Erma Marie Washburn 1896–1974
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Erma Washburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Erma Washburn 1896–1974
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1896, Erma Marie Washburn entered the world in Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA, born to george lewellyn lew washburn and laura eleanor jennings. In 1900, Erma Marie Washburn resided in Hancock, Plymouth, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Erma Marie Washburn resided in Grouse, Lyman, South Dakota, USA. Erma Marie Washburn passed away in 1974 in Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1910 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Erma Washburn
This ancestor line traces from Clinton, Marion, Illinois, United States (1861) to Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA (1896) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Erma Washburn (1896–1974) was born in Hornick, Woodbury, Iowa, USA and died in Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota, USA. 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 Erma 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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Erma Washburn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record