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Desmond March Brown 1909–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1909

Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 31 July 1981

Death Location: Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Ephraim Sr.

Mother: Sally Brown

Spouse(s): Valorie Brown

Children(s):

The story of Desmond March Brown began in 1909 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Desmond March Brown resided in Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Desmond March Brown resided in Cross Anchor, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. Desmond March Brown married Valorie Grace Brown. Desmond March Brown passed away in 1981 in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Desmond March Brown began in 1909 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Desmond March Brown resided in Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Desmond March Brown resided in Cross Anchor, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • Desmond March Brown married Valorie Grace Brown.
  • Desmond March Brown passed away in 1981 in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ephraim Sr.
1875–1960
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
ES
Sally Brown
1886–1969
Birth Location: Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
SB

Spouses(s)

Valorie Brown
1913–1999
Birth Location: South Carolina
VB

Children(s)

Desmond Brown's Ancestors

Self
Desmond Brown
1909–1981
Birth Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Ephraim Drummond Brown Sr.
1875–1960
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Sally Brown
1886–1969
Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Nesbitt) Brown
1839–1933
Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Elvira (E) Brown
1845–1919
South Carolina
William (C.) Woodruff
1845–1916
Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Loucinda (A. "Lou") Lanford
1849–1908
Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elizah Lanfort
1815–1891
Rebecca Lanfort
1823–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Leatherwood
1770–1873
Hampton Parsons
1786–1862
Sarah Martin
1792–1855

Desmond Brown's Timeline

8 Records

1909
17 Apr 1909
Birth of Desmond March Brown in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Desmond March Brown resided here in Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Desmond March Brown resided here in Cross Anchor, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Cross Anchor, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Desmond March Brown resided here in Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Desmond March Brown resided here in Rural, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Rural, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 31
Desmond March Brown resided here in Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
Desmond March Brown resided here in Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1981
31 July 1981
Age 72
Death of Desmond March Brown
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 24
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03840; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-87
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cross Anchor, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 87
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2341416
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1473; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1375486
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1473; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1375486

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cross Anchor, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cross Anchor, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 87

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2341416

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03840; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-87

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 24
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03840; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-87

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 July 1981
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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