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Elma Louise Beckel Couch 1923–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Mar 1923

Birth Location: Portland Mul, Oregon

Death Date: 06/17/1997

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: John Beckel

Mother: Katie Geruch

Spouse(s): Darrell Couch

Children(s):

The story of Elma Louise Beckel Couch began in 1923 in Portland Mul, Oregon. In 1930, Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided in Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA. In 1935, Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided in Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon. Elma Louise Beckel Couch married Darrell Marion Couch, and had children including Michael Alfred Couch. Elma Louise Beckel Couch passed away in 1997 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elma Louise Beckel Couch began in 1923 in Portland Mul, Oregon.
  • In 1930, Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided in Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1935, Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided in Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon.
  • Elma Louise Beckel Couch married Darrell Marion Couch, and had children including Michael Alfred Couch.
  • Elma Louise Beckel Couch passed away in 1997 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Beckel
1874–1946
Birth Location: Russia
JB
Katie Geruch
1883–1970
Birth Location: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
KG

Spouses(s)

Darrell Couch
1922–1992
Birth Location: Walla Walla, Washington
DC

Children(s)

Elma Couch's Ancestors

Self
Elma Couch
1923–1997
Birth Place: Portland Mul, Oregon
Parents
John Jacob Beckel
1874–1946
Russia
Katie Geruch
1883–1970
Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Grandparents
John (Conrad) Beckel
1841–1924
Russia
Elizabeth (Katherine) Frank
1843–1929
Russia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elma Couch's Timeline

7 Records

1923
4 Mar 1923
Birth of Elma Louise Beckel Couch in Portland Mul, Oregon
Portland Mul, Oregon
1930
1930
Age 7
Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided here in Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided here in Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon
Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 17
Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided here in Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1953
1953
Age 30
Elma Louise Beckel Couch resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1997
14 Jun 1997
Age 74
Death of Elma Louise Beckel Couch in Clackamas, Oregon, United States
Clackamas, Oregon, United States
1997
06/17/1997
Age 74
Burial of Elma Louise Beckel Couch in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1923
    Event Place: Portland Mul, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0265; FHL microfilm: 2341689
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03377; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 26-54
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1991-2000
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 542-26-4491; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1997
    Event Place: Clackamas, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1991-2000
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 542-26-4491; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 06171997
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03377; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 26-54

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03377; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 26-54

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kilpatrick-Collins, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0265; FHL microfilm: 2341689

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1997
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Elma L Couch 14 Jun 1997
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