Wilson Daily Times, 4 December 1945.

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In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: widow Mantha Gerald, 46, and children Gussie, 18, Grippie, 17, Willie, 13, Price, 10, Sarah, 7, and Stella, 4.

In the 1940 census of Stony Creek township, Nash County, N.C.: Willie Gerald, 23, inmate at State Prison Camp.

In 1940, Willie Gerald registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 6 October 1916 in Nicker, South Carolina; lived at 620 East Viola Street; his contact was mother Mantha Jane Gerald; and he was unemployed.

Willie Gerald died 1 December 1945 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 14 August 1921 in South Carolina to Stellie and Matha Gerald; lived at 620 Viola; was married to Morris M. Gerald; and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery.