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Melvin Hood 1913–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1913

Birth Location: Lafayette, Wabash, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 1982

Death Location: Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States

Father: Noah Hood

Mother: Dora Baldon

Spouse(s): Lorraine Dicks

Children(s): Ronald Hood

Melvin Hood was born in 1913 in Lafayette, Wabash, Indiana, United States, the child of Noah Elmer Hood And Dora Amanda Baldon. In 1920, Melvin Hood resided in East Chicago, North Township, Lake, Indiana, Unite. In 1930, Melvin Hood resided in Portage, Portage Township, Porter, Indiana, United. Melvin Hood married Lorraine Irene Dicks, and had children including Darrell R Hood, Dorrene L Hood, Melvin N Hood, Patricia A Hood, Robin Hood, Ronald Perry Hood. Melvin Hood passed away in 1982 in Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • Melvin Hood was born in 1913 in Lafayette, Wabash, Indiana, United States, the child of Noah Elmer Hood And Dora Amanda Baldon.
  • In 1920, Melvin Hood resided in East Chicago, North Township, Lake, Indiana, Unite.
  • In 1930, Melvin Hood resided in Portage, Portage Township, Porter, Indiana, United.
  • Melvin Hood married Lorraine Irene Dicks, and had children including Darrell R Hood, Dorrene L Hood, Melvin N Hood, Patricia A Hood, Robin Hood, Ronald Perry Hood.
  • Melvin Hood passed away in 1982 in Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Noah Hood
1886–1953
Birth Location: Cloverdale, Cloverdale Township, Putnam, Indiana, United States
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Dora Baldon
1887–1974
Birth Location: Morgan, , Indiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lorraine Dicks
1920–1991
Birth Location: Grey Eagle, Todd, Minnesota, United States
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Children(s)

Ronald Hood
1939–1997
Birth Location: Chesterton, Westchester Township, Porter, Indiana, United States
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Melvin Hood's Ancestors

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Melvin Hood
1913–1982
Birth Place: Lafayette, Wabash, Indiana, United States
Parents
Noah Elmer Hood
1886–1953
Cloverdale, Cloverdale Township, Putnam, Indiana, United States
Dora (Amanda) Baldon
1887–1974
Morgan, , Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Marcus (Lafayette) Hood
1842–1917
Cloverdale, Cloverdale Township, Putnam, Indiana, United States
Hannah (Lousie.) Steele
1853–1928
Warren Township, Putnam, Indiana, United States
Thomas (R Baldon Or) Baldwin
1836–1926
Owen County, Indiana
Frances (A.) Baldwin
1850–1933
Morgan County, Indiana, US
Great-Grandparents
Squire Hood
1810–1853
Christina Macy
1815–1853
Henry Steele
1815–1873
Rachel Martin
1820–1890
James Boldon
1790–1878
Matilda Nutterfield
1815–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Jr.
1772–1864
Anna Sparading
1767–1850
John Maysey
1787–1825
Sarah Macy
1792–1849
Samuel Steel
1790–1836
Isabella Carr
1790–1836
William Martin
1775–1860
Mary Cook
1772–1857
Thomas Balding
1770–1842
Margaret Sparrow
1765–
George Nutterfield
1773–1826
Nancy Williams
1788–1848

Melvin Hood's Descendants

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Melvin Hood (18 Jan 1913–1982) m. Lorraine (Irene) Dicks (12 Feb 1920–9 Jan 1991)
  1. 1. Ronald (Perry) Hood 1939–1997

Melvin Hood's Timeline

8 Records

1913
18 Jan 1913
Birth of Melvin Hood in Lafayette, Wabash, Indiana, United States
Lafayette, Wabash, Indiana, United States
1920
1920
Age 7
Melvin Hood resided here in East Chicago, North Township, Lake, Indiana, United States
East Chicago, North Township, Lake, Indiana, United States
1930
1930
Age 17
Melvin Hood resided here in Portage, Portage Township, Porter, Indiana, United States
Portage, Portage Township, Porter, Indiana, United States
1935
1935
Age 22
Melvin Hood resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States
Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States
1937
13 Sep 1937
Age 24
Melvin Hood resided here in Gary, , ,
Gary, , ,
1940
1940
Age 27
Melvin Hood resided here in Westchester Township, Porter, Indiana, United States
Westchester Township, Porter, Indiana, United States
1982
24 Jul 1982
Age 69
Death of Melvin Hood in Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States
Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States
1982
1982
Age 69
Burial of Melvin Hood in Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States
Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1913
    Event Place: Lafayette, Wabash, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Chicago, North Township, Lake, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portage, Portage Township, Porter, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1937
    Event Place: Gary, , ,

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Westchester Township, Porter, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1945
    Event Place: Fort Ord, Monterey, California, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morgan Park, Chesterton, Westchester Township, Porter, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1982
    Event Place: Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1982
    Event Place: Gassville, Baxter, Arkansas, United States
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