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James Otis Drew 1919–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1919

Birth Location: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 25 June 1986

Death Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Father: Dewitt Drew

Mother: Linnie Scott

Spouse(s): Eva Hightower

Children(s):

In 1919, James Otis Drew entered the world in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA, born to Dewitt Drew And Linnie Belle Scott. In 1920, James Otis Drew resided in Claremore, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, James Otis Drew resided in Muskogee, Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. James Otis Drew married Eva Hightower. James Otis Drew passed away in 1986 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, James Otis Drew entered the world in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA, born to Dewitt Drew And Linnie Belle Scott.
  • In 1920, James Otis Drew resided in Claremore, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, James Otis Drew resided in Muskogee, Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.
  • James Otis Drew married Eva Hightower.
  • James Otis Drew passed away in 1986 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

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James Drew's Ancestors

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James Drew
1919–1986
Birth Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Dewitt Drew
1901–1988
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Linnie (Belle) Scott
1900–1970
Indian Territory Oklahoma, United States
Grandparents
James (Saddleblanket Pearfoot) Scott
1865–1919
Flint District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Mary (Ann) Harlin
1867–1953
Caddo Mission, Choctaw Nation Oklahoma
Great-Grandparents
Rachel LeFlore
1827–1919
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Drew's Timeline

4 Records

1919
17 May 1919
Birth of James Otis Drew in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
James Otis Drew resided here in Claremore, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA
Claremore, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
James Otis Drew resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1986
25 June 1986
Age 67
Death of James Otis Drew in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1919
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Claremore, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Oklahoma, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 137

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 June 1986
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA

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