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Melvin Chester Reid 1911–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1911

Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Death Date: 3 Nov 1987

Death Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA

Father: George Reid

Mother: Julia Dorsey

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Children(s):

In 1911, Melvin Chester Reid entered the world in Washington, District of Columbia, born to George Reid And Julia Mae Dorsey. In 1920, Melvin Chester Reid resided in Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . In 1940, Melvin Chester Reid resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Melvin Chester Reid passed away in 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Melvin Chester Reid entered the world in Washington, District of Columbia, born to George Reid And Julia Mae Dorsey.
  • In 1920, Melvin Chester Reid resided in Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • In 1940, Melvin Chester Reid resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Melvin Chester Reid passed away in 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

Melvin Reid's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Reid
1911–1987
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Parents
George Reid
1874–
Georgia
Julia (Mae) Dorsey
1882–
Georgia
Grandparents
Mead Reed
1848–
Georgia
Laura Parks
1853–1924
Concord, Pike County, Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Cupid Reid
1826–
Mary Reid
1830–
Asberry Sr
1824–1921
Elmira Jones
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Reid's Timeline

4 Records

1911
19 Feb 1911
Birth of Melvin Chester Reid in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
1920
1920
Age 9
Melvin Chester Reid resided here in Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 29
Melvin Chester Reid resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1987
3 Nov 1987
Age 76
Death of Melvin Chester Reid in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 190
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 578-07-1415; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 975
    [5] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 190

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dist of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1987
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 578-07-1415; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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