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Karrol Ann Horness 1935–2008

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

Born 23 Sep 1935 · Koochiching, Minnesota, USA

Died 11 Nov 2008 · International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, USA

Father Roy Anchor Horness

Mother Margaret Francis Gish

Siblings Donald Horness

Records

1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017 Minnesota Birth Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Anchor Horness

Margaret Francis Gish

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1935, Karrol Ann Horness entered the world in Koochiching, Minnesota, USA, born to roy anchor horness and margaret francis gish. In 1935, Karrol Ann Horness established residence. In 1940, Karrol Ann Horness resided in International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, USA. Karrol Ann Horness passed away in 2008 in International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, USA.

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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Death Records Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017
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Birth Records Minnesota Birth Index

Life Timeline

1935

Birth of Karrol Ann Horness in Koochiching, Minnesota, USA

Birth

1935

Karrol Ann Horness resided here

Residence

1940

Karrol Ann Horness resided here in International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, USA

Residence

1950

Karrol Ann Horness resided here in International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, USA

Residence

2008

Karrol Ann Horness resided here in International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, USA

Residence

2008

Death of Karrol Ann Horness in International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Karrol Horness

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Koochiching, Minnesota, USA (1935) across 19 generations.

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: Karrol Horness (1935–2008) was born in Koochiching, Minnesota, USA and died in International Falls, Koochiching, Minnesota, 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 Karrol 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 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
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