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Oliver J Winston 1923–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1923

Birth Location: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 23 Mar 1997

Death Location: Colma, San Mateo County, California, United States of America

Father: Elizah Winston

Mother: Annie Winston

Spouse(s): Marguerite Winston, Ruby Morris

Children(s): Oliver Jr., Frank Winston

In 1923, Oliver J Winston entered the world in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA, born to Elizah Winston And Annie Winston. In 1930, Oliver J Winston resided in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. In 1942, Oliver J Winston resided in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee. Oliver J Winston married Marguerite Winston, Ruby L Morris, and had children including Frank B Winston, Oliver James Winston Jr. Oliver J Winston passed away in 1997 in Colma, San Mateo County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Oliver J Winston entered the world in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA, born to Elizah Winston And Annie Winston.
  • In 1930, Oliver J Winston resided in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1942, Oliver J Winston resided in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.
  • Oliver J Winston married Marguerite Winston, Ruby L Morris, and had children including Frank B Winston, Oliver James Winston Jr.
  • Oliver J Winston passed away in 1997 in Colma, San Mateo County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oliver Winston's Ancestors

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Oliver Winston
1923–1997
Birth Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Elizah Winston
1891–1935
Mississippi
Annie Winston
1897–1985
Natchez, Mississippi
Grandparents
Carroline Winston
1852–
Louisiana
Leanna (Wills) Johnson
1870–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oliver Winston's Descendants

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Oliver (J) Winston (10 Jan 1923–23 Mar 1997) m. Marguerite Winston (21 Nov 1926–12 May 2009) m. Ruby (L) Morris (16 October 1945–January 24, 1993)
  1. 1. Oliver (James Winston) Jr. 1940–2019
  2. 2. Frank (B) Winston 1947–2012

Oliver Winston's Timeline

5 Records

1923
10 Jan 1923
Birth of Oliver J Winston in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Oliver J Winston resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 19
Oliver J Winston resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1948
1948
Age 25
Oliver J Winston resided here in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
1997
23 Mar 1997
Age 74
Death of Oliver J Winston in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
Oakland, Alameda, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 321
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-09-2458; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1997-03-23
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2275; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2342009
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2275; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2342009

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 321

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1997
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-09-2458; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1997-03-23
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colma, San Mateo County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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