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Orpha may Wells 1928–2018 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jun 1928

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 16 Aug 2018

Death Location: Barberton, Summit, Ohio, United States

Father: Howard Wells

Mother: Sarah None

Spouse(s): Urchel Kerby, Bryce Lipscomb

Children(s): Urchel Kerby

In 1928, Orpha may Wells entered the world in West Virginia, born to Howard Wells And Sarah. In 1935, Orpha may Wells resided in Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia. In 1940, Orpha may Wells resided in Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA. Orpha may Wells married Bryce Orlando Lipscomb, Urchel Ray Kerby, and had children including Urchel Kerby. Orpha may Wells passed away in 2018 in Barberton, Summit, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Orpha may Wells entered the world in West Virginia, born to Howard Wells And Sarah.
  • In 1935, Orpha may Wells resided in Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia.
  • In 1940, Orpha may Wells resided in Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA.
  • Orpha may Wells married Bryce Orlando Lipscomb, Urchel Ray Kerby, and had children including Urchel Kerby.
  • Orpha may Wells passed away in 2018 in Barberton, Summit, Ohio, United States.

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Orpha Wells's Ancestors

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Orpha Wells
1928–2018
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Howard Wells
1900–
West Virginia
Sarah
1906–
West Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Orpha Wells's Descendants

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Orpha (may) Wells (4 Jun 1928–16 Aug 2018) m. Urchel (ray) Kerby (17 Aug 1925–1973) m. Bryce (Orlando) Lipscomb (14 May 1923–29 Nov 2019)
  1. 1. Urchel Kerby 1947–2020

Orpha Wells's Timeline

4 Records

1928
4 Jun 1928
Birth of Orpha may Wells in West Virginia
West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 7
Orpha may Wells resided here in Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia
Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
Orpha may Wells resided here in Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
2018
16 Aug 2018
Age 90
Death of Orpha may Wells in Barberton, Summit, Ohio, United States
Barberton, Summit, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1928
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division; Akron, Ohio; Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 238-243, No. 6001-9600, July 1974-Apr. 1975; Roll: 0309S - Roll 3
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-3
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lee, Calhoun, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 2018
    Event Place: Barberton, Summit, Ohio, United States

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