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Opal Walker 1911–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 JUN 1911

Birth Location: Smith County, Kansas, United States of America

Death Date: 1 April 1992

Death Location: Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: J May

Mother: Nancy May

Spouse(s): Ivan Walker

Children(s): Ivan Jr, Leo Walker, Derrell Sr.

In 1911, Opal Walker entered the world in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America, born to J A May And Nancy A May. In 1920, Opal Walker resided in Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA. In 1925, Opal Walker resided in Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA. Opal Walker married Ivan Millard Walker, and had children including Derrell G Walker Sr, Ivan Millard Walker Jr, Leo Dean Walker. Opal Walker passed away in 1992 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Opal Walker entered the world in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America, born to J A May And Nancy A May.
  • In 1920, Opal Walker resided in Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1925, Opal Walker resided in Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA.
  • Opal Walker married Ivan Millard Walker, and had children including Derrell G Walker Sr, Ivan Millard Walker Jr, Leo Dean Walker.
  • Opal Walker passed away in 1992 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

J May
1862–1940
Birth Location: Iowa
JM
Nancy May
1872–1960
Birth Location: Iowa
NM

Spouses(s)

Ivan Walker
1909–1977
Birth Location: Smith County, Kansas, USA
IW

Children(s)

Ivan Jr
1931–1997
Birth Location: Athol, Kansas, USA
IJ
Leo Walker
1935–1964
Birth Location: Kansas
LW
Derrell Sr.
1936–1998
Birth Location: Smith Center, Smith, Kansas
DS

Opal Walker's Ancestors

Self
Opal Walker
1911–1992
Birth Place: Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
Parents
J A May
1862–1940
Iowa
Nancy (A) May
1872–1960
Iowa
Grandparents
Sylvester (Wesley) May
1836–1915
Washington, Indiana, United States
Melvina (Eldred) Allen
1837–1915
Washington, Indiana, United States
Alexander (Proctor) May
1834–1914
Orange County, Indiana, USA
Tressa Stanfield
1841–1927
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
George May
1804–1879
ELIZABETH BINGAMAN
1807–1843
William Allen
1808–1883
Lucretia Evans
1811–1894
Andrew May
1804–1879
ELIZABETH BINGAMAN
1807–1843
Abraham Stanfield
1810–1874
Nancy Riley
1816–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis May
1775–1851
Mary McGrew
1776–1834
Micajah Allen
1775–1833
Elizabeth Boswell
1785–
Thomas Evans
1762–1829
Ann Crow
1765–1835
Francis May
1775–1851
Mary McGrew
1776–1834
Christian Bingaman
1785–1842
Jenny Proctor
1785–1853

Opal Walker's Descendants

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Opal Walker (01 JUN 1911–1 April 1992) m. Ivan (Millard) Walker (11 August 1909–10 June 1977)
  1. 1. Ivan (Millard Walker) Jr 1931–1997
  2. 2. Leo (Dean) Walker 1935–1964
  3. 3. Derrell (G. Walker) Sr. 1936–1998 m. Shirley (A) Walker 1937–2002

Opal Walker's Timeline

7 Records

1911
01 JUN 1911
Birth of Opal Walker in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 9
Opal Walker resided here in Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA
Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 14
Opal Walker resided here in Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA
Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Opal Walker resided here in Pleasant, Smith, Kansas, USA
Pleasant, Smith, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Opal Walker resided here in Rural, Smith, Kansas
Rural, Smith, Kansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Opal Walker resided here in Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1992
1 April 1992
Age 81
Death of Opal Walker in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America
Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 JUN 1911
    Event Place: Smith County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_154; Line: 8
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T627_107; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 7-104
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 527-22-1117; Issue State: Arizona; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swan, Smith, Kansas; Roll: T625_552; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 216; Image: 317
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant, Smith, Kansas; Roll: 723; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340458
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1992; Publication Place: Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.4041163,0.49263945,0.56276

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swan, Smith, Kansas; Roll: T625_552; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 216; Image: 317

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Swan, Smith, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_154; Line: 8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pleasant, Smith, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant, Smith, Kansas; Roll: 723; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340458

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Smith, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T627_107; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 7-104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T627_107; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 7-104

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 April 1992
    Event Place: Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 527-22-1117; Issue State: Arizona; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Ohio, Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1992; Publication Place: Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.4041163,0.49263945,0.56276

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1992; Publication Place: Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.4041163,0.49263945,0.56276
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