William Dewitt Wilkins (1877 - 1951)

Born 20 Aug 1877 in Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi, USA

Descendants

Died 2 Apr 1951 at age 73 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

William Wilkins is a part of US Black heritage.

Biography

William Dewitt Wilkins was born August 20, 1877 to Emma and Asbury Wilkins^[1].

At age 21 he was a farm laborer living with his parents and siblings.^[2]

Household - Age - Relationship

Asberry Wilkins - 49 - Head

Emma Wilkins - 46 - Wife

Robert Wilkins - 24 - Son

Willie Wilkins - 21 - Son

Eula Wilkins - 20 - Daughter

Minnie Wilkins - 16 - Daughter

John Wilkins - 12 - Son

Oran Wilkins - 11 - Son

Beattrice Wilkins - 1 - Granddaughter

Sam Wilkins - 0 - Grandson

He married Mayfield Edmonson and had three children: Roy Ottoway, Armeda Elizabeth, and Earl W Wilkins. Mayfield died in 1905 and William remarried to Nellie Gilliam.

He served in WWI. On April 30, 1919 he departed Marseille, France on the ship, GUISEPPE VERDI for New York. His rank was Private; his military unit was: BTRY F 307 F.A. Notes: BATTERY F 307TH FIELD ARTILLERY. His place of residence was Taylorville, IL. His mother: Emma Wilkins.^[3] His draft registration card read - minister of the gospel; Nellie Gilliam Wilkins, relative.

At 64 years of age, he filled out a WWII draft registration form: 1012 North 23rd st. St. Louis, MO; Birth date as above; Nellie Wilkins listed as the person who will always know his address; He lists himself as a Minister with Wayman's Temple, 23rd and Cole St., St. Louis, MO^[4]

Rev. Wilkins passed away in 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri having been the minister at Saint Matthews A.M.E church.^[5] He was 73 years old.

Sources

1. ↑ Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi; Roll: 657; Page: 419B; Enumeration District: 112
2. ↑ Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Marshall, Mississippi; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1240820
3. ↑ The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 113A
4. ↑ The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 1154
5. ↑ California Eagle; Publication Date: 19 Apr 1951; Publication Place: Los Angeles, California, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/693228825/?article=33c78727-4076-4bbb-870d-e66b3e89ec33&focus=0.40709394,0.6747284,0.5209128,0.7521039&xid=3355

• Autobiography of Roy Wilkins (Standing Fast)
• Birth of Earl Wilkins. Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61005890/william-dewitte-wilkins