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Laura May Newman 1893–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Feb 1893

Birth Location: Oklahoma

Death Date: 25 July 1961

Death Location: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Newman

Mother: Viola Lovitt

Spouse(s): Thomas Watson

Children(s): Thomas Watson, Velma Watson, Betsy Watson, Thomas Jr

The story of Laura May Newman began in 1893 in Oklahoma. In 1910, Laura May Newman resided in Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA. In 1920, Laura May Newman resided in Ada Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA. Laura May Newman married Thomas Wiley Watson, and had children including Betsy Mae Watson, Thomas Elridge Watson, Thomas Wiley Watson Jr, Velma Lee Watson. Laura May Newman passed away in 1961 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura May Newman began in 1893 in Oklahoma.
  • In 1910, Laura May Newman resided in Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1920, Laura May Newman resided in Ada Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Laura May Newman married Thomas Wiley Watson, and had children including Betsy Mae Watson, Thomas Elridge Watson, Thomas Wiley Watson Jr, Velma Lee Watson.
  • Laura May Newman passed away in 1961 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Newman's Ancestors

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Laura Newman
1893–1961
Birth Place: Oklahoma
Parents
William Luther Newman
1865–1938
Fayette County, Texas, USA
Viola (Rosella) Lovitt
1872–1920
Dallas County, Texas, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Newman's Descendants

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Laura (May) Newman (3 Feb 1893–25 July 1961) m. Thomas (Wiley) Watson (30 Jan 1883–23 Feb 1937)
  1. 1. Thomas (Elridge) Watson 1913–2008
  2. 2. Velma (Lee) Watson 1914–1974
  3. 3. Betsy (Mae) Watson 1925–1975
  4. 4. Thomas (Wiley Watson) Jr 1919–1995

Laura Newman's Timeline

8 Records

1893
3 Feb 1893
Birth of Laura May Newman in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1910
1910
Age 17
Laura May Newman resided here in Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Laura May Newman resided here in Ada Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
Ada Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Laura May Newman resided here in Sherman, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Laura May Newman resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas
Sherman, Grayson, Texas
1940
1940
Age 47
Laura May Newman resided here in J P #1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
J P #1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1961
Abt 1961
Age 68
Laura May Newman resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1961
25 July 1961
Age 68
Death of Laura May Newman in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, USA
Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1893
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1270; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375283

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ada Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ada Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1479; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 164

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sherman, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342071

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04043; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 91-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P #1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04043; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 91-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 July 1961
    Event Place: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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