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Preston Gant 1904–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1904

Birth Location: Oklahoma

Death Date: 25 Oct 1978

Death Location: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Samuel Gant

Mother: Francis Gant

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Preston Gant began in 1904 in Oklahoma. In 1910, Preston Gant resided in Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA. In 1920, Preston Gant resided in Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA. Preston Gant passed away in 1978 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Preston Gant began in 1904 in Oklahoma.
  • In 1910, Preston Gant resided in Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1920, Preston Gant resided in Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Preston Gant passed away in 1978 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Gant
1865–1930
Birth Location: Starkville, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
SG
Francis Gant
1869–
Birth Location: Mississippi
FG

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Preston Gant's Ancestors

Self
Preston Gant
1904–1978
Birth Place: Oklahoma
Parents
Samuel Berry Gant
1865–1930
Starkville, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
Francis (Kinnard) Gant
1869–
Mississippi
Grandparents
Richard (Dick) Gant
1817–1880
NC
Marriah (Rear) Gant
1847–
Starksville, Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Preston Gant's Timeline

9 Records

1904
6 Jan 1904
Birth of Preston Gant in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1910
1910
Age 6
Preston Gant resided here in Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Preston Gant resided here in Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Preston Gant resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Preston Gant resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 36
Preston Gant resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
Preston Gant resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 47
Preston Gant resided here in California
California
1978
25 Oct 1978
Age 74
Death of Preston Gant in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1904
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 628
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00240; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 19-447
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] California Death Index, Date: 1978-10-25
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1488; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 148
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 2341653
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1272; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1375285

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1272; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1375285

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brent, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1488; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 2341653

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00240; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 19-447

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00240; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 19-447

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 628

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1978
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1978-10-25
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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