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Leona Irene Towle 1917–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1917

Birth Location: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 6 Mar 1987

Death Location: Clark County, Illinois, USA

Father: George Towle

Mother: Flora Settle

Spouse(s): Irvin Pruitt, Arthur Marlow

Children(s): Michael Pruitt

In 1917, Leona Irene Towle entered the world in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States, born to George Walter Towle And Flora Adaline Settle. In 1930, Leona Irene Towle resided in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois. In 1935, Leona Irene Towle resided in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois. Leona Irene Towle married Arthur Bethel Marlow, Irvin Dale Pruitt, and had children including Linda Pruitt, Marilyn Pruitt, Michael Dale Pruitt, Richard Pruitt, Russell Pruitt. Leona Irene Towle passed away in 1987 in Clark County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Leona Irene Towle entered the world in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States, born to George Walter Towle And Flora Adaline Settle.
  • In 1930, Leona Irene Towle resided in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois.
  • In 1935, Leona Irene Towle resided in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois.
  • Leona Irene Towle married Arthur Bethel Marlow, Irvin Dale Pruitt, and had children including Linda Pruitt, Marilyn Pruitt, Michael Dale Pruitt, Richard Pruitt, Russell Pruitt.
  • Leona Irene Towle passed away in 1987 in Clark County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Towle
1866–1940
Birth Location: Defiance, Ohio, USA
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Flora Settle
1875–1953
Birth Location: Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois, USA
FS

Spouses(s)

Irvin Pruitt
1916–1992
Birth Location: Illinois
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Arthur Marlow
1902–1975
Birth Location: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Michael Pruitt
1942–1959
Birth Location: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
MP

Leona Towle's Ancestors

Self
Leona Towle
1917–1987
Birth Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States
Parents
George Walter Towle
1866–1940
Defiance, Ohio, USA
Flora (Adaline) Settle
1875–1953
Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
John (William) Towle
1840–1921
Ravenna, Portage, Ohio, USA
Ann (Rebecca) MORRIHUGH
1842–1886
Herman, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Thomas Settles
1847–1929
Illinois, United States
Temperance (Ann) Sharp
1853–1888
Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Efferson Towl
1810–1887
Mary Plainer
1808–1891
Roswell Marihugh
1806–1855
Elizabeth Rice
1845–1855
Isaac Settle
1811–1854
Hannah Sharp
1818–1859
Elisha Sharp
1830–1885
Ellen Houghson
1833–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
THOMAS SETTLE
1763–1816
POLLY BROWN
1780–1813
Henry Sharp
1797–1851
Mary St.Clair
1800–1875

Leona Towle's Descendants

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Leona (Irene) Towle (10 Jan 1917–6 Mar 1987) m. Irvin (Dale) Pruitt (24 Feb 1916–15 Nov 1992) m. Arthur (Bethel) Marlow (20 Jul 1902–4 Nov 1975)
  1. 1. Michael (Dale) Pruitt 1942–1959

Leona Towle's Timeline

6 Records

1917
10 Jan 1917
Birth of Leona Irene Towle in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States
1930
1930
Age 13
Leona Irene Towle resided here in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois
Lafayette, Coles, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 18
Leona Irene Towle resided here in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois
Lafayette, Coles, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Leona Irene Towle resided here in Lafayette, Coles, Illinois, United States
Lafayette, Coles, Illinois, United States
1947
1947
Age 30
Leona Irene Towle resided here in Mattoon, Illinois, USA
Mattoon, Illinois, USA
1987
6 Mar 1987
Age 70
Death of Leona Irene Towle in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1917
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T627_771; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 15-31
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 324-20-0075; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 412; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 416.0.
    [4] Web: Wabash Valley, Indiana Obituaries, 1900-2010
    [5] Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 412; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 416.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T627_771; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 15-31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lafayette, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T627_771; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 15-31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Mattoon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 324-20-0075; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1987
    Event Place: Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 324-20-0075; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Wabash Valley, Indiana Obituaries, 1900-2010
    [3] Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clark County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Find a Grave Index
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