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Dorothy V. Elam Ellis 1911–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1911

Birth Location: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 11 Oct 1980

Death Location: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA

Father: George Elam

Mother: Harriette Witcher

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In 1911, Dorothy V. Elam Ellis entered the world in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA, born to George Bogal Elam And Harriette Bell Hattie Witcher. In 1920, Dorothy V. Elam Ellis resided in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA. Dorothy V. Elam Ellis passed away in 1980 in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Dorothy V. Elam Ellis entered the world in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA, born to George Bogal Elam And Harriette Bell Hattie Witcher.
  • In 1920, Dorothy V. Elam Ellis resided in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA.
  • Dorothy V. Elam Ellis passed away in 1980 in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA.

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Dorothy Ellis's Ancestors

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Dorothy Ellis
1911–1980
Birth Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Parents
George Bogal Elam
1862–1944
Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA
Harriette (Bell 'Hattie') Witcher
1872–1950
Virginia, Cass, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Elam
1825–
Kentucky, USA
Margaret Norton
1835–
Virginia, USA
Joseph (Love) Witcher
1843–1919
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Tilitha (Flora) Sherrill
1847–1926
Schuyler County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Elam
1802–1873
Maryann Furr
1806–1840
Thomas Norton
1797–
William Witcher
1811–
Eliza Beckham
1811–
John Sherrill
1826–1863
Keziah Bryant
1823–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dorothy Ellis's Timeline

3 Records

1911
5 Nov 1911
Birth of Dorothy V. Elam Ellis in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Dorothy V. Elam Ellis resided here in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1980
11 Oct 1980
Age 69
Death of Dorothy V. Elam Ellis in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1911
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canton Ward 7, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T625_369; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canton Ward 7, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T625_369; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1980
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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