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Melvin George Ayers 1915–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 February 1915

Birth Location: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 23 December 1960

Death Location: Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: Henry Ayers

Mother: Grace Kleckner

Spouse(s): Lois Sloop

Children(s): John Ayers

The story of Melvin George Ayers began in 1915 in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA. In 1920, Melvin George Ayers resided in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA. In 1930, Melvin George Ayers resided in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA. Melvin George Ayers married Lois Zella Sloop, and had children including John Edward Ayers, Mary Grace Ayers. Melvin George Ayers passed away in 1960 in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin George Ayers began in 1915 in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1920, Melvin George Ayers resided in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin George Ayers resided in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA.
  • Melvin George Ayers married Lois Zella Sloop, and had children including John Edward Ayers, Mary Grace Ayers.
  • Melvin George Ayers passed away in 1960 in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Ayers
1887–1959
Birth Location: Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
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Grace Kleckner
1886–1949
Birth Location: Auburn, Nemaha, Nebraska, USA
GK

Spouses(s)

Lois Sloop
1912–1970
Birth Location: Lyndon, Osage County, Kansas, USA
LS

Children(s)

John Ayers
1946–1994
Birth Location: Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
JA

Melvin Ayers's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Ayers
1915–1960
Birth Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Henry William "Hank" Ayers
1887–1959
Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
Grace (Estelle) Kleckner
1886–1949
Auburn, Nemaha, Nebraska, USA
Grandparents
John (Manuel) Kleckner
1839–1894
Union City, Union, Pennsylvania, USA
Rhoda (Ann) Geise
1845–1923
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Kleckner
1804–1897
Catharine Wolfe
1814–1869
Elias Geise
1820–1906
Sarah McMasters
1825–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henri Geise
1773–1863
Hannah
1789–1868
Robert McMasters
1796–1864
Anna Campbell
1795–1867

Melvin Ayers's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (George) Ayers (6 February 1915–23 December 1960) m. Lois (Zella) Sloop (17 Dec 1912–24 May 1970)
  1. 1. John (Edward) Ayers 1946–1994

Melvin Ayers's Timeline

7 Records

1915
6 February 1915
Birth of Melvin George Ayers in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Melvin George Ayers resided here in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Melvin George Ayers resided here in Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Melvin George Ayers resided here in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
1940
1940
Age 25
Melvin George Ayers resided here in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
1945
Apr 1945
Age 30
Melvin George Ayers resided here
None
1960
23 December 1960
Age 45
Death of Melvin George Ayers in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 February 1915
    Event Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: T625_985; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 78
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341005
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: T625_985; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Broken Bow, Custer, Nebraska; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341005

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02243; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 24-21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Nebraska, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 1945
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, The National Archives at Washington, DC. USA; Series: Navy Muster Rolls, 1939-1949; National Archives Publication: Ship Muster Rolls; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel; Record Group Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Broken Bow, Neb.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Ottawa Herald; Publication Date: 4 Jan 1961; Publication Place: Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.8522609,0.37967277,0.974945&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, The National Archives at Washington, DC. USA; Series: Navy Muster Rolls, 1939-1949; National Archives Publication: Ship Muster Rolls; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel; Record Group Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 December 1960
    Event Place: Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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