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Melvin Rutledge WHITE 1916–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Apr 1916

Birth Location: Ruston, Louisiana

Death Date: 1976

Death Location: Winnsboro, Louisiana

Father: Jim WHITE

Mother: Bessie None

Spouse(s): Lettie Wright

Children(s):

The story of Melvin Rutledge WHITE began in 1916 in Ruston, Louisiana. In 1930, Melvin Rutledge WHITE resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA. Melvin Rutledge WHITE married Lettie Wright. Melvin Rutledge WHITE passed away in 1976 in Winnsboro, Louisiana.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Rutledge WHITE began in 1916 in Ruston, Louisiana.
  • In 1930, Melvin Rutledge WHITE resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA.
  • Melvin Rutledge WHITE married Lettie Wright.
  • Melvin Rutledge WHITE passed away in 1976 in Winnsboro, Louisiana.

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Children(s)

Melvin WHITE's Ancestors

Self
Melvin WHITE
1916–1976
Birth Place: Ruston, Louisiana
Parents
Jim M WHITE
1891–1972
Louisiana
Bessie
1898–1964
Ruston, Louisiana
Grandparents
John (M) WHITE
1870–1932
Alabama, USA
Nancy (Ella) Holloway
1869–1928
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
James WHITE
1850–1904
Sarah Brewer
1847–1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Musselwhite
1819–1883
Emily Johnson
1826–1885

Melvin WHITE's Timeline

4 Records

1916
18 Apr 1916
Birth of Melvin Rutledge WHITE in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 14
Melvin Rutledge WHITE resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1976
Dec 1976
Age 60
Death of Melvin Rutledge WHITE in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, Louisiana
1976
1976
Age 60
Burial of Melvin Rutledge WHITE in Winnsboro, Louisiana
Winnsboro, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1916
    Event Place: Ruston, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: 814; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 518.0; FHL microfilm: 2340549
    [2] Elaine White

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: 814; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 518.0; FHL microfilm: 2340549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1976
    Event Place: Monroe, Louisiana
    Record Source: Elaine White

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1976
    Event Place: Winnsboro, Louisiana
    Record Source: Elaine White

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