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Melba Dean 1908–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1908

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia

Death Date: May 1984

Death Location: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Father: Robt Dean

Mother: Dona McConnell

Spouse(s): Paul Ray

Children(s): Phillip Ray

In 1908, Melba Dean entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, born to Robt T Dean And Dona J Mcconnell. In 1910, Melba Dean resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Melba Dean resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia. Melba Dean married Paul Leroy Ray, and had children including Phillip Dean Ray. Melba Dean passed away in 1984 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Melba Dean entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, born to Robt T Dean And Dona J Mcconnell.
  • In 1910, Melba Dean resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Melba Dean resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia.
  • Melba Dean married Paul Leroy Ray, and had children including Phillip Dean Ray.
  • Melba Dean passed away in 1984 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robt Dean
1880–1950
Birth Location: Gate City, Virginia
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Dona McConnell
1887–1964
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Paul Ray
1903–
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Phillip Ray
1942–1962
Birth Location: –
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Melba Dean's Ancestors

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Melba Dean
1908–1984
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia
Parents
Robt T Dean
1880–1950
Gate City, Virginia
Dona (J.) McConnell
1887–1964
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah (L.) Dean
1843–1903
Scott County, Virginia
Martha (E) Dean
1849–1924
Scott County, Virginia
Henry (S) Mcconnell
1855–1932
Scott County, Virginia
Drucilla (R.) McConnell
1851–1926
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hiram Dean
1813–1880
Nancy Lawson
1822–1880
Thomas McConnell
1797–1872
Elizabeth Elliott
1814–1880
George McConnell
1821–1906
Martha Dougherty
1825–1872
John McConnell
1824–1883
Margaret Elliott
1825–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jerry Lawson
1798–1870
Catherine Lawson
1799–1884
Nancy *
1778–1845
William Dr.
1778–1860
Margaret Kincannon
1785–1875
George III
1794–1850
Mary Compton
1799–1860
James Dougherty
1771–1857
Elizabeth Hamilton
1779–1845
Thomas McConnell
1797–1872
Elizabeth Compton
1801–1840
William Dr.
1778–1860
Margaret Kincannon
1785–1875

Melba Dean's Descendants

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Melba Dean (27 Jan 1908–May 1984) m. Paul (Leroy) Ray (22 Oct 1903–)
  1. 1. Phillip (Dean) Ray 1942–1962

Melba Dean's Timeline

7 Records

1908
27 Jan 1908
Birth of Melba Dean in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 2
Melba Dean resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Melba Dean resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia
Johnson, Scott, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 22
Melba Dean resided here in Springfield, Summit, Ohio, USA
Springfield, Summit, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Melba Dean resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio
Akron, Summit, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 32
Melba Dean resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
1984
May 1984
Age 76
Death of Melba Dean in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1908
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T627_3182; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 89-246A
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 412-11-7729; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1973
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1882; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0199; Image: 437.0; FHL microfilm: 2341616
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1375661
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1375661

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1882; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0199; Image: 437.0; FHL microfilm: 2341616

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T627_3182; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 89-246A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T627_3182; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 89-246A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1984
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 412-11-7729; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1973
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