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Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest 1916–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1916

Birth Location: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA

Death Date: 1987

Death Location: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA

Father: James Priest

Mother: Minnie Wadsworth

Spouse(s): Virginia Russell

Children(s): Michael Priest

In 1916, Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest entered the world in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA, born to James Michael Priest And Minnie Elizabeth Wadsworth. In 1920, Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA. In 1930, Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA. Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest married Virginia Lois Virgie Russell, and had children including Michael Lloyd Priest, Rex Allen Priest, Russell Lenard Rusty Priest. Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest passed away in 1987 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest entered the world in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA, born to James Michael Priest And Minnie Elizabeth Wadsworth.
  • In 1920, Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA.
  • In 1930, Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA.
  • Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest married Virginia Lois Virgie Russell, and had children including Michael Lloyd Priest, Rex Allen Priest, Russell Lenard Rusty Priest.
  • Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest passed away in 1987 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Priest
1880–1935
Birth Location: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
JP
Minnie Wadsworth
1885–1918
Birth Location: Hooper, Weber, Utah, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Virginia Russell
1921–1991
Birth Location: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
VR

Children(s)

Michael Priest
1947–1967
Birth Location: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
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Merle Priest's Ancestors

Self
Merle Priest
1916–1987
Birth Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Parents
James Michael Priest
1880–1935
Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
Minnie (Elizabeth) Wadsworth
1885–1918
Hooper, Weber, Utah, USA
Grandparents
Edward Priest
1854–1926
Somercotes, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
Mary Beus
1851–1936
Pramollo, Torino, Piemonte, Italy
Great-Grandparents
Michael Beus
1811–1888
Marianne Combe
1813–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Beus
1758–1846
Marie Peyronel
1769–1846

Merle Priest's Descendants

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Merle (Lenard "Mike") Priest (20 Jul 1916–1987) m. Virginia (Lois "Virgie") Russell (22 Jan 1921–1991)
  1. 1. Michael (Lloyd) Priest 1947–1967

Merle Priest's Timeline

8 Records

1916
20 Jul 1916
Birth of Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided here in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided here in Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided here in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
1940
1940
Age 24
Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided here in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
1959
1959
Age 43
Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest resided here in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
1987
07 Oct 1987
Age 71
Death of Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
1987
1987
Age 71
Burial of Merle Lenard "Mike" Priest in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1916
    Event Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, 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: 91
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho; Roll: m-t0627-00741; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-42
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 519-14-9827; Issue State: Idaho; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho; Roll: T625_289; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 94
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030
    [7] Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1912, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1962, Idaho State Department of Health; Boise, Idaho; Idaho Birth Index, 1915-1916
    [8] Montana, County Marriages
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Idaho, Obituary Collection, 1868-2013
    [12] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1993, Montana County Marriages
    [13] Montana, Marriage Records, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana State Marriage Records, 1943-1986; Roll Number: 1; Certificate Number Range: Bvd 1 - Bvd 1722
    [14] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho; Roll: T625_289; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 94

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho; Roll: m-t0627-00741; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-42

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, 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: 91
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Bonneville, Idaho; Roll: m-t0627-00741; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Oct 1987
    Event Place: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, 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: 519-14-9827; Issue State: Idaho; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Idaho, Obituary Collection, 1868-2013

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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