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Leon Washington 1916–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1916

Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan

Death Date: 2 Jan 1988

Death Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA

Father: Theodore Washington

Mother: Evangeline Freeman

Spouse(s): Vee King

Children(s):

In 1916, Leon Washington entered the world in Detroit, Michigan, born to Theodore John Washington And Evangeline Grace Freeman. In 1930, Leon Washington resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Leon Washington resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Leon Washington married Vee King. Leon Washington passed away in 1988 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Leon Washington entered the world in Detroit, Michigan, born to Theodore John Washington And Evangeline Grace Freeman.
  • In 1930, Leon Washington resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Leon Washington resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • Leon Washington married Vee King.
  • Leon Washington passed away in 1988 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Theodore Washington
1892–1963
Birth Location: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
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Evangeline Freeman
1899–1987
Birth Location: Michigan
EF

Spouses(s)

Vee King
1917–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Leon Washington's Ancestors

Self
Leon Washington
1916–1988
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan
Parents
Theodore John Washington
1892–1963
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Evangeline (Grace) Freeman
1899–1987
Michigan
Grandparents
Joseph (Harrison Freeman Careful\CORRECTIONS) needed
1864–1947
Canada
Dency (A.) DeGroat
1861–1926
Tilsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
James Freeman
1820–
Bathemia Anderson
1837–
Amasa DeGroat
1825–1910
Lucinda Joiner
1835–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
SUGGESTED Confirmed)
1800–
SUGGESTED Confirmed)
1805–
Livas Anderson
1785–1881
Mary K1
1796–1876

Leon Washington's Timeline

5 Records

1916
24 Feb 1916
Birth of Leon Washington in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 14
Leon Washington resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Leon Washington resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Leon Washington resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
1988
2 Jan 1988
Age 72
Death of Leon Washington in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1916
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1863; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 84-761
    [2] Michigan Deaths
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 383-07-4587; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1048; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0416; Image: 952.0; FHL microfilm: 2340783
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1048; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0416; Image: 952.0; FHL microfilm: 2340783

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1863; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 84-761

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1863; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 84-761

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 383-07-4587; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1988
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 383-07-4587; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012
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