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Elmer Adams Roy 1930–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Feb 1930

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 18 May 1985

Death Location: Knightstown, Henry, Indiana, USA

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Spouse(s): Louise Gosser

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In 1930, Elmer Adams Roy entered the world in Kentucky, born to Grady Elmer Roy And Cora Adams. In 1930, Elmer Adams Roy resided in District 3, District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Elmer Adams Roy resided in Pulaski, Kentucky. Elmer Adams Roy married Louise Gosser, and had children including Larry Roy. Elmer Adams Roy passed away in 1985 in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1930, Elmer Adams Roy entered the world in Kentucky, born to Grady Elmer Roy And Cora Adams.
  • In 1930, Elmer Adams Roy resided in District 3, District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Elmer Adams Roy resided in Pulaski, Kentucky.
  • Elmer Adams Roy married Louise Gosser, and had children including Larry Roy.
  • Elmer Adams Roy passed away in 1985 in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Louise Gosser
–2009
Birth Location: Dorena, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Elmer Roy's Ancestors

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Elmer Roy
1930–1985
Birth Place: Kentucky
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Elmer Roy's Timeline

6 Records

1930
6 Feb 1930
Birth of Elmer Adams Roy in Kentucky
Kentucky
1930
1930
Elmer Adams Roy resided here in District 3, District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
District 3, District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 5
Elmer Adams Roy resided here in Pulaski, Kentucky
Pulaski, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 10
Elmer Adams Roy resided here in Mag District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Mag District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1960
1960
Age 30
Elmer Adams Roy resided here in Knightstown
Knightstown
1985
18 May 1985
Age 55
Death of Elmer Adams Roy in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana, USA
Knightstown, Henry, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1930
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs Birls Death File, 1850-2022
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-15
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340511
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1985; Roll: 06
    [5] U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series: Post-WWII through Vietnam Era Selective Service Records, Kentucky; Series Number: 147-76A-662

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340511

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Knightstown
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index, The Banner; Publication Date: 3 Nov 1960; Publication Place: Knightstown, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dorena, Russell, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series: Post-WWII through Vietnam Era Selective Service Records, Kentucky; Series Number: 147-76A-662

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1985
    Event Place: Knightstown, Henry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs Birls Death File, 1850-2022
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1985; Roll: 06
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