William Ira Roe (1886 - 1932)

Born 31 Jan 1886 in Clarke, Alabama, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mattie Eugenia (Huggins) Roe — married about 1910 in Clarke, Alabama, United States [uncertain]

Died 30 Jun 1932 at age 46 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Biography

Ira engaged in farming in Clarke County, Alabama.

William Ira Roe was born on January 31, 1886 in Clarke County, Alabama, son of William J. Roe and Nancy Geiger.^[1]

Early Life

In 1900, Ira (14) lived in Tallahatta Springs, Clarke, Alabama with his parents, Jasper (38) and Nancy (36); and his siblings, Kanelia (17), George J (16), Vander (11), and Testa (4). ^[2]

Marriage / Children

Ira (23) married Mattie Eugenia Huggins (23), daughter of John Milton Huggins and Missouri Ann (Goodman) Huggins) about 1910 in Clarke County. A marriage record has not been found.

Their chidren were:*

Jessie Mae Roe

Cora Bell Roe

John Lamar Roe

Roger Shelton Roe

George E Roe

*This list of children is not yet fully researched and sourced. There may be errors or omissions.

Ira registered for the World War I draft in 1918 in Clarke County. He was 32 years old and described as white, native-born, a Farmer, with medium height and a slender build. His birth date was January 31, 1886.^[3]

In 1920, Ira (34) and Eugenia (34) lived in Election Precinct 19 Campbell, Clarke, Alabama, with their children, Jessie May (9), Cara Bell (7), Lamar (5), Pitt (4), and Ira Roc, Jr (2). ^[4]

In 1930, Ira (a Farmer) and Eugenia lived in Wilmer, Mobile, Alabama, with their children, Cora Belle (17), Lamar (16), Roger (14), and George E (12). Daughter Cora worked in a Drug Store, while Lamar and Roger helped out on the family farm.^[5]

Death / Burial

Ira, son of William J. Roe & Nancy Geiger, husband of Mattie Huggins Roe, died on June 30, 1932, aged 46, in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, aged 46. He was buried in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama.^{[1] [6][7]}

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Death: "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: JDGY-28M : accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TR-1HMZ-T
   William Ira Roe death 1932 (age 46 years 4 months 29 days), son of William J. Roe & Nancy Geiger, husband of Mattie Huggins Roe, in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, United States
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004196023; FHL microfilm: 1908500; Image number: 1694; Packet letter: G; Indexing batch: B01940-1.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: M983-DCJ : accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6P74-V4W
   Ira Roe (14), single son, in household of Jasper Roe (38) in Tallahatta Springs, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 59; Digital film/folder number: 004119972; Image number: 447; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B.
3. ↑ Military Draft Registration: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: K3PD-G2G : accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTB-SFTT Image number 03829
   Name William J Roe, Military Draft Registration Date from 1917 to 1918, Military Draft Registration Place Clarke, Alabama, United States, Birth Date 31 Jan 1886, Birth Place , , United States, Citizenship Place United States, Race White
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005146817; FHL microfilm: 1509368.
4. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: MXZ3-1GZ : accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJM-92L
   Ira Roc (34), married head of household in Election Precinct 19 Campbell, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004964189; FHL microfilm: 1820007; Image number: 994; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01874-8.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: 3J1P-NPZ : accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4V-9CC
   Ira Roe (44), married head of household in Wilmer, Mobile, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 29; Digital film/folder number: 004950012; FHL microfilm: 2339775; Image number: 413; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03723-5.
6. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42605018/william_ira-roe: accessed), memorial page for William Ira Roe (31 Jan 1886–30 Jun 1932), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42605018, citing Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Lisa Renee (contributor 47052228).
7. ↑ Burial: "Alabama, Friends of Magnolia Cemetery, Funeral Books, 1911-1965," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: WB78-TV2M : accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C34J-3SX9-C
   William Ira Roe burial (died on 30 Jun 1932 at age 46) in Pine Crest, Burlington, New Jersey, United States. Born on 31 Jan 1886
   

See also:

• Marriage of son George Edward Roe:

"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: Q21Z-4SJM : accessed 11 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BY-Y3K5-M
William Roe's son George Edward Roe marriage to Mary Beattrice Griffin on 18 Sep 1938 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States
citing Digital film/folder number: 007732251; FHL microfilm: 001877219; Image number: 1891.

• Birth of son George Evander Roe:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007," database
(FamilySearch Record: 6K73-15SF : accessed 11 April 2024)
George Evander Roe born to William I Roe
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099.

• Birth of son John L Roe:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007," database
(FamilySearch Record: 6K7M-2XCK : accessed 11 April 2024)
John L Roe born to William L Roe
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099.

• Birth of daughter Jessie Mae Driskell:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007," database
(FamilySearch Record: 6K7M-QD5L : accessed 11 April 2024)
Jessie Mae Driskell born to William I Roe
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099.