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Elmer Cogburn (1905–1980) was born in Colorado and died in Sonoma, California. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elmer Paris Cogburn 1905–1980

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Sep 1905 · Colorado

Died 2 May 1980 · Sonoma, California

Father Paris A Cogburn

Mother Laura Lucinda Pless

Siblings Carl Ruben Cogburn, Earl Pless Cogburn, Elbert Jefferson Cogburn, Harry Ray Cogburn, Hazel Marie Cogburn, Lucy Pearl Cogburn, Onie Mae Cogburn, Opie Lee Cogburn

Records

1920 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., World War II Draft … California Death Index Newspapers.com - Greeley Daily Tribune … Newspapers.com - Greeley Daily Tribune … Newspapers.com - Greeley Daily Tribune …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Paris A Cogburn

Laura Lucinda Pless

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Elmer Paris Cogburn was born in 1905 in Colorado, the child of paris a cogburn and laura lucinda pless. In 1940, Elmer Paris Cogburn resided in Greeley, Colorado, USA. Elmer Paris Cogburn passed away in 1980 in Sonoma, California.

Sources

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Death Records California Death Index
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Record Newspapers.com - Greeley Daily Tribune - 28 Oct 1954 - Page Page 20
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Record Newspapers.com - Greeley Daily Tribune - 5 Jun 1941 - Page Page 16
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Record Newspapers.com - Greeley Daily Tribune - 6 Jan 1937 - Page Page 1

Life Timeline

1905

Birth of Elmer Paris Cogburn in Colorado

Birth

1940

Elmer Paris Cogburn resided here in Greeley, Colorado, USA

Residence

1980

Death of Elmer Paris Cogburn in Sonoma, California

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elmer Cogburn

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina (1872) to Colorado, USA (1905) across 2 generations.

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: Elmer Cogburn (1905–1980) was born in Colorado and died in Sonoma, California. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elmer in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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