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Oliver B Whitehead 1874–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1874

Birth Location: Canada

Death Date: 1 April 1948

Death Location: Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA

Father: Ransford Whitehead

Mother: Mary Munger

Spouse(s): Geneva Brown

Children(s): Graham Whitehead, Lewis Whitehead, Frederick Whitehead, Wallace Whitehead, Harvey Whitehead

In 1874, Oliver B Whitehead entered the world in Canada, born to Ransford Whitehead And Mary Caroline Munger. Oliver B Whitehead married Geneva Brown, and had children including Frederick Harold Whitehead, Graham Chesley Whitehead, Harvey H Whitehead, Lewis Wayne Whitehead, Wallace Brown Whitehead. Oliver B Whitehead passed away in 1948 in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Oliver B Whitehead entered the world in Canada, born to Ransford Whitehead And Mary Caroline Munger.
  • Oliver B Whitehead married Geneva Brown, and had children including Frederick Harold Whitehead, Graham Chesley Whitehead, Harvey H Whitehead, Lewis Wayne Whitehead, Wallace Brown Whitehead.
  • Oliver B Whitehead passed away in 1948 in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ransford Whitehead
1849–1920
Birth Location: Canada
RW
Mary Munger
1849–1920
Birth Location: Ontario
MM

Spouses(s)

Geneva Brown
1887–1963
Birth Location: Michigan
GB

Children(s)

Graham Whitehead
1912–1945
Birth Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
GW
Lewis Whitehead
1915–1991
Birth Location: Harbor Beach, Michigan, USA
LW
Frederick Whitehead
1913–2001
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
FW
Wallace Whitehead
1925–1990
Birth Location: Clawson, Michigan, USA
WW
Harvey Whitehead
1918–1989
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
HW

Oliver Whitehead's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Whitehead
1874–1948
Birth Place: Canada
Parents
Ransford Whitehead
1849–1920
Canada
Mary (Caroline) Munger
1849–1920
Ontario
Grandparents
William Whitehead
1810–1896
Canada
Emmaline (Curtis) Whitehead
1810–1906
Vermont, United States of America
Henry Monger
1825–1897
Vermont, USA
Hulda (Caroline) Norton
1826–1910
Canada
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Whitehead
1766–1856
Sarah Smith
1770–1813
George Curtis
1790–
Debrah Parker
1783–1850
George Norton
1786–1864
Sabrina Manning
1801–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
BENJAMIN WHITEHEAD
1735–1816
MEHITABLE JACKSON
1745–1816
Thomas Smith
1710–1797
Hannah Gates
1714–1754
Josiah Curtis
1754–1813
Elizabeth Hinsdale
1756–1813
Jeremiah Parker
1756–1834
Deborah Dix
1751–1787
John Sr.
1737–1820
Isaac Manning
1772–1849
Sarah Wilsie
1770–1812

Oliver Whitehead's Descendants

1.
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Oliver (B) Whitehead (11 Jul 1874–1 April 1948) m. Geneva Brown (6 August 1887–3 April 1963)
  1. 1. Graham (Chesley) Whitehead 1912–1945 m. Jasper Moore 1916–1984 m. Lillian (Esther) Elliott 1919–1945
    1. 1. Carolyn (Joy) Muentner 1938–2024 m. Irving (Paul) Muentner 1937–2012
    2. 2. Muriel (Ann) Whitehead 1942–1942
  2. 2. Lewis (Wayne) Whitehead 1915–1991 m. Zita (Alverta) Melchi 1926–1983
    1. 1. Eric (Wayne) Whitehead 1948–2025
  3. 3. Frederick (Harold) Whitehead 1913–2001 m. Gladys (H) Howard 1915–2006
    1. 1. Barbra (J) Whitehead 1939–2013
    2. 2. Richard (F) Whitehead 1935–2017
  4. 4. Wallace (Brown) Whitehead 1925–1990 m. Iola (Irene) McKimmy 1928–2003
  5. 5. Harvey (H.) Whitehead 1918–1989 m. Velta Melchi 1922–2016

Oliver Whitehead's Timeline

10 Records

1874
11 Jul 1874
Birth of Oliver B Whitehead in Canada
Canada
1900
1900
Age 26
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Bloomfield, Huron, Michigan, USA
Bloomfield, Huron, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Harbor Beach, Huron, Michigan, USA
Harbor Beach, Huron, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Mussey, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Mussey, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Rural, Midland, Michigan
Rural, Midland, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA
Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA
1941
1941
Age 67
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
1945
1945
Age 71
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
1946
1946
Age 72
Oliver B Whitehead resided here in Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
1948
1 April 1948
Age 74
Death of Oliver B Whitehead in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA
Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1874
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Midland, Midland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1790; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 56-22B
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harbor Beach, Huron, Michigan; Roll: T625_770; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 323
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mussey, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 1025; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 35.0; FHL microfilm: 2340760
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomfield, Huron, Michigan; Roll: 715; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240715
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 106; Film Description: 1911 Gogebic - 1911 Macomb
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1878
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harbor Beach, Huron, Michigan; Roll: T625_770; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 323

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomfield, Huron, Michigan; Roll: 715; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240715

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1883
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mussey, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 1025; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 35.0; FHL microfilm: 2340760

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bloomfield, Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomfield, Huron, Michigan; Roll: 715; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240715

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harbor Beach, Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harbor Beach, Huron, Michigan; Roll: T625_770; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 323

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mussey, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mussey, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 1025; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 35.0; FHL microfilm: 2340760

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Midland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Midland, Midland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1790; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 56-22B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Midland, Midland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1790; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 56-22B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harbor Beach
    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: 106; Film Description: 1911 Gogebic - 1911 Macomb

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 April 1948
    Event Place: Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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