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Myrtle Alice Colvin 1890–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1890

Birth Location: Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington

Death Date: 26 Aug 1970

Death Location: Aurora, Marion County, Oregon, USA

Father: Henry Colvin

Mother: Electa Lingfelter

Spouse(s): Arthur Lynch, William Backus

Children(s): William Backus

In 1890, Myrtle Alice Colvin entered the world in Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington, born to Henry Leander Colvin And Electa Louisa Lingfelter. In 1900, Myrtle Alice Colvin resided in Marshland, Columbia, Oregon, USA. In 1910, Myrtle Alice Colvin resided in Rainier, Columbia, Oregon, USA. Myrtle Alice Colvin married Arthur Laurin Lynch, William Orrin Backus, and had children including William Henry Backus. Myrtle Alice Colvin passed away in 1970 in Aurora, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Myrtle Alice Colvin entered the world in Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington, born to Henry Leander Colvin And Electa Louisa Lingfelter.
  • In 1900, Myrtle Alice Colvin resided in Marshland, Columbia, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1910, Myrtle Alice Colvin resided in Rainier, Columbia, Oregon, USA.
  • Myrtle Alice Colvin married Arthur Laurin Lynch, William Orrin Backus, and had children including William Henry Backus.
  • Myrtle Alice Colvin passed away in 1970 in Aurora, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Colvin
1857–1940
Birth Location: Adams County, Iowa
HC
Electa Lingfelter
1862–1942
Birth Location: Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon
EL

Spouses(s)

Arthur Lynch
1889–1976
Birth Location: Stockton, San Joaquin, California
AL
William Backus
1882–1932
Birth Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
WB

Children(s)

William Backus
1912–2006
Birth Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
WB

Myrtle Colvin's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Colvin
1890–1970
Birth Place: Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington
Parents
Henry Leander Colvin
1857–1940
Adams County, Iowa
Electa (Louisa) Lingfelter
1862–1942
Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Myrtle Colvin's Descendants

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Myrtle (Alice) Colvin (3 Jul 1890–26 Aug 1970) m. Arthur (Laurin) Lynch (24 Feb 1889–11 Jun 1976) m. William (Orrin) Backus (19 May 1882–15 Nov 1932)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Backus 1912–2006 m. Irene (Veronica) Willey 1909–1994

Myrtle Colvin's Timeline

9 Records

1890
3 Jul 1890
Birth of Myrtle Alice Colvin in Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington
Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington
1900
1900
Age 10
Myrtle Alice Colvin resided here in Marshland, Columbia, Oregon, USA
Marshland, Columbia, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Myrtle Alice Colvin resided here in Rainier, Columbia, Oregon, USA
Rainier, Columbia, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Myrtle Alice Colvin resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Myrtle Alice Colvin resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1935
1935
Age 45
Myrtle Alice Colvin resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Myrtle Alice Colvin resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1955
1955
Age 65
Myrtle Alice Colvin resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1970
26 Aug 1970
Age 80
Death of Myrtle Alice Colvin in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1890
    Event Place: Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3391; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-385
    [2] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Z; Year Range: 1966-1970
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1499; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 35
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1953; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0439; Image: 617.0; FHL microfilm: 2341687
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshland, Columbia, Oregon; Roll: 1346; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1241346
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rainier, Columbia, Oregon; Roll: T624_1279; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375292
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marshland, Columbia, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshland, Columbia, Oregon; Roll: 1346; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1241346

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rainier, Columbia, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rainier, Columbia, Oregon; Roll: T624_1279; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375292

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1499; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1953; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0439; Image: 617.0; FHL microfilm: 2341687

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3391; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-385

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3391; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-385

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1970
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Z; Year Range: 1966-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Aurora, Marion County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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