William Edwin Latimer

1874 - 1922  (47 years)

• Name	William Edwin Latimer  [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Birth	7 Nov 1874	Handsboro, Harrison County, Mississippi   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Death	24 Jul 1922	Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi
  Burial	Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi
  Notes	When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was shown as a ships carpenter for Dierks Blodgett AB in Pascagoula, Mississippi. His nearest relative was his wife, Mrs. William Edwin Latimer, and their address was Rt. 3, Bell, Gulfport, Mississippi. His physical description was Tall, of medium build, with grey eyes and light brown hair. His obituary, said to have been printed in the Daily Herald, Biloxi, on July 24, 1922, a transcription of which was posted on his FindAGrave memorial page created by Carmella Seymour, follows: W. M. LATIMER DIES" "At 1 o'clock this morning Wm. Edwin Latimer, aged 47 years, 8 months and 17 days, died at his home in the northeastern part of Gulfport. Mr. Latimer had been ailing for some time, the disease being of such a nature that it would not yield to medical treatment. He was born at Handsboro and had been a resident of Gulfport almost since the establishment of the city. For a number of years he was connected with the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad with the construction department. He was well known and liked by a large circle of friends and relatives. A number of years ago he united with the Methodist church in Gulfport and had been a consistent member since. He was especially interested in Sunday School work. A wife and four children beside three sisters and five brothers remain to mourn his death. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. W. L. Linfield at the family residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The relatives who are present from out of the city are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White and children from laures, and the daughter, Mrs. J. C. Pearce from Birmingham." A photo of his headstone, erected by the Woodsment of the World, is also shown on his FindAGrave memorial page. (Research): Census Listings: 1900 Census Mississippi, Harrison County, Beat No. 2 Enumerated 18 and 19 Jun 1900 SD 140 ED 32 Sgweet 17B 551-555 Latimer, Edwin V Head W M Nov 1874 25 M 2 Miss Miss Miss Laborer Saw Mill Latimer, ALice Wf W F Apr 1876 24 M 2 1/1 Miss Miss Miss Latimer, Nora I Dtr W F Oct 1899 7/12 S Miss Miss Miss 1910 Census Mississippi, Harrison County, Beat 2, City of Gulfport Enumerated 26 Apr 1910 SD 6 ED 42 Ward 4 Sheet 23B Magnolia Street None-392-404 Latimer, Wm E Head M W 33 M1 12 Carpenter D&GI (??) Shops Latimer, Alice Wf F W 32 M1 12 5/4 Latimer, Nora Dtr F W 10 S Latimer, Robt E Son M W 5 S Latimer, Edna Dtr F W 2 S Latimer, Victor Son M W 1/12 S 1920 Census Mississippi, Harrison County, Gulfport, Beat 2, Ward 4 Enumerated 22 Jan 1920 SD 6 ED 50 Sheet 26A Central Fork HH 553 Robert and Ella Latimer HH 557 EJ and Ellen Latimer HH 559 Latimer William E Head M W 44 M Latimer, Mrs. Alice Wf F W 43 M Latimer, Nora Iduma Dtr F W 20 S Latimer, Robert E Son M W 15 S Latimer, Edna Winona tDtr F W 12 S Latimer, Victor Son M W 9 S HH 561 Pearce, J F and Mrs D E
  Person ID	I46878	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	21 Aug 2021

  
  

  Family	Mary Alice West,   b. 21 Apr 1876, Mississippi d. 18 Oct 1963 (Age 87 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1898  [2, 5]
  Children	1. Nora Iduma Latimer,   b. 24 Oct 1899, Handsboro, Harrison County, Mississippi d. 3 Oct 1968, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi (Age 68 years)   2. Robert Edwin Latimer,   b. Abt 1904, Mississippi d. Abt 1963, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi (Age ~ 59 years)   3. Edna Winona Latimer,   b. 19 Dec 1906, Mississippi d. 23 Dec 1981 (Age 75 years)   4. Victor Latimer,   b. Abt 1910, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F14000	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Jan 2017

  
  

• Event Map

  Death - 24 Jul 1922 - Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

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