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Ray Oscar Darling 1898 – 1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1898

Birth Location: Sunset, Washington

Death Date: 28 Dec 1970

Death Location: Seattle, King, Washington, USA

Father: Robert Darling

Mother: Mary Davis

Spouse(s): Opal Henderson

Children(s):

The story of Ray Oscar Darling began in 1898 in Sunset, Washington. In 1910, Ray Oscar Darling resided in Bridgeport, Douglas, Washington, USA. Ray Oscar Darling married Opal Cecile Henderson. Ray Oscar Darling passed away in 1970 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ray Oscar Darling began in 1898 in Sunset, Washington.
  • In 1910, Ray Oscar Darling resided in Bridgeport, Douglas, Washington, USA.
  • Ray Oscar Darling married Opal Cecile Henderson.
  • Ray Oscar Darling passed away in 1970 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ray Darling's Ancestors

Self
Ray Darling
1898 – 1970
Birth Place: Sunset, Washington
Parents
Robert Ezra Darling
1873 – 1959
Ohio
Mary (Ethel) Davis
1877 – 1965
Ohio
Grandparents
Francis (Marion) Darling
1849 – 1915
Ohio
Harriet Alexander
1850 – 1904
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
William Darling
1821 – 1876
Avis Manchester
1824 – 1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Manchester
1788 –
Rebecca Liggett
1800 – 1855

Ray Darling's Timeline

8 Records

1898
21 May 1898
Birth of Ray Oscar Darling in Whitman, Washington, USA
Whitman, Washington, USA
1898
21 May 1898
Birth of Ray Oscar Darling in Sunset, Washington
Sunset, Washington
1910
1910
Age 12
Ray Oscar Darling resided here in Bridgeport, Douglas, Washington, USA
Bridgeport, Douglas, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Ray Oscar Darling resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Ray Oscar Darling resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
1951
1951
Age 53
Ray Oscar Darling resided here in Tacoma, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Washington, USA
1959
1959
Age 61
Ray Oscar Darling resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1970
28 Dec 1970
Age 72
Death of Ray Oscar Darling in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1898
    Event Place: Whitman, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Birth Records, 1870-1935, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1919; Film Info: Various county birth registers. Microfilm
    [2] Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02/13/1900 - 12/30/1953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4156; Roll: 184; Record Group Title: Records of the
    [3] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Reference Number: kingcoarchmr_38061.tif
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Number: 535-09-0947; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1942; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 257
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 2342245
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bridgeport, Douglas, Washington; Roll: T624_1656; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375669
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1898
    Event Place: Sunset, Washington
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 40

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bridgeport, Douglas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bridgeport, Douglas, Washington; Roll: T624_1656; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375669

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1942; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 257

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 2342245

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 May 1930
    Event Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02/13/1900 - 12/30/1953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4156; Roll: 184; Record Group Title: Records of the

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1970
    Event Place: Shoreline, King County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Ray O Darling 28 Dec 1970

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shelton, Mason, Washington
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 40

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1970
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 535-09-0947; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shoreline, King County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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