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Alma Viola Chapman 1903–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jun 1903

Birth Location: Texas, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1978

Death Location: Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA

Father: David Sr

Mother: Rosa Cox

Spouse(s): Grady Short

Children(s):

In 1903, Alma Viola Chapman entered the world in Texas, USA, born to David Albert Chapman Sr And Rosa Lee Cox. In 1910, Alma Viola Chapman resided in Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA. In 1920, Alma Viola Chapman resided in Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA. Alma Viola Chapman married Grady Henry Short, and had children including Ethel Eulene Short, Eva Sue Short. Alma Viola Chapman passed away in 1978 in Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Alma Viola Chapman entered the world in Texas, USA, born to David Albert Chapman Sr And Rosa Lee Cox.
  • In 1910, Alma Viola Chapman resided in Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Alma Viola Chapman resided in Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA.
  • Alma Viola Chapman married Grady Henry Short, and had children including Ethel Eulene Short, Eva Sue Short.
  • Alma Viola Chapman passed away in 1978 in Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Sr
1880–1966
Birth Location: Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, USA
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Rosa Cox
1883–1952
Birth Location: Barry County, Missouri, USA
RC

Spouses(s)

Grady Short
1894–1976
Birth Location: Savoy, Fannin, Texas, USA
GS

Children(s)

Alma Chapman's Ancestors

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Alma Chapman
1903–1978
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Parents
David Albert Chapman Sr
1880–1966
Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, USA
Rosa (Lee) Cox
1883–1952
Barry County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Chapman
1848–1933
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth "Lizzie" M) Winter
1848–1922
Donegal, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Isaac (Newton) Cox
1838–1905
Adams County, Ohio, USA
Julia (Ann) Richardson
1843–1926
Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Chapman
1824–1910
Susannah Botkin
1832–1920
Dave Winter
1823–1899
Mary Bryson
1825–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Jr
1794–1861
Catherine Updegraff
1795–1866

Alma Chapman's Timeline

9 Records

1903
29 Jun 1903
Birth of Alma Viola Chapman in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Alma Viola Chapman resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Alma Viola Chapman resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
1923
1923
Age 20
Alma Viola Chapman resided here in Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Alma Viola Chapman resided here in Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Alma Viola Chapman resided here in Paducah, Cottle, Texas, USA
Paducah, Cottle, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 37
Alma Viola Chapman resided here in Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
1973
1973
Age 70
Alma Viola Chapman resided here in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1978
21 May 1978
Age 75
Death of Alma Viola Chapman in Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA
Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Seymour High School; Year: 1923
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seymour, Baylor, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03981; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 12-2
    [4] UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas; Roll: T625_1774; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 14
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342023
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas; Roll: T624_1529; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1375542
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas; Roll: T624_1529; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1375542

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas; Roll: T625_1774; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Seymour High School; Year: 1923

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Baylor, Texas; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342023

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Paducah, Cottle, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seymour, Baylor, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03981; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 12-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1935
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seymour, Baylor, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03981; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 12-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 May 1978
    Event Place: Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Alma Viola Chapman Short 21 May 1978

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1978
    Event Place: Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Texas, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seymour, Baylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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