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Melvin Elwood Thompson 1919–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1919

Birth Location: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA

Death Date: 04 Dec 1970

Death Location: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA

Father: Francis ♦

Mother: Margate ♥

Spouse(s): Joyce ♦

Children(s):

In 1919, Melvin Elwood Thompson entered the world in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA, born to Francis Alfred Charles Thompson And Margate Martain Jenkins. In 1920, Melvin Elwood Thompson resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. In 1930, Melvin Elwood Thompson resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Melvin Elwood Thompson married Joyce A Westover, and had children including April Thompson Sylvester, Mark Thompson, Sydney Thompson Coil, Terry Thompson. Melvin Elwood Thompson passed away in 1970 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Melvin Elwood Thompson entered the world in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA, born to Francis Alfred Charles Thompson And Margate Martain Jenkins.
  • In 1920, Melvin Elwood Thompson resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin Elwood Thompson resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.
  • Melvin Elwood Thompson married Joyce A Westover, and had children including April Thompson Sylvester, Mark Thompson, Sydney Thompson Coil, Terry Thompson.
  • Melvin Elwood Thompson passed away in 1970 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis ♦
1884–1960
Birth Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
F♦
Margate ♥
1885–1977
Birth Location: Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
M♥

Spouses(s)

Joyce ♦
1922–1991
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
J♦

Children(s)

Melvin Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Thompson
1919–1970
Birth Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Parents
Francis Alfred Charles Thompson ♦
1884–1960
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Margate (Martain Jenkins) ♥
1885–1977
Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Edwin (Henry Jenkins) ♦
1848–1937
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Catherine (Peden Adam) ✔️
1862–1932
Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas ✔️
1836–1899
Margaret Martin
1838–1906
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas ✔️
1805–1874
Euphemia Jones
1809–1878
Robert Martin
1796–1867
Catherine Peden
1797–1872

Melvin Thompson's Timeline

4 Records

1919
17 Sep 1919
Birth of Melvin Elwood Thompson in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Melvin Elwood Thompson resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Melvin Elwood Thompson resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1970
04 Dec 1970
Age 51
Death of Melvin Elwood Thompson in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Birth Records, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1919; Film Info: Various county birth registers. Microfilm
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1940; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 162
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 2342252
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 149; Film Title: 54 Mecosta 0100-3329; Film Description: Mecosta (1926-1948)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1940; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 2342252

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Big Rapids, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 149; Film Title: 54 Mecosta 0100-3329; Film Description: Mecosta (1926-1948)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: W 2301 Buckeye
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Spokesman-Review; Publication Date: 6 Dec 1970; Publication Place: Spokane, Washington, USA; ,0.51226884,0.34137228,0.5796101&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1970
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Spokesman-Review; Publication Date: 6 Dec 1970; Publication Place: Spokane, Washington, USA; ,0.51226884,0.34137228,0.5796101&xid=3355
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