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Leoda Pauline Mathis 1916–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1916

Birth Location: Bevier, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 3 February 1996

Death Location: Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Leslie Mathis

Mother: Elizabeth Devine

Spouse(s): William McElwain

Children(s): Eva Ingram, Jerldean McElwain, James McElwain

In 1916, Leoda Pauline Mathis entered the world in Bevier, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA, born to Leslie Young Mathis And Elizabeth J Devine. In 1920, Leoda Pauline Mathis resided in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Leoda Pauline Mathis resided in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. Leoda Pauline Mathis married William Lester Mcelwain, and had children including Eva N Ingram, James Earl Mcelwain, Jerldean Judy Mcelwain, Jerry Mcelwain, Ruby Mcelwain. Leoda Pauline Mathis passed away in 1996 in Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Leoda Pauline Mathis entered the world in Bevier, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA, born to Leslie Young Mathis And Elizabeth J Devine.
  • In 1920, Leoda Pauline Mathis resided in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Leoda Pauline Mathis resided in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • Leoda Pauline Mathis married William Lester Mcelwain, and had children including Eva N Ingram, James Earl Mcelwain, Jerldean Judy Mcelwain, Jerry Mcelwain, Ruby Mcelwain.
  • Leoda Pauline Mathis passed away in 1996 in Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leslie Mathis
1887–1959
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Elizabeth Devine
1894–1928
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

William McElwain
1916–2004
Birth Location: Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Children(s)

Eva Ingram
1944–2008
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
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Jerldean McElwain
1940–2009
Birth Location: Muhlenburg, Kentucky
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James McElwain
1948–2020
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
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Leoda Mathis's Ancestors

Self
Leoda Mathis
1916–1996
Birth Place: Bevier, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Leslie Young Mathis
1887–1959
Kentucky
Elizabeth (J) Devine
1894–1928
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph (Linsey) Mathis
1858–1925
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Minnie Newman
1869–1930
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
George (Christopher) Devine
1867–1925
Kentucky
Effie (Elizabeth) Miller
1873–1909
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Berry Mathis
1833–
Nancy Mathis
1836–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leoda Mathis's Descendants

1.
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Leoda (Pauline) Mathis (6 May 1916–3 February 1996) m. William (Lester) McElwain (12 April 1916–15 January 2004)
  1. 1. Eva (N.) Ingram 1944–2008 m. Marlin (C) Ingram 1941–2025
  2. 2. Jerldean ("Judy") McElwain 1940–2009
  3. 3. James (Earl) McElwain 1948–2020

Leoda Mathis's Timeline

8 Records

1916
6 May 1916
Birth of Leoda Pauline Mathis in Bevier, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Bevier, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Leoda Pauline Mathis resided here in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Leoda Pauline Mathis resided here in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Leoda Pauline Mathis resided here in Bevier, Cleaton, Nelson, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Bevier, Cleaton, Nelson, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1936
Abt 1936
Age 20
Leoda Pauline Mathis resided here in Clea-Ton
Clea-Ton
1940
1940
Age 24
Leoda Pauline Mathis resided here in 1st Mag Dist, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1st Mag Dist, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1957
1957
Age 41
Leoda Pauline Mathis resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1996
3 February 1996
Age 80
Death of Leoda Pauline Mathis in Bremen Muhlenberg Co, Ky
Bremen Muhlenberg Co, Ky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1916
    Event Place: Bevier, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bevier, Cleaton, Nelson, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1936
    Event Place: Clea-Ton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 1st Mag Dist, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bremen
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muhlenberg
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 February 1996
    Event Place: Bremen Muhlenberg Co, Ky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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