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Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root 1914–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1914

Birth Location: 251 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon

Death Date: 24 Jul 2004

Death Location: Gresham, Oregon

Father: Robert Root

Mother: Mary Myers

Spouse(s): Catherine Steele

Children(s): Robert Root

Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root was born in 1914 in 251 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, the child of Robert Arthur Root And Mary Caroline Myers. In 1918, Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided in 91 Revere St, Portland, OR. In 1920, Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root married Catherine Smith Steele, and had children including Richard James Root, Robert Charles Root, Ronald Arthur Root. Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root passed away in 2004 in Gresham, Oregon.

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Biography

  • Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root was born in 1914 in 251 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, the child of Robert Arthur Root And Mary Caroline Myers.
  • In 1918, Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided in 91 Revere St, Portland, OR.
  • In 1920, Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
  • Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root married Catherine Smith Steele, and had children including Richard James Root, Robert Charles Root, Ronald Arthur Root.
  • Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root passed away in 2004 in Gresham, Oregon.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ora Root's Ancestors

Self
Ora Root
1914–2004
Birth Place: 251 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Parents
Robert Arthur Root
1875–1952
Carthage, Jasper, Missouri
Mary (Caroline) Myers
1875–1951
Frederickstown, Madison, Missouri
Grandparents
John Root
1829–1897
Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Mary (Elizabeth) Whiteley
1841–1887
Clay City, Clay, Illinois
Carter (G.) Myers
1841–1907
Buckhorn, Madison, Missouri
Melcena (A "Senny") Barrett
1844–1917
Buckhorn, Madison, Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Israel Root
1795–1864
Lydia Conroe
1800–1874
John Elder
1818–1887
Nancy Walters
1823–1887
Isaac Jr
1812–1887
Mary Graham
1815–1864
David Barrett
1822–1899
Lydia Despain
1826–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Asahel Root
1752–1835
Sally Sutherland
1760–1842
Jacob Conrow
1769–1848
Hannah Metcalf
1770–1854
Thomas Rev
1775–1834
Winifred Vanhook
1781–1827
William Walters
1787–1877
Elizabeth Royer
1797–1852
Isaac Sr
1774–1846
Elizabeth Cotner
1787–1839
John Graham
1785–1858
Polly Lowe
1793–1836
George Barrett
1780–1858
Patsy Neaville
1790–1834
Hiram Despain
1796–1836
Nancy Underwood
1796–1874

Ora Root's Descendants

1.
OR
Ora ("Orrie" Arthur) Root (16 Oct 1914–24 Jul 2004) m. Catherine (Smith) Steele (22 May 1920–18 May 2009)
  1. 1. Robert (Charles) Root 1940–2014 m. Nancy (Anne) Wart 1944–2013

Ora Root's Timeline

21 Records

1914
16 Oct 1914
Birth of Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root in 251 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
251 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 4
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 91 Revere St, Portland, OR
91 Revere St, Portland, OR
1920
1920
Age 6
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1930
1930
Age 16
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1938
1938
Age 24
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1938
Jan 1938
Age 24
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root was employed in Portland, OR
Portland, OR
1940
23 Mar 1940
Age 26
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 5545 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
5545 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 354 Buckley Street, South Kelly Butte, Multnomah, Oregon
354 Buckley Street, South Kelly Butte, Multnomah, Oregon
1942
16 Oct 1942
Age 28
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1943
22 May 1943
Age 29
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 5545 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
5545 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
1945
1945
Age 31
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 1174 NE 72nd, Portland, OR
1174 NE 72nd, Portland, OR
1946
1946
Age 32
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 1174 NE 72nd, Ave, Portland, OR
1174 NE 72nd, Ave, Portland, OR
1950
3 Apr 1950
Age 36
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 1174 NE 72nd Ave, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1174 NE 72nd Ave, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1951
19 Dec 1951
Age 37
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 150 NE Beryl Terrace, Portland, OR
150 NE Beryl Terrace, Portland, OR
1953
1953
Age 39
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root was employed in Portland, OR
Portland, OR
1953
1953
Age 39
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 150 NE Beryl Terrace, Portland, Oregon
150 NE Beryl Terrace, Portland, Oregon
1983
1983
Age 69
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 36330 Hwy 101 North, Manzanita, OR
36330 Hwy 101 North, Manzanita, OR
1986
1986
Age 72
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 36505 Florida, Ave, West Hemet, CA
36505 Florida, Ave, West Hemet, CA
1988
1988
Age 74
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 909 Lakeview Drive, Manzania, OR, 97130
909 Lakeview Drive, Manzania, OR, 97130
1993
1993
Age 79
Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root resided here in 10890 North St, Nehalem, OR, 97131-9719
10890 North St, Nehalem, OR, 97131-9719
2004
24 Jul 2004
Age 90
Death of Ora "Orrie" Arthur Root in Gresham, Oregon
Gresham, Oregon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1914
    Event Place: 251 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 99
    [3] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Marriage Affidavits
    [4] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 540-01-4519; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [7] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1502; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 664.
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1952; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 345; Image: 538.0.
    [10] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Oregonian, The; Publication Date: 2 Aug 2004; Publication Place: Portland , OR , Us.
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Portland, Multnomah
    [13] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [14] U.S. Public Records Index
    [15] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 540-01-4519; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [16] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1502; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 664.
    [17] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1952; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 345; Image: 538.0.
    [18] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1952; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 345; Image: 538.0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: 91 Revere St, Portland, OR
    Record Source: From Robert Arthur Root's WWI voter registration

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1502; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 152; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1952; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 345; Image: 538.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: From newspaper marriage announcement, See photograph

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Jan 1938
    Event Place: Portland, OR

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1940
    Event Place: 5545 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: 354 Buckley Street, South Kelly Butte, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1942
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 99

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 May 1943
    Event Place: 5545 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: 1174 NE 72nd, Portland, OR

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: 1174 NE 72nd, Ave, Portland, OR
    Record Source: Oregon, Motor Vehicle Registrations, 1911-1946, Oregon State Library; Salem, Oregon; State of Oregon: Motor Vehicle Registrations, Passenger and Light Delivery, 1946 - Volume VI

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1950
    Event Place: 1174 NE 72nd Ave, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Portland, Multnomah

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1951
    Event Place: 150 NE Beryl Terrace, Portland, OR
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Portland, OR

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: 150 NE Beryl Terrace, Portland, Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: 36330 Hwy 101 North, Manzanita, OR

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: 36505 Florida, Ave, West Hemet, CA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1988
    Event Place: 909 Lakeview Drive, Manzania, OR, 97130
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: 10890 North St, Nehalem, OR, 97131-9719
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jul 2004
    Event Place: Gresham, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 540-01-4519; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Oregonian, The; Publication Date: 2 Aug 2004; Publication Place: Portland , OR , Us.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [6] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 540-01-4519; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [7] United States Obituary Collection, Newspaper: Oregonian, The; Publication Date: 2 Aug 2004; Publication Place: Portland , OR , Us.

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