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Melvina Cole 1866–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1866

Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 29 Sep 1916

Death Location: Fayette, Kentucky, USA

Father: Isaac Cole

Mother: Elizabeth Barnett

Spouse(s): Isaac Vires

Children(s): Mary Vires, Sarah Vires, Manda Vires, Martha Vires, Henry Vires, Jeannetta Virse, Sarah Vires, Maude Vires, Martha Vires, Henry Vires

The story of Melvina Cole began in 1866 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Melvina Cole resided in Precinct 2, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Melvina Cole resided in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. Melvina Cole married Isaac Vires, and had children including Henry Vires, Jeannetta Virse, Manda Vires, Martha Vires, Mary J Vires, Maude Vires, Sarah J Vires, Sarah Jane Vires. Melvina Cole passed away in 1916 in Fayette, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvina Cole began in 1866 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Melvina Cole resided in Precinct 2, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Melvina Cole resided in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • Melvina Cole married Isaac Vires, and had children including Henry Vires, Jeannetta Virse, Manda Vires, Martha Vires, Mary J Vires, Maude Vires, Sarah J Vires, Sarah Jane Vires.
  • Melvina Cole passed away in 1916 in Fayette, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Cole
1829–1866
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia, USA
IC
Elizabeth Barnett
1833–1913
Birth Location: Estill Co, KY
EB

Spouses(s)

Isaac Vires
1848–1909
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
IV

Children(s)

Mary Vires
1880–1909
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MV
Sarah Vires
1882–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SV
Manda Vires
1885–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MV
Martha Vires
1886–1914
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MV
Henry Vires
1889–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
HV
Jeannetta Virse
1902–1999
Birth Location: Kentucky
JV
Sarah Vires
1882–1958
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SV
Maude Vires
1885–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MV
Martha Vires
1886–1914
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
MV
Henry Vires
1889–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
HV

Melvina Cole's Ancestors

Self
Melvina Cole
1866–1916
Birth Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Isaac Beauregard Cole
1829–1866
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (“Betsy”) Barnett
1833–1913
Estill Co, KY
Grandparents
John (Elias) Cole
1804–1849
Lee County, Kentucky
Nancy Matilda
1805–1868
North Carolina, United States
James (M) Barnett
1810–1880
North Carolina, Lee, Virginia, United States
Ellis Stamper
1814–1890
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr.
1761–1831
Elizabeth Stoneman
1771–1834
Mathew Cole
1774–1850
Katherine McGee
1782–1850
Joshua Barnett
1776–1851
Mary Truman
1787–1852
Jonathan II
1782–1854
Mary Sebastian
1784–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Cole
1742–1819
Sarah Hanks
1744–1828
James Stoneman
1735–1829
Sarah Freeman
1751–1844
William Cole
1760–1810
Anne Tarleton
1755–1811
Malcolm McGee
1758–1848
Kanahoya" Colbert
1760–1786
Josiah Bryant
1748–1798
Lydia Green
1755–1841
Jacob Stamper
1762–1834
Nancy Stamper
1755–1820
Rev. Sebastian
1741–1832

Melvina Cole's Descendants

1.
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Melvina Cole (2 Mar 1866–29 Sep 1916) m. Isaac Vires (MAY 1848–5 Feb 1909)
  1. 1. Mary (J.) Vires 1880–1909 m. Hiram Barrett 1874–1947 m. John Johnson 1878–1921
    1. 1. Charley Barnette 1900–1936
    2. 2. Lewis Barrett 1908–1972 m. Gracie Barrett 1902–1992
      1. 1. Ruth (Ann) Smith 1933–2007
      2. 2. Ollie (Mae) Baker 1923–2015
    3. 3. Willie Barrett 1895–1980 m. Sally Johnson 1894–1967 m. Selma (Marie) Nieman 1904–1999 m. Flora (Ethel) Moore 1910–1946
      1. 1. Freddie (Barrett) Devore 1917–1987 m. Myra Fowler 1918–1989
        1. 1. James (Mathew) DeVore 1945–2008
        2. 2. Infant (daughter) DeVore 1941–1941
      2. 2. Mary (Francis) Barrett 1932–2013
      3. 3. Bertha (Jane) Barrett 1931–1996
      4. 4. Foster (Wayne) Barrett 1945–1950
      5. 5. Glenda (L.) Barrett 1941–2016
      6. 6. Edward (Eugene) Barrett 1939–1940
      7. 7. Della (Mae) Barrett 1935–2017
      8. 8. Johnnie (Barrett) Little 1918–1994 m. Bethel (Marie) Little 1920–2001
        1. 1. Jennifer (Ruth) Vause 1949–2016 m. Bill Elrod 1949–2013
    4. 4. Mary (Alice "Bertha") Barrett 1900–1980
  2. 2. Sarah (J) Vires 1882–
  3. 3. Manda Vires 1885–
  4. 4. Martha Vires 1886–1914
  5. 5. Henry Vires 1889–
  6. 6. Jeannetta Virse 1902–1999
  7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Vires 1882–1958
  8. 8. Maude Vires 1885–
  9. 9. Martha Vires 1886–1914
  10. 10. Henry Vires 1889–

Melvina Cole's Timeline

6 Records

1866
2 Mar 1866
Birth of Melvina Cole in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 4
Melvina Cole resided here in Precinct 2, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Melvina Cole resided here in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
Melvina Cole resided here in Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
Melvina Cole resided here in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1916
29 Sep 1916
Age 50
Death of Melvina Cole in Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Fayette, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1866
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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