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Missouri "Essie" Scruggs 1908–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1908

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 22 January 1984

Death Location: Cook, Illinois, United States

Father: Rufus Scruggs

Mother: Alice Scruggs

Spouse(s): Booker Echols

Children(s): John Echols, Valentine Echols

The story of Missouri "Essie" Scruggs began in 1908 in Mississippi. In 1910, Missouri "Essie" Scruggs resided in Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Missouri "Essie" Scruggs resided in Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA. Missouri "Essie" Scruggs married Booker Echols, and had children including John Echols, Valentine Echols. Missouri "Essie" Scruggs passed away in 1984 in Cook, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Missouri "Essie" Scruggs began in 1908 in Mississippi.
  • In 1910, Missouri "Essie" Scruggs resided in Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1930, Missouri "Essie" Scruggs resided in Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA.
  • Missouri "Essie" Scruggs married Booker Echols, and had children including John Echols, Valentine Echols.
  • Missouri "Essie" Scruggs passed away in 1984 in Cook, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Missouri Scruggs's Ancestors

Self
Missouri Scruggs
1908–1984
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Rufus Scruggs
1884–1960
Holly Springs, MS
Alice Scruggs
1887–1978
Mississippi
Grandparents
John Scruggs
1885–1931
Mississippi
Fannie Jeffreys
1856–1919
Mississippi
Mike Fitts
1861–1935
Mississippi
Anna Fitz
1863–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
John Scruggs
1825–1932
Fannie Jeffreys
1856–1919
R Alexander
1832–
Mary Alexander
1835–
Charity Fitz
1820–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
R Alexander
1832–
Mary Alexander
1835–

Missouri Scruggs's Descendants

1.
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Missouri ("Essie") Scruggs (abt 1908–22 January 1984) m. Booker Echols (12 Jan 1902–Jan 1980)
  1. 1. John Echols 1928–2012
  2. 2. Valentine Echols 1927–2004

Missouri Scruggs's Timeline

5 Records

1908
abt 1908
Birth of Missouri "Essie" Scruggs in Mississippi
Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 2
Missouri "Essie" Scruggs resided here in Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Missouri "Essie" Scruggs resided here in Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
1954
1954
Age 46
Missouri "Essie" Scruggs resided here in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
1984
22 January 1984
Age 76
Death of Missouri "Essie" Scruggs in Cook, Illinois, United States
Cook, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1908
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi; Roll: T624_751; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374764
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340893

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi; Roll: T624_751; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374764

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Marshall, Mississippi; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1984
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988

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