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Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman 1899–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1899

Birth Location: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1946

Death Location: Lamartine, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Zachariah Freeman

Mother: Sallie Knighton

Spouse(s): Archie Sr

Children(s): Maurice Morris, Marjorie Morris, Mabell Morris, Archie Jr

In 1899, Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman entered the world in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to Zachariah Thomas Freeman And Sallie Missouri Knighton. In 1900, Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided in Lamartine, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman married Archie Lee Morris Sr, and had children including Archie L Morris Jr, Mabell Morris, Marjorie Estelle Morris, Maurice H Morris. Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman passed away in 1946 in Lamartine, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman entered the world in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to Zachariah Thomas Freeman And Sallie Missouri Knighton.
  • In 1900, Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided in Lamartine, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman married Archie Lee Morris Sr, and had children including Archie L Morris Jr, Mabell Morris, Marjorie Estelle Morris, Maurice H Morris.
  • Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman passed away in 1946 in Lamartine, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Freeman
1868–1944
Birth Location: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
ZF
Sallie Knighton
1868–1952
Birth Location: Jonesboro, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
SK

Spouses(s)

Archie Sr
1896–1948
Birth Location: Waldo, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
AS

Children(s)

Maurice Morris
1919–1994
Birth Location: Waldo, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
MM
Marjorie Morris
1924–1980
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
MM
Mabell Morris
1917–1990
Birth Location: Lamartine, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
MM
Archie Jr
1922–
Birth Location: Arkansas
AJ

Melissa Freeman's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Freeman
1899–1946
Birth Place: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Zachariah Thomas Freeman
1868–1944
Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
Sallie (Missouri) Knighton
1868–1952
Jonesboro, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Yielding) Freeman
1822–1882
Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
Catherine L.
1826–1886
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melissa Freeman's Descendants

1.
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Melissa (Viola 'Ola') Freeman (9 Apr 1899–18 Feb 1946) m. Archie (Lee Morris) Sr (11 Jan 1896–21 Jan 1948)
  1. 1. Maurice (H) Morris 1919–1994 m. Dale (M) McMahen 1908–1960 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Johnson 1911–1992
    1. 1. Morris (Gerald 'Jerry') McMahen 1936–1978
    2. 2. Barbara (Ann) McMahen 1938–2010 m. Wendell (Vernon) Henderson 1938–1982 m. Billy (James) Cathey 1931–2003
    3. 3. Marjorie (Dale 'Margie') McMahen 1940–2007 m. Jimmy Chittum 1939–2012
  2. 2. Marjorie (Estelle) Morris 1924–1980 m. Raymond (Alexander Braithwaite) Jr 1919–1982
  3. 3. Mabell Morris 1917–1990 m. John (L) Brandon 1912–1982
  4. 4. Archie (L Morris) Jr 1922– m. Eulalia (H 'LaLa') Garcia 1923–1985

Melissa Freeman's Timeline

7 Records

1899
9 Apr 1899
Birth of Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 1
Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided here in Lamartine, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Lamartine, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided here in Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided here in Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas
Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 41
Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman resided here in Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1946
18 Feb 1946
Age 47
Death of Melissa Viola 'Ola' Freeman in Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1899
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 52-9
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lamartine, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2339804
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240566
    [6] Arkansas Death Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1946; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lamartine, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lamartine, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2339804

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 52-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 52-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waldo, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1946
    Event Place: Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1946; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lamartine, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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