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Melvin Joe Black 1924–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 August 1924

Birth Location: Tecumseh, Oklahoma

Death Date: 23 Jan 1964

Death Location: Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Robert Black

Mother: Olia Shelton

Spouse(s): Effie Sears

Children(s):

The story of Melvin Joe Black began in 1924 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. In 1930, Melvin Joe Black resided in Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. In 1940, Melvin Joe Black resided in Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States. Melvin Joe Black married Effie Elizabeth Sears. Melvin Joe Black passed away in 1964 in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Joe Black began in 1924 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
  • In 1930, Melvin Joe Black resided in Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma.
  • In 1940, Melvin Joe Black resided in Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States.
  • Melvin Joe Black married Effie Elizabeth Sears.
  • Melvin Joe Black passed away in 1964 in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Black
1899–1986
Birth Location: Freestone County, Texas, USA
RB
Olia Shelton
1900–1977
Birth Location: Oklahoma
OS

Spouses(s)

Effie Sears
1924–1999
Birth Location: Frankfort Cl, Indiana
ES

Children(s)

Melvin Black's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Black
1924–1964
Birth Place: Tecumseh, Oklahoma
Parents
Robert L Black
1899–1986
Freestone County, Texas, USA
Olia (Mae) Shelton
1900–1977
Oklahoma
Grandparents
Melvin (Zach) Black
1878–1956
Dew, Freestone County, Texas
Martha (Bell) Stevens
1879–
Mississippi
Joseph (T) Shelton
1855–1940
Mississippi
Mary (E) Shelton
1864–1942
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Black's Timeline

4 Records

1924
26 August 1924
Birth of Melvin Joe Black in Tecumseh, Oklahoma
Tecumseh, Oklahoma
1930
1930
Age 6
Melvin Joe Black resided here in Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma
Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 16
Melvin Joe Black resided here in Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States
Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States
1964
23 Jan 1964
Age 40
Death of Melvin Joe Black in Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA
Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 August 1924
    Event Place: Tecumseh, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3327; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 63-11.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; Roll: 1928; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 140.0; FHL microfilm: 2341662.
    [5] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [6] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; Roll: 1928; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 140.0; FHL microfilm: 2341662.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brinton, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3327; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 63-11.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1964
    Event Place: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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