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Nellie Joyce Cooley 1918–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jul 1918

Birth Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Death Date: 15 May 2007

Death Location: Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Roy Sr.

Mother: Ollie Winston

Spouse(s): Robert Bowens

Children(s):

In 1918, Nellie Joyce Cooley entered the world in Des Moines, Iowa, born to Roy Van Cooley Sr And Ollie Louise Winston. In 1920, Nellie Joyce Cooley resided in Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama, USA. In 1925, Nellie Joyce Cooley resided in Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA. Nellie Joyce Cooley married Powell, Robert Welliton Bowens. Nellie Joyce Cooley passed away in 2007 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Nellie Joyce Cooley entered the world in Des Moines, Iowa, born to Roy Van Cooley Sr And Ollie Louise Winston.
  • In 1920, Nellie Joyce Cooley resided in Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1925, Nellie Joyce Cooley resided in Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Nellie Joyce Cooley married Powell, Robert Welliton Bowens.
  • Nellie Joyce Cooley passed away in 2007 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nellie Cooley's Ancestors

Self
Nellie Cooley
1918–2007
Birth Place: Des Moines, Iowa
Parents
Roy Van Cooley Sr.
1897–
Iowa
Ollie (Louise) Winston
1897–
AL
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nellie Cooley's Timeline

10 Records

1918
23 Jul 1918
Birth of Nellie Joyce Cooley in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 2
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 7
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1937
1937
Age 19
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 33
Nellie Joyce Cooley resided here in Michigan
Michigan
2007
15 May 2007
Age 89
Death of Nellie Joyce Cooley
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1918
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Pontiac Central High School; Year: 1935
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Pontiac Senior High School; Year: 1935
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 63-104
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: T625_12; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 73
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2340753
    [8] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 184; Film Title: 63 Oakland 39540-42769; Film Description: Oakland (1948-1949)
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: T625_12; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 73

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2340753

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Pontiac Central High School; Year: 1935
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Pontiac Senior High School; Year: 1935

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 63-104

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 63-104

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    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 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 184; Film Title: 63 Oakland 39540-42769; Film Description: Oakland (1948-1949)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 2007
    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
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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