Spencer 1943–2000 m. James (Phillip Maxwell) Senior 1941–1972

Willis Spencer's Timeline

6 Records

1914
19 August 1914
Birth of Willis D Spencer in Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Willis D Spencer resided here in Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Willis D Spencer resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Willis D Spencer resided here in Rural, Greene, Alabama
Rural, Greene, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 26
Willis D Spencer resided here in Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
1973
1 Oct 1973
Age 59
Death of Willis D Spencer in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 August 1914
    Event Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 258
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00035; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 32-9
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00042; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 37-4
    [4] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama; Roll: T625_18; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 26
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2339756
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama; Roll: T625_18; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 26

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2339756

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Greene, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00035; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 32-9
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00042; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 37-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 258
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Hebron, Greene, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00035; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 32-9
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00042; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 37-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1973
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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