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Melvin William Brand 1917–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jul 1917

Birth Location: Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa

Death Date: 17 November 2004

Death Location: Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America

Father: William Brand

Mother: Sophia Kothenbeutel

Spouse(s): Mabel Roeser

Children(s): Dennis Brand

The story of Melvin William Brand began in 1917 in Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa. In 1920, Melvin William Brand resided in Twin Lake, Hancock, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Melvin William Brand resided in Bingham, Hancock, Iowa, USA. Melvin William Brand married Mabel Cathrine Roeser, and had children including Dennis Brand. Melvin William Brand passed away in 2004 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin William Brand began in 1917 in Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa.
  • In 1920, Melvin William Brand resided in Twin Lake, Hancock, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Melvin William Brand resided in Bingham, Hancock, Iowa, USA.
  • Melvin William Brand married Mabel Cathrine Roeser, and had children including Dennis Brand.
  • Melvin William Brand passed away in 2004 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Brand
1892–1963
Birth Location: Franklin, Iowa, USA
WB
Sophia Kothenbeutel
1897–1975
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
SK

Spouses(s)

Mabel Roeser
1923–2000
Birth Location: Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America
MR

Children(s)

Dennis Brand
1947–2009
Birth Location: Lancaster, Erie County, New York, USA
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Melvin Brand's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Brand
1917–2004
Birth Place: Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa
Parents
William Henry Brand
1892–1963
Franklin, Iowa, USA
Sophia (Marie) Kothenbeutel
1897–1975
Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Simon (Heinrich Conrad) Brand
1843–1927
Langenholzhausen, Lippe, Germany
Conradine (Henriette Luise) Reuter
1851–1930
Great-Grandparents
Johann Brand
1803–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Friederica Schilling
1782–

Melvin Brand's Descendants

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Melvin (William) Brand (5 Jul 1917–17 November 2004) m. Mabel (Cathrine) Roeser (5 July 1923–22 November 2000)
  1. 1. Dennis Brand 1947–2009

Melvin Brand's Timeline

7 Records

1917
5 Jul 1917
Birth of Melvin William Brand in Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa
Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 3
Melvin William Brand resided here in Twin Lake, Hancock, Iowa, USA
Twin Lake, Hancock, Iowa, USA
1925
1925
Age 8
Melvin William Brand resided here in Bingham, Hancock, Iowa, USA
Bingham, Hancock, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Melvin William Brand resided here in Norway, Norway, Wright, Iowa, USA
Norway, Norway, Wright, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Melvin William Brand resided here in Rural, Hancock, Iowa
Rural, Hancock, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 23
Melvin William Brand resided here in Amsterdam Township, Amsterdam, Hancock, Iowa, USA
Amsterdam Township, Amsterdam, Hancock, Iowa, USA
2004
17 November 2004
Age 87
Death of Melvin William Brand in Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America
Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1917
    Event Place: Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 53
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Amsterdam, Hancock, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01164; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 41-2
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Twin Lake, Hancock, Iowa; Roll: T625_492; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 152
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norway, Wright, Iowa; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340426
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Twin Lake, Hancock, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Twin Lake, Hancock, Iowa; Roll: T625_492; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Bingham, Hancock, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norway, Norway, Wright, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norway, Wright, Iowa; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340426

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Hancock, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Amsterdam, Hancock, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01164; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 41-2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Amsterdam Township, Amsterdam, Hancock, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Amsterdam, Hancock, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01164; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 41-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 53

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 November 2004
    Event Place: Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lancaster, Erie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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