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John Spurgeon 1918–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1918

Birth Location: Springdale, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 27 September 1988

Death Location: Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Bettie Spirgen

Children(s): Wilma Casteel, Billie Spirgen, Lonnie Spirgen

The story of John Spurgeon began in 1918 in Springdale, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, John Spurgeon resided in Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma. In 1940, John Spurgeon resided in Jay, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA. John Spurgeon married Bettie Spirgen, and had children including Billie Rue Spirgen, Darryl Spirgen, Lonnie Spirgen, Noel Sonny Spirgen, Rita Gail Spirgen, Wilma Jean Spirgen Casteel. John Spurgeon passed away in 1988 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Spurgeon began in 1918 in Springdale, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, John Spurgeon resided in Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma.
  • In 1940, John Spurgeon resided in Jay, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA.
  • John Spurgeon married Bettie Spirgen, and had children including Billie Rue Spirgen, Darryl Spirgen, Lonnie Spirgen, Noel Sonny Spirgen, Rita Gail Spirgen, Wilma Jean Spirgen Casteel.
  • John Spurgeon passed away in 1988 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America.

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John Spurgeon's Ancestors

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John Spurgeon
1918–1988
Birth Place: Springdale, Arkansas, USA
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John Spurgeon's Descendants

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John Spurgeon (1 May 1918–27 September 1988) m. Bettie Spirgen (07/25/1918–06/25/1994)
  1. 1. Wilma (Jean (spirgen)) Casteel 1938–2008 m. Casteel 1935–2001
  2. 2. Billie (Rue) Spirgen 1937–2004
  3. 3. Lonnie Spirgen 1947–1975

John Spurgeon's Timeline

5 Records

1918
1 May 1918
Birth of John Spurgeon in Springdale, Arkansas, USA
Springdale, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
John Spurgeon resided here in Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma
Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
John Spurgeon resided here in Jay, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
Jay, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
1987
1987
Age 69
John Spurgeon resided here in Roseburg, OR
Roseburg, OR
1988
27 September 1988
Age 70
Death of John Spurgeon in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1918
    Event Place: Springdale, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 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 Oklahoma, 1940 - 1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 477
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3290; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 21-10
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 445-01-4446; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3290; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 21-10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jay, Delaware, Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma, 1940 - 1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 477
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaty, Delaware, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3290; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 21-10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Roseburg, OR
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 September 1988
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 445-01-4446; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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