William Edward Felts (1918 - 2001)

Born 15 Sep 1918 in McCarley, Carroll, Mississippi, United States

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Died 3 Apr 2001 at age 82 in Starkville, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, United States

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Biography

William Edward Felts was born on September 15, 1918 in McCarley, Carroll, Mississippi, United States, son of Charles Conrad Felts (1880–1964) and Carrie Durham (1887–1960).

William married Irma Flippen (born on February 18, 1916 in Trousdale, Tennessee, United States; daughter of Samuel Ira Flippen and Dessie Odell (Dalton) Flippen). ^[1]

In the 1920 census William (age 1 3 months) was the son of Charles C Felts in Beat 4, Carroll, Mississippi, United States.^[2] Charles C Felts 39 years, wife Cory D Felts 32 years, son Walter H Felts 13 years, son Marion G Felts 10 years, son William E Felts 1 years 3 months.

In the 1930 census William (age 11) was the son of Conn Felts in Beat 4, Carroll, Mississippi, United States.^[3] Conn Felts 50, wife Carrie Felts 42, son Walter H Felts 23, son Marion L Felts 21, son William E Felts 11, daughter Mamie L Felts 5.

In the 1940 census William (age 21) was the married head of household in Beat 4, Carroll, Mississippi, United States.^[4] William E Felts 21, wife Irma Mae Felts 23.

In the 1950 census William (age 31), Bookkeeper, was the married head of household in Greenwood, Leflore, Mississippi, United States.^[5] William E Felts 31 years, wife Irma F Felts 34 years, daughter Irma L Felts 2 years.

William died on April 3, 2001 in Starkville, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, aged 82. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, North Carrollton, Mississippi.^[6][7]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Mississippi, County Marriages, 1858-1979"
   citing Marriage, Carroll, Mississippi, United States, 00759, citing multiple county clerks; Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Jackson
   FamilySearch Record: HXRR-QNZM (accessed 11 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C916-23VR-N Image number 00759
   William E Felts (20) marriage to Irma May Flippen (21) on 24 Sep 1938 in Carroll, Mississippi, United States.
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 70; Digital film/folder number: 004966247; FHL microfilm: 1820869; Image number: 347; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02068-0
   FamilySearch Record: MNRN-YFX (accessed 11 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RN6-GX2
   William E Felts (1 years 3 months), single son, in household of Charles C Felts (39 years) in Beat 4, Carroll, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
3. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 47; Digital film/folder number: 004951391; FHL microfilm: 2340875; Image number: 1036; Sheet number: 95; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03829-1
   FamilySearch Record: XMBX-VL7 (accessed 11 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHX-438
   William E Felts (11), single son, in household of Conn Felts (50) in Beat 4, Carroll, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
4. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 31; Digital film/folder number: 005449634; Image number: 291; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: VYGM-T1V (accessed 11 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-X8VF
   William E Felts (21), married head of household in Beat 4, Carroll, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
5. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 72; Line: 19; Digital film/folder number: 108937011; Image number: 14
   FamilySearch Record: 6FM7-S1MB (accessed 11 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-5QHW-JLZJ
   William E Felts (31), married, Bookkeeper, head of household in Greenwood, Leflore, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
6. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: V3HL-WPP (accessed 11 October 2023)
   William E Felts death 3 Apr 2001 (born 15 Sep 1918) residing in Oktibbeha, Mississippi.
7. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #23958759 (accessed 11 October 2023)
   Memorial page for William Edward Felts (15 Sep 1918-3 Apr 2001), citing Evergreen Cemetery, North Carrollton, Carroll County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Ron Collins (contributor 14149965).