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Paula Viola Rivera 1898–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Nov 1898

Birth Location: Del Rio, Texas

Death Date: 30 Sep 1955

Death Location: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Santiago Rivera

Mother: Francisca Rivera

Spouse(s): Early Mason, Henry Brandes

Children(s): Francesca Mason, Mary Mason, Ernest Brendis, Sarah Brendis, Elizabeth Brandes, Albert Brandes, Beatrice Brendis, Julian Mason, Julia Mason

In 1898, Paula Viola Rivera entered the world in Del Rio, Texas, born to Santiago Rivera And Francisca Rivera. In 1920, Paula Viola Rivera resided in Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA. In 1930, Paula Viola Rivera resided in Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA. Paula Viola Rivera married Early Yates Mason, Henry Ernest Brandes, and had children including Albert Brandes, Beatrice Brendis, Elizabeth Brandes, Ernest Brendis, Francesca Frances Mason, Julia Mason, Julian Mason, Martha Sue Brandes, Mary Jane Mason, Sarah Brendis. Paula Viola Rivera passed away in 1955 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Paula Viola Rivera entered the world in Del Rio, Texas, born to Santiago Rivera And Francisca Rivera.
  • In 1920, Paula Viola Rivera resided in Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Paula Viola Rivera resided in Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • Paula Viola Rivera married Early Yates Mason, Henry Ernest Brandes, and had children including Albert Brandes, Beatrice Brendis, Elizabeth Brandes, Ernest Brendis, Francesca Frances Mason, Julia Mason, Julian Mason, Martha Sue Brandes, Mary Jane Mason, Sarah Brendis.
  • Paula Viola Rivera passed away in 1955 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Paula Rivera's Ancestors

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Paula Rivera
1898–1955
Birth Place: Del Rio, Texas
Parents
Santiago Rivera
1870–
Mexico
Francisca Rivera
1860–
Mexico
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Paula Rivera's Descendants

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Paula (Viola) Rivera (15 Nov 1898–30 Sep 1955) m. Early (Yates) Mason (7 Feb 1875–27 Sep 1920) m. Henry (Ernest) Brandes (10 Jul 1892–12 Feb 1973)
  1. 1. Francesca ("Frances") Mason 1916–2003 m. Pedro Martinez 1910–1990
    1. 1. Reginaldo (David) Martinez 1932–2015
    2. 2. Robert (Baraquiel) Martinez 1936–2011
    3. 3. Santos (J.) Martinez 1939–2008
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Mason 1918–1989
  3. 3. Ernest Brendis 1926–
  4. 4. Sarah Brendis 1928–2007 m. Joaquin (T) Leal 1922–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Brandes 1930–2019 m. Enrique (L) Ramos 1930–1979
  6. 6. Albert Brandes 1934–1976
  7. 7. Beatrice Brendis 1925–1937
  8. 8. Julian Mason 1913–1914
  9. 9. Julia Mason 1914–1989 m. Inez (Gutierrez Valencia) Sr 1910–1987
    1. 1. Pete Valencia 1945–2010
    2. 2. Josephine Bocanegra 1932–2018

Paula Rivera's Timeline

7 Records

1898
15 Nov 1898
Birth of Paula Viola Rivera in Del Rio, Texas
Del Rio, Texas
1920
1920
Age 22
Paula Viola Rivera resided here in Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Paula Viola Rivera resided here in Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Paula Viola Rivera resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1937
1937
Age 39
Paula Viola Rivera resided here in Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 42
Paula Viola Rivera resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1955
30 Sep 1955
Age 57
Death of Paula Viola Rivera in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1898
    Event Place: Del Rio, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1812; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 33

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1955
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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