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Helen McGinnis 1914–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1914

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 10 Feb 1976

Death Location: Norwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: James McGinnis

Mother: Juanita Eachus

Spouse(s): Edward Root

Children(s): Edward Jr, Joseph Root

In 1914, Helen McGinnis entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, born to James Patrick Mcginnis And Juanita Mary Eachus. In 1920, Helen McGinnis resided in Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . In 1930, Helen McGinnis resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Helen McGinnis married Edward Francis Root, and had children including Charles Root, Edward Francis Root Jr, Joseph J Root. Helen McGinnis passed away in 1976 in Norwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Helen McGinnis entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, born to James Patrick Mcginnis And Juanita Mary Eachus.
  • In 1920, Helen McGinnis resided in Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • In 1930, Helen McGinnis resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Helen McGinnis married Edward Francis Root, and had children including Charles Root, Edward Francis Root Jr, Joseph J Root.
  • Helen McGinnis passed away in 1976 in Norwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James McGinnis
1879–1959
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
JM
Juanita Eachus
1882–1968
Birth Location: Edgemont, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
JE

Spouses(s)

Edward Root
1911–1977
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ER

Children(s)

Edward Jr
1932–2015
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
EJ
Joseph Root
1933–2004
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
JR

Helen McGinnis's Ancestors

Self
Helen McGinnis
1914–1976
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
James Patrick McGinnis
1879–1959
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Juanita (Mary) Eachus
1882–1968
Edgemont, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William (Louis) Eachus
1849–1927
Edgmont Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Matilda (E) Lodge
1852–1932
Upper Providence
Great-Grandparents
Homer Eachus
1821–1893
Lydia Baker
1824–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anthony Baker
1788–1875
Hannah Williamson
1797–1870

Helen McGinnis's Descendants

1.
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Helen McGinnis (9 Jun 1914–10 Feb 1976) m. Edward (Francis) Root (31 March 1911–10 Oct 1977)
  1. 1. Edward (Francis Root) Jr 1932–2015 m. Mary (Catherine) Long 1932–2002
  2. 2. Joseph (J) Root 1933–2004

Helen McGinnis's Timeline

6 Records

1914
9 Jun 1914
Birth of Helen McGinnis in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1920
1920
Age 6
Helen McGinnis resided here in Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Helen McGinnis resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 21
Helen McGinnis resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 26
Helen McGinnis resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1976
10 Feb 1976
Age 62
Death of Helen McGinnis in Norwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Norwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1914
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03723; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-1117
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1631; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1224; Image: 605
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2120; Page: 58B; Enumeration District: 0451; Image: 687.0; FHL microfilm: 2341854

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1631; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1224; Image: 605

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2120; Page: 58B; Enumeration District: 0451; Image: 687.0; FHL microfilm: 2341854

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03723; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-1117

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03723; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-1117

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1976
    Event Place: Norwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
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