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Melvin Ray Bradford 1896–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Spanish Fork, Utah USA

Death Date: 22 Sep 1983

Death Location: Covina, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: Pleasant Bradford

Mother: Theodora Hansen

Spouse(s): Edith Hellstrom

Children(s):

In 1896, Melvin Ray Bradford entered the world in Spanish Fork, Utah USA, born to Pleasant Sprague Bradford And Theodora Hansen. In 1900, Melvin Ray Bradford resided in Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, USA. In 1917, Melvin Ray Bradford resided in Utah, Utah. Melvin Ray Bradford married Edith Aurelia Hellstrom, and had children including Geraldine Bradford, Richard Bradford. Melvin Ray Bradford passed away in 1983 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Melvin Ray Bradford entered the world in Spanish Fork, Utah USA, born to Pleasant Sprague Bradford And Theodora Hansen.
  • In 1900, Melvin Ray Bradford resided in Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, USA.
  • In 1917, Melvin Ray Bradford resided in Utah, Utah.
  • Melvin Ray Bradford married Edith Aurelia Hellstrom, and had children including Geraldine Bradford, Richard Bradford.
  • Melvin Ray Bradford passed away in 1983 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Bradford's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Bradford
1896–1983
Birth Place: Spanish Fork, Utah USA
Parents
Pleasant Sprague Bradford
1843–1906
Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, USA
Theodora Hansen
1869–1956
Spanish Fork, Utah
Grandparents
Jehial ((Hial)) Bradford
1804–1845
Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Abigail Sprague
1813–1879
Cayuga County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Bradford
1773–1837
Tryphena Smith
1767–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simeon Bradford
1729–1793
Phoebe Whiton
1736–1794
Isaac Smith
1744–1816
Mary Briggs
1745–1822

Melvin Bradford's Timeline

10 Records

1896
07 Mar 1896
Birth of Melvin Ray Bradford in Spanish Fork, Utah USA
Spanish Fork, Utah USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, USA
Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Utah, Utah
Utah, Utah
1920
1920
Age 24
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Spanish Fork Ward 2, Utah, Utah, USA
Spanish Fork Ward 2, Utah, Utah, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
1935
1935
Age 39
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
1951
1951
Age 55
Melvin Ray Bradford resided here in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1983
22 Sep 1983
Age 87
Death of Melvin Ray Bradford in Claremont, Los Angeles, California, USA
Claremont, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Spanish Fork, Utah USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Utah, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 939365; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: T627_4226; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 30-113
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 528-09-9775; Issue State: Utah; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] California, Death Index, Date: 1983-09-22
    [7] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spanish Fork Ward 2, Utah, Utah; Roll: T625_1868; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 520
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: 2421; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0074; Image: 938.0; FHL microfilm: 2342155
    [10] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Utah; Registration County: Utah; Roll: 1984056
    [11] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah; Roll: 1687; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0166; FHL microfilm: 1241687
    [12] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Cards
    [13] Utah, Select County Marriages
    [14] Utah, Select Marriages
    [15] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah; Roll: 1687; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0166; FHL microfilm: 1241687

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Utah, Utah
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Utah; Registration County: Utah; Roll: 1984056

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spanish Fork Ward 2, Utah, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spanish Fork Ward 2, Utah, Utah; Roll: T625_1868; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 520

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: 2421; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0074; Image: 938.0; FHL microfilm: 2342155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: T627_4226; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 30-113

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: T627_4226; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 30-113

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Utah, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 939365; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Record Source: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Cards

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Claremont, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1983
    Event Place: Claremont, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 528-09-9775; Issue State: Utah; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1983-09-22
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Covina, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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