YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Melba Lucille Gates 1920–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1920

Birth Location: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 9 Mar 1982

Death Location: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA

Father: George Gates

Mother: Estella Barrett

Spouse(s): Ralph Geer, John Pimentel

Children(s):

Melba Lucille Gates was born in 1920 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA, the child of George Gates And Estella Hazel Barrett. In 1930, Melba Lucille Gates resided in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, USA. In 1935, Melba Lucille Gates resided in Rural, Lane County, Oregon, USA. Melba Lucille Gates married John Jack Marciel Pimentel, Ralph Eugene Geer, and had children including Karen Lee Geer. Melba Lucille Gates passed away in 1982 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA.

Find more search results for Melba Gates
MG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Melba Lucille Gates was born in 1920 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA, the child of George Gates And Estella Hazel Barrett.
  • In 1930, Melba Lucille Gates resided in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1935, Melba Lucille Gates resided in Rural, Lane County, Oregon, USA.
  • Melba Lucille Gates married John Jack Marciel Pimentel, Ralph Eugene Geer, and had children including Karen Lee Geer.
  • Melba Lucille Gates passed away in 1982 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Gates
1888–1978
Birth Location: Crow, Lane County, Oregon, United States of America
GG
Estella Barrett
1892–1958
Birth Location: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Ralph Geer
1912–1972
Birth Location: Genesee, Latah, Idaho, USA
RG
John Pimentel
1899–1988
Birth Location: At Sea Between France Island, Azores, Portugal
JP

Children(s)

Melba Gates's Ancestors

Self
Melba Gates
1920–1982
Birth Place: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
Parents
George Gates
1888–1978
Crow, Lane County, Oregon, United States of America
Estella (Hazel) Barrett
1892–1958
Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melba Gates's Timeline

7 Records

1920
24 Feb 1920
Birth of Melba Lucille Gates in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
Melba Lucille Gates resided here in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, USA
Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Melba Lucille Gates resided here in Rural, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Rural, Lane County, Oregon, USA
1938
Abt 1938
Age 18
Melba Lucille Gates resided here in Black Butte
Black Butte
1939
1939
Age 19
Melba Lucille Gates resided here in Eugene Springfield, Oregon, USA
Eugene Springfield, Oregon, USA
1940
1940
Age 20
Melba Lucille Gates resided here in London, Lane, Oregon, USA
London, Lane, Oregon, USA
1982
9 Mar 1982
Age 62
Death of Melba Lucille Gates in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1920
    Event Place: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: London, Lane, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03369; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 20-80
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 544-52-4151; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: 1963
    [4] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [5] Washington, Marriage Records, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2341680

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2341680

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Lane County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: London, Lane, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03369; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 20-80

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1938
    Event Place: Black Butte
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 2 Jun 1938; Publication Place: Eugene, Oregon, USA; ,0.5462684,0.6708217,0.6067758&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Eugene Springfield, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: London, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: London, Lane, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03369; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 20-80

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1982
    Event Place: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 544-52-4151; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: 1963
    [3] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eugene, Lane, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Melba Gates

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE