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Melvin Osborne 1913–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1913

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 15 Oct 2006

Death Location: Marion, Smyth, Virginia

Father: Thomas Osborne

Mother: Lillie Johnson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Melvin Osborne began in 1913 in West Virginia. In 1920, Melvin Osborne resided in Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Melvin Osborne resided in Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia. Melvin Osborne passed away in 2006 in Marion, Smyth, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Osborne began in 1913 in West Virginia.
  • In 1920, Melvin Osborne resided in Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin Osborne resided in Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia.
  • Melvin Osborne passed away in 2006 in Marion, Smyth, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Osborne
1892–
Birth Location: Virginia
TO
Lillie Johnson
1896–
Birth Location: Virginia
LJ

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Osborne's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Osborne
1913–2006
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Thomas Osborne
1892–
Virginia
Lillie (V) Johnson
1896–
Virginia
Grandparents
Pinkney (Jackson) Johnson
1855–1934
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Matilda) Taylor
1862–1927
Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Enoch Johnson
1820–1906
Martha Caudill
1824–1900
Jacob Taylor
1835–1924
Eliza Lyons
1844–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Johnson
1755–1832
Grace (McGee)
1778–1847
Abner Caudill
1773–1855
Jane Adams
1787–1860
William I
1803–1893
Susan Fletcher
1811–1887
William ???
1796–1876
Rachel ???
1804–1879

Melvin Osborne's Timeline

4 Records

1913
abt 1913
Birth of Melvin Osborne in West Virginia
West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 7
Melvin Osborne resided here in Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Melvin Osborne resided here in Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia
2006
15 Oct 2006
Age 93
Death of Melvin Osborne in Marion, Smyth, Virginia
Marion, Smyth, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1913
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 201
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia; Roll: 2544; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0034; Image: 373.0; FHL microfilm: 2342278
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Smyth County News & Messenger; Publication Date: 10 24 2006; Publication Place: Marion, Virginia, USA; Web edition: ;c=MGArticle&cid=1149191229904&am

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 201

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia; Roll: 2544; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0034; Image: 373.0; FHL microfilm: 2342278

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 2006
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Smyth County News & Messenger; Publication Date: 10 24 2006; Publication Place: Marion, Virginia, USA; Web edition: ;c=MGArticle&cid=1149191229904&am
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