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Meryl Sarah Alderman 1903–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jul 1903

Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 1983

Death Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA

Father: David Alderman

Mother: Sarah Umphrey

Spouse(s): William Ludlum

Children(s): Donald Ludlum, David Ludlum

In 1903, Meryl Sarah Alderman entered the world in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA, born to David Madison Alderman And Sarah Elizabeth Umphrey. In 1910, Meryl Sarah Alderman resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA. In 1920, Meryl Sarah Alderman resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA. Meryl Sarah Alderman married William Russell Ludlum, and had children including David Andrew D A Ludlum, Donald Dean Ludlum, Donna Ludlum. Meryl Sarah Alderman passed away in 1983 in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Meryl Sarah Alderman entered the world in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA, born to David Madison Alderman And Sarah Elizabeth Umphrey.
  • In 1910, Meryl Sarah Alderman resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Meryl Sarah Alderman resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.
  • Meryl Sarah Alderman married William Russell Ludlum, and had children including David Andrew D A Ludlum, Donald Dean Ludlum, Donna Ludlum.
  • Meryl Sarah Alderman passed away in 1983 in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Alderman
1879–1957
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
DA
Sarah Umphrey
1884–1968
Birth Location: Pleasanton, Lynn, Kansas, USA
SU

Spouses(s)

William Ludlum
1902–1990
Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
WL

Children(s)

Donald Ludlum
1934–2013
Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
DL
David Ludlum
1929–2006
Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
DL

Meryl Alderman's Ancestors

Self
Meryl Alderman
1903–1983
Birth Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Parents
David Madison Alderman
1879–1957
Iowa, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Umphrey
1884–1968
Pleasanton, Lynn, Kansas, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Alderman
1852–1941
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Eliza (Ellen) Brown
1856–1943
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa, USA
William (Henry) Umphrey
1862–1925
LaCyne, Linn, Kansas, USA
Sarah (Winifred) Hedrick
1861–1949
Forsythe, Taney, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Alderman
1810–1892
Harriet Cookman
1815–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Meryl Alderman's Descendants

1.
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Meryl (Sarah) Alderman (22 Jul 1903–1983) m. William (Russell) Ludlum (21 Oct 1902–1990)
  1. 1. Donald (Dean) Ludlum 1934–2013 m. Lila (Rose) Jackson 1934–2004
  2. 2. David (Andrew "D.A.") Ludlum 1929–2006 m. Geraldine Waggoner 1934–2016 m. Stella Jackson 1932–1992

Meryl Alderman's Timeline

8 Records

1903
22 Jul 1903
Birth of Meryl Sarah Alderman in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Meryl Sarah Alderman resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Meryl Sarah Alderman resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 22
Meryl Sarah Alderman resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Meryl Sarah Alderman resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Meryl Sarah Alderman resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1983
15 Nov 1983
Age 80
Death of Meryl Sarah Alderman in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1983
1983
Age 80
Burial of Meryl Sarah Alderman in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_2; Line: 30
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T627_1218; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1-8.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T625_522; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 83
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: 692; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 89.0; FHL microfilm: 2340427
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T624_431; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 134; FHL microfilm: 1374444.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T624_431; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 134; FHL microfilm: 1374444.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T625_522; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 83

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_2; Line: 30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: 692; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 89.0; FHL microfilm: 2340427

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T627_1218; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1-8.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1983
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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