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Nellie May Douglas 1903–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 JAN 1903

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: May 14, 1994

Death Location: Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Otho Douglas

Mother: Ferba Lyst

Spouse(s): Romie Shafer

Children(s): Harry Shafer

In 1903, Nellie May Douglas entered the world in Indiana, born to Otho Franklin Douglas And Ferba Fay Lyst. In 1930, Nellie May Douglas resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Nellie May Douglas resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana. Nellie May Douglas married Romie Clyde Shafer, and had children including Elmer R Shafer, Harry Shafer. Nellie May Douglas passed away in 1994 in Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Nellie May Douglas entered the world in Indiana, born to Otho Franklin Douglas And Ferba Fay Lyst.
  • In 1930, Nellie May Douglas resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Nellie May Douglas resided in Anderson, Madison, Indiana.
  • Nellie May Douglas married Romie Clyde Shafer, and had children including Elmer R Shafer, Harry Shafer.
  • Nellie May Douglas passed away in 1994 in Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Otho Douglas
1883–1957
Birth Location: Mattin, Coles County, Illinois, USA
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Ferba Lyst
1885–1962
Birth Location: Anderson, Madison, co, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Romie Shafer
1897–1970
Birth Location: Iredell County, NC
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Children(s)

Harry Shafer
1925–1929
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
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Nellie Douglas's Ancestors

Self
Nellie Douglas
1903–1994
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Otho Franklin Douglas
1883–1957
Mattin, Coles County, Illinois, USA
Ferba (Fay) Lyst
1885–1962
Anderson, Madison, co, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Bradford (Scott) Douglas
1857–1900
Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Allee
–1929
Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Thomas (Jefferson) Lyst
1833–1901
Butler Co, . Ohio
Ellen Smith
1848–1917
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Douglas
1820–
Irene Cooper
1835–
Andrew Allee
1821–1889
Malinda Harlan
1827–1915
John Lyst
1803–1862
Nancy COCHRAN
1808–1872
Margaret
1811–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Cooper
1788–1866
Nancy Cooper
1806–1888
William Allee
1787–1839
Elizabeth Owen
1790–1839
Enoch Harlan
1798–1840
Rachel Osborn
1797–1871
John LYST
1785–1819
Daniel Dennis
1788–1877
Nancy Penniwell
1790–1857

Nellie Douglas's Descendants

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Nellie (May) Douglas (26 JAN 1903–May 14, 1994) m. Romie (Clyde) Shafer (6 JUN 1897–29 NOV 1970)
  1. 1. Harry Shafer 1925–1929

Nellie Douglas's Timeline

6 Records

1903
26 JAN 1903
Birth of Nellie May Douglas in Indiana
Indiana
1930
1930
Age 27
Nellie May Douglas resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Nellie May Douglas resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana
Anderson, Madison, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 37
Nellie May Douglas resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1957
1957
Age 54
Nellie May Douglas resided here in Anderson, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Indiana, USA
1994
May 14, 1994
Age 91
Death of Nellie May Douglas in Anderson, Madison Co., IN
Anderson, Madison Co., IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 JAN 1903
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01072; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 48-25
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 313-50-3227; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: 1963
    [3] Indiana, Marriage Index, Madison County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1881 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 32; Page: 387
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340340
    [5] Indiana, Select Marriages Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1994; Roll: 09
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340340

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01072; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 48-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01072; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 48-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Anderson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Nellie M Shafer 1994

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 14, 1994
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison Co., IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 313-50-3227; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: 1963
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1994; Roll: 09
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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