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Merle A. Howard 1912–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1912

Birth Location: Howard, Colorado, USA

Death Date: 27 Feb 1998

Death Location: Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America

Father: William Howard

Mother: Maude Davis

Spouse(s): Ellen Steward

Children(s):

The story of Merle A. Howard began in 1912 in Howard, Colorado, USA. In 1920, Merle A. Howard resided in Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA. In 1930, Merle A. Howard resided in Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA. Merle A. Howard married Ellen Rhea Steward, and had children including Janice M Howard, Linda R Howard. Merle A. Howard passed away in 1998 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Merle A. Howard began in 1912 in Howard, Colorado, USA.
  • In 1920, Merle A. Howard resided in Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA.
  • In 1930, Merle A. Howard resided in Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA.
  • Merle A. Howard married Ellen Rhea Steward, and had children including Janice M Howard, Linda R Howard.
  • Merle A. Howard passed away in 1998 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Howard
1877–1964
Birth Location: Howard, Fremont, Colorado
WH
Maude Davis
1887–1958
Birth Location: Coaldale, Fremont, Colorado
MD

Spouses(s)

Ellen Steward
1920–1994
Birth Location: Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado
ES

Children(s)

Merle Howard's Ancestors

Self
Merle Howard
1912–1998
Birth Place: Howard, Colorado, USA
Parents
William Eugene Howard
1877–1964
Howard, Fremont, Colorado
Maude (Yvonne) Davis
1887–1958
Coaldale, Fremont, Colorado
Grandparents
John (J) Howard
1834–1880
Tennessee
Catherine Bacon
1839–1923
Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Bacon
1802–1860
Deborah Barron
1807–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1766–1846
Magdalena Neumann
1773–1840
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858

Merle Howard's Timeline

8 Records

1912
24 Dec 1912
Birth of Merle A. Howard in Howard, Colorado, USA
Howard, Colorado, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Merle A. Howard resided here in Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Merle A. Howard resided here in Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Merle A. Howard resided here in Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Merle A. Howard resided here in Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
1948
1948
Age 36
Merle A. Howard resided here in Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver, Colorado, USA
1981
1981
Age 69
Merle A. Howard resided here in Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheat Ridge, CO
1998
27 Feb 1998
Age 86
Death of Merle A. Howard in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1912
    Event Place: Howard, Colorado, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 114
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T627_463; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 22-56
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 521-36-0397; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T625_164; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 257
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: 241; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0055; Image: 611.0; FHL microfilm: 2339976
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T625_164; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 257

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: 241; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0055; Image: 611.0; FHL microfilm: 2339976

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Denver, Colorado
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T627_463; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 22-56

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 114
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Howard, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T627_463; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 22-56

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Denver, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: Wheat Ridge, CO
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1998
    Event Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 521-36-0397; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Missouri, St. Louis Public Library Obituary Index, St Louis Public Library; St Louis, Missouri
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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