Brief Life History of Lois Irene
When Lois Irene Whitaker was born on 14 November 1909, in Henderson, North Carolina, United States, her father, John W Whitaker, was 36 and her mother, Hattie America Wright, was 22. She had at least 1 daughter with Wilmer Alexander Davis. She lived in Hoopers Creek Township, Henderson, North Carolina, United States in 1940 and Mountain Home, Henderson, North Carolina, United States in 1990. She died on 3 January 1990, in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 80, and was buried in Shepherd Memorial Park, Mountain Home, Henderson, North Carolina, United States.
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Sources (7)
- Lois Davis in household of Wilmer Davis, "United States Census, 1940"
- Lois Irene Davis, "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994"
- Lois Whitaker in entry for Mary Anne Dunlap, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
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World Events (8)
1910 · The BSA is Made
Being modeled after the Boy Scout Association in England, The Boy Scouts of America is a program for young teens to learn traits, life and social skills, and many other things to remind the public about the general act of service and kindness to others.
1918 · Fort Bragg Established
Named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg, Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina was established on September 4, 1918. It was used as one of three training camps used during WWI.
1931
The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the national anthem.
Name Meaning
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from Whitacre in Warwickshire or High Whitaker in Lancashire, both of whose names derive from Old English hwīt ‘white’ + æcer ‘field’. The name may also be derived from Wheatacre in Norfolk or Whiteacre in Waltham (Kent), both of which derive from Old English hwǣte ‘wheat’ + æcer ‘field’. Compare Whittaker .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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