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Evelyn Myrtle Dow 1909–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 October 1909

Birth Location: North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 20 May 2002

Death Location: Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States of America

Father: Leslie Dow

Mother: Mable L

Spouse(s): William Gadwa

Children(s): James Gadwa

The story of Evelyn Myrtle Dow began in 1909 in North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. In 1910, Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided in Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided in Ephrata, Grant, Washington, USA. Evelyn Myrtle Dow married William Francis Gadwa, and had children including James Erwin Buddy Gadwa. Evelyn Myrtle Dow passed away in 2002 in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Evelyn Myrtle Dow began in 1909 in North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1910, Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided in Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided in Ephrata, Grant, Washington, USA.
  • Evelyn Myrtle Dow married William Francis Gadwa, and had children including James Erwin Buddy Gadwa.
  • Evelyn Myrtle Dow passed away in 2002 in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leslie Dow
1890–1966
Birth Location: Jonesville, Hillsdale, Michigan
LD
Mable L
1893–1975
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
ML

Spouses(s)

William Gadwa
1900–1986
Birth Location: Cosmopolitan, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States
WG

Children(s)

James Gadwa
1927–2002
Birth Location: Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
JG

Evelyn Dow's Ancestors

Self
Evelyn Dow
1909–2002
Birth Place: North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States
Parents
Leslie James Dow
1890–1966
Jonesville, Hillsdale, Michigan
Mable L
1893–1975
Michigan, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Evelyn Dow's Descendants

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Evelyn (Myrtle) Dow (26 October 1909–20 May 2002) m. William (Francis) Gadwa (12 Oct 1900–3 Jan 1986)
  1. 1. James (Erwin "Buddy") Gadwa 1927–2002

Evelyn Dow's Timeline

10 Records

1909
26 October 1909
Birth of Evelyn Myrtle Dow in North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States
North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States
1910
1910
Age 1
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Ephrata, Grant, Washington, USA
Ephrata, Grant, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Rural, King, Washington
Rural, King, Washington
1937
1937
Age 28
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Tacoma, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Washington, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 42
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Washington
Washington
1994
1994
Age 85
Evelyn Myrtle Dow resided here in Hoquiam, WA
Hoquiam, WA
2002
20 May 2002
Age 93
Death of Evelyn Myrtle Dow in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States of America
Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 October 1909
    Event Place: North Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4390; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 42-50
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ephrata, Grant, Washington; Roll: T625_1922; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 59
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor, Washington; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342222
    [7] Washington Death Index, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-1959, 1965-2017
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: T624_649; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374662

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adams, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: T624_649; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374662

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ephrata, Grant, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ephrata, Grant, Washington; Roll: T625_1922; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 59

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor, Washington; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342222

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, King, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4390; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 42-50

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4390; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 42-50

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: Hoquiam, WA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington Death Index, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-1959, 1965-2017

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hoquiam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 2002
    Event Place: Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Washington Death Index, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-1959, 1965-2017
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