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Betty Virginia Davis 1924–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Mar 1924

Birth Location: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 1 Feb 1997

Death Location: Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Glennie Davis

Mother: Mildred Katzma

Spouse(s): Merel Sr

Children(s):

In 1924, Betty Virginia Davis entered the world in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA, born to Glennie Davis And Mildred E Katzma. In 1935, Betty Virginia Davis resided in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana. In 1940, Betty Virginia Davis resided in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA. Betty Virginia Davis married Merel Martin Whiteman Sr. Betty Virginia Davis passed away in 1997 in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Betty Virginia Davis entered the world in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA, born to Glennie Davis And Mildred E Katzma.
  • In 1935, Betty Virginia Davis resided in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana.
  • In 1940, Betty Virginia Davis resided in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA.
  • Betty Virginia Davis married Merel Martin Whiteman Sr.
  • Betty Virginia Davis passed away in 1997 in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Betty Davis's Ancestors

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Betty Davis
1924–1997
Birth Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Parents
Glennie Davis
1899–1957
Michigan
Mildred (E) Katzma
1889–1964
Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
James (N) Davis
1864–1900
Cass County, Michigan, USA
Adaline Davis
1873–1941
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Rev. Davis
1840–1918
Ruth Davis
1832–1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Davis
1804–1849
Benjamin Jr
1800–1878
Hannah Halley
1800–1876

Betty Davis's Timeline

4 Records

1924
8 Mar 1924
Birth of Betty Virginia Davis in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Betty Virginia Davis resided here in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana
South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 16
Betty Virginia Davis resided here in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1997
1 Feb 1997
Age 73
Death of Betty Virginia Davis in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA
Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01133; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 97-15
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 313-12-3923; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1997; Roll: 25
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Porter County, Indiana, Vidette-Messenger and Vidette-Times Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01133; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 97-15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01133; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 97-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1997
    Event Place: Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 313-12-3923; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1997; Roll: 25
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Porter County, Indiana, Vidette-Messenger and Vidette-Times Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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