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Essie James Rivers 1917–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1917

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 12 Oct 1983

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Robert Rivers

Mother: Mary Parker

Spouse(s): Lavonia Miles

Children(s): James Rivers, Doline Rivers

Essie James Rivers was born in 1917 in Georgia, the child of Robert Rivers And Mary Lou Parker. In 1920, Essie James Rivers resided in Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia. In 1930, Essie James Rivers resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. Essie James Rivers married Lavonia Miles, and had children including Charles Rivers, Doline Rivers, James Rivers, Talissa Rivers, Troy Lee Rivers. Essie James Rivers passed away in 1983 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Essie James Rivers was born in 1917 in Georgia, the child of Robert Rivers And Mary Lou Parker.
  • In 1920, Essie James Rivers resided in Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia.
  • In 1930, Essie James Rivers resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.
  • Essie James Rivers married Lavonia Miles, and had children including Charles Rivers, Doline Rivers, James Rivers, Talissa Rivers, Troy Lee Rivers.
  • Essie James Rivers passed away in 1983 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Rivers
1867–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Mary Parker
1887–1934
Birth Location: Georgia
MP

Spouses(s)

Lavonia Miles
1920–1963
Birth Location: Indiana
LM

Children(s)

James Rivers
1937–1995
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
JR
Doline Rivers
1936–1937
Birth Location: –
DR

Essie Rivers's Ancestors

Self
Essie Rivers
1917–1983
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Robert Rivers
1867–
Alabama, USA
Mary (Lou) Parker
1887–1934
Georgia
Grandparents
Dock Rivers
1829–1926
Virginia
Patsy Pitts
1860–
Alabama
William (R.) Parker
1860–1932
Georgia USA
Vessie Seay
1864–1924
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Edmond Seay
1824–
Lettie See
1847–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Essie Rivers's Descendants

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Essie (James) Rivers (15 Jan 1917–12 Oct 1983) m. Lavonia Miles (23 Jan 1920–24 May 1963)
  1. 1. James Rivers 1937–1995 m. Delores (Jean) Harris 1936–1987
  2. 2. Doline Rivers 1936–1937

Essie Rivers's Timeline

8 Records

1917
15 Jan 1917
Birth of Essie James Rivers in Georgia
Georgia
1920
1920
Age 3
Essie James Rivers resided here in Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia
Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 13
Essie James Rivers resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 18
Essie James Rivers resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Essie James Rivers resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
1943
1943
Age 26
Essie James Rivers resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1952
1952
Age 35
Essie James Rivers resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1983
12 Oct 1983
Age 66
Death of Essie James Rivers in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1917
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1122; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96-32
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 316-16-1899; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: T625_269; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1983; Roll: 15
    [6] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1999 Aug - Oct; Certificate Range: 032500 - 034999

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: T625_269; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1122; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1122; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1983
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 316-16-1899; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1983; Roll: 15
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