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Paul Leon Platt 1919 – 1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Dec 1919

Birth Location: Mahalasville, Morgan, Indiana

Death Date: 1 Dec 1976

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana

Father: Chester Platt

Mother: Martha Harshey

Spouse(s): Betty Griffin

Children(s): Paul Platt, Donna Platt, Thelma Platt

In 1919, Paul Leon Platt entered the world in Mahalasville, Morgan, Indiana, born to Chester Platt and Martha Jane Harshey. In 1930, Paul Leon Platt resided in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana. In 1935, Paul Leon Platt resided in Martinsville, Indiana. Paul Leon Platt married Betty Ellen Griffin, and had children including Paul Leon Platt, Donna Platt, Thelma Platt. Paul Leon Platt passed away in 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Paul Leon Platt entered the world in Mahalasville, Morgan, Indiana, born to Chester Platt and Martha Jane Harshey.
  • In 1930, Paul Leon Platt resided in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana.
  • In 1935, Paul Leon Platt resided in Martinsville, Indiana.
  • Paul Leon Platt married Betty Ellen Griffin, and had children including Paul Leon Platt, Donna Platt, Thelma Platt.
  • Paul Leon Platt passed away in 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Paul Platt's Ancestors

Self
Paul Platt
1919 – 1976
Birth Place: Mahalasville, Morgan, Indiana
Parents
Chester Platt
1892 – 1951
Morgan County, Indiana
Martha (Jane) Harshey
1889 – 1929
Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Eben (Leander) Platt
1860 – 1926
Indiana
Hattie Thacker
1866 – 1939
Indiana
William (Wesley) Harshey
1836 – 1909
Ohio
Mary (Roseanna) Outland
1851 – 1928
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Calvin Platt
1823 – 1903
Angeline Camp
1828 – 1883
John Thacker
1829 – 1911
Martha Thacker
1852 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Erastus Platt
1800 – 1868
Julia Hitchcock
1804 – 1883

Paul Platt's Descendants

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Paul (Leon) Platt (13 Dec 1919 – 1 Dec 1976) m. Betty (Ellen) Griffin (23 Dec 1922 – 17 Mar 1988)
  1. 1. Paul (Leon) Platt (5 Mar 1940 – ) m. Mary (Ordalla) Callahan (28 May 1941 – 20 Aug 1993) m. Yvonne (Marie) Haskett (abt 1953 – )
    1. 1. Shawn (B) Platt (abt 1966 – )
  2. 2. Donna Platt
  3. 3. Thelma Platt

Paul Platt's Timeline

7 Records

1919
13 Dec 1919
Birth of Paul Leon Platt in Mahalasville, Morgan, Indiana
Mahalasville, Morgan, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 11
Paul Leon Platt resided here in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana
Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 16
Paul Leon Platt resided here in Martinsville, Indiana
Martinsville, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 21
Paul Leon Platt resided here in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1941
1941
Age 22
Paul Leon Platt resided here in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana
Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana
1951
Before 1951
Age 32
Paul Leon Platt resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1976
1 Dec 1976
Age 57
Death of Paul Leon Platt in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1919
    Event Place: Mahalasville, Morgan, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 615
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01026; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-6
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, Morgan County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1921 to 1941 V. 2 Letters, W. P. A. Original Record Located; County Clerk's O; Book: C-22; Page: 36
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340354
    [7] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 15
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340354

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Martinsville, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01026; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1939
    Event Place: Martinsville, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Reporter-Times - 25 Aug 1939 - Page 4, Marriage of Betty / Platt

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01026; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 615

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Indianapolis News - 3 Dec 1976 - Page 39, Obituary for Paul L. PLATT 3 Dec 1976

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carmel, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 15
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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