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Melvin Brown 1939–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1939

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: 12 Oct 1986

Death Location: Alameda

Father: Hopkins Brown

Mother: Susie Scruggs

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Children(s):

The story of Melvin Brown began in 1939 in Arkansas. In 1935, Melvin Brown established residence. In 1940, Melvin Brown resided in Smith, Cross, Arkansas, USA. Melvin Brown passed away in 1986 in Alameda.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Brown began in 1939 in Arkansas.
  • In 1935, Melvin Brown established residence.
  • In 1940, Melvin Brown resided in Smith, Cross, Arkansas, USA.
  • Melvin Brown passed away in 1986 in Alameda.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Brown's Ancestors

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Melvin Brown
1939–1986
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
Hopkins Brown
1876–1964
Arkansas
Susie Scruggs
1921–1981
Mississippi
Grandparents
John Scruggs
1885–1931
Mississippi
Susie Scruggs
1886–1981
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
John Scruggs
1825–1932
Fannie Jeffreys
1856–1919
Aaron Pryor
1833–
Susan Pryor
1847–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
R Alexander
1832–
Mary Alexander
1835–

Melvin Brown's Timeline

4 Records

1935
1935
Melvin Brown resided here
None
1939
Abt 1939
Birth of Melvin Brown in Arkansas
Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 1
Melvin Brown resided here in Smith, Cross, Arkansas, USA
Smith, Cross, Arkansas, USA
1986
12 Oct 1986
Age 47
Death of Melvin Brown in Alameda
Alameda

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1939
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Cross, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00132; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 19-11
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1986-10-12
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 431-70-5810; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: 1955

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Cross, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00132; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 19-11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Smith, Cross, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Cross, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00132; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 19-11
    [2] California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1986
    Event Place: Alameda
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1986-10-12
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 431-70-5810; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: 1955

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