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Wilson Pickett, Sr. (1909 - 1986)

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Autauga County, AL, United States
Death: 1986 (69-77)
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Major Pickett, Sr and Minnie Pickett
Ex-husband of Lena Pickett
Father of Private; Bertha Lee Harbinson; Willie James Pickett; Private; Wilson Pickett and 3 others
Brother of Private; Private; Private; Private; Private and 4 others

Managed by: Cynthia Curtis, A183502, US7875087
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About Wilson Pickett, Sr.

Appears twice in the 1930 census

Wilson Pickett in the 1930 United States Federal Census

  • Name: Wilson Pickett
  • Birth Year: abt 1916
  • Gender: Male
  • Race: Negro (Black)
  • Age in 1930: 14
  • Birthplace: Alabama
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Relation to Head of House: Son
  • Home in 1930: Beat 1, Autauga, Alabama, USA
  • Map of Home: Beat 1, Autauga, Alabama
  • Street Address: Community Road
  • Dwelling Number: 135
  • Family Number: 137
  • Lives on Farm: Yes
  • Attended School: No
  • Able to Read and Write: No
  • Father's Birthplace: Alabama
  • Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
  • Able to Speak English: Yes
  • Occupation: Laborer
  • Industry: Farm
  • Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
  • Employment: Yes
  • Household Members Age Relationship
  • Major Pickett 37 Head
  • Minnie Pickett 36 Wife
  • Lula Pickett 16 Daughter
  • Roosevelt Pickett 15 Son
  • Wilson Pickett 14 Son
  • Major Pickett 11 Son

https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/120521736:6224?ss...

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Wilson Picket in the 1930 United States Federal Census

  • Name: Wilson Picket
  • Birth Year: abt 1917
  • Gender: Male
  • Race: Negro (Black)
  • Age in 1930: 13
  • Birthplace: Alabama
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Relation to Head of House: Son
  • Home in 1930: Washington, Autauga, Alabama, USA
  • Map of Home: Washington, Autauga, Alabama
  • Dwelling Number: 90
  • Family Number: 107
  • Age at First Marriage: 2
  • Attended School: No
  • Able to Read and Write: No
  • Father's Birthplace: Alabama
  • Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
  • Able to Speak English: Yes
  • Occupation: Farm laborer
  • Industry: General farm
  • Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
  • Employment: Yes
  • Household Members Age Relationship
  • Major Picket 41 Head
  • Minner Picket 39 Wife
  • Lula Picket 15 Daughter
  • Wilson Picket 13 Son
  • Major Picket 8 Son

https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/120508223:6224


  • Residence: Same House, , - 1935
  • Residence: Election Precinct 2, Autauga, Alabama - 1940
  • Residence: Same House, , - 1935
  • Residence: Election Precinct 2, Autauga, Alabama - 1940

Wilson Pickett in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

  • Name: Wilson Pickett
  • Gender: Male
  • Race: Black
  • Age: 30
  • Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
  • Birth Date: 25 Dec 1909
  • Birth Place: Autauga, Alabama, USA
  • Residence Place: Prattville, Autauga, Alabama, USA
  • Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
  • Registration Place: Prattville, Autauga, Alabama, USA
  • Employer: McQueen Smith Farming Co
  • Height: 5 5
  • Weight: 150
  • Complexion: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Next of Kin: Lena Pickett
  • Household Members Age Relationship
  • Wilson Pickett 31 Self (Head)
  • Lena Pickett Wife

https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/11479729:2238


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Wilson Pickett, Sr.'s Timeline

1909
December 25, 1909
Autauga County, AL, United States
1935
October 21, 1935
Alabama, United States
1938
October 4, 1938
Prattsville, Alabama, USA
1941
March 18, 1941
Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, United States
1943
1943
1946
1946