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Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman 1884–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1884

Birth Location: Lamar, Barton, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 26 December 1972

Death Location: Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: John Truman

Mother: Martha Young

Spouse(s): Bess Truman

Children(s): Margaret Truman

In 1884, Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman entered the world in Lamar, Barton, Missouri, USA, born to John Anderson Truman And Martha Ellen Young. In 1919, Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman resided in Missouri, USA. Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman married Bess Truman, and had children including Margaret Truman. Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman passed away in 1972 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman entered the world in Lamar, Barton, Missouri, USA, born to John Anderson Truman And Martha Ellen Young.
  • In 1919, Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman resided in Missouri, USA.
  • Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman married Bess Truman, and had children including Margaret Truman.
  • Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman passed away in 1972 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harry Truman's Ancestors

Self
Harry Truman
1884–1972
Birth Place: Lamar, Barton, Missouri, USA
Parents
John Anderson Truman
1851–1914
Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Martha (Ellen) Young
1852–1947
Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
Anderson (Shipp) Truman
1816–1887
Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mary (Jane) Truman
1821–1879
Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1783–1863
Emma Shipp
1787–1828
Jesse President)
1775–1840
Nancy Tyler
1780–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Shipp
1747–1812
Elizabeth Doniphan
1759–1812

Harry Truman's Descendants

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Harry (S (33rd U.S. President)) Truman (8 May 1884–26 December 1972) m. Bess Truman (13 February 1885–18 October 1982)
  1. 1. Margaret Truman 1924–2008

Harry Truman's Timeline

4 Records

1884
8 May 1884
Birth of Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman in Lamar, Barton, Missouri, USA
Lamar, Barton, Missouri, USA
1919
28 June 1919
Age 35
Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman was married in Independence, MO
Independence, MO
1919
1919-1920
Age 35
Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman resided here in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1972
26 December 1972
Age 88
Death of Harry S (33rd U.S. President) Truman in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1884
    Event Place: Lamar, Barton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-2003, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]
    [2] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 June 1919
    Event Place: Independence, MO

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919-1920
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri State Offices Political and Military Records, 1919 - 1920

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 December 1972
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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