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Melvin Thomas Thurston 1929–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1929

Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Jun 2008

Death Location: Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father: Melvin Jr

Mother: Ruby Blaydes

Spouse(s): Dollie Garrett

Children(s):

In 1929, Melvin Thomas Thurston entered the world in Caroline, Virginia, USA, born to Melvin Thomas Thurston Jr And Ruby Lee Blaydes. In 1930, Melvin Thomas Thurston resided in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Melvin Thomas Thurston resided in Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA. Melvin Thomas Thurston married Dollie Mae Jordon Garrett. Melvin Thomas Thurston passed away in 2008 in Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Melvin Thomas Thurston entered the world in Caroline, Virginia, USA, born to Melvin Thomas Thurston Jr And Ruby Lee Blaydes.
  • In 1930, Melvin Thomas Thurston resided in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Melvin Thomas Thurston resided in Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • Melvin Thomas Thurston married Dollie Mae Jordon Garrett.
  • Melvin Thomas Thurston passed away in 2008 in Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Melvin Jr
1901–1987
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
MJ
Ruby Blaydes
1904–1969
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
RB

Spouses(s)

Dollie Garrett
1908–1973
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
DG

Children(s)

Melvin Thurston's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Thurston
1929–2008
Birth Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
Parents
Melvin Thomas Thurston Jr
1901–1987
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Ruby (Lee) Blaydes
1904–1969
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Melvin (Thomas Thurston) Sr
1870–1951
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Kate (Sherman) Hammil
1868–1944
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Thurston
1827–1908
Sarah Owens
1827–1918
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Owens
1800–1880
Blanche Morgan
1807–1870

Melvin Thurston's Timeline

10 Records

1929
10 Mar 1929
Birth of Melvin Thomas Thurston in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 1
Melvin Thomas Thurston resided here in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Melvin Thomas Thurston resided here in Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 11
Melvin Thomas Thurston resided here in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1947
1947
Age 18
Melvin Thomas Thurston resided here in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1948
1948
Age 19
Melvin Thomas Thurston resided here in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1958
1958
Age 29
Melvin Thomas Thurston resided here in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1993
1993
Age 64
Melvin Thomas Thurston resided here in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
2008
13 Jun 2008
Age 79
Death of Melvin Thomas Thurston in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
2008
16 Jun 2008
Age 79
Burial of Melvin Thomas Thurston in Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342015

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01502; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 2-29A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01502; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 2-29A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: James Monroe High School; Year: 1948

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 2008
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Jun 2008
    Event Place: Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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