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Myrtle A Rivers 1896–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Dec 1896

Birth Location: Fawn River T P, Michigan

Death Date: 5 Feb 1933

Death Location: Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA

Father: Alex Rivers

Mother: Julia Rivers

Spouse(s): Harry Gardner, Clarence Gardner

Children(s): Leon Gardner, Lois Gardner, Robert Gardner, Betty Gardner

Myrtle A Rivers was born in 1896 in Fawn River T P, Michigan, the child of Alex F Rivers And Julia Rivers. In 1900, Myrtle A Rivers resided in Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Myrtle A Rivers resided in Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA. Myrtle A Rivers married Clarence Isaac Gardner, Harry Gardner, and had children including Betty Jean Gardner, Leon Gardner, Lois Gardner, Robert Gardner. Myrtle A Rivers passed away in 1933 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • Myrtle A Rivers was born in 1896 in Fawn River T P, Michigan, the child of Alex F Rivers And Julia Rivers.
  • In 1900, Myrtle A Rivers resided in Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Myrtle A Rivers resided in Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA.
  • Myrtle A Rivers married Clarence Isaac Gardner, Harry Gardner, and had children including Betty Jean Gardner, Leon Gardner, Lois Gardner, Robert Gardner.
  • Myrtle A Rivers passed away in 1933 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alex Rivers
1866–1945
Birth Location: Athens County, Ohio
AR
Julia Rivers
1865–1900
Birth Location: Michigan
JR

Spouses(s)

Harry Gardner
1883–
Birth Location: Michigan
HG
Clarence Gardner
1892–1977
Birth Location: Michigan
CG

Children(s)

Leon Gardner
1912–
Birth Location: Washington
LG
Lois Gardner
1918–
Birth Location: Michigan
LG
Robert Gardner
1921–
Birth Location: Michigan
RG
Betty Gardner
1924–
Birth Location: Michigan
BG

Myrtle Rivers's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Rivers
1896–1933
Birth Place: Fawn River T P, Michigan
Parents
Alex F. Rivers
1866–1945
Athens County, Ohio
Julia Rivers
1865–1900
Michigan
Grandparents
Alva (M. C.) Rivers
1815–
Virginia, USA
Huldah (J) Stephenson
1832–1908
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Stephenson
1808–1884
Elizabeth Orme
1807–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Orme
1775–1826
Ruth
1783–

Myrtle Rivers's Descendants

1.
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Myrtle (A) Rivers (29 Dec 1896–5 Feb 1933) m. Harry Gardner (abt 1883–) m. Clarence (Isaac) Gardner (1 Sep 1892–27 May 1977)
  1. 1. Leon Gardner 1912– m. Janet 1912–
  2. 2. Lois Gardner 1918–
  3. 3. Robert Gardner 1921–
  4. 4. Betty (Jean) Gardner 1924–

Myrtle Rivers's Timeline

10 Records

1896
29 Dec 1896
Birth of Myrtle A Rivers in Fawn River T P, Michigan
Fawn River T P, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 4
Myrtle A Rivers resided here in Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA
Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Myrtle A Rivers resided here in Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA
Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Myrtle A Rivers resided here in Allegan Ward 2, Allegan, Michigan, USA
Allegan Ward 2, Allegan, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Myrtle A Rivers resided here in Muskegon Heights Ward 3, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon Heights Ward 3, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Myrtle A Rivers resided here in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 34
Myrtle A Rivers resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1933
5 Feb 1933
Age 37
Death of Myrtle A Rivers in Fawn River Twp., St. Joseph County, Michigan
Fawn River Twp., St. Joseph County, Michigan
1933
5 Feb 1933
Age 37
Death of Myrtle A Rivers in Fawn River, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
Fawn River, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
1955
1955
Age 59
Myrtle A Rivers resided here in Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1896
    Event Place: Fawn River T P, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muskegon Heights Ward 3, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_789; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 127
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1015; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 440.0; FHL microfilm: 2340750
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Roll: 742; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240742
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374687
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Roll: 742; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240742

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fawn River, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374687

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Allegan Ward 2, Allegan, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights Ward 3, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muskegon Heights Ward 3, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_789; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 127

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1015; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 440.0; FHL microfilm: 2340750

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan

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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1933
    Event Place: Fawn River Twp., St. Joseph County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1933
    Event Place: Fawn River, St Joseph, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
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