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Freeman Melton Speed 1912–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1912

Birth Location: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 1988

Death Location: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA

Father: George Speed

Mother: Luvenia Robison

Spouse(s): Jo None, Letha Garrett

Children(s): Billy Speed, Terry Drake, Shirley Speed

The story of Freeman Melton Speed began in 1912 in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Freeman Melton Speed resided in Newcomb, Saline, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Freeman Melton Speed resided in Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, USA. Freeman Melton Speed married Jo, Letha Garrett, and had children including Billy Speed, Jean Jackson, Shirley Ann Speed, Terry Drake, Tracy Don Speed. Freeman Melton Speed passed away in 1988 in Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Freeman Melton Speed began in 1912 in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Freeman Melton Speed resided in Newcomb, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Freeman Melton Speed resided in Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • Freeman Melton Speed married Jo, Letha Garrett, and had children including Billy Speed, Jean Jackson, Shirley Ann Speed, Terry Drake, Tracy Don Speed.
  • Freeman Melton Speed passed away in 1988 in Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Speed
1850–1911
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Luvenia Robison
1881–1944
Birth Location: Arkansas
LR

Spouses(s)

Jo None
1921–2001
Birth Location: Lockney, Floyd, Texas, USA
J
Letha Garrett
1916–1992
Birth Location: Benton, Arkansas
LG

Children(s)

Billy Speed
1934–1934
Birth Location: –
BS
Terry Drake
1944–2003
Birth Location: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
TD
Shirley Speed
1935–2020
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
SS

Freeman Speed's Ancestors

Self
Freeman Speed
1912–1988
Birth Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Parents
George W Speed
1850–1911
Arkansas
Luvenia Robison
1881–1944
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Freeman Speed's Descendants

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Freeman (Melton) Speed (12 Jul 1912–4 Aug 1988) m. Jo (25 Feb 1921–2001) m. Letha Garrett (13 Jan 1916–Oct 1992)
  1. 1. Billy Speed 1934–1934
  2. 2. Terry Drake 1944–2003
  3. 3. Shirley (Ann) Speed 1935–2020 m. Kenneth (Brown) Watkins 1917–

Freeman Speed's Timeline

15 Records

1912
12 Jul 1912
Birth of Freeman Melton Speed in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Newcomb, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Newcomb, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in rural, Saline, Arkansas, USA
rural, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940-1945
Age 28
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, United States
Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, United States
1950
1950
Age 38
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
1952
1952
Age 40
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1954
1954
Age 42
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1956
1956
Age 44
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1957
1957
Age 45
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1958
1958
Age 46
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
1960
1960
Age 48
Freeman Melton Speed resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1988
2 Aug 1988
Age 76
Death of Freeman Melton Speed in Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA
Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA
1988
4 Aug 1988
Age 76
Burial of Freeman Melton Speed in Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA
Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1912
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T627_172; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-6
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-24-9783; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newcomb, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T625_78; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 364
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 90.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newcomb, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newcomb, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T625_78; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 364

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 90.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: rural, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T627_172; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T627_172; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1988
    Event Place: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Carlsbad Current-Argus - 3 Aug 1988 - Page 2, Obituary for Freeman M. Speed 3 Aug 1988

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-24-9783; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carlsbad
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Carlsbad Current-Argus; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1988; Publication Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA; ,0.6029387,0.98339427,0.7673926&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1988
    Event Place: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-24-9783; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2011

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1988
    Event Place: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico USA
    Record Source: Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2011
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