YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alva W Perry 1879–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1879

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 1954

Death Location: Cooperstown, Brown County, Illinois, USA

Father: Gilbert Perry

Mother: Elizabeth Hill

Spouse(s): Eva A, Ethel Lanier

Children(s): Carris Perry

The story of Alva W Perry began in 1879 in Illinois. In 1880, Alva W Perry resided in Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA. Alva W Perry married Ethel E Lanier, Eva A, and had children including Betty J Perry, Carris Perry, Ruth A Perry. Alva W Perry passed away in 1954 in Cooperstown, Brown County, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Alva Perry
AP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Alva W Perry began in 1879 in Illinois.
  • In 1880, Alva W Perry resided in Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA.
  • Alva W Perry married Ethel E Lanier, Eva A, and had children including Betty J Perry, Carris Perry, Ruth A Perry.
  • Alva W Perry passed away in 1954 in Cooperstown, Brown County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alva Perry's Ancestors

Self
Alva Perry
1879–1954
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Gilbert B. Perry
1855–1923
Cooperstown, Ill
Elizabeth Hill
1853–1936
Illinois
Grandparents
Luke (W) Perry
1833–1903
Brown County, Illinois, USA
susan (dora caroline) rush
1842–
Ohio
Hills
1815–1859
Indiana, United States of America
Rhodesia Davis
1818–1878
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edmund Perry
1789–1874
Rachel Bridges
1790–
Robert Hill
1795–1866
Benjamin Davis
1795–1872
Lavina Perry
1796–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan 28
1760–1842
Rebecca Ann
1763–1839
william Bridges
1755–
sarah
1760–
John Hill
1760–1831
Elnathan Davis
1770–1823
rebecca brooks
1773–1840
Nathan 28
1760–1842
Rebecca Ann
1763–1839

Alva Perry's Descendants

1.
AP
Alva (W) Perry (abt 1879–1954) m. Eva A (abt 1910–) m. Ethel (E) Lanier (abt 1889–)
  1. 1. Carris Perry 1917–

Alva Perry's Timeline

10 Records

1879
10 Sep 1879
Birth of Alva W Perry in Brown County, Illinois, USA
Brown County, Illinois, USA
1879
abt 1879
Birth of Alva W Perry in Illinois
Illinois
1880
1880
Age 1
Alva W Perry resided here in Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA
Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Alva W Perry resided here in Elkhorn, Brown, Illinois, USA
Elkhorn, Brown, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Alva W Perry resided here in Scotland, McDonough, Illinois, USA
Scotland, McDonough, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Alva W Perry resided here in Fulton, Illinois
Fulton, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 41
Alva W Perry resided here in Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA
Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Alva W Perry resided here in Versailles, Brown, Illinois
Versailles, Brown, Illinois
1942
1942
Age 63
Alva W Perry resided here in Versailles, Illinois, USA
Versailles, Illinois, USA
1954
1954
Age 75
Death of Alva W Perry
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1879
    Event Place: Brown County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Illinois, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623284; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois; Roll: T625_300; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 34
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Versailles, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 407; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 489.0; FHL microfilm: 2340142
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Fulton; Roll: 1613404; Draft Board: 2
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scotland, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: T624_305; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374318
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Illinois, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1879
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 176; Family History Film: 1254176; Page: 476A; Enumeration District: 035; Image: 0596

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 176; Family History Film: 1254176; Page: 476A; Enumeration District: 035; Image: 0596

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elkhorn, Brown, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Scotland, McDonough, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scotland, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: T624_305; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374318

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Fulton, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Fulton; Roll: 1613404; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cooperstown, Brown, Illinois; Roll: T625_300; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 34

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Versailles, Brown, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Versailles, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 407; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 489.0; FHL microfilm: 2340142

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Versailles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Illinois, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623284; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1954
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cooperstown, Brown County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE