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Alva Merrill Westwood 1924–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1924

Birth Location: Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States

Death Date: 4 Jun 1982

Death Location: Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, United States

Father: Clarence Westwood

Mother: Frances Tesh

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Alva Merrill Westwood began in 1924 in Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States. In 1925, Alva Merrill Westwood resided in Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA. In 1930, Alva Merrill Westwood resided in Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA. Alva Merrill Westwood had children including Westwood. Alva Merrill Westwood passed away in 1982 in Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Alva Merrill Westwood began in 1924 in Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States.
  • In 1925, Alva Merrill Westwood resided in Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Alva Merrill Westwood resided in Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA.
  • Alva Merrill Westwood had children including Westwood.
  • Alva Merrill Westwood passed away in 1982 in Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clarence Westwood
1887–1969
Birth Location: Kansas
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Frances Tesh
1890–1980
Birth Location: Howard, Elk County, Kansas, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alva Westwood's Ancestors

Self
Alva Westwood
1924–1982
Birth Place: Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States
Parents
Clarence B Westwood
1887–1969
Kansas
Frances (Edna) Tesh
1890–1980
Howard, Elk County, Kansas, United States of America
Grandparents
Charles (E.) Tesh
1861–1899
Edwards County, Illinois, United States of America
Hallie (E) Mullendore
1867–1960
Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Mullendore
1847–1907
Mary Robison
1848–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clinton Mullendore
1824–1897
Tabitha Brooks
1819–1908

Alva Westwood's Timeline

7 Records

1924
24 Oct 1924
Birth of Alva Merrill Westwood in Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States
Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States
1925
1925
Age 1
Alva Merrill Westwood resided here in Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Alva Merrill Westwood resided here in Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 16
Alva Merrill Westwood resided here in Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
1946
1946
Age 22
Alva Merrill Westwood resided here in Vellejo, Solano, California, USA
Vellejo, Solano, California, USA
1952
1 Mar 1952
Age 28
Alva Merrill Westwood resided here in Eureka (Greenwood County), Kansas, USA
Eureka (Greenwood County), Kansas, USA
1982
4 Jun 1982
Age 58
Death of Alva Merrill Westwood in Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1924
    Event Place: Howard, Elk, Kansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_45; Line: 7
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1924
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01230; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-13
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 514-18-7874; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340436
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_45; Line: 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340436

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01230; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Vellejo, Solano, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1924

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1952
    Event Place: Eureka (Greenwood County), Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, City and County Census Records, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Collection Name: Population Schedules and Statistical Rolls: Cities (1919-1961); Reel Number: 31984_254744

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union Center, Elk, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01230; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1982
    Event Place: Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 514-18-7874; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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