Hank Williams
| Born | September 17, 1923 |
| Hometown | Butler County, Alabama, United States |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Billie Jean Horton, Audrey Williams |
| Children | Hank Williams Jr., Jett Williams |
| Parents | Jessie Lillybelle Skipper, Elonzo Huble Williams |
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