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Melvin Reed Frank 1884–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1884

Birth Location: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Feb 1971

Death Location: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Martin Frank

Mother: Maggie Frank

Spouse(s): Mattie Frank, Geneva Meiran

Children(s): Roy Frank, Dorothea Frank, Russell Frank

In 1884, Melvin Reed Frank entered the world in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin C Frank And Maggie E Frank. In 1910, Melvin Reed Frank resided in Reading Ward 13, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1935, Melvin Reed Frank resided in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania. Melvin Reed Frank married Geneva M Meiran, Mattie Frank, and had children including Dorothea Evelyn Frank, Roy G Frank, Russell Frank. Melvin Reed Frank passed away in 1971 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Melvin Reed Frank entered the world in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin C Frank And Maggie E Frank.
  • In 1910, Melvin Reed Frank resided in Reading Ward 13, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1935, Melvin Reed Frank resided in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania.
  • Melvin Reed Frank married Geneva M Meiran, Mattie Frank, and had children including Dorothea Evelyn Frank, Roy G Frank, Russell Frank.
  • Melvin Reed Frank passed away in 1971 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Frank
1854–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Maggie Frank
1865–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Mattie Frank
1885–1981
Birth Location: –
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Geneva Meiran
1888–1907
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Roy Frank
1914–2005
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Dorothea Frank
1907–1992
Birth Location: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
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Russell Frank
1906–1906
Birth Location: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
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Melvin Frank's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Frank
1884–1971
Birth Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Martin C Frank
1854–
Pennsylvania
Maggie (E) Frank
1865–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Frank's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Reed) Frank (2 Aug 1884–Feb 1971) m. Mattie Frank (1885–1981) m. Geneva (M) Meiran (24 Nov 1888–12 Apr 1907)
  1. 1. Roy (G.) Frank 1914–2005
  2. 2. Dorothea (Evelyn) Frank 1907–1992
  3. 3. Russell Frank 1906–1906

Melvin Frank's Timeline

6 Records

1884
2 Aug 1884
Birth of Melvin Reed Frank in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Melvin Reed Frank resided here in Reading Ward 13, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading Ward 13, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Melvin Reed Frank resided here in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Melvin Reed Frank resided here in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Melvin Reed Frank resided here in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1971
Feb 1971
Age 87
Death of Melvin Reed Frank in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1884
    Event Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3681; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 70-109
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 196-05-6417; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 035321-038540
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Roll: 1909285; Draft Board: 3
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reading Ward 13, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1315; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375328
    [7] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 75
    [8] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 15
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Reading Ward 13, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reading Ward 13, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1315; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375328

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3681; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 70-109

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3681; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 70-109

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Roll: 1909285; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1971
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 196-05-6417; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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