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John Elkins 1888–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1888

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 11 September 1928

Death Location: Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: James Elkins

Mother: Donna Lynn

Spouse(s): Winnie Gunnin

Children(s): Frances Elkins, L Elkins, Johnnie Elkins, Fred Elkins, Mildred Elkins, Edward Elkins, Evelyn Elkins

The story of John Elkins began in 1888 in Alabama. In 1920, John Elkins resided in Gadsden Ward 3, Etowah, Alabama, USA. John Elkins married Winnie Mae Gunnin, and had children including Edward Elkins, Evelyn Elkins, Frances C Tom Elkins, Fred Lee Elkins, Johnnie Mae Elkins, L D Elkins, Mildred Elkins. John Elkins passed away in 1928 in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Elkins began in 1888 in Alabama.
  • In 1920, John Elkins resided in Gadsden Ward 3, Etowah, Alabama, USA.
  • John Elkins married Winnie Mae Gunnin, and had children including Edward Elkins, Evelyn Elkins, Frances C Tom Elkins, Fred Lee Elkins, Johnnie Mae Elkins, L D Elkins, Mildred Elkins.
  • John Elkins passed away in 1928 in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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John Elkins's Ancestors

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John Elkins
1888–1928
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
James Riley Elkins
1855–1919
Reeltown, Tallapoosa County, Alabama USa
Donna Lynn
1865–1955
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
David Elkins
1817–1880
South Carolina, United States
SAPHRONIA (A) Elkins
1822–1896
Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Elkins's Descendants

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John Elkins (14 Apr 1888–11 September 1928) m. Winnie (Mae) Gunnin (20 August 1893–5 February 1978)
  1. 1. Frances (C (Tom)) Elkins 1910–1991 m. Ruby (Gertrude) Cochran 1915–1996
  2. 2. L (D) Elkins 1921–1997
    1. 1. Larry (Richard) Elkins 1941–2007
  3. 3. Johnnie (Mae) Elkins 1908–1992
  4. 4. Fred (Lee) Elkins 1917–1998
  5. 5. Mildred Elkins 1926–
  6. 6. Edward Elkins 1912–1970 m. Ruth (N) Elkins 1918–2001
  7. 7. Evelyn Elkins 1928–2008

John Elkins's Timeline

3 Records

1888
14 Apr 1888
Birth of John Elkins in Alabama
Alabama
1920
1920
Age 32
John Elkins resided here in Gadsden Ward 3, Etowah, Alabama, USA
Gadsden Ward 3, Etowah, Alabama, USA
1928
11 September 1928
Age 40
Death of John Elkins in Alabama City, Etowah County, Alabama USA
Alabama City, Etowah County, Alabama USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gadsden Ward 3, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: T625_15; Page: 47B; Enumeration District: 93
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gadsden Ward 3, Etowah, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gadsden Ward 3, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: T625_15; Page: 47B; Enumeration District: 93

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 September 1928
    Event Place: Alabama City, Etowah County, Alabama USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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