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Omer Risdon Cantrell 1894–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 October 1894

Birth Location: Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 14 Jun 1969

Death Location: Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Thomas CANTRELL

Mother: Henry Cantrell

Spouse(s): Nana Grow

Children(s): Arminta Cantrell, Joyce Cantrell, Thomas Cantrell, Bobbye Cantrell, Verna Cantrell

The story of Omer Risdon Cantrell began in 1894 in Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Omer Risdon Cantrell resided in Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA. Omer Risdon Cantrell married Nana Estella Grow, and had children including Arminta Rose Cantrell, Bobbye Mavorette Cantrell, Joyce Ann Cantrell, Thomas Harold Cantrell, Verna Wynema Cantrell. Omer Risdon Cantrell passed away in 1969 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Omer Risdon Cantrell began in 1894 in Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Omer Risdon Cantrell resided in Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA.
  • Omer Risdon Cantrell married Nana Estella Grow, and had children including Arminta Rose Cantrell, Bobbye Mavorette Cantrell, Joyce Ann Cantrell, Thomas Harold Cantrell, Verna Wynema Cantrell.
  • Omer Risdon Cantrell passed away in 1969 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Omer Cantrell's Ancestors

Self
Omer Cantrell
1894–1969
Birth Place: Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) CANTRELL
1849–1930
Tennessee, United States
Henry (Dyke) Cantrell
1862–1929
Tomlinson, Scott, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Risedon (Robinson) Cantrell
1815–1883
Indiana
Mary (Ann) Caskey
1819–1911
Tennessee
Risedon (Robinson) Cantrell
1815–1883
Indiana
Mary (Ann) Caskey
1819–1911
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Caskey
1785–1853
Catherine Scobey
1797–1876
Joseph Caskey
1785–1853
Catherine Scobey
1797–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Omer Cantrell's Descendants

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Omer (Risdon) Cantrell (31 October 1894–14 Jun 1969) m. Nana (Estella) Grow (25 December 1899–23 November 1957)
  1. 1. Arminta (Rose) Cantrell 1931–2011
  2. 2. Joyce (Ann) Cantrell 1935–1937
  3. 3. Thomas (Harold) Cantrell 1925–1974 m. Robbie (Lee) Cantrell 1928–2019
  4. 4. Bobbye (Mavorette) Cantrell 1923–1989
  5. 5. Verna (Wynema) Cantrell 1921–1982 m. Wade (Martin) Ferguson 1921–2005
    1. 1. Donald (Michael) Ferguson 1946–2009
    2. 2. Ronald (Wade Ferguson) Sr. 1943–2013

Omer Cantrell's Timeline

5 Records

1894
31 October 1894
Birth of Omer Risdon Cantrell in Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1894
31 October 1894
Birth of Omer Risdon Cantrell in Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Omer Risdon Cantrell resided here in Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
1919
1919
Age 25
Omer Risdon Cantrell resided here in Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas
Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas
1969
14 Jun 1969
Age 75
Death of Omer Risdon Cantrell in Mansfield, Scott, Arkansas,
Mansfield, Scott, Arkansas,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 October 1894
    Event Place: Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S., Fort Smith National Cemetery, 1867-2010, Fort Smith National Cemetery; Section: 13
    [3] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: 75; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0114
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 October 1894
    Event Place: Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1938; Roll: 6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: 75; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0114

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Mansfield, Sebastian, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1969
    Event Place: Mansfield, Scott, Arkansas,
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S., Fort Smith National Cemetery, 1867-2010, Fort Smith National Cemetery; Section: 13
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S., Fort Smith National Cemetery, 1867-2010, Fort Smith National Cemetery; Section: 13
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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