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Melda Rae Bush 1919–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 April 1919

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 2 January 2007

Death Location: Crossett, Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: John Bush

Mother: Fannie Lee

Spouse(s): Vaughn Shaw

Children(s): Johnny Shaw

The story of Melda Rae Bush began in 1919 in Louisiana. In 1930, Melda Rae Bush resided in Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, Melda Rae Bush resided in Rural, Lawrence, Mississippi. Melda Rae Bush married Vaughn Henry Shaw, and had children including Johnny Van Shaw, Sandra Sue Shaw. Melda Rae Bush passed away in 2007 in Crossett, Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melda Rae Bush began in 1919 in Louisiana.
  • In 1930, Melda Rae Bush resided in Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Melda Rae Bush resided in Rural, Lawrence, Mississippi.
  • Melda Rae Bush married Vaughn Henry Shaw, and had children including Johnny Van Shaw, Sandra Sue Shaw.
  • Melda Rae Bush passed away in 2007 in Crossett, Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bush
1872–1951
Birth Location: Mississippi
JB
Fannie Lee
1885–1973
Birth Location: Simpson, Mississippi
FL

Spouses(s)

Vaughn Shaw
1917–1985
Birth Location: Langley AR
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Children(s)

Johnny Shaw
1947–2012
Birth Location: Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas, United States of America
JS

Melda Bush's Ancestors

Self
Melda Bush
1919–2007
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
John Henry Bush
1872–1951
Mississippi
Fannie (Lenora) Lee
1885–1973
Simpson, Mississippi
Grandparents
Simpson (Nathaniel) Bush
1847–1910
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Buckley
1849–1934
Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, United States
Elijah Lee
1857–1946
Simpson, Mississippi, United States
Lenora Ferrell
1858–1896
Copiah, Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
John Bush
1814–1855
Mary Redd
1815–1849
Benjamin Jr.
1814–
Louisa Shows
1814–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Herrin Bush
1776–1845
Elizabeth DeLoach
1790–1820
Meshack Redd
1793–1860
Nancy Davis
1793–1860
Benjamin Sr.
1785–1870
Bettie Berry
1785–1823
John Jr.
1788–1835
Mary Pearce
1793–1869

Melda Bush's Descendants

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Melda (Rae) Bush (21 April 1919–2 January 2007) m. Vaughn (Henry) Shaw (10 Aug 1917–Mar 1985)
  1. 1. Johnny (Van) Shaw 1947–2012

Melda Bush's Timeline

7 Records

1919
21 April 1919
Birth of Melda Rae Bush in Louisiana
Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 11
Melda Rae Bush resided here in Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Melda Rae Bush resided here in Rural, Lawrence, Mississippi
Rural, Lawrence, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 21
Melda Rae Bush resided here in Brewer Twp, Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Brewer Twp, Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 31
Melda Rae Bush resided here in Marion, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Marion, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1956
1956
Age 37
Melda Rae Bush resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas
2007
2 January 2007
Age 88
Death of Melda Rae Bush in Star City, Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States of America
Star City, Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 April 1919
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Lawrence, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brewer, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00161; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brewer Twp, Brewer, Pike, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brewer, Pike, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00161; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Marion, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Marion, Drew, Arkans

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Drew, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Marion, Drew, Arkans

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 January 2007
    Event Place: Star City, Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States of America

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