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Opal B. McCLAIN 1931–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1931

Birth Location: Sparta Kent, Michigan

Death Date: 23 Mar 2004

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Clyde McClain

Mother: Myrtie Draper

Spouse(s): Gordon Benham

Children(s):

In 1931, Opal B. McCLAIN entered the world in Sparta Kent, Michigan, born to Clyde L Mcclain And Myrtie I Draper. In 1935, Opal B. McCLAIN resided in Sparta, Kent, Michigan. In 1940, Opal B. McCLAIN resided in Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA. Opal B. McCLAIN married Gordon Francis Benham, and had children including Brian Francis Benham, Bruce Allen Benham, Patricia Grace Benham, Sue Ann Benham. Opal B. McCLAIN passed away in 2004 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1931, Opal B. McCLAIN entered the world in Sparta Kent, Michigan, born to Clyde L Mcclain And Myrtie I Draper.
  • In 1935, Opal B. McCLAIN resided in Sparta, Kent, Michigan.
  • In 1940, Opal B. McCLAIN resided in Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Opal B. McCLAIN married Gordon Francis Benham, and had children including Brian Francis Benham, Bruce Allen Benham, Patricia Grace Benham, Sue Ann Benham.
  • Opal B. McCLAIN passed away in 2004 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clyde McClain
1898–
Birth Location: Ohio
CM
Myrtie Draper
1906–
Birth Location: Michigan
MD

Spouses(s)

Gordon Benham
1931–2004
Birth Location: Michigan
GB

Children(s)

Opal McCLAIN's Ancestors

Self
Opal McCLAIN
1931–2004
Birth Place: Sparta Kent, Michigan
Parents
Clyde L McClain
1898–
Ohio
Myrtie (I) Draper
1906–
Michigan
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Opal McCLAIN's Timeline

11 Records

1931
14 Aug 1931
Birth of Opal B. McCLAIN in Sparta Kent, Michigan
Sparta Kent, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 4
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Sparta, Kent, Michigan
Sparta, Kent, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 9
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA
Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA
1947
1947
Age 16
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Sparta, Michigan, USA
Sparta, Michigan, USA
1948
1948
Age 17
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Sparta, Michigan, USA
Sparta, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 19
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA
Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA
1952
1952-1953
Age 21
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1958
1958
Age 27
Opal B. McCLAIN was married in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1960
1960
Age 29
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1999
1999-2004
Age 68
Opal B. McCLAIN resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
2004
23 Mar 2004
Age 73
Death of Opal B. McCLAIN in USA
USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Sparta Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [7] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Western Michigan Newspapers, Marriage Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sparta, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Sparta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Sparta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sparta, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952-1953
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1999-2004
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Crosby St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 2004
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] Web: Western Michigan Newspapers, Death Index, 1910-2012
    [3] Oklahoma, U.S., Oklahoman Obituary Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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