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Melvin Parks 1916–2013 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 November 1916

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 20 February 2013

Death Location: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Ruben Parks

Mother: Viola Long

Spouse(s): Hazel Parks

Children(s):

Melvin Parks was born in 1916 in Texas, the child of Ruben Reuben John Parks And Viola Long. In 1930, Melvin Parks resided in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA. In 1935, Melvin Parks resided in Falls, Texas. Melvin Parks married Hazel Jackson Parks. Melvin Parks passed away in 2013 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Melvin Parks was born in 1916 in Texas, the child of Ruben Reuben John Parks And Viola Long.
  • In 1930, Melvin Parks resided in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Melvin Parks resided in Falls, Texas.
  • Melvin Parks married Hazel Jackson Parks.
  • Melvin Parks passed away in 2013 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Parks's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Parks
1916–2013
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Ruben (Reuben) John Parks
1893–1962
Falls County, Texas, USA
Viola Long
1894–
Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Jesse (W) Parks
1853–1941
Mississippi
Laura Maxwell
1859–
Tennessee, USA
Sam ((Hill)) Long
1873–
Texas, USA
Rose (Long) "Rucker"
1876–1951
Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isham (Gambler)
1845–
Melvina McCullin-Gamble
1855–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Parks's Timeline

6 Records

1916
13 November 1916
Birth of Melvin Parks in Texas
Texas
1930
1930
Age 14
Melvin Parks resided here in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Melvin Parks resided here in Falls, Texas
Falls, Texas
1940
1940
Age 24
Melvin Parks resided here in J P 1, Falls, Texas, USA
J P 1, Falls, Texas, USA
1993
1993
Age 77
Melvin Parks resided here in Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS
2013
20 February 2013
Age 97
Death of Melvin Parks
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 November 1916
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1143
    [4] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falls, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04030; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 73-7B
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Falls, Texas; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342064
    [7] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Falls, Texas; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342064

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Falls, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falls, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04030; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 73-7B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 1, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1143
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falls, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04030; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 73-7B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Wichita, KS
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Wichita; State: Kansas; Year(s): 1993-2002

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Falls, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wichita, KS
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 2013
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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