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Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis 1917–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1917

Birth Location: Chicago Cook, Illinois

Death Date: 1 Nov 2001

Death Location: Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Arthur Chavis

Mother: Catherine Greene

Spouse(s): James Sr

Children(s):

In 1917, Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis entered the world in Chicago Cook, Illinois, born to Arthur Garfield Chavis And Catherine Greene. In 1950, Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided in Shields, Lake, Illinois, USA. In 1951, Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided in Illinois. Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis married James E Golden Sr, and had children including James Golden Jr, Julie Golden, Sherry Golden, Valerie V Golden. Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis passed away in 2001 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis entered the world in Chicago Cook, Illinois, born to Arthur Garfield Chavis And Catherine Greene.
  • In 1950, Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided in Shields, Lake, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1951, Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided in Illinois.
  • Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis married James E Golden Sr, and had children including James Golden Jr, Julie Golden, Sherry Golden, Valerie V Golden.
  • Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis passed away in 2001 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Catherine Chavis's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Chavis
1917–2001
Birth Place: Chicago Cook, Illinois
Parents
Arthur Garfield Chavis
1883–1935
Knoxville, Tennessee
Catherine Greene
1894–1980
Highland Park, Illinois
Grandparents
Thomas Greene
1868–1948
Mace, Carna, Galway, Ireland
Bridget Mcneela
1870–1940
Claggan, Ballycro, Mayo, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Michael Greene
1828–1915
Bridget King
1840–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Liam Greene
1793–
Mary Burke
1800–
Edward King
1810–

Catherine Chavis's Timeline

6 Records

1917
6 Dec 1917
Birth of Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis in Chicago Cook, Illinois
Chicago Cook, Illinois
1950
1950
Age 33
Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided here in Shields, Lake, Illinois, USA
Shields, Lake, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 34
Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1958
1958
Age 41
Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided here in Gary, Indiana, USA
Gary, Indiana, USA
1993
1993
Age 76
Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis resided here in Michigan City, IN
Michigan City, IN
2001
1 Nov 2001
Age 84
Death of Catherine "Kay" Mary Chavis in Michigan City, Laporte, Indiana, USA
Michigan City, Laporte, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1917
    Event Place: Chicago Cook, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935, Cook County Clerk; Cook County, IL; Cook County Genealogy Records (Births)
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2001; Roll: 20
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Shields, Lake, Illin
    [9] Web: Indiana and Michigan, U.S., Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Shields, Lake, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Shields, Lake, Illin

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Illinois
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Gary, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Michigan City, IN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gary, IN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 2001
    Event Place: Michigan City, Laporte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [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: 2001; Roll: 20
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Michigan City, Indiana, U.S., Obituary Index, 1887-2011, Michigan City Public Library; Michigan City, IN; Obituary Index
    [6] Web: Indiana and Michigan, U.S., Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Indiana and Michigan, U.S., Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

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