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Bertha May Elkins 1911–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jan 1911

Birth Location: Decatur Maco, Illinois

Death Date: 6 Sep 1998

Death Location: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA

Father: Robert Elkins

Mother: Mary simpson

Spouse(s): Luther Williams

Children(s): D Williams, P Williams

The story of Bertha May Elkins began in 1911 in Decatur Maco, Illinois. In 1920, Bertha May Elkins resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA. Bertha May Elkins married Luther Williams, and had children including D Bertha Williams, M Leana Williams, Mary L Williams, P Luther Williams. Bertha May Elkins passed away in 1998 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bertha May Elkins began in 1911 in Decatur Maco, Illinois.
  • In 1920, Bertha May Elkins resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • Bertha May Elkins married Luther Williams, and had children including D Bertha Williams, M Leana Williams, Mary L Williams, P Luther Williams.
  • Bertha May Elkins passed away in 1998 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Elkins
1876–1915
Birth Location: Kentucky
RE
Mary simpson
1878–1939
Birth Location: Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
Ms

Spouses(s)

Luther Williams
1906–1961
Birth Location: Missouri
LW

Children(s)

D Williams
1935–2009
Birth Location: Decatur
DW
P Williams
1933–1975
Birth Location: Illinois
PW

Bertha Elkins's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Elkins
1911–1998
Birth Place: Decatur Maco, Illinois
Parents
Robert Elkins
1876–1915
Kentucky
Mary simpson
1878–1939
Harrisburg, Saline, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Calvin Simpson
1853–
Tennessee
Litha Simpson
1847–
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Elkins's Descendants

1.
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Bertha (May) Elkins (20 Jan 1911–6 Sep 1998) m. Luther Williams (abt 1906–1961)
  1. 1. D (Bertha) Williams 1935–2009
  2. 2. P (Luther) Williams 1933–1975

Bertha Elkins's Timeline

7 Records

1911
20 Jan 1911
Birth of Bertha May Elkins in Decatur Maco, Illinois
Decatur Maco, Illinois
1911
20 Jan 1911
Birth of Bertha May Elkins
None
1920
1920
Age 9
Bertha May Elkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Bertha May Elkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Decatur, Macon, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 24
Bertha May Elkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Decatur, Macon, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Bertha May Elkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
1998
6 Sep 1998
Age 87
Death of Bertha May Elkins in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1911
    Event Place: Decatur Maco, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T627_845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-40
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 351-34-3784; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1958-1960
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 538; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 293.0; FHL microfilm: 2340273
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 538; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 293.0; FHL microfilm: 2340273

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T627_845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-40

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T627_845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-40

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 351-34-3784; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1958-1960

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1998
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 351-34-3784; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1958-1960
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