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Howard Allen Marks 1916–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1916

Birth Location: Bear Run, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 8 May 1978

Death Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Lafayette Marks

Mother: Amy Hewitt

Spouse(s): Eula Westfall

Children(s):

In 1916, Howard Allen Marks entered the world in Bear Run, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA, born to Lafayette M Marks And Amy Lee Hewitt. In 1920, Howard Allen Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. Howard Allen Marks married Eula Ruth Westfall, and had children including Lawrence Gerald Marks Sr. Howard Allen Marks passed away in 1978 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Howard Allen Marks entered the world in Bear Run, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA, born to Lafayette M Marks And Amy Lee Hewitt.
  • In 1920, Howard Allen Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • Howard Allen Marks married Eula Ruth Westfall, and had children including Lawrence Gerald Marks Sr.
  • Howard Allen Marks passed away in 1978 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lafayette Marks
1881–1954
Birth Location: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
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Amy Hewitt
1884–1974
Birth Location: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eula Westfall
1912–1993
Birth Location: Falls Mill, Braxton, West Virginia
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Children(s)

Howard Marks's Ancestors

Self
Howard Marks
1916–1978
Birth Place: Bear Run, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Lafayette M Marks
1881–1954
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Amy (Lee) Hewitt
1884–1974
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Levi (C) Marks
1850–1909
Gilmer County VA (WV)
Florence Alltop
1857–1950
Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
Rogell (G) Hewett
1863–1952
West Virginia
Sarah (M) Murphy
1857–1923
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Marks
1832–
Eleanor Lynch
1836–1876
Lewis Alltop
1826–1865
Sarah Norman
1831–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hiram Marks
1809–1859
Sarah Wiltt
1809–1870
Paricle Dr
1810–1878
Roanna Dr
1812–

Howard Marks's Timeline

9 Records

1916
25 Apr 1916
Birth of Howard Allen Marks in Bear Run, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Bear Run, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1916
1916
Birth of Howard Allen Marks
None
1920
1920
Age 4
Howard Allen Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Howard Allen Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Howard Allen Marks resided here in Rural, Braxton, West Virginia
Rural, Braxton, West Virginia
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 24
Howard Allen Marks resided here in Linn, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Linn, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1946
1946
Age 30
Howard Allen Marks resided here in Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
1948
1948
Age 32
Howard Allen Marks resided here in Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
1978
8 May 1978
Age 62
Death of Howard Allen Marks in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1916
    Event Place: Bear Run, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 300
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11-7
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-16-1954; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 48
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342264
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1916

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 48

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Braxton, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Linn, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 300
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1978
    Event Place: Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-16-1954; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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