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Charles Ray Osburn 1918–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Jun 1918

Birth Location: Kedron, WV

Death Date: 27 Mar 1988

Death Location: Ellenboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Semour Osburn

Mother: Louvernia Poling

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The story of Charles Ray Osburn began in 1918 in Kedron, WV. In 1920, Charles Ray Osburn resided in Washington, Upshur, West Virginia. In 1940, Charles Ray Osburn resided in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia, USA. Charles Ray Osburn married Betty Lee Butcher. Charles Ray Osburn passed away in 1988 in Ellenboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Ray Osburn began in 1918 in Kedron, WV.
  • In 1920, Charles Ray Osburn resided in Washington, Upshur, West Virginia.
  • In 1940, Charles Ray Osburn resided in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia, USA.
  • Charles Ray Osburn married Betty Lee Butcher.
  • Charles Ray Osburn passed away in 1988 in Ellenboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Osburn's Ancestors

Self
Charles Osburn
1918–1988
Birth Place: Kedron, WV
Parents
Semour Osburn
1870–1923
Upshur Co, W(VA)
Louvernia (Florence) Poling
1874–1956
Middle Fork, Barbour Co, W(VA)
Grandparents
Marcellus Osburn
1845–1877
Lewis Co, W(VA)
Mary (Ellen) Linch
1843–1923
Monongalia Co, W(VA)
Eli (J) Poling
1849–1924
Barbour Co, W(VA)
Elizabeth (Francis) Proudfoot
1851–1920
Randolph Co, W(VA)
Great-Grandparents
Wilson Osborne
1809–1867
Susannah Starcher
1814–1882
John Lynch
1811–1889
Catherine Barb
1809–1862
Edgar Poling
1828–1900
Mary Weaver
1830–1885
William Proudfoot
1819–1898
Julia Ellyson
1822–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Osburn
1775–1845
Rhody Romine
1780–1841
John Starcher
1767–1825
Jane Radcliff
1783–1865
Phillip Lynch
1784–1864
Catherine Jenkins
1784–1861
William Barb
1779–1855
Mary Hess
1788–1849
Martin Poling
1788–1874
Mary Wilson
1788–1833
Daniel Weaver
1802–
Mariah Mitchell
1802–
Abraham Proudfoot
1791–1869
Elizabeth Cole
1799–1863
Gideon Ellyson
1791–1877
Elizabeth Stevens
1813–1863

Charles Osburn's Timeline

4 Records

1918
01 Jun 1918
Birth of Charles Ray Osburn in Kedron, WV
Kedron, WV
1920
1920
Age 2
Charles Ray Osburn resided here in Washington, Upshur, West Virginia
Washington, Upshur, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 22
Charles Ray Osburn resided here in Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1988
27 Mar 1988
Age 70
Death of Charles Ray Osburn in Ellenboro, Ritchie, West Virginia
Ellenboro, Ritchie, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Kedron, WV
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 364
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-03-5787; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1968; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 552
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Upshur, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1968; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 552

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Montgomery, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 364

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1988
    Event Place: Ellenboro, Ritchie, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-03-5787; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ellenboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

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