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Melvin Reese 1903–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1903

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: 1 February 1969

Death Location: Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, USA

Father: David Reece

Mother: Josie Brewer

Spouse(s): Helen Reece

Children(s):

In 1903, Melvin Reese entered the world in Arkansas, born to David D Reece And Josie Brewer. In 1910, Melvin Reese resided in De Queen Ward 2, Sevier, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Melvin Reese resided in Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA. Melvin Reese married Helen Reece, and had children including Jennie Reese, Melvin Reece. Melvin Reese passed away in 1969 in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Melvin Reese entered the world in Arkansas, born to David D Reece And Josie Brewer.
  • In 1910, Melvin Reese resided in De Queen Ward 2, Sevier, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Melvin Reese resided in Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA.
  • Melvin Reese married Helen Reece, and had children including Jennie Reese, Melvin Reece.
  • Melvin Reese passed away in 1969 in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Reece
1870–1943
Birth Location: Howard County, Arkansas, United States of America
DR
Josie Brewer
1870–1952
Birth Location: Georgia
JB

Spouses(s)

Helen Reece
1907–
Birth Location: Arkansas
HR

Children(s)

Melvin Reese's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Reese
1903–1969
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
David D. Reece
1870–1943
Howard County, Arkansas, United States of America
Josie Brewer
1870–1952
Georgia
Grandparents
William (Watt) Reese
1823–1902
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Ellen) Allen
1831–1906
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
James Reese
1800–1888
Anna Jones
1800–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Reese
1775–1820
Sarah Reese
1765–1854
Samual Jones
1765–
Celia Creech
1777–

Melvin Reese's Timeline

7 Records

1903
8 Aug 1903
Birth of Melvin Reese in Arkansas
Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 7
Melvin Reese resided here in De Queen Ward 2, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
De Queen Ward 2, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Melvin Reese resided here in Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Melvin Reese resided here in Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Melvin Reese resided here in De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas
De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Melvin Reese resided here in De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States
De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States
1969
1 February 1969
Age 66
Death of Melvin Reese in Ashdown, Little River, Arkansas, USA
Ashdown, Little River, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1903
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: T627_176; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 67-2
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-01-2467; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: T625_82; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 686
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: 95; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 696.0; FHL microfilm: 2339830
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: De Queen Ward 2, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: T624_66; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1374079

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: De Queen Ward 2, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: De Queen Ward 2, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: T624_66; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1374079

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: T625_82; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 686

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: 95; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 696.0; FHL microfilm: 2339830

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: T627_176; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: T627_176; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-01-2467; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: DeQueen, Sevier, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 February 1969
    Event Place: Ashdown, Little River, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-01-2467; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Find a Grave Index
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