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MERLE JEFFERSON JONES 1915–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10/23/1915

Birth Location: MUIR MICHIGAN

Death Date: 7/26/1999

Death Location: MI

Father: Horace JOnes

Mother: Ethel Jones

Spouse(s): Laura Breese

Children(s):

In 1915, MERLE JEFFERSON JONES entered the world in MUIR MICHIGAN, born to Horace Jones And Ethel Jones. In 1930, MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided in Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA. In 1935, MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided in Durand, Schyuwic, Michigan. MERLE JEFFERSON JONES married Laura Jane Breese, and had children including Carl Jeffrey Jones, Sharlie Ethel Jones. MERLE JEFFERSON JONES passed away in 1999 in MI.

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Reliability Score:
A
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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • In 1915, MERLE JEFFERSON JONES entered the world in MUIR MICHIGAN, born to Horace Jones And Ethel Jones.
  • In 1930, MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided in Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided in Durand, Schyuwic, Michigan.
  • MERLE JEFFERSON JONES married Laura Jane Breese, and had children including Carl Jeffrey Jones, Sharlie Ethel Jones.
  • MERLE JEFFERSON JONES passed away in 1999 in MI.

Immediate Family

Parents

Horace JOnes
1887–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
HJ
Ethel Jones
1898–
Birth Location: Michigan
EJ

Spouses(s)

Laura Breese
1918–1999
Birth Location: Michigan
LB

Children(s)

MERLE JONES's Ancestors

Self
MERLE JONES
1915–1999
Birth Place: MUIR MICHIGAN
Parents
Horace JOnes
1887–
Michigan, USA
Ethel Jones
1898–
Michigan
Grandparents
Lucy DeForrest
1854–
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Edward Goodwin
1866–
Michigan
Ada Stoudt
1868–1904
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
William DeForest
1820–
Lucy Chesebro
1825–1901
Ingham Goodwin
1842–
Sarah Goodwin
1840–
Daniel Stoudt
1839–1919
Tryphena Hoffman
1840–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvester Chesebro
1790–
Elizabeth Edwards
1786–

MERLE JONES's Timeline

8 Records

1915
10/23/1915
Birth of MERLE JEFFERSON JONES in MUIR MICHIGAN
MUIR MICHIGAN
1930
1930
Age 15
MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided here in Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided here in Durand, Schyuwic, Michigan
Durand, Schyuwic, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 25
MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1951
1951
Age 36
MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided here in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
1960
1960
Age 45
MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided here in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
1992
1992
Age 77
MERLE JEFFERSON JONES resided here in Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek, MI
1999
7/26/1999
Age 84
Death of MERLE JEFFERSON JONES in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10231915
    Event Place: MUIR MICHIGAN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: 1027; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 86.0; FHL microfilm: 2340762
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [8] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 366-07-5455; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 13-33

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: 1027; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 86.0; FHL microfilm: 2340762

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Durand, Schyuwic, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 13-33

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 13-33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Battle Creek, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7261999
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 366-07-5455; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: MI
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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