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Mary Lou Collis 1927–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1927

Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 2008

Death Location: Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Father: Victor Collis

Mother: Elmyra Sutherland

Spouse(s): Robert Harrison

Children(s):

In 1927, Mary Lou Collis entered the world in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to Victor Lee Collis And Elmyra Myra May Sutherland. In 1930, Mary Lou Collis resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Mary Lou Collis resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Mary Lou Collis married Robert Harrison. Mary Lou Collis passed away in 2008 in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Mary Lou Collis entered the world in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA, born to Victor Lee Collis And Elmyra Myra May Sutherland.
  • In 1930, Mary Lou Collis resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Mary Lou Collis resided in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Mary Lou Collis married Robert Harrison.
  • Mary Lou Collis passed away in 2008 in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Victor Collis
1904–1971
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
VC
Elmyra Sutherland
1907–1990
Birth Location: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Robert Harrison
1919–
Birth Location: Clinton County, Indiana, USA
RH

Children(s)

Mary Collis's Ancestors

Self
Mary Collis
1927–2008
Birth Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Parents
Victor Lee Collis
1904–1971
Michigan, USA
Elmyra (Myra May) Sutherland
1907–1990
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Roland (Barnes) Collis
1879–1971
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Ruby (J) Crossman
1880–1961
Benton Township, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Reuben (Ebenezer) Sutherland
1879–1919
Bainbridge, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Florence (May) Garland
1882–1953
Harper Springs, Kansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Sutherland
1827–1879
Laura Peters
1854–1936
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Peters
1814–1864
Laura BURROUGHS
1817–1907

Mary Collis's Timeline

7 Records

1927
17 Sep 1927
Birth of Mary Lou Collis in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Mary Lou Collis resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Mary Lou Collis resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 13
Mary Lou Collis resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1948
Abt 1948
Age 21
Mary Lou Collis resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
2008
27 May 2008
Age 81
Death of Mary Lou Collis in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
2008
2008
Age 81
Burial of Mary Lou Collis in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-16A
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340711
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 20; Film Title: 11 Berrien 12820-16069; Film Description: Berrien (1946-1948)
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340711

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-16A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01731; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-16A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1948
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 21 Jun 1948; Publication Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA; ,0.06879334,0.5127588,0.39702034&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 2008
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2008
    Event Place: Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index
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