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Edgar Perry Read 1917–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1917

Birth Location: Bay Springs, Jasper, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 8 NOV 1944

Death Location: Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines

Father: Oscar Sr.

Mother: Lou Small

Spouse(s): Ethel Camley

Children(s):

In 1917, Edgar Perry Read entered the world in Bay Springs, Jasper, Mississippi, USA, born to Oscar Bythel Read Sr And Lou Alice Small. In 1920, Edgar Perry Read resided in Lucedale, George, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Edgar Perry Read resided in Washington, Greene, Mississippi, USA. Edgar Perry Read married Ethel Dorothy Camley. Edgar Perry Read passed away in 1944 in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Edgar Perry Read entered the world in Bay Springs, Jasper, Mississippi, USA, born to Oscar Bythel Read Sr And Lou Alice Small.
  • In 1920, Edgar Perry Read resided in Lucedale, George, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1930, Edgar Perry Read resided in Washington, Greene, Mississippi, USA.
  • Edgar Perry Read married Ethel Dorothy Camley.
  • Edgar Perry Read passed away in 1944 in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edgar Read's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Read
1917–1944
Birth Place: Bay Springs, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Oscar Bythel Read Sr.
1891–1962
Jasper, Mississippi, United States
Lou (Alice) Small
1896–1985
Jones County, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Asa "Acey") Read
1851–1893
Jasper, Mississippi, United States
Elizabeth ((Betty) Louisa) Reid
1860–1942
Leon Co, Texas, USA
Elias (P) Small
1863–
Mississippi
Virginia (I) Small
1873–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Edwin Read
1822–1856
Telitha Ross
1835–1888
Amos Reid
1828–1876
Parthenia Elkins
1835–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absolam Reid
1786–1846
Louisa Meeks
1799–1880
Erwin Elkins
1795–1865
Elizabeth Garrett
1800–1881

Edgar Read's Timeline

4 Records

1917
abt 1917
Birth of Edgar Perry Read in Bay Springs, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Bay Springs, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Edgar Perry Read resided here in Lucedale, George, Mississippi, USA
Lucedale, George, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Edgar Perry Read resided here in Washington, Greene, Mississippi, USA
Washington, Greene, Mississippi, USA
1944
8 NOV 1944
Age 27
Death of Edgar Perry Read in Lost at Sea during WW II aboard USS Growler
Lost at Sea during WW II aboard USS Growler

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Event Place: Bay Springs, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lucedale, George, Mississippi; Roll: T625_875; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 20
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Greene, Mississippi; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340880
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lucedale, George, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lucedale, George, Mississippi; Roll: T625_875; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Greene, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Greene, Mississippi; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340880

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Navy Casualties Books

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mobile
    Record Source: Alabama, WWII Military Dead and Wounded, 1944-1946, U S Navy Casualty List; Alabama, United States; 1946

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 NOV 1944
    Event Place: Lost at Sea during WW II aboard USS Growler
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, WWII Military Dead and Wounded, 1944-1946, U S Navy Casualty List; Alabama, United States; 1946
    [2] U.S., World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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