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Ophia Colwell 1899 – 1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1899

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 20 February 1973

Death Location: Perry, Kentucky

Father: John Colwell

Mother: Elvira Colwell

Spouse(s): Green Colwell

Children(s): Emma Colwell, Bradie Colwell, Edna Colwell

The story of Ophia Colwell began in 1899 in Kentucky. In 1900, Ophia Colwell resided in Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Ophia Colwell resided in Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA. Ophia Colwell married Green Colwell, and had children including Emma Colwell, Bradie Colwell, Edna Colwell. Ophia Colwell passed away in 1973 in Perry, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Ophia Colwell began in 1899 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Ophia Colwell resided in Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Ophia Colwell resided in Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ophia Colwell married Green Colwell, and had children including Emma Colwell, Bradie Colwell, Edna Colwell.
  • Ophia Colwell passed away in 1973 in Perry, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Colwell
1864 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
JC
Elvira Colwell
1867 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Green Colwell
1893 – 1960
Birth Location: –
GC

Children(s)

Emma Colwell
1915 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
EC
Bradie Colwell
1917 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
BC
Edna Colwell
1919 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
EC

Ophia Colwell's Ancestors

Self
Ophia Colwell
1899 – 1973
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
John Colwell
1864 –
Kentucky
Elvira Colwell
1867 –
Kentucky
Grandparents
Samuel Colwell
1838 –
Kentucky
Cinda Colwell
1838 –
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ophia Colwell's Descendants

1.
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Ophia Colwell (abt 1899 – 20 February 1973) m. Green Colwell (20 June 1893 – 3 June 1960)
  1. 1. Emma Colwell (abt 1915 – )
  2. 2. Bradie Colwell (abt 1917 – )
  3. 3. Edna Colwell (abt 1919 – )

Ophia Colwell's Timeline

7 Records

1899
abt 1899
Birth of Ophia Colwell in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 1
Ophia Colwell resided here in Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Ophia Colwell resided here in Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
Ophia Colwell resided here in Wilder Branch, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
Wilder Branch, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
Ophia Colwell resided here in Perry, Kentucky
Perry, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 41
Ophia Colwell resided here in Perry, Kentucky, USA
Perry, Kentucky, USA
1973
20 February 1973
Age 74
Death of Ophia Colwell in Perry, Kentucky
Perry, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1899
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Perry, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1349; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 97-32
    [2] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 310-28-4285; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilder Branch, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 815
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240548
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1374513
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240548

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Forked Mouth, Perry, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1374513

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wilder Branch, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilder Branch, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 815

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Perry, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1349; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 97-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Perry, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1349; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 97-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Perry
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1973
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 310-28-4285; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yerkes, Perry County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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