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Melvin Cooper 1915–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1915

Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 17 Sep 1973

Death Location: United States

Father: James Cooper

Mother: Pearl Coopper

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Melvin Cooper began in 1915 in Lincoln, West Virginia, United States. In 1920, Melvin Cooper resided in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Melvin Cooper resided in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia. Melvin Cooper passed away in 1973 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Cooper began in 1915 in Lincoln, West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1920, Melvin Cooper resided in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin Cooper resided in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia.
  • Melvin Cooper passed away in 1973 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Cooper
1861–
Birth Location: West Virginia
JC
Pearl Coopper
1888–
Birth Location: West Virginia
PC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Cooper's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Cooper
1915–1973
Birth Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Parents
James T Cooper
1861–
West Virginia
Pearl Coopper
1888–
West Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Cooper's Timeline

6 Records

1915
24 Apr 1915
Birth of Melvin Cooper in Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 5
Melvin Cooper resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Melvin Cooper resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia
Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 20
Melvin Cooper resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia
Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Melvin Cooper resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
1973
17 Sep 1973
Age 58
Death of Melvin Cooper in Lincoln, West Virginia
Lincoln, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4418; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 22-8
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 233-28-7287; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 1076.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 1076.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4418; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 22-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4418; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 22-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1973
    Event Place: Lincoln, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 233-28-7287; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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