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Melvin Howard 1877–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1877

Birth Location: Leonard, Fannin, Texas, USA

Death Date: 24 Jan 1952

Death Location: Douglas County, Oregon, USA

Father: William Howard

Mother: Sarah Lewis

Spouse(s): Effie Thompson

Children(s): Mildred Howard

The story of Melvin Howard began in 1877 in Leonard, Fannin, Texas, USA. In 1900, Melvin Howard resided in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon. In 1914, Melvin Howard established residence. Melvin Howard married Effie August Thompson, and had children including Mildred Jaunita Howard. Melvin Howard passed away in 1952 in Douglas County, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Howard began in 1877 in Leonard, Fannin, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Melvin Howard resided in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon.
  • In 1914, Melvin Howard established residence.
  • Melvin Howard married Effie August Thompson, and had children including Mildred Jaunita Howard.
  • Melvin Howard passed away in 1952 in Douglas County, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Howard
1852–1922
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
WH
Sarah Lewis
1855–1930
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Effie Thompson
1876–1961
Birth Location: Oregon, USA
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Children(s)

Mildred Howard
1914–
Birth Location: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
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Melvin Howard's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Howard
1877–1952
Birth Place: Leonard, Fannin, Texas, USA
Parents
William Henry Howard
1852–1922
Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah (Jane) Lewis
1855–1930
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Enoch (F.) Lewis
1820–1901
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (T.) Smith
1826–
Scott County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Smith
1797–1850
Jane Francisco
1801–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George *
1764–1818
Mary *
1783–1848

Melvin Howard's Descendants

1.
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Melvin Howard (30 Jul 1877–24 Jan 1952) m. Effie (August) Thompson (Aug 1876–10 Oct 1961)
  1. 1. Mildred (Jaunita) Howard 1914–

Melvin Howard's Timeline

11 Records

1877
30 Jul 1877
Birth of Melvin Howard in Leonard, Fannin, Texas, USA
Leonard, Fannin, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Melvin Howard resided here in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon
Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon
1914
abt 1914
Age 37
Melvin Howard resided here
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 40
Melvin Howard resided here in Douglas, Oregon
Douglas, Oregon
1919
28 Jul 1919
Age 42
Melvin Howard resided here in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Melvin Howard resided here in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Melvin Howard resided here in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Melvin Howard resided here in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon
Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
Melvin Howard resided here in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1950
1950
Age 73
Melvin Howard resided here in Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1952
24 Jan 1952
Age 75
Death of Melvin Howard in Douglas County, Oregon, USA
Douglas County, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1877
    Event Place: Leonard, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T627_3360; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-69
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T625_1494; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 38
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: 1943; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0067; Image: 529.0; FHL microfilm: 2341677
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Douglas; Roll: 1852056
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T623_31077_4118725; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1241346.
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [8] Oregon, State Births, 1842-1917, Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Statistics; Portland, OR, USA; Oregon, Birth Records, 1903-1918
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Eugene Guard; Publication Date: 25 Jan 1952; Publication Place: Eugene, Oregon, USA; ,0.7146096,0.3401408,0.8350621&xid=3355
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: 434; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 10-80

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T623_31077_4118725; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1241346.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1914
    Record Source: Oregon, State Births, 1842-1917, Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Statistics; Portland, OR, USA; Oregon, Birth Records, 1903-1918

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Douglas, Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Douglas; Roll: 1852056

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Roseburg Review; Publication Date: 28 Jul 1919; Publication Place: Roseburg, Oregon, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T625_1494; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 38

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: 1943; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0067; Image: 529.0; FHL microfilm: 2341677

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T627_3360; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-69

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T627_3360; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-69

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Yoncalla, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: 434; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 10-80

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1952
    Event Place: Douglas County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Kl; Year Range: 1951-1960
    [2] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Eugene Guard; Publication Date: 25 Jan 1952; Publication Place: Eugene, Oregon, USA; ,0.7146096,0.3401408,0.8350621&xid=3355
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