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Merle Edward Mathis 1918–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1918

Birth Location: Canton, De Baca, New Mexico, USA

Death Date: 10 Sep 1991

Death Location: Madera, Madera, California, USA

Father: Dinnis Mathis

Mother: Annie Maxwell

Spouse(s): Alta Grey

Children(s): Christine Mathis, Edward Mathis

In 1918, Merle Edward Mathis entered the world in Canton, De Baca, New Mexico, USA, born to Dinnis Andrew Mathis And Annie Maxwell. In 1920, Merle Edward Mathis resided in Justice Precinct 2, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA. In 1930, Merle Edward Mathis resided in San Angelo, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA. Merle Edward Mathis married Alta Elesibeth Grey, and had children including Christine Maria Mathis, Edward Merle Mathis, Thomas Tom Mathis. Merle Edward Mathis passed away in 1991 in Madera, Madera, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Merle Edward Mathis entered the world in Canton, De Baca, New Mexico, USA, born to Dinnis Andrew Mathis And Annie Maxwell.
  • In 1920, Merle Edward Mathis resided in Justice Precinct 2, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Merle Edward Mathis resided in San Angelo, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA.
  • Merle Edward Mathis married Alta Elesibeth Grey, and had children including Christine Maria Mathis, Edward Merle Mathis, Thomas Tom Mathis.
  • Merle Edward Mathis passed away in 1991 in Madera, Madera, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dinnis Mathis
1892–1950
Birth Location: Mansfield, Tarrant, Texas, USA
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Annie Maxwell
1891–1970
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Alta Grey
1922–
Birth Location: –
AG

Children(s)

Christine Mathis
1946–1971
Birth Location: Merced, Merced, California, USA
CM
Edward Mathis
1945–2003
Birth Location: Merced, Dos Palace, California, USA
EM

Merle Mathis's Ancestors

Self
Merle Mathis
1918–1991
Birth Place: Canton, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
Parents
Dinnis Andrew Mathis
1892–1950
Mansfield, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Annie Maxwell
1891–1970
Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
George (W) Maxwell
1854–1915
Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy (Jane) Pitzer
1846–1911
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Pitzer
1814–1896
Margaret Bender
1806–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John II
1773–1842
Elzabeth Price
1774–1853

Merle Mathis's Descendants

1.
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Merle (Edward) Mathis (15 Jun 1918–10 Sep 1991) m. Alta (Elesibeth) Grey (abt 1922–)
  1. 1. Christine (Maria) Mathis 1946–1971 m. Robert (N) Cole 1945–1971
  2. 2. Edward (Merle) Mathis 1945–2003

Merle Mathis's Timeline

7 Records

1918
15 Jun 1918
Birth of Merle Edward Mathis in Canton, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
Canton, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Merle Edward Mathis resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Merle Edward Mathis resided here in San Angelo, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA
San Angelo, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Merle Edward Mathis resided here in Dos Palos, Merced, California, USA
Dos Palos, Merced, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Merle Edward Mathis resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1951
19 Nov 1951
Age 33
Merle Edward Mathis resided here in Fresno, California, USA
Fresno, California, USA
1991
10 Sep 1991
Age 73
Death of Merle Edward Mathis in Madera County, California, USA
Madera County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Canton, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Madera; Date: 10 Sep 1991; Social Security: 545268914
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Deaf Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Fresno Bee; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1991; Publication Place: Fresno, California, USA; ,0.48215115,0.50559974,0.5920968&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 5860; Page: 77; Enumeration District: 74-8

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Deaf Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1790; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Angelo, San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dos Palos, Merced, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 5860; Page: 77; Enumeration District: 74-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1951
    Event Place: Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Fresno Bee The Republican; Publication Date: 19 Nov 1951; Publication Place: Fresno, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1991
    Event Place: Madera, Madera County, California, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Merle Edward Mathis 10 Aug 1991

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1991
    Event Place: Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fresno Bee - 11 Sep 1991 - Page 43, Obituary for Merle E Mathis 11 Sep 1991

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madera, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Fresno Bee; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1991; Publication Place: Fresno, California, USA; ,0.48215115,0.50559974,0.5920968&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1991
    Event Place: Madera County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Madera; Date: 10 Sep 1991; Social Security: 545268914
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Fresno Bee; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1991; Publication Place: Fresno, California, USA; ,0.48215115,0.50559974,0.5920968&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Madera, Madera, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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