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Orville Matthew French 1895–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1895

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 10 May 1980

Death Location: Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA

Father: David French

Mother: Amanda Stoner

Spouse(s): Fern McClure

Children(s): Noreen French, Wilda French

The story of Orville Matthew French began in 1895 in Michigan. In 1900, Orville Matthew French resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Orville Matthew French resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. Orville Matthew French married Fern Susanna Mcclure, and had children including Noreen Evelyn French, Wilda Marie French. Orville Matthew French passed away in 1980 in Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Orville Matthew French began in 1895 in Michigan.
  • In 1900, Orville Matthew French resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Orville Matthew French resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
  • Orville Matthew French married Fern Susanna Mcclure, and had children including Noreen Evelyn French, Wilda Marie French.
  • Orville Matthew French passed away in 1980 in Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David French
1845–1927
Birth Location: Canada
DF
Amanda Stoner
1860–1953
Birth Location: Michigan
AS

Spouses(s)

Fern McClure
1894–1979
Birth Location: Michigan
FM

Children(s)

Noreen French
1917–1993
Birth Location: Lexington, Michigan
NF
Wilda French
1926–1996
Birth Location: Michigan
WF

Orville French's Ancestors

Self
Orville French
1895–1980
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
David French
1845–1927
Canada
Amanda (Orissa) Stoner
1860–1953
Michigan
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Orville French's Descendants

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Orville (Matthew) French (29 May 1895–10 May 1980) m. Fern (Susanna) McClure (9 Aug 1894–3 Dec 1979)
  1. 1. Noreen (Evelyn) French 1917–1993 m. William (V) Flannigan –2012
  2. 2. Wilda (Marie) French 1926–1996 m. Gerald (Franklin) Zinzo 1921–2008

Orville French's Timeline

10 Records

1895
29 May 1895
Birth of Orville Matthew French in Michigan
Michigan
1900
1900
Age 5
Orville Matthew French resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Orville Matthew French resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
Orville Matthew French resided here in Sanilac, Michigan
Sanilac, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 25
Orville Matthew French resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Orville Matthew French resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Orville Matthew French resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Orville Matthew French resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Orville Matthew French resided here in Lexington, Michigan, USA
Lexington, Michigan, USA
1980
10 May 1980
Age 85
Death of Orville Matthew French in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1895
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T627_1818; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 76-21
    [3] Michigan Deaths
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 384-30-2311; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T625_796; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 944
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 1028; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 314.0; FHL microfilm: 2340763
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Sanilac; Roll: 1682814
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240743
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374687
    [10] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240743

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374687

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Sanilac; Roll: 1682814

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T625_796; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 944

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 1028; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 314.0; FHL microfilm: 2340763

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T627_1818; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 76-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T627_1818; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 76-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lexington, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lexington Township
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1980
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 384-30-2311; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index
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