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Melvin A Cooley 1919 – 1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1919

Birth Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa

Death Date: 23 Nov 1981

Death Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa

Father: Francis Cooley

Mother: Agnes McMullen

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1919, Melvin A Cooley entered the world in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, born to Francis (Frank) Eugene Cooley and Agnes Loras McMullen. In 1920, Melvin A Cooley resided in Cedar Rapids Ward 2, Linn, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Melvin A Cooley resided in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. Melvin A Cooley passed away in 1981 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Melvin A Cooley entered the world in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, born to Francis (Frank) Eugene Cooley and Agnes Loras McMullen.
  • In 1920, Melvin A Cooley resided in Cedar Rapids Ward 2, Linn, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Melvin A Cooley resided in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.
  • Melvin A Cooley passed away in 1981 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Cooley
1868 – 1939
Birth Location: Dubuque County, Iowa
FC
Agnes McMullen
1875 – 1952
Birth Location: Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa
AM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Cooley's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Cooley
1919 – 1981
Birth Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
Parents
Francis (Frank) Eugene Cooley
1868 – 1939
Dubuque County, Iowa
Agnes (Loras) McMullen
1875 – 1952
Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa
Grandparents
James (Augustus "Gus") Cooley
1828 – 1907
Newark, Licking, Ohio, USA
Elvira (G.) Bucknam
1833 – 1916
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
Titus Cooley
1802 – 1883
Nancy Baker
1805 – 1867
Caleb Bucknam
1783 – 1871
Louisa Snow
1801 – 1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clark Cooley
1769 – 1845
Candace Holcomb
1771 – 1831
Daniel Baker
1750 –
Love Hulburt
1753 – 1815
Joseph Bucknam
1761 – 1835
Abigail Hay
1768 – 1854
James Snow
1773 – 1843
Susanna Gilson
1779 – 1808

Melvin Cooley's Timeline

8 Records

1919
15 Mar 1919
Birth of Melvin A Cooley in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 1
Melvin A Cooley resided here in Cedar Rapids Ward 2, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids Ward 2, Linn, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 6
Melvin A Cooley resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
1930
1930
Age 11
Melvin A Cooley resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Melvin A Cooley resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 21
Melvin A Cooley resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
1949
20 May 1949
Age 30
Melvin A Cooley resided here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
1981
23 Nov 1981
Age 62
Death of Melvin A Cooley in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1919
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1177; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 57-66
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 479-05-5288; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cedar Rapids Ward 2, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T625_500; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 146
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: 664; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 1029.0; FHL microfilm: 2340399
    [6] Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954
    [7] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids Ward 2, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cedar Rapids Ward 2, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T625_500; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 146

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: 664; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 1029.0; FHL microfilm: 2340399

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1177; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 57-66

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1177; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 57-66

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 May 1949
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1981
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 479-05-5288; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
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