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Mary Elma Groom 1869–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 January 1869

Birth Location: Clay, Missouri

Death Date: 15 Aug 1969

Death Location: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Michael Groom

Mother: Emma Adkins

Spouse(s): Edgar Watkins

Children(s): Mabel Watkins, Ruth Watkins, Lewis Watkins, Waldo Watkins

The story of Mary Elma Groom began in 1869 in Clay, Missouri. In 1880, Mary Elma Groom resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Mary Elma Groom resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA. Mary Elma Groom married Edgar Dulin Watkins, and had children including Lewis Edgar Watkins, Mabel Watkins, Ruth Watkins, Waldo Wallace Watkins. Mary Elma Groom passed away in 1969 in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Elma Groom began in 1869 in Clay, Missouri.
  • In 1880, Mary Elma Groom resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Elma Groom resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA.
  • Mary Elma Groom married Edgar Dulin Watkins, and had children including Lewis Edgar Watkins, Mabel Watkins, Ruth Watkins, Waldo Wallace Watkins.
  • Mary Elma Groom passed away in 1969 in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Groom
1834–1921
Birth Location: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri
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Emma Adkins
1848–1882
Birth Location: Clay, Missouri
EA

Spouses(s)

Edgar Watkins
1858–1929
Birth Location: Clay, Missouri
EW

Children(s)

Mabel Watkins
1889–1970
Birth Location: Clay, Missouri
MW
Ruth Watkins
1894–1961
Birth Location: Clay, Missouri
RW
Lewis Watkins
1894–1945
Birth Location: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
LW
Waldo Watkins
1891–1962
Birth Location: Liberty, Clay Co, MO
WW

Mary Groom's Ancestors

Self
Mary Groom
1869–1969
Birth Place: Clay, Missouri
Parents
Michael Arthur Groom
1834–1921
Liberty, Clay County, Missouri
Emma (Frances) Adkins
1848–1882
Clay, Missouri
Grandparents
Joseph Groom
1795–1889
Virginia, United States of America
Nancy Hutchinson
1800–1871
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Groom's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Elma) Groom (28 January 1869–15 Aug 1969) m. Edgar (Dulin) Watkins (27 Jan 1858–28 Jun 1929)
  1. 1. Mabel Watkins 1889–1970 m. Edgar (S) Graham 1891–1937
    1. 1. Ann (Elizabeth) Graham 1921–1952 m. Eugene (Lewis) Davies 1922–2004
  2. 2. Ruth Watkins 1894–1961 m. John (Frederick) Peters 1894–1951
    1. 1. Minnie (Ruth) Peters 1918–2018 m. Robert (Johnston) Gilliland 1918–2007
    2. 2. John (Paul) Peters 1920–2011 m. Katherine House 1921–1959
  3. 3. Lewis (Edgar) Watkins 1894–1945 m. Coleda (Rose) Williams 1899–1988
    1. 1. Lewis (Henry) Watkins 1918–2001 m. Dorothy (Jane) Sayles 1920–2018
    2. 2. Elma (Evelyn) Watkins 1920–1999 m. Richard (Carlton) Abbey 1919–1972
    3. 3. James (Walter) Watkins 1924–2008 m. Anne (Gertrude) Keilman 1928–1996
    4. 4. Ruth (Marie) Watkins 1927–1997 m. Lawrence (Bradford) Sexton 1903–1980
  4. 4. Waldo (Wallace) Watkins 1891–1962 m. Mary (Ruth) Wymore 1892–1979
    1. 1. Harry (Kenneth) Watkins 1913–1991 m. Ruth (Elizabeth) Burns 1914–1947 m. Elizabeth (Pauline) Adams 1916–2014
    2. 2. Waldo (Wallace Watkins) Jr. 1922–1981 m. Marilyn (Arlene) Bawden 1924–1999
    3. 3. Ralph (Edgar) Watkins 1924–2008

Mary Groom's Timeline

8 Records

1869
28 January 1869
Birth of Mary Elma Groom in Clay, Missouri
Clay, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 11
Mary Elma Groom resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Mary Elma Groom resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Mary Elma Groom resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Mary Elma Groom resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
Mary Elma Groom resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri
Liberty, Clay, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 71
Mary Elma Groom resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1969
15 Aug 1969
Age 100
Death of Mary Elma Groom in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 January 1869
    Event Place: Clay, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 24-24
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 494-52-2696; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: 1963-1964
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 29
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: 681; Page: 402C; Enumeration District: 124
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240849
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374788
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: 681; Page: 402C; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240849

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374788

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 24-24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 24-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1969
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 494-52-2696; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: 1963-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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