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Kenneth Willard Cole 1916–2009 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1916

Birth Location: Eugene Hospital, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 9 Sep 2009

Death Location: West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Albert Cole

Mother: Gretchen Cole

Spouse(s): Olive Cole

Children(s): Tamara Martin

In 1916, Kenneth Willard Cole entered the world in Eugene Hospital, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA, born to Albert Ray Ray Cole And Gretchen Nairn Bates Cole. In 1920, Kenneth Willard Cole resided in Eugene Ward 3, Lane, Oregon, USA. In 1930, Kenneth Willard Cole resided in Eugene, Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA. Kenneth Willard Cole married Olive Zeta Hurley Cole, and had children including Deborah L Cole Everett, Ronald M Cole, Stephen, Tamara Gail Cole Martin. Kenneth Willard Cole passed away in 2009 in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Kenneth Willard Cole entered the world in Eugene Hospital, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA, born to Albert Ray Ray Cole And Gretchen Nairn Bates Cole.
  • In 1920, Kenneth Willard Cole resided in Eugene Ward 3, Lane, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1930, Kenneth Willard Cole resided in Eugene, Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA.
  • Kenneth Willard Cole married Olive Zeta Hurley Cole, and had children including Deborah L Cole Everett, Ronald M Cole, Stephen, Tamara Gail Cole Martin.
  • Kenneth Willard Cole passed away in 2009 in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Kenneth Cole's Ancestors

Self
Kenneth Cole
1916–2009
Birth Place: Eugene Hospital, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Parents
Albert Ray "Ray" Cole
1887–1969
54 Sutherlin Road, Oakland (Coles Valley), Douglas County, Oregon, USA
Gretchen (Nairn (Bates)) Cole
1891–1975
Stanwood, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Grandparents
William (Hugh 'Hugh' or 'Hughie') Cole
1844–1938
Curryville, Pike County, Missouri, USA
Susan (B (Harris)) Cole
1850–1942
St Joseph Township, Pike County, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Dr.
1811–1888
Louisa Leeper
1826–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Leeper
1783–1851
Elizabeth McMillan
1783–1829

Kenneth Cole's Descendants

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Kenneth (Willard) Cole (22 Jan 1916–9 Sep 2009) m. Olive (Zeta (Hurley)) Cole (6 Jan 1915–5 Aug 1987)
  1. 1. Tamara (Gail (Cole)) Martin 1948–2010

Kenneth Cole's Timeline

6 Records

1916
22 Jan 1916
Birth of Kenneth Willard Cole in Eugene Hospital, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Eugene Hospital, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Kenneth Willard Cole resided here in Eugene Ward 3, Lane, Oregon, USA
Eugene Ward 3, Lane, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Kenneth Willard Cole resided here in Eugene, Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
Eugene, Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Kenneth Willard Cole resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 35
Kenneth Willard Cole resided here in Oregon
Oregon
2009
9 Sep 2009
Age 93
Death of Kenneth Willard Cole in Gresham, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA 97030
Gresham, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA 97030

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1916
    Event Place: Eugene Hospital, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Oregon, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 21
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eugene Ward 3, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T625_1495; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 238
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eugene, Lane, Oregon; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 2341680
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1922, Oregon State Archives; Salem, OR, USA; Oregon, Birth Records, 1842-1902, 1917
    [7] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, Oregon Center For Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Marriages, 1911-1945
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1161; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 37-439

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Eugene Ward 3, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eugene Ward 3, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T625_1495; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 238

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eugene, Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eugene, Lane, Oregon; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 2341680

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1161; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 37-439

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Eugene, Oregon
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., County Marriage Records, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, County Marriage Records, 1849-1967

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lakone, Wellington, California, 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 Oregon, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1161; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 37-439

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 2009
    Event Place: Gresham, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA 97030
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Salem, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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