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Olive Ellen Brooks 1888–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1888

Birth Location: Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Death Date: 10 November 1954

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Andrew Brooks

Mother: Samantha Howard

Spouse(s): William Hohl

Children(s): Joella Hohl, Eldred Puckett, Gwendolyn Puckett

The story of Olive Ellen Brooks began in 1888 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. In 1900, Olive Ellen Brooks resided in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA. In 1910, Olive Ellen Brooks resided in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA. Olive Ellen Brooks married Kirk Puckett, William John Hohl, and had children including Eldred Puckett, Gwendolyn Puckett, Joella Hohl. Olive Ellen Brooks passed away in 1954 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Olive Ellen Brooks began in 1888 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.
  • In 1900, Olive Ellen Brooks resided in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1910, Olive Ellen Brooks resided in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • Olive Ellen Brooks married Kirk Puckett, William John Hohl, and had children including Eldred Puckett, Gwendolyn Puckett, Joella Hohl.
  • Olive Ellen Brooks passed away in 1954 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Brooks
1852–
Birth Location: Blue Creek, Adams County, Ohio, United States of America
AB
Samantha Howard
1858–1947
Birth Location: California, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

William Hohl
1892–1947
Birth Location: Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, United States of America
WH

Children(s)

Joella Hohl
1922–1971
Birth Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
JH
Eldred Puckett
1910–1977
Birth Location: Oregon
EP
Gwendolyn Puckett
1907–1987
Birth Location: Oregon
GP

Olive Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Olive Brooks
1888–1954
Birth Place: Myrtle Creek, Oregon
Parents
Andrew Brooks
1852–
Blue Creek, Adams County, Ohio, United States of America
Samantha (Jane) Howard
1858–1947
California, USA
Grandparents
John (Brooks) Jr
1830–1913
Ohio, USA
Samantha Piatt
1833–1886
Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1785–1875
Clarissa Pendell
1790–1870
Lewis Piatt
1800–1884
Priscilla Newman
1796–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Brooks
1760–1822
Lucy Brooks
1754–1827
John Pendell
1763–1847
Melinda Macke
1765–1833
Lewis Sr
1766–1851
Catherine McHenry
1781–1820
Samuel Newman
1768–1855
Nancy Caraway
1771–1848

Olive Brooks's Descendants

1.
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Olive (Ellen) Brooks (31 Mar 1888–10 November 1954) m. William (John) Hohl (15 February 1892–2 December 1947)
  1. 1. Joella Hohl 1922–1971 m. Alton (R) Andrews 1922–2017
  2. 2. Eldred Puckett 1910–1977 m. Ethel (Dolores) Sherrill 1919–1969
    1. 1. Gwenellen (Rae) Puckett 1944–2006 m. Robert (Edwin) Erickson 1929–2011
  3. 3. Gwendolyn Puckett 1907–1987 m. Gordon (Luallen) Messner 1911–

Olive Brooks's Timeline

9 Records

1888
31 Mar 1888
Birth of Olive Ellen Brooks in Myrtle Creek, Oregon
Myrtle Creek, Oregon
1900
1900
Age 12
Olive Ellen Brooks resided here in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Olive Ellen Brooks resided here in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Olive Ellen Brooks resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1921
1921
Age 33
Olive Ellen Brooks resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Olive Ellen Brooks resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Olive Ellen Brooks resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 52
Olive Ellen Brooks resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1954
10 November 1954
Age 66
Death of Olive Ellen Brooks in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Myrtle Creek, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03390; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37-314
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1502; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 148
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0531; FHL microfilm: 2341688
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375293
    [6] Oregon, U.S., Select Births and Christenings
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [10] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1917, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Birth Records, 1842-1902, 1917
    [11] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375293

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1502; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0531; FHL microfilm: 2341688

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03390; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37-314

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03390; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37-314

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 November 1954
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Kl; Year Range: 1951-1960
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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