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Florence Mae Overton 1913–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1913

Birth Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Death Date: 13 October 1986

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Arthur Overton

Mother: Sarah McCaughey

Spouse(s): Ervin Griffis, Rex Shaughnessey

Children(s): Barbara Griffis

In 1913, Florence Mae Overton entered the world in Des Moines, Iowa, born to Arthur Leroy Overton And Sarah Mae Mccaughey. In 1920, Florence Mae Overton resided in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Florence Mae Overton resided in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA. Florence Mae Overton married Ervin James Griffis, Rex Howard Shaughnessey, and had children including Barbara Jean Griffis, Cherry P Shaughnessey, Don James Griffis, Rex Williams Shaughnessey. Florence Mae Overton passed away in 1986 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Florence Mae Overton entered the world in Des Moines, Iowa, born to Arthur Leroy Overton And Sarah Mae Mccaughey.
  • In 1920, Florence Mae Overton resided in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Florence Mae Overton resided in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Florence Mae Overton married Ervin James Griffis, Rex Howard Shaughnessey, and had children including Barbara Jean Griffis, Cherry P Shaughnessey, Don James Griffis, Rex Williams Shaughnessey.
  • Florence Mae Overton passed away in 1986 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Overton
1877–1932
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
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Sarah McCaughey
1892–1966
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Ervin Griffis
1902–1956
Birth Location: Oskaloosa, Iowa
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Rex Shaughnessey
1908–1983
Birth Location: –
RS

Children(s)

Barbara Griffis
1930–1988
Birth Location: Des Moines P, Iowa
BG

Florence Overton's Ancestors

Self
Florence Overton
1913–1986
Birth Place: Des Moines, Iowa
Parents
Arthur Leroy Overton
1877–1932
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Sarah (Mae) McCaughey
1892–1966
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Willliam "Will") McCaughey
1859–1921
Allen, Polk, Iowa, USA
Minervia (Anna) Elifritz
1862–1899
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Florence Overton's Descendants

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Florence (Mae) Overton (9 Sep 1913–13 October 1986) m. Ervin (James) Griffis (17 Jun 1902–22 Aug 1956) m. Rex (Howard) Shaughnessey (21 January 1908–11 October 1983)
  1. 1. Barbara (Jean) Griffis 1930–1988

Florence Overton's Timeline

11 Records

1913
9 Sep 1913
Birth of Florence Mae Overton in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 7
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 12
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
6 Jun 1930
Age 17
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1937
1937
Age 24
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1940
1940
Age 27
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Des Moines Twp, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Twp, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1942
abt 1942
Age 29
Florence Mae Overton resided here
None
1950
1950
Age 37
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 38
Florence Mae Overton resided here in Iowa
Iowa
1986
13 October 1986
Age 73
Death of Florence Mae Overton in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1913
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01195; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 100-72
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_509; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 150
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 15 Oct 1986; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.6890272,0.31830728,0.85605556&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 2311; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 102-222

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_509; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Des Moines Tribune - 6 Jun 1930 - Page 43, Overton - Griffis 6 Jun 1930

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1930; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01195; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 100-72

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines Twp, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01195; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 100-72

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1942
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 2311; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 102-222

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Iowa
    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 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1986
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Des Moines Register - 15 Oct 1986 - Page 25, Obituary for MAE SHAUGHNESSY 15 Oct 1986

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 6 Ave-Des Moines
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 15 Oct 1986; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.6890272,0.31830728,0.85605556&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 October 1986
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 15 Oct 1986; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.6890272,0.31830728,0.85605556&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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