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Esther Elizabeth O'Brien 1912–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1912

Birth Location: Volga, Barbour, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 11 May 1997

Death Location: Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John O'Brien

Mother: Rulina Rohrabough

Spouse(s): Lewis Jr

Children(s):

The story of Esther Elizabeth O'Brien began in 1912 in Volga, Barbour, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Esther Elizabeth O'Brien resided in Union, Barbour, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Esther Elizabeth O'Brien resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Esther Elizabeth O'Brien married Lewis Beryl Thurston Jr. Esther Elizabeth O'Brien passed away in 1997 in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Esther Elizabeth O'Brien began in 1912 in Volga, Barbour, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Esther Elizabeth O'Brien resided in Union, Barbour, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Esther Elizabeth O'Brien resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Esther Elizabeth O'Brien married Lewis Beryl Thurston Jr.
  • Esther Elizabeth O'Brien passed away in 1997 in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Esther O'Brien's Ancestors

Self
Esther O'Brien
1912–1997
Birth Place: Volga, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Parents
John Emmet O'Brien
1866–1919
Barbour Co. WV.
Rulina (Frances) Rohrabough
1870–1922
West Virginia
Grandparents
Daniel O'Brien
1828–1915
Lewis, West Virginia, United States
Rachel (Rebecca) Markley
1830–1910
Blooming Rose, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Nathan Rohrabaugh
1846–1924
Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
Rebecca Regester
1840–1929
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Regester
1800–1879
Elizabeth Baker
1801–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Regester
1750–1833
Mary Baker
1759–
Aaron Baker
1775–1850
Ruth Jordan
1777–1850

Esther O'Brien's Timeline

4 Records

1912
5 May 1912
Birth of Esther Elizabeth O'Brien in Volga, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Volga, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Esther Elizabeth O'Brien resided here in Union, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Union, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Esther Elizabeth O'Brien resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1997
11 May 1997
Age 85
Death of Esther Elizabeth O'Brien in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1912
    Event Place: Volga, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 579-10-5844; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 306
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 303; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0364; Image: 548.0; FHL microfilm: 2340038
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 306

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 303; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0364; Image: 548.0; FHL microfilm: 2340038

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1997
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 579-10-5844; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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