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Opal Novell Cowley 1922 – 1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 DEC 1922

Birth Location: Maud, Texas

Death Date: 10 May 1986

Death Location: New Boston, Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Father: Charlie Cowley

Mother: Ivey Higgs

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The story of Opal Novell Cowley began in 1922 in Maud, Texas. In 1930, Opal Novell Cowley resided in Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas. In 1935, Opal Novell Cowley resided in Sh, Bowie, Texas. Opal Novell Cowley passed away in 1986 in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Opal Novell Cowley began in 1922 in Maud, Texas.
  • In 1930, Opal Novell Cowley resided in Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas.
  • In 1935, Opal Novell Cowley resided in Sh, Bowie, Texas.
  • Opal Novell Cowley passed away in 1986 in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Opal Cowley's Ancestors

Self
Opal Cowley
1922 – 1986
Birth Place: Maud, Texas
Parents
Charlie Culberson Cowley
1898 – 1968
Texas
Ivey Higgs
1903 – 1985
Kemp, Texas
Grandparents
Thomas (Franklin) Cowley
1858 – 1931
Fulton, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
Sallie Justice
1868 – 1959
Alabama, USA
James (Marshall Doc) Higgs
1847 – 1915
Layfette Co, Mississippi, United States
Harriett (Dicus) Brown
1859 – 1929
Oil Trough, Independence, Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Cowley
1829 – 1895
Mary Wright
1830 – 1896
Ishum Higgs
1817 – 1881
Barbara Foust
1828 – 1872
John Dicus
1815 – 1870
Sarah Gwin
1819 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cowley
1800 – 1851
Mary Polly
1798 – 1871
Dr Wright
1806 – 1845
Martha CODY
1804 – 1892
Edward Higgs
1779 – 1840
Nancy Barbee
1800 – 1860
Elizabeth Carter
1800 – 1827

Opal Cowley's Timeline

5 Records

1922
16 DEC 1922
Birth of Opal Novell Cowley in Maud, Texas
Maud, Texas
1930
1930
Age 8
Opal Novell Cowley resided here in Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas
Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas
1935
1935
Age 13
Opal Novell Cowley resided here in Sh, Bowie, Texas
Sh, Bowie, Texas
1940
1940
Age 18
Opal Novell Cowley resided here in J P 5, Bowie, Texas, USA
J P 5, Bowie, Texas, USA
1986
10 May 1986
Age 64
Death of Opal Novell Cowley in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, United States of America
New Boston, Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 DEC 1922
    Event Place: Maud, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas; Roll: 2300; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 897.0; FHL microfilm: 2342034

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas; Roll: 2300; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 897.0; FHL microfilm: 2342034

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Bowie, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 5, Bowie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1986
    Event Place: New Boston, Bowie, Texas, United States of America

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