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Melvin Avery Scott 1899–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 July 1899

Birth Location: Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 30 October 1987

Death Location: Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Avery Scott

Mother: Emma Scott

Spouse(s): Louise Johnson

Children(s): Forrest Scott, Sola Scott

Melvin Avery Scott was born in 1899 in Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America, the child of Avery J Scott And Emma Scott. In 1900, Melvin Avery Scott resided in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Melvin Avery Scott resided in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. Melvin Avery Scott married Louise J Johnson, and had children including Forrest L Scott, Sola Scott. Melvin Avery Scott passed away in 1987 in Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Melvin Avery Scott was born in 1899 in Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America, the child of Avery J Scott And Emma Scott.
  • In 1900, Melvin Avery Scott resided in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Melvin Avery Scott resided in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  • Melvin Avery Scott married Louise J Johnson, and had children including Forrest L Scott, Sola Scott.
  • Melvin Avery Scott passed away in 1987 in Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Scott's Ancestors

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Melvin Scott
1899–1987
Birth Place: Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
Parents
Avery J Scott
1864–1951
Michigan
Emma Scott
1863–1940
Canada
Grandparents
James (Paterson) Scott
1806–1878
Aberlady, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Arminda Balcom
1833–1870
Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jean Paterson
1766–1850
Robert Scot
1778–1877
Johnson Balcom
1800–1887
Oriza Avery
1803–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Scot
1731–1807
Margaret Shirriff
1755–1826
Abraham Balcom
1778–1820
Abigail Barber
1767–1851
Ashbel Avery
1775–1829
Eunice Allen
1776–1854

Melvin Scott's Descendants

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Melvin (Avery) Scott (27 July 1899–30 October 1987) m. Louise (J) Johnson (26 Oct 1901–5 Aug 1986)
  1. 1. Forrest (L.) Scott 1929– m. Dolores (Yavonne) Yonker 1929–2001
  2. 2. Sola Scott 1924–

Melvin Scott's Timeline

10 Records

1899
27 July 1899
Birth of Melvin Avery Scott in Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 1
Melvin Avery Scott resided here in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Melvin Avery Scott resided here in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
1920
1920-1922
Age 21
Melvin Avery Scott was married in Kent, Michigan, United States
Kent, Michigan, United States
1928
1928
Age 29
Melvin Avery Scott resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
Melvin Avery Scott resided here in Plainfield, Kent, Michigan, USA
Plainfield, Kent, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
Melvin Avery Scott resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 41
Melvin Avery Scott resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 52
Melvin Avery Scott resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1987
30 October 1987
Age 88
Death of Melvin Avery Scott in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 July 1899
    Event Place: Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1071
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01900; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 86-84
    [4] Michigan, Death Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plainfield, Kent, Michigan; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 2340739
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Ottawa; Roll: 1682806; Draft Board: 1
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240738
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: T624_670; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374683
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1920-1922
    Event Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_62; Roll Number: 62
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240738

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: T624_670; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374683

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Plainfield, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plainfield, Kent, Michigan; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 2340739

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01900; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 86-84

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01900; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 86-84

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1071

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ottawa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Ottawa; Roll: 1682806; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 October 1987
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Web: Western Michigan Newspapers, Death Index, 1910-2012
    [4] Web: Oklahoma, Oklahoman Obituary Index, 1972-2012
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Web: Lee County, Florida, Obituary Index, 1930-1997

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Allendale, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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