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Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes 1914–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 November 1914

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 26 November 2002

Death Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Mat Holmes

Mother: Luly Holmes

Spouse(s): Roy Chesnut

Children(s):

In 1914, Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes entered the world in Kentucky, born to Mat Holmes And Luly Holmes. In 1920, Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided in Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided in Laurel, Kentucky. Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes married Roy F Chesnut, and had children including Donald F Chesnut. Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes passed away in 2002 in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes entered the world in Kentucky, born to Mat Holmes And Luly Holmes.
  • In 1920, Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided in Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided in Laurel, Kentucky.
  • Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes married Roy F Chesnut, and had children including Donald F Chesnut.
  • Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes passed away in 2002 in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Opal Holmes's Ancestors

Self
Opal Holmes
1914–2002
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Mat Holmes
1888–
Kentucky
Luly Holmes
1894–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Opal Holmes's Timeline

9 Records

1914
14 November 1914
Birth of Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes in Kentucky
Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 6
Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided here in Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided here in Laurel, Kentucky
Laurel, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 26
Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided here in Mag Dist No 1, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist No 1, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1954
1954
Age 40
Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1957
17 Apr 1957
Age 43
Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided here in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
2002
28 Nov 2002
Age 88
Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes resided here in Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
2002
26 November 2002
Age 88
Death of Opal Lee Chestnut Holmes
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 November 1914
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 147
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist No 1, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1957
    Event Place: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Daily Notes; Publication Date: 17 Apr 1957; Publication Place: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Nov 2002
    Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Lexington Herald-Leader; Publication Date: 28 Nov 2002; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: London, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Sue Bennett College

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 November 2002
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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