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Ray Martin 1926–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1926

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Death Date: 27 Oct 1941

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father: Elden Martin

Mother: Wilma Backus

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1926, Ray Martin entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to Elden Clare Martin And Wilma Areleta Backus. In 1930, Ray Martin resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Ray Martin resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Ray Martin passed away in 1941 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1926, Ray Martin entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, born to Elden Clare Martin And Wilma Areleta Backus.
  • In 1930, Ray Martin resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Ray Martin resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • Ray Martin passed away in 1941 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elden Martin
1904–1965
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
EM
Wilma Backus
1909–1991
Birth Location: Gregory, Livingston, Michigan
WB

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ray Martin's Ancestors

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Ray Martin
1926–1941
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Parents
Elden Clare Martin
1904–1965
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Wilma (Areleta) Backus
1909–1991
Gregory, Livingston, Michigan
Grandparents
William (H.) Martin
1867–
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Johnson (Seward) Backus
1880–1967
Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
Alma (Bertha) Schultz
1883–1972
Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Ira Backus
1844–1924
Angeline Hadley
1856–1946
John Schultz
1862–1940
Emila Ollenkircher
1862–1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gordon Backus
1812–1893
Mary Hall
1814–1854
Stephen Hadley
1821–1901
Calista Barringer
1829–1893

Ray Martin's Timeline

5 Records

1926
2 Nov 1926
Birth of Ray Martin in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 4
Ray Martin resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Ray Martin resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Ray Martin resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1941
27 Oct 1941
Age 15
Death of Ray Martin in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1926
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1840; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 84-68
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1033; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2340768
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1033; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2340768

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1840; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 84-68

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1840; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 84-68

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1941
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
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