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Merle J Davidson 1898–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1898

Birth Location: Greene County

Death Date: Abt 1964

Death Location: Jacksonville

Father: John Davidson

Mother: Mary Davidson

Spouse(s): Opal Davidson

Children(s): Merle Davidson, Doris Nlemi, Shirley Davidson

The story of Merle J Davidson began in 1898 in Greene County. In 1900, Merle J Davidson resided in Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Merle J Davidson resided in Rosedale, Jersey, Illinois, USA. Merle J Davidson married Opal M Davidson, and had children including Bettie Davidson, Betty Davidson, Carol Davidson, Donald, Donald P Davidson, Doris June Davidson, Doris Nlemi, Merle T Davidson, Paul David Davidson, Sharon Davidson, Shirley I Davidson, Shirley Shaw, Thomas. Merle J Davidson passed away in 1964 in Jacksonville.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Merle J Davidson began in 1898 in Greene County.
  • In 1900, Merle J Davidson resided in Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Merle J Davidson resided in Rosedale, Jersey, Illinois, USA.
  • Merle J Davidson married Opal M Davidson, and had children including Bettie Davidson, Betty Davidson, Carol Davidson, Donald, Donald P Davidson, Doris June Davidson, Doris Nlemi, Merle T Davidson, Paul David Davidson, Sharon Davidson, Shirley I Davidson, Shirley Shaw, Thomas.
  • Merle J Davidson passed away in 1964 in Jacksonville.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Davidson
1858–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
JD
Mary Davidson
1864–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
MD

Spouses(s)

Opal Davidson
1908–1986
Birth Location: Illinois
OD

Children(s)

Merle Davidson
1921–
Birth Location: Illinois
MD
Doris Nlemi
1932–2012
Birth Location: Carrollton, Illinoisinois
DN
Shirley Davidson
1930–2018
Birth Location: Eldred, Greene, Illinois
SD

Merle Davidson's Ancestors

Self
Merle Davidson
1898–1964
Birth Place: Greene County
Parents
John P Davidson
1858–
Illinois, USA
Mary (J) Davidson
1864–
Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Merle Davidson's Descendants

1.
MD
Merle (J) Davidson (25 Feb 1898–Abt 1964) m. Opal (M) Davidson (abt 1908–Aug 1986)
  1. 1. Merle (T) Davidson 1921–
  2. 2. Doris Nlemi 1932–2012
  3. 3. Shirley (I) Davidson 1930–2018

Merle Davidson's Timeline

10 Records

1898
25 Feb 1898
Birth of Merle J Davidson in Greene County
Greene County
1900
1900
Age 2
Merle J Davidson resided here in Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Merle J Davidson resided here in Rosedale, Jersey, Illinois, USA
Rosedale, Jersey, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Merle J Davidson resided here in Greene County, Illinois, USA
Greene County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Merle J Davidson resided here in Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Merle J Davidson resided here in Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Merle J Davidson resided here in Woodville, Greene, Illinois
Woodville, Greene, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 42
Merle J Davidson resided here in Woodville Township, Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
Woodville Township, Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Merle J Davidson resided here in Bluffdale, Greene, Illinois, USA
Bluffdale, Greene, Illinois, USA
1964
Abt 1964
Age 66
Death of Merle J Davidson in Jacksonville
Jacksonville

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1898
    Event Place: Greene County
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 384
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 57
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340252
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Greene County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 303; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240303
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rosedale, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: T624_295; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1374308
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 303; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240303

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rosedale, Jersey, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rosedale, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: T624_295; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1374308

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Greene County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Greene County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 57

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340252

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Woodville, Greene, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Woodville Township, Woodville, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Bluffdale, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carrollton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Eldred, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 384

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1964
    Event Place: Jacksonville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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