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Luther Lemuel Lea 1906–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Mar 1906

Birth Location: Joplin, Barry, Missouri, United States

Death Date: 28 Dec 1978

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: James Lea

Mother: Sarah Hilburn

Spouse(s): Leila Sartin

Children(s): Dewey Lea, Nova Lea, Robert Lea

The story of Luther Lemuel Lea began in 1906 in Joplin, Barry, Missouri, United States. In 1910, Luther Lemuel Lea resided in Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Luther Lemuel Lea resided in Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA. Luther Lemuel Lea married Leila Irene Avila Sartin, Mary, and had children including Billie Irene Lea, Dewey Lea, Luther L, Nova Nell Lea, Robert Bennet Lea. Luther Lemuel Lea passed away in 1978 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Luther Lemuel Lea began in 1906 in Joplin, Barry, Missouri, United States.
  • In 1910, Luther Lemuel Lea resided in Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Luther Lemuel Lea resided in Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Luther Lemuel Lea married Leila Irene Avila Sartin, Mary, and had children including Billie Irene Lea, Dewey Lea, Luther L, Nova Nell Lea, Robert Bennet Lea.
  • Luther Lemuel Lea passed away in 1978 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luther Lea's Ancestors

Self
Luther Lea
1906–1978
Birth Place: Joplin, Barry, Missouri, United States
Parents
James Madison Garfield Lea
1881–1958
Cassville, Barry, Missouri, United States
Sarah (Anna) Hilburn
1886–1963
Aurora, Barry County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Preston Lea
1842–1903
Arkansas, USA
Victoria VanZandt
1855–1892
Arkansas
William (Greene) Hilburn
1865–1933
Fulton, Fulton, Arkansas, United States
Rachel (Lorinda) Hembree
1868–1954
Barry County, Missouri, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Lea
1803–1866
Frances McKinney
1803–1885
Hiram Hilburn
1829–1907
Sarah Hilbern
1833–1935
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Lea
1771–1822
Lavina Jarnagin
1770–1849
Tolliver Goodman
1798–
Margaret Saunders
1805–

Luther Lea's Descendants

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Luther (Lemuel) Lea (4 Mar 1906–28 Dec 1978) m. Leila (Irene Avila) Sartin (7 Apr 1916–7 Aug 1991)
  1. 1. Dewey Lea 1937–1999
  2. 2. Nova (Nell) Lea 1939–2004 m. Jerry (Lee) Upshaw 1939–2016
  3. 3. Robert (Bennet) Lea 1934–2007

Luther Lea's Timeline

10 Records

1906
4 Mar 1906
Birth of Luther Lemuel Lea in Joplin, Barry, Missouri, United States
Joplin, Barry, Missouri, United States
1910
1910
Age 4
Luther Lemuel Lea resided here in Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri, USA
Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Luther Lemuel Lea resided here in Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Luther Lemuel Lea resided here in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
1933
1933
Age 27
Luther Lemuel Lea was married
None
1935
1935
Age 29
Luther Lemuel Lea resided here in 3-8, Meade, South Dakota
3-8, Meade, South Dakota
1938
1938
Age 32
Luther Lemuel Lea resided here in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
1940
8 Dec 1940
Age 34
Luther Lemuel Lea resided here in Tulare, California, USA
Tulare, California, USA
1978
24 Dec 1978
Age 72
Death of Luther Lemuel Lea in Marion, Oregon, United States
Marion, Oregon, United States
1978
28 Dec 1978
Age 72
Burial of Luther Lemuel Lea in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1906
    Event Place: Joplin, Barry, Missouri, United States
    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: 1024
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 541-18-4512; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [5] Tulare County, California, Sheriff's Office and Jail Records, 1874-1963
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 103
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Page: 40A; Enumeration District: 0309; FHL microfilm: 2339941
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri; Roll: T624_767; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374780
    [9] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [10] South Dakota, State Census, 1935
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966
    [13] U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, National Archives and Records Administration; Hospital Admission Card Files, ca. 1970 - ca. 1970; NAI: 570973; Record Group Number: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), 1775-1994; Record Group Title: 112
    [14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Journal; Publication Date: 26 Dec 1978; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, United States of America; ,0.06271231,0.76564443,0.2038694&x

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1933
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri; Roll: T624_767; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374780

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Page: 40A; Enumeration District: 0309; FHL microfilm: 2339941

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: 3-8, Meade, South Dakota
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1935

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 16 Oct 1940

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 2 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 16 Oct 1940

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Tulare, California, 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: 1024
    [2] Tulare County, California, Sheriff's Office and Jail Records, 1874-1963

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1978
    Event Place: Salem, Oregon
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Capital Journal - 26 Dec 1978 - Page 27, Obituary for Luther L Lea (Aged 72) 26 Dec 1978

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 984 Claggett St. NE
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Journal; Publication Date: 26 Dec 1978; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, United States of America; ,0.06271231,0.76564443,0.2038694&x

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1978
    Event Place: Marion, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 541-18-4512; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Journal; Publication Date: 26 Dec 1978; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, United States of America; ,0.06271231,0.76564443,0.2038694&x

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1978
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Capital Journal; Publication Date: 26 Dec 1978; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, United States of America; ,0.06271231,0.76564443,0.2038694&x

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