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Donald Lavern Kerns 1923–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1923

Birth Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Death Date: 12 Feb 1996

Death Location: Wyandotte, Kansas

Father: Benjamin Kerns

Mother: Inez Gentry

Spouse(s): Nancy Guilliams

Children(s): Donna Kerns

The story of Donald Lavern Kerns began in 1923 in Kansas City, Kansas. In 1925, Donald Lavern Kerns resided in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. In 1930, Donald Lavern Kerns resided in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri. Donald Lavern Kerns married Nancy Irene Guilliams, and had children including Carla Joan Kerns, Donna Jean Kerns. Donald Lavern Kerns passed away in 1996 in Wyandotte, Kansas.

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Biography

  • The story of Donald Lavern Kerns began in 1923 in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • In 1925, Donald Lavern Kerns resided in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Donald Lavern Kerns resided in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.
  • Donald Lavern Kerns married Nancy Irene Guilliams, and had children including Carla Joan Kerns, Donna Jean Kerns.
  • Donald Lavern Kerns passed away in 1996 in Wyandotte, Kansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Kerns
1889–1967
Birth Location: Holiday, KS
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Inez Gentry
1898–1956
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Guilliams
1929–2010
Birth Location: Peoria, Peoria Co, IL
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Children(s)

Donna Kerns
1944–2012
Birth Location: Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA
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Donald Kerns's Ancestors

Self
Donald Kerns
1923–1996
Birth Place: Kansas City, Kansas
Parents
Benjamin Harrison Kerns
1889–1967
Holiday, KS
Inez (Happiness) Gentry
1898–1956
Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Grandparents
Benjamin Kerns
1842–1923
Kentucky
Alice Kerns
1855–1925
Kentucky
John (Harrison) Gentry
1876–1954
MO
May Catron
1878–1932
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Kerns
1814–1872
Patsy Lawyer
1817–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Kerns
1766–1844
Mary McClanahan
1765–1844

Donald Kerns's Descendants

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Donald (Lavern) Kerns (3 Aug 1923–12 Feb 1996) m. Nancy (Irene) Guilliams (9 May 1929–5 Mar 2010)
  1. 1. Donna (Jean) Kerns 1944–2012

Donald Kerns's Timeline

9 Records

1923
3 Aug 1923
Birth of Donald Lavern Kerns in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
1925
1925
Age 2
Donald Lavern Kerns resided here in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Donald Lavern Kerns resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
1935
1935
Age 12
Donald Lavern Kerns resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Donald Lavern Kerns resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 19
Donald Lavern Kerns resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1996
1996
Age 73
Donald Lavern Kerns resided here in Kansas City, KS
Kansas City, KS
1996
8 Feb 1996
Age 73
Death of Donald Lavern Kerns in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
1996
12 Feb 1996
Age 73
Burial of Donald Lavern Kerns in Wyandotte, Kansas
Wyandotte, Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Kansas City, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_173; Line: 30
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 176
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2176; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 116-243
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 499-16-9479; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1199; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0173; Image: 1041.0; FHL microfilm: 2340934
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_173; Line: 30

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1199; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0173; Image: 1041.0; FHL microfilm: 2340934

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2176; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 116-243

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2176; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 116-243

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 176

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Kansas City, KS
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kansas City, MO
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1996
    Event Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 499-16-9479; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1996
    Event Place: Wyandotte, Kansas
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