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Russel B Nunemaker 1916–1985

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Russel Nunemaker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Feb 1916 · Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Died 15 May 1985 · Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
Father Arthur Chester Nunemaker
Mother Cora Beardsley
Children Janet Nunemaker, Joan Nunemaker, Susan Nunemaker
Siblings Helen Irene Nunemaker, Howard Duane Nunemaker, Raymond L Nunemaker
Records
1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Researchers connected through Russel Nunemaker 1916–1985

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Russel B Nunemaker was born in 1916 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA, the child of arthur chester nunemaker and cora beardsley. In 1920, Russel B Nunemaker resided in Pontiac Ward 3, Oakland, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Russel B Nunemaker resided in Pontiac, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA. Russel B Nunemaker had children including janet nunemaker, joan nunemaker, susan nunemaker. Russel B Nunemaker passed away in 1985 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA.

Sources

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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 1950 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

  5. 5
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1916
Birth of Russel B Nunemaker in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Birth
1920
Russel B Nunemaker resided here in Pontiac Ward 3, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Residence
1930
Russel B Nunemaker resided here in Pontiac, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Residence
1950
Russel B Nunemaker resided here in Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA
Residence
1985
Death of Russel B Nunemaker in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Russel Nunemaker

This ancestor line traces from USA (1845) to Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA (1916) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Russel Nunemaker (1916–1985) was born in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA and died in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, 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.
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Related Records

Arthur Chester Nunemaker
Father
Cora Beardsley
Mother

Russel Nunemaker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Russel B Nunemaker PTP
1916–1985
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Russel Nunemaker's Descendants

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Russel B Nunemaker PTP 1916–1985