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Leonard Louis Cross 1911–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1911

Birth Location: District of Columbia

Death Date: 24 Sep 1974

Death Location: Washington DC

Father: Henry Cross

Mother: Hattie Goram

Spouse(s): Ladessa Jeffries

Children(s): Melvin Cross

In 1911, Leonard Louis Cross entered the world in District of Columbia, born to Henry Cross And Hattie B Goram. In 1920, Leonard Louis Cross resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. In 1935, Leonard Louis Cross resided in Washington, District of Columbia. Leonard Louis Cross married Ladessa Sarah Jeffries, and had children including Adrienne Cross, Melvin Alexander Cross, Prescilla Cross. Leonard Louis Cross passed away in 1974 in Washington DC.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Leonard Louis Cross entered the world in District of Columbia, born to Henry Cross And Hattie B Goram.
  • In 1920, Leonard Louis Cross resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • In 1935, Leonard Louis Cross resided in Washington, District of Columbia.
  • Leonard Louis Cross married Ladessa Sarah Jeffries, and had children including Adrienne Cross, Melvin Alexander Cross, Prescilla Cross.
  • Leonard Louis Cross passed away in 1974 in Washington DC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Cross
1888–1959
Birth Location: District of Columbia
HC
Hattie Goram
1889–1982
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
HG

Spouses(s)

Ladessa Jeffries
1916–1971
Birth Location: Virginia
LJ

Children(s)

Melvin Cross
1950–2016
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia
MC

Leonard Cross's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Cross
1911–1974
Birth Place: District of Columbia
Parents
Henry Cross
1888–1959
District of Columbia
Hattie (B) Goram
1889–1982
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
Grandparents
Robert Cross
1835–1924
Virginia
Alverta (Tibbs) Cross
1857–1922
Virginia
Iraiah (J) Goram
1857–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Nancy Hunnington
1811–
Arthur Gorum
1819–
Dinah Gorham
1833–1919
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Susan Bricker
1805–

Leonard Cross's Descendants

1.
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Leonard (Louis) Cross (30 May 1911–24 Sep 1974) m. Ladessa (Sarah) Jeffries (abt 1916–02 Mar 1971)
  1. 1. Melvin (Alexander) Cross 1950–2016

Leonard Cross's Timeline

5 Records

1911
30 May 1911
Birth of Leonard Louis Cross in District of Columbia
District of Columbia
1920
1920
Age 9
Leonard Louis Cross resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Leonard Louis Cross resided here in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
1940
1940
Age 29
Leonard Louis Cross resided here in North Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
North Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
1974
24 Sep 1974
Age 63
Death of Leonard Louis Cross in Washington DC
Washington DC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1911
    Event Place: District of Columbia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 112
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01558; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17-62
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 577-07-1461; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_213; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 335
    [5] District of Columbia, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_213; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 335

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01558; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17-62

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: North Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 112
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01558; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17-62

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1974
    Event Place: Washington DC
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 577-07-1461; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951
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