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Melvin Homer LaCount Estep 1917–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 OCT 1917

Birth Location: Chattanooga, Oklahoma

Death Date: 24 SEP 2004

Death Location: Citrus Heights, Sacramento, California, USA

Father: Alvia Estep

Mother: Willie Maddon

Spouse(s): Naomi Keller

Children(s):

In 1917, Melvin Homer LaCount Estep entered the world in Chattanooga, Oklahoma, born to Alvia Estep And Willie Lillian Maddon. In 1920, Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided in Holton, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA. Melvin Homer LaCount Estep married Naomi Geraldine Keller. Melvin Homer LaCount Estep passed away in 2004 in Citrus Heights, Sacramento, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Melvin Homer LaCount Estep entered the world in Chattanooga, Oklahoma, born to Alvia Estep And Willie Lillian Maddon.
  • In 1920, Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided in Holton, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Melvin Homer LaCount Estep married Naomi Geraldine Keller.
  • Melvin Homer LaCount Estep passed away in 2004 in Citrus Heights, Sacramento, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Estep's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Estep
1917–2004
Birth Place: Chattanooga, Oklahoma
Parents
Alvia Estep
1888–1972
Ewing, Lee County, Virginia, USA
Willie (Lillian) Maddon
1891–1972
Arkansas, United States of America
Grandparents
William Estep
1857–1920
Claiborne Co., Tennessee
Josephine Brown
1861–1948
Lee Co., Virginia
William (Taylor) Maddon
1849–1930
District 3, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States
Rebecca (Jane) Scott
1860–1930
Yell, Arkansas, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Estep
1820–1866
Betty Eastridge
1818–1902
John Brown
1822–1878
Sarah Ball
1816–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Estep
1792–1869
Nancy Moore
1795–1885
Nathan Eastridge
1775–1876
Elizabeth Floyd
1785–1850
Michael Brown
1788–1861
Elizabeth Ball
1795–1860
Josiah Jr
1742–1835
Sarah Tilton
1743–1824

Melvin Estep's Timeline

10 Records

1917
2 OCT 1917
Birth of Melvin Homer LaCount Estep in Chattanooga, Oklahoma
Chattanooga, Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 3
Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided here in Holton, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
Holton, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided here in Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, USA
Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided here in Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, United States
Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, United States
1935
1935
Age 18
Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided here in Rural, Orange, California
Rural, Orange, California
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 23
Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided here in Antelope, Los Angeles, California, USA
Antelope, Los Angeles, California, USA
1959
1959
Age 42
Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided here in San Leandro, California, USA
San Leandro, California, USA
1990
1990
Age 73
Melvin Homer LaCount Estep resided here in Spokane, WA
Spokane, WA
2004
30 SEP 2004
Age 87
Burial of Melvin Homer LaCount Estep in Santa Nella, Merced County, California, USA
Santa Nella, Merced County, California, USA
2004
24 SEP 2004
Age 87
Death of Melvin Homer LaCount Estep in Citrus Heights, Sacramento, California, USA
Citrus Heights, Sacramento, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 OCT 1917
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1936, "Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1936," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 October 2019), Melvin Estep, 1926; citing School Enrollment, Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States, multiple County Clerk offices, Oklahoma school district offices, Oklahoma; FHL microfilm .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 December 2022), Pete, ; Burial, Santa Nella, Merced, California, United States of America, San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery; citing record ID 72886118, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [4] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2021), Melvin H Estep, 24 Sep 2004; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    [5] California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 March 2021), Melvin Homer Estep and Naomi Keller, 05 Jun 1943; citing Los Angeles, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 2,135,221.
    [6] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 27 December 2022), Melvin Estep in household of Alva Estep, Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 25, sheet 9A, line 33, family 185, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1910; FHL microfilm 2,341,644.
    [7] Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1936, "Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1936," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 March 2018), Melvin Estep, 1927; citing School enrollment, Purcell, McClain, Oklahoma, United States, multiple County Clerk offices, Oklahoma school district offices, Oklahoma; FHL microfilm 2,074,027.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 SEP 2004
    Event Place: Santa Nella, Merced County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 December 2022), Pete, ; Burial, Santa Nella, Merced, California, United States of America, San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery; citing record ID 72886118, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Holton, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Purcell, McClain, Oklahoma, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 SEP 2004
    Event Place: Citrus Heights, Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 December 2022), Pete, ; Burial, Santa Nella, Merced, California, United States of America, San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery; citing record ID 72886118, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2021), Melvin H Estep, 24 Sep 2004; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: San Leandro, California, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Auburn, WA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990
    Event Place: Spokane, WA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Orange, California
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Antelope, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, United States

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