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Melvin H Farris 1921–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Dec 1921

Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 2 February 1986

Death Location: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Finis Farris

Mother: Pearl Farris

Spouse(s): Dorothy Mauphin

Children(s):

Melvin H Farris was born in 1921 in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA, the child of Finis Richard Farris And Pearl Farris. In 1930, Melvin H Farris resided in District 3, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Melvin H Farris resided in Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky. Melvin H Farris married Dorothy Rae Mauphin. Melvin H Farris passed away in 1986 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Melvin H Farris was born in 1921 in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA, the child of Finis Richard Farris And Pearl Farris.
  • In 1930, Melvin H Farris resided in District 3, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Melvin H Farris resided in Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky.
  • Melvin H Farris married Dorothy Rae Mauphin.
  • Melvin H Farris passed away in 1986 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Finis Farris
1876–1954
Birth Location: Adair Kentucky
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Pearl Farris
1880–1950
Birth Location: Adair County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy Mauphin
1921–2012
Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Melvin Farris's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Farris
1921–1986
Birth Place: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Finis Richard Farris
1876–1954
Adair Kentucky
Pearl Farris
1880–1950
Adair County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Mike Farris
1853–
Kentucky
Charlotta Philpott
1850–
Kentucky
George (Alfred) Williams
1848–
Kentucky
Jane (Mariah) Ferguson
1855–
Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Farris's Timeline

6 Records

1921
23 Dec 1921
Birth of Melvin H Farris in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Melvin H Farris resided here in District 3, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
District 3, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Melvin H Farris resided here in Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky
Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Melvin H Farris resided here in Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1986
2 February 1986
Age 65
Death of Melvin H Farris in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1993
1993-1996
Age 72
Melvin H Farris resided here in Burkesville, Kentucky, USA
Burkesville, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340475
    [2] Kentucky, Birth Index
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1297; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 29-10
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-20-8330; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [7] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1986
    Event Place: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-20-8330; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1297; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 29-10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marrowbone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1297; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 29-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cumberland
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340475

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993-1996
    Event Place: Burkesville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Burkesville; State: Kentucky; Year(s): 1993-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
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