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Norris Whitaker 1907–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1907

Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 03/03/1975

Death Location: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Father:

Mother: Mayo Gowdley

Spouse(s): Madeline None

Children(s):

The story of Norris Whitaker began in 1907 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Norris Whitaker resided in Wright, Greene, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Norris Whitaker resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Norris Whitaker married Madeline. Norris Whitaker passed away in 1975 in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Norris Whitaker began in 1907 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Norris Whitaker resided in Wright, Greene, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Norris Whitaker resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Norris Whitaker married Madeline.
  • Norris Whitaker passed away in 1975 in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mayo Gowdley
1896–1959
Birth Location: Clay, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Madeline None
1919–2002
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Norris Whitaker's Ancestors

Self
Norris Whitaker
1907–1975
Birth Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Parents
Mayo Gowdley
1896–1959
Clay, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Dex Gowdley
1854–1935
Hoosierville, Clay, Indiana, USA
Elender Gunmere
1857–1925
Putnam, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Gummere
1821–
Lydia Suthers
1826–
Robert Moore
1826–1870
Elzina Suthers
1848–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Gummere
1786–1859
Phoebe Chandler
1785–1864
Zebulon Jr
1772–1836
Unknown
1787–1840
Rice Southers
1815–
Rebecca Pruitt
1817–

Norris Whitaker's Timeline

5 Records

1907
12 Dec 1907
Birth of Norris Whitaker in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Norris Whitaker resided here in Wright, Greene, Indiana, USA
Wright, Greene, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Norris Whitaker resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1975
27 Feb 1975
Age 68
Death of Norris Whitaker in Douglas, Oregon, USA
Douglas, Oregon, USA
1975
03/03/1975
Age 68
Burial of Norris Whitaker in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 540-05-3518; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wright, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T625_435; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 74; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2128; Page: 49A; Enumeration District: 0194; Image: 848.0; FHL microfilm: 2341862
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wright, Greene, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2128; Page: 49A; Enumeration District: 0194; Image: 848.0; FHL microfilm: 2341862

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 02 Feb 1959
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News-Review - 2 Feb 1959 - Page 2, Mrs. Huskey Succumbs In Roseburg Hospital

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1975
    Event Place: Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 540-05-3518; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 03031975
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011
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