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Lee Overton Leova Turner 1918–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1918

Birth Location: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA

Death Date: 30 Oct 1999

Death Location: Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Peter Turner

Mother: Ellen Falke

Spouse(s): Lela Matthews

Children(s):

In 1918, Lee Overton Leova Turner entered the world in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA, born to Peter Turner And Ellen Falke. In 1920, Lee Overton Leova Turner resided in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA. In 1930, Lee Overton Leova Turner resided in Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA. Lee Overton Leova Turner married Lela Beatrice Matthews, and had children including Alpha Jane Turner. Lee Overton Leova Turner passed away in 1999 in Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Lee Overton Leova Turner entered the world in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA, born to Peter Turner And Ellen Falke.
  • In 1920, Lee Overton Leova Turner resided in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Lee Overton Leova Turner resided in Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA.
  • Lee Overton Leova Turner married Lela Beatrice Matthews, and had children including Alpha Jane Turner.
  • Lee Overton Leova Turner passed away in 1999 in Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Turner
1887–1955
Birth Location: Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
PT
Ellen Falke
1892–1978
Birth Location: Stowell, Chambers, Texas, USA
EF

Spouses(s)

Lela Matthews
1918–2010
Birth Location: Hufsmith, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
LM

Children(s)

Lee Turner's Ancestors

Self
Lee Turner
1918–1999
Birth Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
Parents
Peter Turner
1887–1955
Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
Ellen Falke
1892–1978
Stowell, Chambers, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (Franklin) Turner
1847–1907
Germany
Amelia (Emeline) Luke
1851–1886
Cameron, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
Charles (A) Faulk
1866–1939
Germany
Mary (Salanie) Mott
1855–
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Luke
1820–1876
August Falk
1844–1872
JOHANNA Munce
1842–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Falk
1798–
Theresia (Hueber)
1811–

Lee Turner's Timeline

7 Records

1918
15 Apr 1918
Birth of Lee Overton Leova Turner in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Lee Overton Leova Turner resided here in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Lee Overton Leova Turner resided here in Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Lee Overton Leova Turner resided here in Port Bolivar, Galveston, Texas
Port Bolivar, Galveston, Texas
1940
1940
Age 22
Lee Overton Leova Turner resided here in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 33
Lee Overton Leova Turner resided here in Texas
Texas
1999
30 Oct 1999
Age 81
Death of Lee Overton Leova Turner in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1918
    Event Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1529
    [4] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas; Roll: T625_1806; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 68
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2342069
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas; Roll: T625_1806; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 68

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2342069

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Port Bolivar, Galveston, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas, 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 Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1529
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Groves, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scott, LA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1999
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    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] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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