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Lyman Elmer Stokes 1908–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jan 1908

Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 13 Mar 1979

Death Location: Anaheim, Orange County, California, United States of America

Father: Burley Stokes

Mother: Minnie Wells

Spouse(s): Anna Ritchison

Children(s): Delores Stokes, Lyman Stokes

The story of Lyman Elmer Stokes began in 1908 in Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Lyman Elmer Stokes resided in Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Lyman Elmer Stokes resided in Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA. Lyman Elmer Stokes married Anna Mae Ritchison, and had children including Delores Ann Stokes, Imogene Emma Stokes, Lyman Leon Stokes. Lyman Elmer Stokes passed away in 1979 in Anaheim, Orange County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lyman Elmer Stokes began in 1908 in Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Lyman Elmer Stokes resided in Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Lyman Elmer Stokes resided in Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA.
  • Lyman Elmer Stokes married Anna Mae Ritchison, and had children including Delores Ann Stokes, Imogene Emma Stokes, Lyman Leon Stokes.
  • Lyman Elmer Stokes passed away in 1979 in Anaheim, Orange County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Burley Stokes
1886–1976
Birth Location: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
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Minnie Wells
1887–1963
Birth Location: Harrison County, Iowa
MW

Spouses(s)

Anna Ritchison
1902–1991
Birth Location: Iowa
AR

Children(s)

Delores Stokes
1924–2009
Birth Location: Illinois
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Lyman Stokes
1939–2012
Birth Location: Nebraska
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Lyman Stokes's Ancestors

Self
Lyman Stokes
1908–1979
Birth Place: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
Parents
Burley Troy Stokes
1886–1976
Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
Minnie (Frances) Wells
1887–1963
Harrison County, Iowa
Grandparents
William (Kendall) Wells
1840–1921
Iowa
Martha (Jane) King
1864–1932
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abner King
1840–1924
America Jones
1844–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas King
1805–1905
Margaret Hatfield
1807–1905

Lyman Stokes's Descendants

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Lyman (Elmer) Stokes (21 Jan 1908–13 Mar 1979) m. Anna (Mae) Ritchison (16 Dec 1902–16 Sep 1991)
  1. 1. Delores (Ann) Stokes 1924–2009
  2. 2. Lyman (Leon) Stokes 1939–2012

Lyman Stokes's Timeline

10 Records

1908
21 Jan 1908
Birth of Lyman Elmer Stokes in Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa, USA
Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA
Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 17
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA
Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Clinton, Sheridan, Nebraska
Clinton, Sheridan, Nebraska
1934
1934
Age 26
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
1940
1940
Age 32
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
1941
1941
Age 33
Lyman Elmer Stokes resided here in Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
1979
13 Mar 1979
Age 71
Death of Lyman Elmer Stokes in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon, USA
Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1908
    Event Place: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2269; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 94-18
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 505-10-0725; Issue State: Nebraska; 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] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T625_493; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 110
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clinton, Sheridan, Nebraska; Roll: 1293; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 528.0; FHL microfilm: 2341028
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374418
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 101760577

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374418

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T625_493; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Clay, Harrison, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clinton, Sheridan, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clinton, Sheridan, Nebraska; Roll: 1293; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 528.0; FHL microfilm: 2341028

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2269; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 94-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2269; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 94-18
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1979
    Event Place: Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 505-10-0725; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Anaheim, Orange County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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