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Merle Opal Washburn 1890–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1890

Birth Location: Nebraska

Death Date: 21 February 1975

Death Location: Greenwood Cemetery, York, York, Nebraska, USA

Father: Silas Washburn

Mother: Alice Mapps

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Merle Opal Washburn began in 1890 in Nebraska. In 1900, Merle Opal Washburn resided in Lockridge, York, Nebraska, USA. In 1920, Merle Opal Washburn resided in York City Ward 1, York, Nebraska, USA. Merle Opal Washburn passed away in 1975 in Greenwood Cemetery, York, York, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Merle Opal Washburn began in 1890 in Nebraska.
  • In 1900, Merle Opal Washburn resided in Lockridge, York, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1920, Merle Opal Washburn resided in York City Ward 1, York, Nebraska, USA.
  • Merle Opal Washburn passed away in 1975 in Greenwood Cemetery, York, York, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Washburn
1861–1921
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
SW
Alice Mapps
1862–1945
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle Washburn's Ancestors

Self
Merle Washburn
1890–1975
Birth Place: Nebraska
Parents
Silas Washburn
1861–1921
Iowa, USA
Alice Mapps
1862–1945
Illinois, USA
Grandparents
John Mapps
1832–1923
Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Jane) Jumper
1834–1908
Richland County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mapps
1788–1869
Jane Highlands
1787–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Fredk Maps
1756–1818
Sibyl Riggs
1763–1847
William Highlands
–1819

Merle Washburn's Timeline

7 Records

1890
25 July 1890
Birth of Merle Opal Washburn in Nebraska
Nebraska
1900
1900
Age 10
Merle Opal Washburn resided here in Lockridge, York, Nebraska, USA
Lockridge, York, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Merle Opal Washburn resided here in York City Ward 1, York, Nebraska, USA
York City Ward 1, York, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Merle Opal Washburn resided here in York, York, Nebraska, USA
York, York, Nebraska, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Merle Opal Washburn resided here in York, York, Nebraska
York, York, Nebraska
1940
1940
Age 50
Merle Opal Washburn resided here in York, York, Nebraska, USA
York, York, Nebraska, USA
1975
21 February 1975
Age 85
Death of Merle Opal Washburn in Alameda County, California, USA
Alameda County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1890
    Event Place: Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: York, York, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 93-27B
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 506-03-3472; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] California Death Index, Date: 1975-02-21
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: York City Ward 1, York, Nebraska; Roll: T625_1003; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 222
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: York, York, Nebraska; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2341030
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockridge, York, Nebraska; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1240942

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lockridge, York, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockridge, York, Nebraska; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1240942

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: York City Ward 1, York, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: York City Ward 1, York, Nebraska; Roll: T625_1003; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 222

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: York, York, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: York, York, Nebraska; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2341030

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: York, York, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: York, York, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 93-27B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: York, York, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: York, York, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 93-27B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 February 1975
    Event Place: Alameda County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 506-03-3472; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1975-02-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenwood Cemetery, York, York, Nebraska, USA
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