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Lester Harold Rhodes 1928–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1928

Birth Location: Knightstown, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 15 Mar 1997

Death Location: Irons, Lake, Michigan, USA

Father: Archie Rhodes

Mother: Reva Brunson

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Cynthia Rhodes

The story of Lester Harold Rhodes began in 1928 in Knightstown, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Lester Harold Rhodes resided in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Lester Harold Rhodes resided in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana. Lester Harold Rhodes married Betty Brand, and had children including Cynthia Ann Rhodes. Lester Harold Rhodes passed away in 1997 in Irons, Lake, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lester Harold Rhodes began in 1928 in Knightstown, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Lester Harold Rhodes resided in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Lester Harold Rhodes resided in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana.
  • Lester Harold Rhodes married Betty Brand, and had children including Cynthia Ann Rhodes.
  • Lester Harold Rhodes passed away in 1997 in Irons, Lake, Michigan, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lester Rhodes's Ancestors

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Lester Rhodes
1928–1997
Birth Place: Knightstown, Indiana, USA
Parents
Archie Lester Brattain Rhodes
1904–1990
Elwood, Madison, Indiana
Reva (Martha) Brunson
1908–1997
Pence, Vermillion, Indiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lester Rhodes's Descendants

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Lester (Harold) Rhodes (25 Feb 1928–15 Mar 1997)
  1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Rhodes 1951–1951

Lester Rhodes's Timeline

6 Records

1928
25 Feb 1928
Birth of Lester Harold Rhodes in Knightstown, Indiana, USA
Knightstown, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Lester Harold Rhodes resided here in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Lester Harold Rhodes resided here in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana
Spiceland, Henry, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 12
Lester Harold Rhodes resided here in Speedway, Marion, Indiana, USA
Speedway, Marion, Indiana, USA
1949
1949
Age 21
Lester Harold Rhodes resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1997
15 Mar 1997
Age 69
Death of Lester Harold Rhodes in Irons, Lake, Michigan, USA
Irons, Lake, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1928
    Event Place: Knightstown, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Speedway, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01076; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 49-63
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 121; Film Title: 41 Kent 38751-42039; Film Description: Kent (1946-1947)
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 992
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340328
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 306-22-1672; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340328

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Spiceland, Henry, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Speedway, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01076; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 49-63

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Speedway, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Speedway, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01076; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 49-63

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 992

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 121; Film Title: 41 Kent 38751-42039; Film Description: Kent (1946-1947)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1997
    Event Place: Irons, Lake, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 306-22-1672; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

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