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Oscar James Reed 1891–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1891

Birth Location: Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 Jan 1968

Death Location: Southfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Father: Thomas Reed

Mother: Liddie Reed

Spouse(s): Amanda Dawson, Daisy Ragsdale

Children(s): Gail Reed, Clarence Reed

In 1891, Oscar James Reed entered the world in Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA, born to Thomas Reed And Liddie Reed. In 1920, Oscar James Reed resided in Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Oscar James Reed married Amanda Gail Dawson, Daisy May Ragsdale, and had children including Clarence E Reed, Gail Lucille Reed. Oscar James Reed passed away in 1968 in Southfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Oscar James Reed entered the world in Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA, born to Thomas Reed And Liddie Reed.
  • In 1920, Oscar James Reed resided in Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Oscar James Reed married Amanda Gail Dawson, Daisy May Ragsdale, and had children including Clarence E Reed, Gail Lucille Reed.
  • Oscar James Reed passed away in 1968 in Southfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Oscar Reed's Ancestors

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Oscar Reed
1891–1968
Birth Place: Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Thomas Reed
1870–1932
Kentucky
Liddie Reed
1868–1900
Kentucky
Grandparents
Mary (Ann) Basford
1830–1870
Frenchburg, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
Isaac Reed
1829–1895
Bath, Kentucky, United States
Daniel Wilson
1844–1890
Nicholas County, Kentucky
Belle
1845–1912
Madison County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oscar Reed's Descendants

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Oscar (James) Reed (6 Dec 1891–1 Jan 1968) m. Amanda (Gail) Dawson (10 Mar 1894–16 Aug 1975) m. Daisy (May) Ragsdale (Feb 1894–11 Apr 1912)
  1. 1. Gail (Lucille) Reed 1915–2001 m. Raymond (Robert) Barnum 1912–1977 m. Earl (Earley) Willoughby 1898–1946 m. Dennis (D) Pitcock 1911–1956 m. Dennis (D) Pitcock 1912– m. Dennis (D) Pitcock 1912–1956
    1. 1. Elzia (Ray) Pitcock 1946–1967
    2. 2. Karen (Ann) Pitcock 1950–1997
    3. 3. Karen (A) Pitcock 1894–
    4. 4. Ray (E) Pitcock 1947–1967
    5. 5. Karen (A) Pitcock 1894–1997
  2. 2. Clarence (E) Reed 1920–

Oscar Reed's Timeline

3 Records

1891
6 Dec 1891
Birth of Oscar James Reed in Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA
Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Oscar James Reed resided here in Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1968
1 Jan 1968
Age 77
Death of Oscar James Reed in Southfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Southfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_811; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 369

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1968
    Event Place: Southfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA

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