Ernest
Lampkins
Born in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 89
in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States
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Biography
Ernest Lampkins is a part of US Black heritage.
Ernest Lampkins is Notable.
He was elected as the city of Greenwood's first Black mayor. His legacy includes his commitment to education of students of all ages. As a music enthusiast and double bassist, Ernest performed on stages around the United States and abroad. As an educator, he taught music at all levels and became supervisor of music for Caddo Parish and founded Louisiana School of Professions. Music was weft into everything that Ernest produced and accomplished.
Ernest Lampkins was born on April 12, 1928 in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States.
In the 1940 census Ernest (age 11) was the son of Major Lampkins in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana.[1]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Major Lampkins | M | 36 | Married | Head | Musician | Texas |
| Josephine Lampkins | F | 31 | Married | Wife | Cook | Louisiana |
| Herbert Lampkins | M | 13 | Single | Son | Louisiana | |
| Ernest Lampkins | M | 11 | Single | Son | Louisiana |
Ernest died on January 12, 2018 in Shreveport, aged 89.
Sources
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1940 Census:
"1940 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01386; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 9-30
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #121335116 (accessed 12 December 2023)
Ernest Lampkins (11), single son, in household of Major Lampkins (36) in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana. Born in Louisiana.
Ancestry Record 2442 #121335116
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