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James Melvin Tolbert 1916–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 June 1916

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 23 April 1973

Death Location: Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Herbert Tolbert

Mother: Beulah Talbott

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The story of James Melvin Tolbert began in 1916 in Kentucky. In 1920, James Melvin Tolbert resided in Raleigh, Saline, Illinois, USA. In 1930, James Melvin Tolbert resided in Eldorado, Eldorado, Saline, Illinois, USA. James Melvin Tolbert passed away in 1973 in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Melvin Tolbert began in 1916 in Kentucky.
  • In 1920, James Melvin Tolbert resided in Raleigh, Saline, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, James Melvin Tolbert resided in Eldorado, Eldorado, Saline, Illinois, USA.
  • James Melvin Tolbert passed away in 1973 in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois, United States of America.

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James Tolbert's Ancestors

Self
James Tolbert
1916–1973
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Herbert Tolbert
1892–1937
Kentucky
Beulah Talbott
1890–1966
Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Oliver) Tolbert
1859–1926
Webster County, Kentucky, USA
Georgia (Ann) Price
1864–1942
Webster County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Garrett Tolbert
1839–1880
Mary Lynn
1838–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
O Tolbert
1814–1871
Harriet Tolbert
1820–

James Tolbert's Timeline

4 Records

1916
22 June 1916
Birth of James Melvin Tolbert in Kentucky
Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 4
James Melvin Tolbert resided here in Raleigh, Saline, Illinois, USA
Raleigh, Saline, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
James Melvin Tolbert resided here in Eldorado, Eldorado, Saline, Illinois, USA
Eldorado, Eldorado, Saline, Illinois, USA
1973
23 April 1973
Age 57
Death of James Melvin Tolbert
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 June 1916
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Raleigh, Saline, Illinois; Roll: T625_395; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 137
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eldorado, Saline, Illinois; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340289
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Raleigh, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Raleigh, Saline, Illinois; Roll: T625_395; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 137

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eldorado, Eldorado, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eldorado, Saline, Illinois; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340289

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 April 1973
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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