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Delmer Theron Goforth 1911–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1911

Birth Location: Benton,Tennessee

Death Date: 28 Sep 1987

Death Location: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States

Father: David Goforth

Mother: Maggie Nance

Spouse(s): Myrtle Blagburn

Children(s): Thomas Sr, Walter Goforth

Delmer Theron Goforth was born in 1911 in Benton,Tennessee, the child of David Milford Goforth And Maggie Jane Nance. Delmer Theron Goforth married Myrtle Viola Blagburn, and had children including John David Goforth, Opal Elaine Goforth, Thomas T Goforth Sr, Vergie Bell Goforth, Walter Wayne Goforth. Delmer Theron Goforth passed away in 1987 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • Delmer Theron Goforth was born in 1911 in Benton,Tennessee, the child of David Milford Goforth And Maggie Jane Nance.
  • Delmer Theron Goforth married Myrtle Viola Blagburn, and had children including John David Goforth, Opal Elaine Goforth, Thomas T Goforth Sr, Vergie Bell Goforth, Walter Wayne Goforth.
  • Delmer Theron Goforth passed away in 1987 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Goforth
1875–1920
Birth Location: Faxon, Benton County, Tennessee, USA
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Maggie Nance
1874–1948
Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Myrtle Blagburn
1916–2005
Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)

Thomas Sr
1939–2017
Birth Location: –
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Walter Goforth
1946–1987
Birth Location: –
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Delmer Goforth's Ancestors

Self
Delmer Goforth
1911–1987
Birth Place: Benton,Tennessee
Parents
David Milford Goforth
1875–1920
Faxon, Benton County, Tennessee, USA
Maggie (Jane) Nance
1874–1948
Benton, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Zachariah (Dangler Butler "Grey Tail") Goforth
1834–1900
Tennessee
Charlotte Melton
1854–1925
Benton, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Delmer Goforth's Descendants

1.
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Delmer (Theron) Goforth (14 Nov 1911–28 Sep 1987) m. Myrtle (Viola) Blagburn (30 Jun 1916–26 Feb 2005)
  1. 1. Thomas (T. Goforth) Sr 1939–2017 m. Linda (Lou) Walker 1943–1990
  2. 2. Walter (Wayne) Goforth 1946–1987

Delmer Goforth's Timeline

11 Records

1911
14 Nov 1911
Birth of Delmer Theron Goforth in Faxon, Benton, Tennessee, United States
Faxon, Benton, Tennessee, United States
1911
14 Nov 1911
Birth of Delmer Theron Goforth in Faxon,Benton,Tennessee, USA
Faxon,Benton,Tennessee, USA
1911
14 Nov 1911
Birth of Delmer Theron Goforth in Benton,Tennessee
Benton,Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 9
Delmer Theron Goforth resided here in Civil District 17, Benton, Tennessee
Civil District 17, Benton, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 24
Delmer Theron Goforth resided here in Faxon, Benton, Tennessee
Faxon, Benton, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 29
Delmer Theron Goforth resided here in 16th District, Benton, Tennessee, USA
16th District, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Delmer Theron Goforth resided here in Big Sandy, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Big Sandy, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1987
28 Sep 1987
Age 76
Death of Delmer Theron Goforth in Paris,Henry,Tennessee,USA
Paris,Henry,Tennessee,USA
1987
28 Sep 1987
Age 76
Death of Delmer Theron Goforth in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States
1987
28 Sep 1987
Age 76
Death of Delmer Theron Goforth in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1987
28 Sep 1987
Age 76
Death of Delmer Theron Goforth in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1911
    Event Place: Faxon, Benton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03873; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-18
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 289; Film Title: 82 Wayne 190800-194099; Film Description: Wayne (October-November 1937)
    [3] 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: Big Sandy, Benton
    [4] 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: Big Sandy, Benton
    [5] 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: Big Sandy, Benton
    [6] 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: Big Sandy, Benton
    [7] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [8] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1911
    Event Place: Faxon,Benton,Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1911
    Event Place: Benton,Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 17, Benton, Tennessee
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Faxon, Benton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03873; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 16th District, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03873; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Big Sandy, Benton, Tennessee, 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: Big Sandy, Benton

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03873; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 289; Film Title: 82 Wayne 190800-194099; Film Description: Wayne (October-November 1937)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03873; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-18
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 289; Film Title: 82 Wayne 190800-194099; Film Description: Wayne (October-November 1937)
    [3] 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: Big Sandy, Benton
    [4] 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: Big Sandy, Benton
    [5] 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: Big Sandy, Benton
    [6] 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: Big Sandy, Benton

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 289; Film Title: 82 Wayne 190800-194099; Film Description: Wayne (October-November 1937)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1987
    Event Place: Paris,Henry,Tennessee,USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1987
    Event Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1987
    Event Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1987
    Event Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.
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