Willie Thomas Gauss (1903 - 1979)

Born 14 Feb 1903 in Holmes, Florida, United States [uncertain]

Husband of Dona Mae (Strickland) Gauss — married 25 Nov 1926 in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States

Died 5 Oct 1979 at age 76 in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States

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Biography

Willie Gauss was born in 1903 in Florida, United States. He married Dona Strickland on November 25, 1926 He died on October 05, 1979 in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States

Life Events

In the 1910 census Thomas (age 7) was the son of Uldrict D Gauss in Vernon, Washington, Florida, United States.^[1]

In the 1920 census Willie (age 16) was the single adopted son of Deletta Gauss in Bonifay, Holmes, Florida, United States.^[2]

Willie married Donnie Mae Strickland in 1926 in Washington, Florida, United States.^[3]

Willie married Donie Mae Or May Strickland in 1926 in Washington, Florida, United States.^[4]

In the 1930 census Willie (age 27) was the married head of household in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States.^[5]

In the 1935 census Willie (age 32) was the head of household in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States.^[6]

Willie's daughter Dorthy Jean Pippins was born.^[7]

William's daughter Eunice Marie Baker was born.^[8][9]

In the 1940 census Thomas (age 37) was the married head of household in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States.^[10]

Willie was in a military record on 16 February 1942 in Bonifay, Holmes, Florida, United States.^[11]

W's daughter Doris Gauss married Hubert Glenn Turner on 22 February 1947 in Geneva, Marengo, Alabama, United States.^[12]

William died (age 76) in October 1979 residing in Caryville, Washington, Florida.^[13]

William died (age 76) on 5 October 1979 in Holmes, Florida, United States.^[14]

William died on 5 October 1979 and was buried in Bonifay, Holmes, Florida, United States.^[15]

This person was in a record.^[16]

Sources

1. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 116, sheet 15A, family 263, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 169; FHL microfilm 1,374,182.
   FamilySearch Record: MVK5-7WS (accessed 5 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJM-XTC Image number 00531
   Thomas W Gauss (7), single son, in household of Uldrict D Gauss (59) in Vernon, Washington, Florida, United States. Born in Alabama.
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 223; Line: 45; FHL microfilm: 1820223; Record number: 50529;
   FamilySearch Record: MNYR-D8K (accessed 5 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6H-Z2H Image number 01062
   Willie Gauss (16), single adopted son, in household of Deletta Gauss (71) in Bonifay, Holmes, Florida, United States. Born in Alabama.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Florida Marriages, 1830-1993"
   citing Marriage, Washington, Florida, United States, citing multiple County Clerks of Court, Florida; FHL microfilm 931,856.
   FamilySearch Record: 23CW-9Z4 (accessed 5 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L94X-16NR Image number 00430
   Willie Gauss marriage to Donnie Mae Strickland in 1926 in Washington, Florida, United States.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Florida Marriages, 1830-1993"
   citing Marriage, Washington, Florida, United States, citing multiple County Clerks of Court, Florida; FHL microfilm 1,901,667.
   FamilySearch Record: 23CT-LDP (accessed 5 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-994X-TWSX Image number 01604
   Willie Gauss marriage to Donie Mae or May Strickland in 1926 in Washington, Florida, United States.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 4, sheet 1A, line 38, family 12, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 335; FHL microfilm 2,340,070.
   FamilySearch Record: S1J5-DPZ (accessed 5 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4F-FGN Image number 00901
   Willie T Guass (27), married head of household in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States. Born in Alabama.
6. ↑ 1935 Census: "Florida State Census, 1935"
   citing line , State Archives, Tallahassee; FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: MNKD-XL2 (accessed 5 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1JQ-LN Image number 00989
   Willie Gauss (32) head of household in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States. Born in Alabama.
7. ↑ Birth of daughter Dorthy Jean Pippins: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   FamilySearch Record: 6KSP-BQNH (accessed 5 July 2023)
   Dorthy Jean Pippins born to Willie L Gauss.
8. ↑ Birth of daughter Eunice Marie Baker: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   FamilySearch Record: 6KSP-CDV4 (accessed 5 July 2023)
   Eunice Marie Baker born to William T Gauss.
9. ↑ Birth of daughter Doris Clyde Gauss: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   FamilySearch Record: 6KSP-16JH (accessed 5 July 2023)
   Doris Clyde Gauss born to William T Gauss.
10. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 29;
    FamilySearch Record: VTZS-PJN (accessed 5 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MR-FWGM
    Thomas W Goss (37), married head of household in Caryville, Washington, Florida, United States. Born in Alabama.
11. ↑ Military: "Florida, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
    citing Bonifay, Holmes, Florida, United States, Draft Registration, NARA NAID 7644725. Records of the Selective Service System, 1926 - 1975, RG 147. National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri, n.d.
    FamilySearch Record: Q2CR-MK55 (accessed 5 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSDB-69XZ-6 Image number 00602
    Name: Willie Thomas Gause; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Bonifay, Holmes, Florida, United States; Birth Date: 14 Feb 1903; Birth Place: Holmes, Florida; Race: White; Residence Place: Holmes, Florida, Bonifay; Complexion: Ruddy; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 6; Occupation Employer: Highland Crate Company; Relationship To Head: Wife; Weight: 125.
12. ↑ Marriage of daughter Doris Gauss: "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
    citing Geneva, Marengo, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,892,587.
    FamilySearch Record: Q2D7-2JJ9 (accessed 5 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91M-YDF3 Image number 00775
    W T Gauss's daughter Doris Gauss marriage to Hubert Glenn Turner on 22 Feb 1947 in Geneva, Marengo, Alabama, United States.
13. ↑ 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: J2KK-BPY (accessed 5 July 2023)
    William Gauss death Oct 1979 (born 14 Feb 1903) residing in Caryville, Washington, Florida.
14. ↑ Death: "Florida Death Index, 1877-1998"
    citing vol. , certificate number 79194, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville.
    FamilySearch Record: VVQL-4B8 (accessed 5 July 2023)
    William Thomas Gauss death 5 Oct 1979 (born 14 Feb 1903) in Holmes, Florida, United States.
15. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
    citing record ID 74384871, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
    FamilySearch Record: QV22-KQCT (accessed 5 July 2023)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #74384871
    William Thomas Gauss burial (died on 5 Oct 1979) in Bonifay, Holmes, Florida, United States of America.
16. ↑ Legacy NFS Source: William Thomas Gauss - Government record: birth-name: William Thomas Gauss
    Government record: birth-name: William Thomas Gauss
    Government record: male
    Government record: birth: 14 February 1903; Alabama, United States

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