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Elma Archer Swain 1882–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1882

Birth Location: California, USA

Death Date: Jan 1966

Death Location: California, USA

Father: Orlando Swain

Mother: Mattie H

Spouse(s): Elmo Whitmore

Children(s):

Elma Archer Swain was born in 1882 in California, USA, the child of Orlando S Swain And Mattie H. In 1900, Elma Archer Swain resided in Alameda, Alameda, California, USA. In 1920, Elma Archer Swain resided in Alameda, Alameda, California, USA. Elma Archer Swain married Elmo Baker Whitmore. Elma Archer Swain passed away in 1966 in California, USA.

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Biography

  • Elma Archer Swain was born in 1882 in California, USA, the child of Orlando S Swain And Mattie H.
  • In 1900, Elma Archer Swain resided in Alameda, Alameda, California, USA.
  • In 1920, Elma Archer Swain resided in Alameda, Alameda, California, USA.
  • Elma Archer Swain married Elmo Baker Whitmore.
  • Elma Archer Swain passed away in 1966 in California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orlando Swain
1847–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
OS
Mattie H
1858–
Birth Location: California, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Elmo Whitmore
1875–1944
Birth Location: Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA
EW

Children(s)

Elma Swain's Ancestors

Self
Elma Swain
1882–1966
Birth Place: California, USA
Parents
Orlando S Swain
1847–
Ohio, USA
Mattie H
1858–
California, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elma Swain's Timeline

9 Records

1882
10 Oct 1882
Birth of Elma Archer Swain in California, USA
California, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Elma Archer Swain resided here in Alameda, Alameda, California, USA
Alameda, Alameda, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Elma Archer Swain resided here in Alameda, Alameda, California, USA
Alameda, Alameda, California, USA
1927
Abt 1927
Age 45
Elma Archer Swain resided here in III Kisna
III Kisna
1930
1930
Age 48
Elma Archer Swain resided here in Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Elma Archer Swain resided here in Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Elma Archer Swain resided here in Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
1943
1943
Age 61
Elma Archer Swain resided here in Oakland, California, USA
Oakland, California, USA
1966
Jan 1966
Age 84
Death of Elma Archer Swain in California, USA
California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1882
    Event Place: California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Marriage Records from Select Counties
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California; Roll: 110; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0335; Image: 186.0; FHL microfilm: 2339845
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_191; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-162
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 556-50-0465; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1954
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Oakland Tribune; Publication Date: 23 Dec 1927; Publication Place: Oakland, California, USA; ,0.8962542,0.76620024,0.90935445&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alameda, Alameda, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alameda, Alameda, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1927
    Event Place: III Kisna
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Oakland Tribune; Publication Date: 23 Dec 1927; Publication Place: Oakland, California, USA; ,0.8962542,0.76620024,0.90935445&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1927
    Event Place: Oakland, California
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Oakland Tribune - 23 Dec 1927 - Page 42, Elmo whitmore marriage to Elma

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California; Roll: 110; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0335; Image: 186.0; FHL microfilm: 2339845

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_191; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-162

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piedmont, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_191; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-162

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Oakland, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 620 Beacon St Oakland
    Record Source: California, Marriage Records from Select Counties

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1966
    Event Place: California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 556-50-0465; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1954
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