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David Leon Read 1912 – 1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Sep 1912

Birth Location: Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas

Death Date: 28 Apr 1991

Death Location: Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas

Father: John Read

Mother: Floy Haptonstall

Spouse(s): Ruby Miles

Children(s):

In 1912, David Leon Read entered the world in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas, born to John Nicholas "Nick" Read and Floy Haptonstall. In 1920, David Leon Read resided in Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas. In 1930, David Leon Read resided in Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas. David Leon Read married Ruby Lucille Miles. David Leon Read passed away in 1991 in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1912, David Leon Read entered the world in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas, born to John Nicholas "Nick" Read and Floy Haptonstall.
  • In 1920, David Leon Read resided in Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas.
  • In 1930, David Leon Read resided in Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas.
  • David Leon Read married Ruby Lucille Miles.
  • David Leon Read passed away in 1991 in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Read
1893 – 1966
Birth Location: Texas
JR
Floy Haptonstall
1894 – 1951
Birth Location: Edgewood, Van Zandt, Texas, United States
FH

Spouses(s)

Ruby Miles
1910 – 2001
Birth Location: Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas
RM

Children(s)

David Read's Ancestors

Self
David Read
1912 – 1991
Birth Place: Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas
Parents
John Nicholas "Nick" Read
1893 – 1966
Texas
Floy Haptonstall
1894 – 1951
Edgewood, Van Zandt, Texas, United States
Grandparents
Henry Haptonstall
1876 – 1932
Amity, Clark, Arkansas, United States
Rosie (Lee) Joines
1876 – 1932
Giles, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Seaton Joines
1848 – 1920
Mary Jett
1856 – 1938
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Joines
1827 – 1905
Nancy Ann
1828 – 1898
Isaac Jett
1805 – 1870
Sarah Jones
1826 – 1914

David Read's Timeline

6 Records

1912
25 Sep 1912
Birth of David Leon Read in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas
Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas
1920
1920
Age 8
David Leon Read resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
1930
1930
Age 18
David Leon Read resided here in Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
1935
1935
Age 23
David Leon Read resided here in Van Zandt, Texas
Van Zandt, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
David Leon Read resided here in Van Zandt, Texas, United States
Van Zandt, Texas, United States
1991
28 Apr 1991
Age 79
Death of David Leon Read in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas
Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1912
    Event Place: Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T627_4155; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 234-3
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Number: 460-54-4135; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1952
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T625_1854; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 1220.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: 2405; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 97.0; FHL microfilm: 2342139
    [5] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T625_1854; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 1220.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: 2405; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 97.0; FHL microfilm: 2342139

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Van Zandt, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T627_4155; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 234-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Van Zandt, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T627_4155; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 234-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1991
    Event Place: Edgewood, Van Zandt Co, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Number: 460-54-4135; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1952
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edgewood, Van Zandt County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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