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Elmer Shurly Dewey 1876–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1876

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 31 August 1956

Death Location: Saint Clair, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: James Dewey

Mother: Melissa Davenport

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In 1876, Elmer Shurly Dewey entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, born to James S Dewey And Melissa Julia Davenport. In 1917, Elmer Shurly Dewey resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Elmer Shurly Dewey married Genevie Dewey. Elmer Shurly Dewey passed away in 1956 in Saint Clair, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Elmer Shurly Dewey entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, born to James S Dewey And Melissa Julia Davenport.
  • In 1917, Elmer Shurly Dewey resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Elmer Shurly Dewey married Genevie Dewey.
  • Elmer Shurly Dewey passed away in 1956 in Saint Clair, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Elmer Dewey's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Dewey
1876–1956
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Parents
James S. Dewey
1851–1923
Castile, Wyoming County, New York, United States of America
Melissa (Julia) Davenport
1852–1925
Mackinac Island, Mackinac County, Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry (L.) Davenport
1828–1912
Winnepeg USA
Julia Davenport
1829–1890
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
James Perault
1800–1874
Julia Laduc
1788–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jean Perreault
1779–
Marie Crequi
1764–1861
Louis Persil
1759–
Cecilia LeDuc
1770–1866

Elmer Dewey's Timeline

3 Records

1876
10 Sep 1876
Birth of Elmer Shurly Dewey in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
Elmer Shurly Dewey resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1956
31 August 1956
Age 80
Death of Elmer Shurly Dewey in Marine City, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Marine City, St Clair, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1876
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 August 1956
    Event Place: Marine City, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Clair, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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