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Leona May "Leola" Woods 1911–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1911

Birth Location: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 14 Nov 1972

Death Location: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States

Father: Joseph Woods

Mother: Emma Swarens

Spouse(s): Herschell Robinson

Children(s):

The story of Leona May "Leola" Woods began in 1911 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States. In 1920, Leona May "Leola" Woods resided in Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA. Leona May "Leola" Woods married Herschell Lee Robinson, and had children including Daniel Robinson, Hershel M Robinson Jr, Jac Qusline Robinson. Leona May "Leola" Woods passed away in 1972 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Leona May "Leola" Woods began in 1911 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1920, Leona May "Leola" Woods resided in Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • Leona May "Leola" Woods married Herschell Lee Robinson, and had children including Daniel Robinson, Hershel M Robinson Jr, Jac Qusline Robinson.
  • Leona May "Leola" Woods passed away in 1972 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Woods
1884–1960
Birth Location: Ladoga, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
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Emma Swarens
1889–1947
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Herschell Robinson
1900–1969
Birth Location: Indiana, Floyd County, New Albany
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Children(s)

Leona Woods's Ancestors

Self
Leona Woods
1911–1972
Birth Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
Parents
Joseph Frantz "Francisfrancie" Woods
1884–1960
Ladoga, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
Emma (L.) Swarens
1889–1947
Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Martin Woods
1849–1920
Clay, Kentucky, United States
Susan Wells\Sells
1854–1933
Kentucky
David Swarens
1885–1889
Ohio
Louisa Mottweiler
1855–1920
Floyd County, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Swarens
1812–1881
Elizabeth Smith
1812–1887
Johann Mottweiler
1810–1890
Elizabeth (Mayfield)
1819–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Swarens
1784–1859
Mary Ash
1791–1862
John Smyth\Smith
1775–
Elizabeth Lehew
1775–1832
Johann Mottweiler
1778–1828
Anna Hofstadt
1782–1836

Leona Woods's Timeline

8 Records

1911
2 May 1911
Birth of Leona May "Leola" Woods in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
1911
06 May 1911
Leona May "Leola" Woods was baptized
None
1920
1920
Age 9
Leona May "Leola" Woods resided here in Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Leona May "Leola" Woods resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Leona May "Leola" Woods resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Leona May "Leola" Woods resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
1943
1943
Age 32
Leona May "Leola" Woods resided here in New Albany, Indiana, USA
New Albany, Indiana, USA
1972
14 Nov 1972
Age 61
Death of Leona May "Leola" Woods in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1911
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 22-7
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_453; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 270
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: 587; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 996.0; FHL microfilm: 2340322
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 06 May 1911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_453; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 270

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: 587; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 996.0; FHL microfilm: 2340322

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 22-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 22-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: New Albany, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1972
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
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