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Opal E Worley 1925–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1925

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 1976

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

Father: Pierce Worley

Mother: Margrett Worley

Spouse(s): A Lawson, A. Lawson

Children(s): Burney Lawson

In 1925, Opal E Worley entered the world in Kentucky, born to Pierce I Worley And Margrett Worley. In 1935, Opal E Worley resided in Smith, Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky. In 1940, Opal E Worley resided in Mag District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA. Opal E Worley married A J Lawson, A J Lawson, and had children including Barry Scott Lawson, Beverly L Lawson, Burney D Lawson. Opal E Worley passed away in 1976 in Lily, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1925, Opal E Worley entered the world in Kentucky, born to Pierce I Worley And Margrett Worley.
  • In 1935, Opal E Worley resided in Smith, Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky.
  • In 1940, Opal E Worley resided in Mag District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA.
  • Opal E Worley married A J Lawson, A J Lawson, and had children including Barry Scott Lawson, Beverly L Lawson, Burney D Lawson.
  • Opal E Worley passed away in 1976 in Lily, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Opal Worley's Ancestors

Self
Opal Worley
1925–1976
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Pierce I Worley
1896–
Kentucky
Margrett Worley
1902–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Cader (Powell "Cade") Worley
1857–1907
Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
Emma (Nane) Tucker
1874–1950
Kentucky
George (M.) Young
1865–1952
Wayne County,KY
Amy (Ann) NEW
1866–1945
, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Worley
1804–1869
Margaret Davis
1829–1857
George Tucker
1837–1932
Malinda Eller
1856–1932
John Young
1840–1922
Margaret Walker
1845–1885
John New
1824–1905
Martha Mayfield
1828–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dorcas Meadors
1775–1858
Baxter Davis
1807–1880
Mary Jones
1814–1857
William Tucker
1825–
Isabelle Keith
1825–1888
John Sr
1810–1880
Serena Wilson
1821–1904
Samuel Young
1812–1875
Mary DUNCAN
1814–1884
Benjamin Walker
1805–1856
Rebecca Jett
1810–1856
Stockton Dodson
1804–1912
Jacob Sr
1796–1875
Letitia Mayfield
1796–1900

Opal Worley's Descendants

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Opal (E) Worley (abt 1925–1976) m. A (J) Lawson (abt 1922–) m. A. (J.) Lawson (1921–1995)
  1. 1. Burney (D.) Lawson 1951–2021

Opal Worley's Timeline

5 Records

1925
abt 1925
Birth of Opal E Worley in Kentucky
Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 10
Opal E Worley resided here in Smith, Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky
Smith, Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 15
Opal E Worley resided here in Mag District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Mag District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 25
Opal E Worley resided here in , Whitley, Kentucky, USA
, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1976
1976
Age 51
Death of Opal E Worley
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1925
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01336; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 74-2
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Smith, Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01336; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 74-2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01336; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 74-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

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

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1976
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lily, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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