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Merle La Rue Osborn 1894–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Sep 1894

Birth Location: Springfield, Illinois

Death Date: 13 Jul 1970

Death Location: Washington, USA

Father: Edward Osborn

Mother: Delia Reynolds

Spouse(s): Mary Baughman

Children(s):

Merle La Rue Osborn was born in 1894 in Springfield, Illinois, the child of Edward S Osborn And Delia Jane Reynolds. In 1900, Merle La Rue Osborn resided in Springfield Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Merle La Rue Osborn resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Merle La Rue Osborn married Mary Bell Baughman. Merle La Rue Osborn passed away in 1970 in Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • Merle La Rue Osborn was born in 1894 in Springfield, Illinois, the child of Edward S Osborn And Delia Jane Reynolds.
  • In 1900, Merle La Rue Osborn resided in Springfield Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Merle La Rue Osborn resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.
  • Merle La Rue Osborn married Mary Bell Baughman.
  • Merle La Rue Osborn passed away in 1970 in Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle Osborn's Ancestors

Self
Merle Osborn
1894–1970
Birth Place: Springfield, Illinois
Parents
Edward S. Osborn
1860–1930
Knox County, Illinois, USA
Delia (Jane) Reynolds
1858–1933
Illinois
Grandparents
Stephen Osborn
1830–1914
Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
Elizabeth (Van) Gilder
1835–1890
Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Osborn
1802–1880
Ann Hendricks
1806–1883
Samuel Gilder
1800–1857
Nancy Stephenson
1801–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Osborn
1778–1841
Sara Quick
1785–1870

Merle Osborn's Timeline

10 Records

1894
24 Sep 1894
Birth of Merle La Rue Osborn in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 6
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Springfield Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1921
1921
Age 27
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Washington, USA
1925
1925
Age 31
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Spokane, Washington
1940
1940
Age 46
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
Merle La Rue Osborn resided here in Cleveland, Washington, United States
Cleveland, Washington, United States
1970
13 Jul 1970
Age 76
Death of Merle La Rue Osborn in Washington, USA
Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1894
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle); Seattle, Washington; Fourth Registration Draft Cards (WWII); State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T627_4385; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41-37A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 539-46-7918; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: 1963
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1941; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 239; Image: 1222
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 2515; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 976.0; FHL microfilm: 2342249
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Spokane; Roll: 1992105; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 343; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240343

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 2, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 343; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1941; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 239; Image: 1222

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 2515; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 976.0; FHL microfilm: 2342249

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T627_4385; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41-37A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T627_4385; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41-37A
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cleveland, Washington, United States
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle); Seattle, Washington; Fourth Registration Draft Cards (WWII); State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 539-46-7918; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: 1963

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Spokane; Roll: 1992105; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1970
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 539-46-7918; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: 1963

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