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Della May Markham 1891–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 April 1891

Birth Location: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 11 Dec 1966

Death Location: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: William Collins

Mother: Susan Poe

Spouse(s): Elmer Pittman

Children(s): Mildred Pittman, Metford Pittman

In 1891, Della May Markham entered the world in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA, born to William Henry Collins And Susan C Poe. In 1900, Della May Markham resided in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Della May Markham resided in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. Della May Markham married Elmer Henry Pittman, and had children including Metford Ralph Joker Pittman, Mildred S Pittman. Della May Markham passed away in 1966 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Della May Markham entered the world in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA, born to William Henry Collins And Susan C Poe.
  • In 1900, Della May Markham resided in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Della May Markham resided in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA.
  • Della May Markham married Elmer Henry Pittman, and had children including Metford Ralph Joker Pittman, Mildred S Pittman.
  • Della May Markham passed away in 1966 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Collins
1862–1906
Birth Location: Sikeston, Scott County, MO
WC
Susan Poe
1871–1898
Birth Location: Missouri, United States
SP

Spouses(s)

Elmer Pittman
1884–1970
Birth Location: Whitewater, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States,
EP

Children(s)

Mildred Pittman
1909–1995
Birth Location: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
MP
Metford Pittman
1913–2002
Birth Location: Whitewater, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
MP

Della Markham's Ancestors

Self
Della Markham
1891–1966
Birth Place: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
Parents
William Henry Collins
1862–1906
Sikeston, Scott County, MO
Susan (C.) Poe
1871–1898
Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Aaron (C.) Collins
1825–1879
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Anna COX
1825–1878
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
William (Richinson) Poe
1833–1906
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
Amelia (Poe)
1834–1900
Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nathan COLLINS
1784–1865
Mary Wells
1787–1867
James Cox
1788–1830
Anna Hitt
1790–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Collins
1746–1835
Martha Nowel
1762–1850
John Wells
1741–1819
Sarah Holloway
1748–1826

Della Markham's Descendants

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Della (May) Markham (19 April 1891–11 Dec 1966) m. Elmer (Henry) Pittman (20 May 1884–16 Feb 1970)
  1. 1. Mildred (S) Pittman 1909–1995
  2. 2. Metford (Ralph "Joker") Pittman 1913–2002

Della Markham's Timeline

8 Records

1891
19 April 1891
Birth of Della May Markham in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Della May Markham resided here in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Della May Markham resided here in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Della May Markham resided here in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Della May Markham resided here in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Della May Markham resided here in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 49
Della May Markham resided here in Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
1966
11 Dec 1966
Age 75
Death of Della May Markham in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1891
    Event Place: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02093; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 16-35
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: T625_912; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2340916
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240845
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: T624_774; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374787
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240845

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: T624_774; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374787

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: T625_912; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2340916

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02093; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 16-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Welch, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02093; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 16-35

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1966
    Event Place: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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