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Oscar Melvin McConnell 1882–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1882

Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia

Death Date: 21 Apr 1956

Death Location: Sugar Camp, West Virginia

Father: William McConnell

Mother: Rebecca Bond

Spouse(s): Freda Ross

Children(s): Glenn Ross, Lillian Ross, Harry McConnell

In 1882, Oscar Melvin McConnell entered the world in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, born to William W Mcconnell And Rebecca Jane Bond. In 1900, Oscar Melvin McConnell resided in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Oscar Melvin McConnell resided in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA. Oscar Melvin McConnell married Freda Mabel Ross, and had children including Glenn W Ross, Harry Mcconnell, Lillian Ross. Oscar Melvin McConnell passed away in 1956 in Sugar Camp, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Oscar Melvin McConnell entered the world in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, born to William W Mcconnell And Rebecca Jane Bond.
  • In 1900, Oscar Melvin McConnell resided in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Oscar Melvin McConnell resided in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA.
  • Oscar Melvin McConnell married Freda Mabel Ross, and had children including Glenn W Ross, Harry Mcconnell, Lillian Ross.
  • Oscar Melvin McConnell passed away in 1956 in Sugar Camp, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William McConnell
1848–1891
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
WM
Rebecca Bond
1859–1939
Birth Location: West Virginia
RB

Spouses(s)

Freda Ross
1896–1992
Birth Location: Blandville, Doddridge, West Virginia
FR

Children(s)

Glenn Ross
1914–1997
Birth Location: West Virginia
GR
Lillian Ross
1920–
Birth Location: West Virginia
LR
Harry McConnell
1943–2012
Birth Location: Blandville, Doddridge, West Virginia
HM

Oscar McConnell's Ancestors

Self
Oscar McConnell
1882–1956
Birth Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
Parents
William W McConnell
1848–1891
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Rebecca (Jane) Bond
1859–1939
West Virginia
Grandparents
John McConnell
1808–1884
Ireland
Emma ("Amy") Zimmerly
1822–1894
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann (Zimmerla)
1783–1861
Sarah Drake
1789–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthias Zimmerly
1748–1847
Regina
1752–1830
William Drake
1757–1810
Elizabeth Hinkle*
1755–1795

Oscar McConnell's Descendants

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Oscar (Melvin) McConnell (3 Sep 1882–21 Apr 1956) m. Freda (Mabel) Ross (abt 1896–16 Jan 1992)
  1. 1. Glenn (W) Ross 1914–1997 m. Lillian (N) Moyer 1919–2002
  2. 2. Lillian Ross 1920–
  3. 3. Harry McConnell 1943–2012

Oscar McConnell's Timeline

9 Records

1882
3 Sep 1882
Birth of Oscar Melvin McConnell in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 18
Oscar Melvin McConnell resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Oscar Melvin McConnell resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Oscar Melvin McConnell resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Oscar Melvin McConnell resided here in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
Oscar Melvin McConnell resided here in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Oscar Melvin McConnell resided here in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1956
18 Apr 1956
Age 74
Death of Oscar Melvin McConnell in Doddridge County, West Virginia
Doddridge County, West Virginia
1956
21 Apr 1956
Age 74
Burial of Oscar Melvin McConnell in Sugar Camp, West Virginia
Sugar Camp, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1882
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04400; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 9-7
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 41
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342264
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241757
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375692
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] 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: New Milton, Doddridg

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241757

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 41

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04400; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 9-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    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: New Milton, Doddridg

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04400; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 9-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1956
    Event Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1956
    Event Place: Sugar Camp, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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