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Leroy A Evans 1916–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1916

Birth Location: Oklahoma

Death Date: 27 May 2003

Death Location: Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America

Father: Oscar Sr.

Mother: Ruth Negus

Spouse(s): Betty Jones

Children(s): Dennis Evans

Leroy A Evans was born in 1916 in Oklahoma, the child of Oscar Leroy Evans Sr And Ruth Negus. In 1920, Leroy A Evans resided in Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA. Leroy A Evans married Betty Violet Jones, and had children including Dennis Leroy Evans. Leroy A Evans passed away in 2003 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Leroy A Evans was born in 1916 in Oklahoma, the child of Oscar Leroy Evans Sr And Ruth Negus.
  • In 1920, Leroy A Evans resided in Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA.
  • Leroy A Evans married Betty Violet Jones, and had children including Dennis Leroy Evans.
  • Leroy A Evans passed away in 2003 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oscar Sr.
1890–1916
Birth Location: Casey County, Kentucky, USA
OS
Ruth Negus
1894–1985
Birth Location: Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
RN

Spouses(s)

Betty Jones
1926–2002
Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
BJ

Children(s)

Dennis Evans
1946–2017
Birth Location: San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, USA
DE

Leroy Evans's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Evans
1916–2003
Birth Place: Oklahoma
Parents
Oscar Leroy Evans Sr.
1890–1916
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Ruth Negus
1894–1985
Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Cornelius (Floyd) Evans
1859–1908
Nashville, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
Florence Thomas
1863–1919
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Benjamin (Franklin) Negus
1852–1925
Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA
Mary (Frances) Truax
1859–1913
Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Evans
1821–1906
Elizabeth KIDD
1820–1891
David Thomas
1826–1870
Elizabeth (Savage)
1828–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Evans
1796–1868
Sarah Davidson
1800–1856
Elias Kidd
1785–1860
Margaret Bagley
1794–1867
Martin THOMAS
1794–1886
Sarah MAYFIELD
1799–1873
Elijah Lillard
1804–1852
Elizabeth (Keeney)
1808–1862

Leroy Evans's Descendants

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Leroy (A) Evans (abt 1916–27 May 2003) m. Betty (Violet) Jones (31 Jan 1926–07 Dec 2002)
  1. 1. Dennis (Leroy) Evans 1946–2017

Leroy Evans's Timeline

8 Records

1915
15 sep 1915
Birth of Leroy A Evans in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
1916
abt 1916
Birth of Leroy A Evans in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 4
Leroy A Evans resided here in Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 9
Leroy A Evans resided here in Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Leroy A Evans resided here in Sheridan, Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
Sheridan, Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
1949
14 May 1949
Age 33
Leroy A Evans resided here in Davenport, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Leroy A Evans resided here in Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
2003
27 May 2003
Age 87
Death of Leroy A Evans
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 sep 1915
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 141
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheridan, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 186
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records,1941-1943; Record Type: Marriage
    [6] Iowa, U.S., World War II Bonus Case Files
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Family History Books, Family Record of Hiram Dayton and Permelia Bundy Dayton; Author: Alta A. and Leland M. Dayton
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Riverside, Riverside, California; Roll: 3685; Page: 77; Enumeration District: 33-137A
    [10] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Oscar Leroy Evans, Memorial ID 72616409

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sheridan, Scott, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 2340416

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheridan, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sheridan, Sheridan, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sheridan, Scott, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 2340416

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 May 1949
    Event Place: Davenport, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., World War II Bonus Case Files

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Riverside, Riverside, California; Roll: 3685; Page: 77; Enumeration District: 33-137A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 141

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 2003
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Oscar Leroy Evans, Memorial ID 72616409

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Oscar Leroy Evans, Memorial ID 72616409
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