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Mary Ellen Gilmore 1921 – 2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Oct 1921

Birth Location: Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 23 Feb 2001

Death Location: Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA

Father: Shelby Gilmore

Mother: Vera Ball

Spouse(s): Albert Ward, Bernie Seawright

Children(s): David Ward

In 1921, Mary Ellen Gilmore entered the world in Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA, born to Shelby Ewing Gilmore and Vera Marie Ball. In 1925, Mary Ellen Gilmore resided in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas. In 1930, Mary Ellen Gilmore resided in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA. Mary Ellen Gilmore married Albert Wilbur Ward, Bernie Seawright, and had children including David Gilmore Ward. Mary Ellen Gilmore passed away in 2001 in Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Mary Ellen Gilmore entered the world in Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA, born to Shelby Ewing Gilmore and Vera Marie Ball.
  • In 1925, Mary Ellen Gilmore resided in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas.
  • In 1930, Mary Ellen Gilmore resided in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA.
  • Mary Ellen Gilmore married Albert Wilbur Ward, Bernie Seawright, and had children including David Gilmore Ward.
  • Mary Ellen Gilmore passed away in 2001 in Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Gilmore's Ancestors

Self
Mary Gilmore
1921 – 2001
Birth Place: Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
Parents
Shelby Ewing Gilmore
1893 – 1980
Doniphan County, Kansas, USA
Vera (Marie) Ball
1894 – 1993
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, United States
Grandparents
Milo Ball
1868 – 1935
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, United States
Lottie (Tabitha) Rowe
1871 – 1946
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Calvin Ball
1840 – 1913
Mary Ralston
1846 – 1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1807 – 1873
Nancy McLane
1814 – 1905

Mary Gilmore's Descendants

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Mary (Ellen) Gilmore (28 Oct 1921 – 23 Feb 2001) m. Albert (Wilbur) Ward (12 Mar 1921 – 28 Nov 1968) m. Bernie Seawright (2 August 1915 – 28 November 1995)
  1. 1. David (Gilmore) Ward (29 Aug 1951 – ) m. Byford
    1. 1. JR Byford

Mary Gilmore's Timeline

6 Records

1921
28 Oct 1921
Birth of Mary Ellen Gilmore in Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 4
Mary Ellen Gilmore resided here in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas
1930
1930
Age 9
Mary Ellen Gilmore resided here in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Mary Ellen Gilmore resided here in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Mary Ellen Gilmore resided here in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
2001
23 Feb 2001
Age 80
Death of Mary Ellen Gilmore in Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: T627_1229; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 22-8B
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 513-20-9545; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: 699; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 928.0; FHL microfilm: 2340434
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: 699; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 928.0; FHL microfilm: 2340434

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: T627_1229; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 22-8B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: T627_1229; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 22-8B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 2001
    Event Place: Highland, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 513-20-9545; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Highland (Doniphan County), Doniphan County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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