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Alma Farmer 1889–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1889

Birth Location: Athens Twp, Ringgold, Iowa

Death Date: 12 Dec 1973

Death Location: West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Father: James Farmer

Mother: Evaline Trimble

Spouse(s): Fred *

Children(s):

Alma Farmer was born in 1889 in Athens Twp, Ringgold, Iowa, the child of James W Farmer And Evaline Trimble. In 1895, Alma Farmer resided in Riley, Ringgold, Iowa. In 1900, Alma Farmer resided in Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA. Alma Farmer married Fred Harrison Croskey. Alma Farmer passed away in 1973 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • Alma Farmer was born in 1889 in Athens Twp, Ringgold, Iowa, the child of James W Farmer And Evaline Trimble.
  • In 1895, Alma Farmer resided in Riley, Ringgold, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Alma Farmer resided in Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA.
  • Alma Farmer married Fred Harrison Croskey.
  • Alma Farmer passed away in 1973 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Farmer
1856–1939
Birth Location: Monroe County, Iowa, USA
JF
Evaline Trimble
1856–1932
Birth Location: St Helens, Lee, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Fred *
1890–1979
Birth Location: Iowa,United States of America
F*

Children(s)

Alma Farmer's Ancestors

Self
Alma Farmer
1889–1973
Birth Place: Athens Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
Parents
James W Farmer
1856–1939
Monroe County, Iowa, USA
Evaline Trimble
1856–1932
St Helens, Lee, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James (Farmer) *
1815–1873
Pennsylvania
Rebecca (Miller) *
1829–1923
Monroe, Putnam County, Indiana
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alma Farmer's Timeline

13 Records

1889
22 Aug 1889
Birth of Alma Farmer in Athens Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
Athens Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
1895
1895
Age 6
Alma Farmer resided here in Riley, Ringgold, Iowa
Riley, Ringgold, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 11
Alma Farmer resided here in Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Alma Farmer resided here in Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 26
Alma Farmer resided here in Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 36
Alma Farmer resided here in Des Moines Ward 2, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 2, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Alma Farmer resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Alma Farmer resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1937
1937
Age 48
Alma Farmer resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1939
1939
Age 50
Alma Farmer resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Alma Farmer resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1973
8 Dec 1973
Age 84
Death of Alma Farmer in Iowa
Iowa
1973
12 Dec 1973
Age 84
Burial of Alma Farmer in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1889
    Event Place: Athens Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1193; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 100-3
    [3] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 673; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0132; Image: 738.0; FHL microfilm: 2340408
    [5] Iowa, State Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Athens, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: 457; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240457
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Athens, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: T624_417; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374430
    [8] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [9] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 450 (O'Brien - Ringgold)
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Riley, Ringgold, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Athens, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: 457; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240457

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Athens, Ringgold, Iowa; Roll: T624_417; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374430

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Athens, Ringgold, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 2, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 673; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0132; Image: 738.0; FHL microfilm: 2340408

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1193; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 100-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1193; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 100-3

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1973
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1973
    Event Place: West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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