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Merle Emmett Bradley 1917–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 October 1917

Birth Location: Clinton, Arkansas

Death Date: 6 May 1989

Death Location: Culpepper, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James Bradley

Mother: Minnie Smith

Spouse(s): Dalah Cowart

Children(s):

Merle Emmett Bradley was born in 1917 in Clinton, Arkansas, the child of James Emmett Bradley And Minnie C Smith. In 1920, Merle Emmett Bradley resided in Choctaw, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Merle Emmett Bradley resided in Culpepper, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA. Merle Emmett Bradley married Dalah Cowart, Ruth Thompson, and had children including Barbara Elaine Bradley, James Bradley, Jayne. Merle Emmett Bradley passed away in 1989 in Culpepper, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Merle Emmett Bradley was born in 1917 in Clinton, Arkansas, the child of James Emmett Bradley And Minnie C Smith.
  • In 1920, Merle Emmett Bradley resided in Choctaw, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Merle Emmett Bradley resided in Culpepper, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA.
  • Merle Emmett Bradley married Dalah Cowart, Ruth Thompson, and had children including Barbara Elaine Bradley, James Bradley, Jayne.
  • Merle Emmett Bradley passed away in 1989 in Culpepper, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Merle Bradley's Ancestors

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Merle Bradley
1917–1989
Birth Place: Clinton, Arkansas
Parents
James Emmett Bradley
1887–1970
Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America
Minnie (C.) Smith
1890–1979
Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Francis (Marion) Smith
1855–1944
Jennings County, Indiana, United States of America
Sarah (Elizabeth) Merryman
1860–1947
Westport, Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Smith
1822–1860
Elizabeth Stott
1826–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Louis Stott
1783–1856
Susannah Allen
1785–1837

Merle Bradley's Timeline

4 Records

1917
21 October 1917
Birth of Merle Emmett Bradley in Clinton, Arkansas
Clinton, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 3
Merle Emmett Bradley resided here in Choctaw, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
Choctaw, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Merle Emmett Bradley resided here in Culpepper, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
Culpepper, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
1989
6 May 1989
Age 72
Death of Merle Emmett Bradley
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 October 1917
    Event Place: Clinton, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Choctaw, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T625_83; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 125
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Culpepper, Van Buren, Arkansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2339832
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1940; Film: #9

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Choctaw, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Choctaw, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T625_83; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Culpepper, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Culpepper, Van Buren, Arkansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2339832

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clinton, Van Buren, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mountain Home, Baxter, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1989
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Culpepper, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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