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Kate Ann Sowell 1876–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Oct 1876

Birth Location: Independence, Mississippi

Death Date: 1948

Death Location: Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Samuel Droke

Children(s): Myra Droke, Elwyn Droke, Beulah Droke, Nellie Droke, Ruth Droke, Helen Droke

The story of Kate Ann Sowell began in 1876 in Independence, Mississippi. In 1900, Kate Ann Sowell resided in Beat 1, De Soto, Mississippi, USA. In 1905, Kate Ann Sowell resided in Delaware, Ohio, USA. Kate Ann Sowell married Samuel Russwurm Droke, and had children including Beulah Christine Droke, Elwyn Carl Droke, Helen Droke, Myra V Droke, Nellie L Droke, Ruth Droke. Kate Ann Sowell passed away in 1948 in Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Kate Ann Sowell began in 1876 in Independence, Mississippi.
  • In 1900, Kate Ann Sowell resided in Beat 1, De Soto, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1905, Kate Ann Sowell resided in Delaware, Ohio, USA.
  • Kate Ann Sowell married Samuel Russwurm Droke, and had children including Beulah Christine Droke, Elwyn Carl Droke, Helen Droke, Myra V Droke, Nellie L Droke, Ruth Droke.
  • Kate Ann Sowell passed away in 1948 in Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Kate Sowell's Ancestors

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Kate Sowell
1876–1948
Birth Place: Independence, Mississippi
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Kate Sowell's Descendants

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Kate (Ann) Sowell (28 Oct 1876–1948) m. Samuel (Russwurm) Droke (13 May 1875–30 Jul 1922)
  1. 1. Myra (V) Droke 1897–1974
  2. 2. Elwyn (Carl) Droke 1899–1958
  3. 3. Beulah (Christine) Droke 1903–
  4. 4. Nellie (L) Droke 1905–
  5. 5. Ruth Droke 1908–
  6. 6. Helen Droke 1911–1993

Kate Sowell's Timeline

7 Records

1876
28 Oct 1876
Birth of Kate Ann Sowell in Independence, Mississippi
Independence, Mississippi
1900
1900
Age 24
Kate Ann Sowell resided here in Beat 1, De Soto, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, De Soto, Mississippi, USA
1905
1905
Age 29
Kate Ann Sowell resided here in Delaware, Ohio, USA
Delaware, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Kate Ann Sowell resided here in Beat 1, DeSoto, Mississippi
Beat 1, DeSoto, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 44
Kate Ann Sowell resided here in Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi
Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 54
Kate Ann Sowell resided here in Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi, USA
Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi, USA
1948
1948
Age 72
Death of Kate Ann Sowell
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1876
    Event Place: Independence, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: T625_874; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340879
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, De Soto, Mississippi; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240807
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 1, De Soto, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, De Soto, Mississippi; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240807

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Delaware, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 1, DeSoto, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: T625_874; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Olive Branch, DeSoto, Mississippi; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340879

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1948
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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