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Elnora Downs 1921–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1921

Birth Location: Lester Arkansas

Death Date: 14 Oct 2000

Death Location: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Charley Downs

Mother: Elmyra Bragg

Spouse(s): Grady Thomas

Children(s):

Elnora Downs was born in 1921 in Lester Arkansas, the child of Charley Downs And Elmyra Bragg. In 1930, Elnora Downs resided in Bridge Creek, Ouachita, Arkansas. In 1935, Elnora Downs resided in Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas. Elnora Downs married Grady Thomas. Elnora Downs passed away in 2000 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elnora Downs was born in 1921 in Lester Arkansas, the child of Charley Downs And Elmyra Bragg.
  • In 1930, Elnora Downs resided in Bridge Creek, Ouachita, Arkansas.
  • In 1935, Elnora Downs resided in Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas.
  • Elnora Downs married Grady Thomas.
  • Elnora Downs passed away in 2000 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elnora Downs's Ancestors

Self
Elnora Downs
1921–2000
Birth Place: Lester Arkansas
Parents
Charley Downs
1899–1970
Arkansas, USA
Elmyra Bragg
1902–1939
Arkansas
Grandparents
Aaron (K) Downs
1865–1890
Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
Mary DOWNS-In
1873–1897
Arkansas
Tom Bragg
1855–1931
Arkansas
Katie ((Catherine) Milner) (Robinson?)
1870–1926
Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
Ransom Lilley
1843–
Lettie Lilley
1852–
Isaac Bragg
1840–1910
Easter Bragg
1838–
Amos Milliner
1847–1915
Caroline Burks
1847–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lillie
1805–
Caroline Lillie
1815–
Jerry Bragg
1815–1880
Sylvia Acker
1820–

Elnora Downs's Timeline

8 Records

1921
19 Dec 1921
Birth of Elnora Downs in Lester Arkansas
Lester Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 9
Elnora Downs resided here in Bridge Creek, Ouachita, Arkansas
Bridge Creek, Ouachita, Arkansas
1935
1935
Age 14
Elnora Downs resided here in Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas
Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Elnora Downs resided here in River, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
River, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1955
1955
Age 34
Elnora Downs resided here in Rockford, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Illinois, USA
1959
1959
Age 38
Elnora Downs resided here in Rockford, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Illinois, USA
1990
1990
Age 69
Elnora Downs resided here in New Iberia, LA
New Iberia, LA
2000
14 Oct 2000
Age 79
Death of Elnora Downs in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Lester Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T627_159; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 52-22
    [5] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 355-22-6386; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bridge Creek, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: 86; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 856.0; FHL microfilm: 2339821
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bridge Creek, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bridge Creek, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: 86; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 856.0; FHL microfilm: 2339821

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T627_159; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 52-22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T627_159; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 52-22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1943
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Rockford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Rockford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990
    Event Place: New Iberia, LA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 October 2000
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockford, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 2000
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 355-22-6386; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

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