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Myrtle Gaines 1898–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1898

Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 18 January 1982

Death Location: Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Willis #2276-546

Mother: Loula Clemming

Spouse(s): Timothy Sr.

Children(s): Ervin Lax, Timothy Jr.

In 1898, Myrtle Gaines entered the world in Oklahoma, USA, born to Willis R Gaines 2276 546 And Loula Belle Clemming. In 1898, Myrtle Gaines established residence. In 1903, Myrtle Gaines resided in Oklahoma, USA. Myrtle Gaines married Timothy Lax Sr, and had children including Ella May Lax, Ervin Lax, Huldon Lax, Lillie Bell Lax, Raymond Lax, Timothy Lax Jr. Myrtle Gaines passed away in 1982 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Myrtle Gaines entered the world in Oklahoma, USA, born to Willis R Gaines 2276 546 And Loula Belle Clemming.
  • In 1898, Myrtle Gaines established residence.
  • In 1903, Myrtle Gaines resided in Oklahoma, USA.
  • Myrtle Gaines married Timothy Lax Sr, and had children including Ella May Lax, Ervin Lax, Huldon Lax, Lillie Bell Lax, Raymond Lax, Timothy Lax Jr.
  • Myrtle Gaines passed away in 1982 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Myrtle Gaines's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Gaines
1898–1982
Birth Place: Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Willis R. Gaines #2276-546
1856–
Oklahoma, USA
Loula (Belle) Clemming
1862–
Texas, USA
Grandparents
Ned (“Nero” Bice -) Gaines
1800–1885
Malinda (Alberson -Bice - Clay - Hawkins - Gaines (Field#) 548)
1822–1900
Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, Toxish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
James Gaines
1772–1868
Chief Alberson
1790–1850
Sarah Oxberry
1781–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Oxberry
1768–1806
Mary Colbert
–1850

Myrtle Gaines's Descendants

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Myrtle Gaines (25 July 1898–18 January 1982) m. Timothy (Lax) Sr. (24 October 1897–15 September 1969)
  1. 1. Ervin Lax 1936–2013
  2. 2. Timothy (Lax) Jr. 1924–1991

Myrtle Gaines's Timeline

8 Records

1898
25 July 1898
Birth of Myrtle Gaines in Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
1898
20 Sep 1898
Myrtle Gaines resided here
None
1903
10 Apr 1903
Age 5
Myrtle Gaines resided here in Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Myrtle Gaines resided here in Washington, Love, Oklahoma, USA
Washington, Love, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Myrtle Gaines resided here in Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma
Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 42
Myrtle Gaines resided here in Maguire Township 22, Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
Maguire Township 22, Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
1973
1973
Age 75
Myrtle Gaines resided here in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1982
18 January 1982
Age 84
Death of Myrtle Gaines
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1898
    Event Place: Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03335; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 71-22
    [2] U.S., Native American Citizens and Freedmen of Five Civilized Tribes, 1895-1914
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1261; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375274
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Dawes Census Cards for Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914, The National Archives At Fort Worth; Fort Worth, Texas; Enrollment Cards, 1898-1914; NAI Number: 251747; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Record Group Number: 75
    [7] U.S., Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Dawes Census Freedmen Rolls, 1898-1914, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Enrollment Cards, 1898-1914; NAI Number: 251747; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Record Group Number: 75

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1898
    Record Source:
    [1] Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Dawes Census Cards for Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914, The National Archives At Fort Worth; Fort Worth, Texas; Enrollment Cards, 1898-1914; NAI Number: 251747; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Record Group Number: 75
    [2] U.S., Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Dawes Census Freedmen Rolls, 1898-1914, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Enrollment Cards, 1898-1914; NAI Number: 251747; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Record Group Number: 75

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1903
    Event Place: Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Native American Citizens and Freedmen of Five Civilized Tribes, 1895-1914

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Love, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1261; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375274

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03335; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 71-22

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Maguire Township 22, Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maguire, Tillman, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03335; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 71-22

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    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 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 January 1982
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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