Who was Olen Spurgin?

Olen Spurgin (1915–2011) was born in Winningkoff, Collin, Texas, United States and died in Trenton, Fannin, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin 1915–2011

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

Born 18 OCT 1915 · Winningkoff, Collin, Texas, United States

Died 24 MAY 2011 · Trenton, Fannin, Texas, United States

Father Oliver Alphonso Or Ollie Spurgin

Mother Elizabeth Lizzie F Funderburgh

Spouse Mary Tom Acuff Spurgin

Children Deborah Spurgin Henderson, Juliius Paul Spurgin, Living , Luana Spurgin Guthrie

Siblings Buck , Edward Ray Sandy Spurgin, Gladys Marie Spurgin, Jack Spurgin, L W Spurgin, Living , Noble D Spurgin, Orval Eugene Cotton Spurgin, Truman Earl Spurgin, Velda Olive Spurgin

Records

1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997 U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War II Army … U.S., World War II Draft … Texas, U.S., Death Certificates Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage … Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and … Collin County, Texas, U.S., Marriage … Ancestry.com, <i>Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Oliver Alphonso Or Ollie Spurgin

Elizabeth Lizzie F Funderburgh

Spouse(s)

Mary Tom Acuff Spurgin

Children

Deborah Spurgin Henderson

Juliius Paul Spurgin

Living

Luana Spurgin Guthrie

Biography

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin was born in 1915 in Winningkoff, Collin, Texas, United States, the child of oliver alphonso or ollie spurgin and elizabeth lizzie f funderburgh. In 1920, Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided in Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA. In 1930, Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA. Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin married mary tom acuff spurgin, and had children including deborah spurgin henderson, juliius paul spurgin, living, luana spurgin guthrie. Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin passed away in 2011 in Trenton, Fannin, Texas, United States.

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 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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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Birth Records Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997
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Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Military U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
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Marriage Records Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records
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Newspaper/Obituary Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index
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Marriage Records Collin County, Texas, U.S., Marriage Index
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Record Ancestry.com, <i>Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1

Life Timeline

1915

Birth of Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin in Winningkoff, Collin, Texas, United States

Birth

1920

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA

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1930

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA

Residence

1935

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Allen, Lucas, Collin, Texas

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1940

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in J P 1, Collin, Texas, USA

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1943

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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1950

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Collin, Texas, USA

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1951

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Texas

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1952

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in McKinney, Texas, USA

Residence

1977

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Nobility

Residence

1993

Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin resided here in Leonard, TX

Residence

2011

Burial of Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin in Fitzhugh Cemetery, Forest Grove, Collin, Texas, United States

Burial

2011

Death of Olen Willard "Buck" Spurgin in Trenton, Fannin, Texas, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Olen Spurgin

This ancestor line traces from Roxburghshire, Scotland (1370) to Winningkoff, Collin, Texas, United States (1915) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Olen Spurgin (1915–2011) was born in Winningkoff, Collin, Texas, United States and died in Trenton, Fannin, Texas, United States. 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 Olen 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 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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