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Melvin W Henry 1884–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1884

Birth Location: Richland County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: Jun 3 1986

Death Location: Hopkins, Richland, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: George Henry

Mother: Octavia Garrick

Spouse(s): Elise Leaphart

Children(s): George Henry

In 1884, Melvin W Henry entered the world in Richland County, South Carolina, USA, born to George Henry And Octavia Garrick. In 1900, Melvin W Henry resided in Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Melvin W Henry resided in Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA. Melvin W Henry married Elise Leaphart, and had children including George Washington Henry. Melvin W Henry passed away in 1986 in Hopkins, Richland, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Melvin W Henry entered the world in Richland County, South Carolina, USA, born to George Henry And Octavia Garrick.
  • In 1900, Melvin W Henry resided in Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Melvin W Henry resided in Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA.
  • Melvin W Henry married Elise Leaphart, and had children including George Washington Henry.
  • Melvin W Henry passed away in 1986 in Hopkins, Richland, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Henry
1860–1955
Birth Location: Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Octavia Garrick
1865–1949
Birth Location: Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Elise Leaphart
1908–
Birth Location: South Carolina
EL

Children(s)

George Henry
1929–1991
Birth Location: Hopkins Rich, South Carolina
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Melvin Henry's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Henry
1884–1986
Birth Place: Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
George Henry
1860–1955
Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Octavia Garrick
1865–1949
Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Mariah Henry
1835–1924
Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Henry's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (W) Henry (13 Oct 1884–Jun 3 1986) m. Elise Leaphart (abt 1908–)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Henry 1929–1991

Melvin Henry's Timeline

6 Records

1884
13 Oct 1884
Birth of Melvin W Henry in Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Richland County, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Melvin W Henry resided here in Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Melvin W Henry resided here in Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Melvin W Henry resided here in School District 6, Richland, South Carolina, USA
School District 6, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Melvin W Henry resided here in School District 6, Richland, South Carolina, USA
School District 6, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1986
Jun 3 1986
Age 102
Death of Melvin W Henry in Hopkins, Richland, South Carolina, United States of America
Hopkins, Richland, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Richland County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 6, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1708; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 100
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: School District 6, Richland, South Carolina; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341943
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lower, Richland, South Carolina; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1241540
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1471; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375484

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lower, Richland, South Carolina; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1241540

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lower, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1471; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375484

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: School District 6, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: School District 6, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1708; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: School District 6, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: School District 6, Richland, South Carolina; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341943

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 3 1986
    Event Place: Hopkins, Richland, South Carolina, United States of America
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