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Melvin L. Jackson 1934–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 JAN 1934

Birth Location: Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Death Date: 2 FEB 2016

Death Location: Troy Grove, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

Father: John Jackson

Mother: Marjory Shelton

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Children(s):

The story of Melvin L. Jackson began in 1934 in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. In 1935, Melvin L. Jackson resided in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. In 1940, Melvin L. Jackson was recorded in the census in Clay Township, Harrison County, Iowa, United State. Melvin L. Jackson had children including Living. Melvin L. Jackson passed away in 2016 in Troy Grove, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin L. Jackson began in 1934 in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States.
  • In 1935, Melvin L. Jackson resided in Harrison County, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1940, Melvin L. Jackson was recorded in the census in Clay Township, Harrison County, Iowa, United State.
  • Melvin L. Jackson had children including Living.
  • Melvin L. Jackson passed away in 2016 in Troy Grove, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States.

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Melvin Jackson's Ancestors

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Melvin Jackson
1934–2016
Birth Place: Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Parents
John Phillip Jackson
1902–1983
Troy Grove, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Marjory (Eileen) Shelton
1905–1997
Herrick, Gregory County, South Dakota, United States
Grandparents
Hugh (McWhirter) Jackson
1862–1933
Hamilton, Wentworth County, Province of Canada, British North America, United Kingdom
Ada (Estelle) Phillips
1864–1958
LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Phillips
1839–1906
Catherine Wenner
1839–1922
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Phillips
1798–1870
Catherine Shaul
1814–

Melvin Jackson's Timeline

5 Records

1934
18 JAN 1934
Birth of Melvin L. Jackson in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
1935
1935
Age 1
Melvin L. Jackson resided here in Harrison County, Iowa, United States
Harrison County, Iowa, United States
1940
4 APR 1940
Age 6
Melvin L. Jackson appeared in census in Clay Township, Harrison County, Iowa, United States
Clay Township, Harrison County, Iowa, United States
1950
6 APR 1950
Age 16
Melvin L. Jackson appeared in census in Troy Grove Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Troy Grove Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
2016
2 FEB 2016
Age 82
Death of Melvin L. Jackson in Auburn, Placer County, California, United States
Auburn, Placer County, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 JAN 1934
    Event Place: Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 43-7, Sheet 1A, Age 6 in Apr 1940, born in Nebraska.
    [2] 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 50-152, p. 7, Age 16 in Apr 1950, born in Nebraska.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harrison County, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 43-7, Sheet 1A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 4 APR 1940
    Event Place: Clay Township, Harrison County, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 43-7, Sheet 1A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 6 APR 1950
    Event Place: Troy Grove Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 50-152, p. 7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 FEB 2016
    Event Place: Auburn, Placer County, California, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troy Grove, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

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