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Manuel James Silva 1890–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Sep 1890

Birth Location: Petaluma, California

Death Date: 13 Dec 1952

Death Location: Petaluma Township (Excl. Petaluma City), Sonoma, California

Father: Domingues Silva

Mother: Maria Porto

Spouse(s): Isabelle Kettlewill

Children(s): Joseph Silva, Katherine Desilva, Gertrude Desilva

The story of Manuel James Silva began in 1890 in Petaluma, California. In 1900, Manuel James Silva resided in Petaluma, Sonoma, California. In 1910, Manuel James Silva resided in Petaluma, Sonoma, California. Manuel James Silva married Isabelle Gertrude Kettlewill, and had children including Gertrude Marie Desilva, Joseph Teofilo Silva, Katherine Isabella Desilva. Manuel James Silva passed away in 1952 in Petaluma Township (Excl. Petaluma City), Sonoma, California.

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Biography

  • The story of Manuel James Silva began in 1890 in Petaluma, California.
  • In 1900, Manuel James Silva resided in Petaluma, Sonoma, California.
  • In 1910, Manuel James Silva resided in Petaluma, Sonoma, California.
  • Manuel James Silva married Isabelle Gertrude Kettlewill, and had children including Gertrude Marie Desilva, Joseph Teofilo Silva, Katherine Isabella Desilva.
  • Manuel James Silva passed away in 1952 in Petaluma Township (Excl. Petaluma City), Sonoma, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Domingues Silva
1852–1915
Birth Location: Azores Islands, Portugal
DS
Maria Porto
1871–1966
Birth Location: Piedade, Pico Island, Azores, Portugal
MP

Spouses(s)

Isabelle Kettlewill
1894–1961
Birth Location: St. Helena, Napa, California USA
IK

Children(s)

Joseph Silva
1919–2004
Birth Location: –
JS
Katherine Desilva
1916–
Birth Location: Sonoma, California
KD
Gertrude Desilva
1912–2011
Birth Location: Cazadero, Sonoma, California, USA
GD

Manuel Silva's Ancestors

Self
Manuel Silva
1890–1952
Birth Place: Petaluma, California
Parents
Domingues Gonsalves Silva
1852–1915
Azores Islands, Portugal
Maria (Constancia Gonçalves do) Porto
1871–1966
Piedade, Pico Island, Azores, Portugal
Grandparents
Manoel (Gonçalves do) Porto
1829–1910
Piedade,Pico Island,Azores,Portugal
Maria (Ascenção) Ávila
1831–1901
Piedade Pico Island Portugal
Great-Grandparents
Manoel Porto
1783–1869
Maria Catarina
1796–1845
José Avila
1805–1886
Maria Lima
1801–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Antonio Porto
1751–1804
Isabel Antonio
1758–1845
Manuel Medeiros
1760–1820
Catarina Maria
1773–1858
Ana Maria
1768–1816
José Avila
1763–1842
António Lima
1763–1853
Francisca Ascenção
1770–

Manuel Silva's Descendants

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Manuel (James) Silva (29 Sep 1890–13 Dec 1952) m. Isabelle (Gertrude) Kettlewill (25 Oct 1894–20 Oct 1961)
  1. 1. Joseph (Teofilo) Silva 1919–2004
  2. 2. Katherine (Isabella) Desilva 1916–
  3. 3. Gertrude (Marie) Desilva 1912–2011 m. Robert (A.) Lallement 1908–1988

Manuel Silva's Timeline

7 Records

1890
29 Sep 1890
Birth of Manuel James Silva in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, California
1900
1900
Age 10
Manuel James Silva resided here in Petaluma, Sonoma, California
Petaluma, Sonoma, California
1910
1910
Age 20
Manuel James Silva resided here in Petaluma, Sonoma, California
Petaluma, Sonoma, California
1920
1920
Age 30
Manuel James Silva resided here in Georgiana, Sacramento, California
Georgiana, Sacramento, California
1930
1930
Age 40
Manuel James Silva resided here in Napa, Napa, California
Napa, Napa, California
1948
1948
Age 58
Manuel James Silva resided here in Napa, California, USA
Napa, California, USA
1952
13 Dec 1952
Age 62
Death of Manuel James Silva in San Joaquin, California
San Joaquin, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1890
    Event Place: Petaluma, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WWII_1734863; Local board: Sacto , California.
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Georgiana, Sacramento, California; Roll: T625_127; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 628.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Napa, Napa, California; Roll: 180; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 409.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sacramento County, California; Roll: 1531281; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California; Roll: T623_114; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 165.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California; Roll: T624_109; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 587.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California; Roll: T623_114; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 165.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California; Roll: T624_109; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 587.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Georgiana, Sacramento, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Georgiana, Sacramento, California; Roll: T625_127; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 628.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Napa, Napa, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Napa, Napa, California; Roll: 180; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 409.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Napa, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sacramento, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sacramento County, California; Roll: 1531281; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sacto, California
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WWII_1734863; Local board: Sacto , California.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1952
    Event Place: San Joaquin, California
    Record Source: California Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Petaluma Township (Excl. Petaluma City), Sonoma, California
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