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Richard Wailes Elliott 1914–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1914

Birth Location: Decatur County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 19 December 2000

Death Location: Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Albie Elliott

Mother: Gladys Black

Spouse(s): Olympia Meron

Children(s):

The story of Richard Wailes Elliott began in 1914 in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Richard Wailes Elliott resided in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Richard Wailes Elliott resided in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA. Richard Wailes Elliott married Olympia M Meron. Richard Wailes Elliott passed away in 2000 in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Wailes Elliott began in 1914 in Decatur County, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Richard Wailes Elliott resided in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Richard Wailes Elliott resided in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • Richard Wailes Elliott married Olympia M Meron.
  • Richard Wailes Elliott passed away in 2000 in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albie Elliott
1888–1979
Birth Location: Davis City, Iowa
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Gladys Black
1895–1974
Birth Location: Decatur City, Iowa
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Spouses(s)

Olympia Meron
1893–1984
Birth Location: Bourbonnais, Illinois
OM

Children(s)

Richard Elliott's Ancestors

Self
Richard Elliott
1914–2000
Birth Place: Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Parents
Albie Elliott
1888–1979
Davis City, Iowa
Gladys (Annie) Black
1895–1974
Decatur City, Iowa
Grandparents
Alonzo (Earl) Robbins
1882–1914
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa
Lulu (Ethel) Chapman
1868–1951
Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Robbins
1834–1913
Rachel Davis
1843–1888
Joseph Chapman
1829–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Davis
1811–1889
Elizabeth Holton
1811–1866

Richard Elliott's Timeline

8 Records

1914
10 Oct 1914
Birth of Richard Wailes Elliott in Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Decatur County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Richard Wailes Elliott resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 11
Richard Wailes Elliott resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Richard Wailes Elliott resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Richard Wailes Elliott resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 26
Richard Wailes Elliott resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1949
5 May 1949
Age 35
Richard Wailes Elliott resided here in Iowa, Iowa, USA
Iowa, Iowa, USA
2000
19 December 2000
Age 86
Death of Richard Wailes Elliott in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1914
    Event Place: Decatur County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    [3] U.S., World War II 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: 135
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01154; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 27-7
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 480-30-8963; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 51
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340387
    [9] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [10] Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 51

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340387

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01154; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 27-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01154; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 27-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 May 1949
    Event Place: Iowa, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Decautur, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., World War II 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: 135

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 December 2000
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 480-30-8963; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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