George William "Shorty" Willson

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George William Willson

Also Known As: "Shorty"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Hartford, Lyon County, KS, United States
Death: October 11, 1957 (66)
Hereford, Deaf Smith County, TX, United States (Heart Attack)
Place of Burial: Hereford, Deaf Smith County, TX, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Albert Alonzo Willson, Sr. and Martha Matilda Willson
Husband of Oleta A Willson
Ex-husband of Ethel Rosa Willson
Father of Private; Leroy Willson; Private and Troy Wayne Willson
Brother of Henry Holt Willson; Clara Bell Edwards; Ida Alice Downing; Nellie Mary Gunter; Albert Alonzo Willson, Jr. and 3 others

Managed by: Wesley Lee Willson
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About George William "Shorty" Willson

SSN 513-03-8952

Worked as a Foreman for the Eastern Southern rail line. Started when he was 18 years old, retired when he was 55 years old. Railroad tie fell on leg and broke it a few years before he retired. Railroad could not verify his complete years of employment and did not pay full retirement.

Purchased a brand new dark green 1955 Chevrolet pickup after retiring.

Lived near Springer, NM and had to poach deer to survive.

Lived in Black, TX and possibly Lockney, TX.

Lived on a sheep farm in Floydada, TX. There was a barn and an old welding shop on the property.

Had a son named Albert who died in a car accident. The car steering wheel went into his chest.

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George William "Shorty" Willson's Timeline

1891
January 27, 1891
Hartford, Lyon County, KS, United States