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Calvin PETTIT 1912–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Sep 1912

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 9 Aug 1973

Death Location: St. Louis, MO.

Father: Carl PETTIT

Mother: Mary (Johnson)

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Calvin PETTIT began in 1912 in Illinois. In 1920, Calvin PETTIT resided in Mount Vernon Ward 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Calvin PETTIT resided in Champaign, Illinois. Calvin PETTIT passed away in 1973 in St. Louis, MO..

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Biography

  • The story of Calvin PETTIT began in 1912 in Illinois.
  • In 1920, Calvin PETTIT resided in Mount Vernon Ward 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Calvin PETTIT resided in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Calvin PETTIT passed away in 1973 in St. Louis, MO..

Immediate Family

Parents

Carl PETTIT
1882–1951
Birth Location: MT Vernon, Illinois, USA
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Mary (Johnson)
1891–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Calvin PETTIT's Ancestors

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Calvin PETTIT
1912–1973
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Carl Clair PETTIT
1882–1951
MT Vernon, Illinois, USA
Mary (OAKLEY (Pettit)) (Johnson)
1891–
Illinois
Grandparents
George (Jason) PETTIT
1845–1888
Pennsylvania
Sarah (Elizabeth Sallie WEIR (Pettit)) (Morrison)
1852–1928
Shelbyville, Ill
Great-Grandparents
Thomas WEIR
1827–
Sarah (Weir)
1829–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Calvin PETTIT's Timeline

6 Records

1912
19 Sep 1912
Birth of Calvin PETTIT in Illinois
Illinois
1920
1920
Age 8
Calvin PETTIT resided here in Mount Vernon Ward 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Mount Vernon Ward 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Calvin PETTIT resided here in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 28
Calvin PETTIT resided here in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1951
1951-1952
Age 39
Calvin PETTIT resided here in District of Columbia
District of Columbia
1973
9 Aug 1973
Age 61
Death of Calvin PETTIT in St. Louis, MO.
St. Louis, MO.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1912
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01114; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 93-85B
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Vernon Ward 1, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: T625_376; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 128
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Mt. Vernon Register-News; Publication Date: 9 Aug 1973; Publication Place: MT Vernon, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.2044547,0.26176107,0.5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mount Vernon Ward 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Vernon Ward 1, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: T625_376; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Champaign, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01114; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 93-85B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01114; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 93-85B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951-1952
    Event Place: District of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1973
    Event Place: Mt Vernon, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Mt. Vernon Register-News - 9 Aug 1973 - Page 2, Obituary for Calvin W. Pettit (Aged 60) 9 Aug 1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St. Louis, MO.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Mt. Vernon Register-News; Publication Date: 9 Aug 1973; Publication Place: MT Vernon, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.2044547,0.26176107,0.5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1973
    Event Place: St. Louis, MO.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Mt. Vernon Register-News; Publication Date: 9 Aug 1973; Publication Place: MT Vernon, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.2044547,0.26176107,0.5
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