William
Thomas
(Willis)
Barr
Born in Pike, Alabama, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
Father of
Erma Harriett (Barr) Goodman
Died
at age 81
in Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 15 Mar 2024
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Biography
Willis engaged in farming in Pike County, Alabama.
This profile is part of the Barr Name Study.
William Thomas Barr was born on October 22, 1884, in Pike County, Alabama, United States.
In 1900, Willis (15) was living in Election Precinct 12 Josie, Pike with his parents, John T (46) and Hariet I (36); and his siblings, James L (20), John W (18), Andrew J (11), Emma (10), Henry S (7), and George F (2). [1]
Marriage
Willis (age 21) married Isabelle "Belle" Harden on October 15, 1905, in Pike County, Alabama.[2]
In 1910, Willis (25) was living and farming in Josie, Pike County, Alabama with his wife, E Isabelle (23); and their children, Keith C (3), Kenneth B (3), and Clinton M (1). [3]
Willis registered for the World War I draft. He was described as: Age 33, Birthdate October 23, 1884, Race White, Occupation Farming, Employer Self, Next of Kin Belle Barr, Eyes Brown, Hair Sand. No height and build were listed. [4]
In 1920, Willis (35) was living in Josie, Pike with his wife, Belle (34) and their children, Keith C (13), Kenneth B (13), Aubrey (9), and Lowel (5). [5]
In 1950, Willis (65) was living in Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, with his wife, Emma A (54); and their daughter, Ruby N (17). [6]
Death / Burial
Willis died on February 17, 1966, in Louisville, Barbour, aged 81. [7] [8] He was buried in Pea River Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Clio, Barbour County, Alabama.[9]
Sources
- ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: M9DT-J6R : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QHS-9SS
William T Barr (16), single son, in household of John T Barr (46) in Election Precinct 12 Josie, Pike, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 76; Digital film/folder number: 004120009; FHL microfilm: 1240037; Image number: 536; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00831-3. - ↑
Marriage:
"Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967," database with images
Ancestry Sharing Link - (Ancestry Record 61365 #426234 : accessed 15 March 2024)
W T Barr (21) marriage to Belle Harden on 15 Oct 1905 in Pike, Alabama, USA
citing Original data Marriage Records. Alabama Marriages. County courthouses, Alabama. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: MKWM-PP8 : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RKM-7S2
William T Barr (23), married head of household in Josie, Pike, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970209; FHL microfilm: 1374044; Image number: 610; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03323-8. - ↑
Military Draft Registration:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: K3PG-WWC : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YRT-9SYS Image number 00687
Name Willis I Barr, Military Draft Registration Date from 1917 to 1918, Military Draft Registration Place Pike, Alabama, United States, Birth Date 23 Oct 1884, 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: 005150406; FHL microfilm: 1509435. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: MXD6-XZ8 : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6S-W8S
Willis T Barr (34), married head of household in Josie, Pike, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 004964220; FHL microfilm: 1820038; Image number: 1128; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01877-9. - ↑
1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: 6F7P-GGKW : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-LQH7-Y9Q4-F
Willis T Barr (66), married, Farmer, head of household in Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, United States. Born in Ala
citing Page: 71; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 108811757; Image number: 25. - ↑
Death:
"Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: JXVS-L27 : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TT-JSRV-1
Willis Thomas Barr death 1966 (age 81), son of John Barr & Hattie Haisien, husband of Mrs. W. T. Barr, in Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, United States
citing Digital film/folder number: 004200548; FHL microfilm: 1909086; Image number: 2507; Packet letter: F; Indexing batch: B03267-8. - ↑
Death:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database
(FamilySearch Record: V346-N43 : accessed 15 March 2024)
Willis Barr death Feb 1966 (born 22 Oct 1884) residing in Louisville, Barbour, Alabama
citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing). - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41015428/william_thomas-barr: accessed), memorial page for William Thomas “Willis” Barr (22 Oct 1884–17 Feb 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 41015428, citing Pea River Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Clio, Barbour County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Rick & Kat (contributor 47170017).
See also:
- Birth of son Barr:
"Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930," database
(FamilySearch Record: 4VK7-G2PZ : accessed 15 March 2024)
Burr born to Willis Burr on 1 Feb 1911 in Pike, Alabama, United States
citing Digital film/folder number: 007620911; FHL microfilm: 1637981; Record number: 126; Packet letter: A.
- Marriage of daughter Erma Harriett Barr:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: Q218-815K : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BB-B773-S
William Thomas Barr's daughter Erma Harriett Barr marriage to Ira Crawford Goodman on 5 Sep 1940 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States
citing Digital film/folder number: 007732505; FHL microfilm: 001877268; Image number: 219.
- Marriage of son Willie Lowell Barr:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: Q2DW-3T18 : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C919-Q39G-W
Willie Barr's son Willie Lowell Barr marriage to Lena Lonnell Helms on 19 Mar 1950 in Phenix City, Lee, Alabama, United States
citing Digital film/folder number: 007732936; FHL microfilm: 001892650; Image number: 291.
- Marriage of son Willie Lowell Barr:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: 29FR-P7V : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-8BLD-C6D
Willie Barr's son Willie Lowell Barr marriage to Lena Lonnell Helms on 19 Mar 1950 in Russell, Alabama, United States
citing Page: 27; Digital film/folder number: 005206049_002_M99X-WYJ; FHL microfilm: 001846336; Image number: 68.
- Death of son Willie Lowell Barr:
"Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: JN8L-N2W : accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TT-N7H2-4
Willie Thomas Barr in death record for son Willie Lowell Barr 1970 in Election Precinct 6 Elba, Coffee, Alabama, United States
citing Digital film/folder number: 004200260; FHL microfilm: 2033363; Image number: 2035; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: B03340-9.
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