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Merle Eugene TINKHAM 1895–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1895

Birth Location: Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States

Death Date: 13 Nov 1939

Death Location: Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Earl TINKHAM

Mother: Alma Duryea

Spouse(s): Grace Campion

Children(s): Claire Tinkham, Burneil Tinkham

The story of Merle Eugene TINKHAM began in 1895 in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States. In 1895, Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA. In 1900, Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA. Merle Eugene TINKHAM married Grace Campion, and had children including Burneil Margaret Tinkham, Claire Eugene Tinkham. Merle Eugene TINKHAM passed away in 1939 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Merle Eugene TINKHAM began in 1895 in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States.
  • In 1895, Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1900, Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA.
  • Merle Eugene TINKHAM married Grace Campion, and had children including Burneil Margaret Tinkham, Claire Eugene Tinkham.
  • Merle Eugene TINKHAM passed away in 1939 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle TINKHAM's Ancestors

Self
Merle TINKHAM
1895–1939
Birth Place: Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
Parents
Earl Augustus TINKHAM
1857–1940
Batavia, Genesee Co., New York
Alma (Ethel HITCHCOCK) Duryea
1871–1942
Cobb, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States
Grandparents
Norman TINKHAM
1823–1869
Batavia, Genesee, New York
Helen (Mais RICH) Tinkham
1833–1909
New York, United States of America
Philo HITCHCOCK
1847–1935
Summit, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin
Ida (Alzalon) SLATER
1847–1927
Sheffield, Lorain Co., Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Tinkham
1799–1873
Betsey SHOWERMAN
1798–1871
Samuel RICH
1802–
Betsey♥️ FLOOD
1804–1879
Matilda AVERY
1810–1897
Nelson HITCHCOCK
1812–1893
William SLATER
1819–1894
Catherine STODDARD
1818–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Tinkham
1773–1813
Desire KEITH
1779–1832
Ebeneser Lieut
1755–1829
Sarah Knowlton
1763–1808
Joseph FLOOD
1779–1854
Betsey Priest
1779–1858
William AVERY
1774–1849
Jemima FORD
1780–1862
Philo HITCHCOCK
1787–1860
Malinda BEMIS
1785–1872
Moses SLATER
1782–1863
Mary GRAY
1790–1867

Merle TINKHAM's Descendants

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Merle (Eugene) TINKHAM (14 Mar 1895–13 Nov 1939) m. Grace Campion (Abt 1897–4 April 1989)
  1. 1. Claire (Eugene) Tinkham 1924–1969
  2. 2. Burneil (Margaret) Tinkham 1930– m. Robert (William) Johnson 1928–1983

Merle TINKHAM's Timeline

10 Records

1895
14 Mar 1895
Birth of Merle Eugene TINKHAM in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
1895
1895
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here in Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here in Boone County, Iowa, USA
Boone County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here in Twin Lakes, Calhoun, Iowa, USA
Twin Lakes, Calhoun, Iowa, USA
1924
abt 1924
Age 29
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here
None
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 30
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here in Floyd, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
Floyd, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
1939
13 Nov 1939
Age 44
Death of Merle Eugene TINKHAM in Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, United States
Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, United States
1951
Before 1951
Age 56
Merle Eugene TINKHAM resided here in Iowa
Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Twin Lakes, Calhoun, Iowa; Roll: T625_481; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 45
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Floyd, O'Brien, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340406
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Boone County
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1240778
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [12] Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Post-Crescent; Publication Date: 15 Nov 1939; Publication Place: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.82516015,0.50679374,0.88528407&xid=3355
    [14] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1240778

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Boone County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Boone County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Twin Lakes, Calhoun, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Twin Lakes, Calhoun, Iowa; Roll: T625_481; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1924
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Floyd, O'Brien, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Floyd, O'Brien, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340406
    [2] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sheldon, IA
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1939
    Event Place: Sheldon, O'Brien, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Post-Crescent; Publication Date: 15 Nov 1939; Publication Place: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.82516015,0.50679374,0.88528407&xid=3355
    [8] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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