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Robert B Capps 1916–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sep 1916

Birth Location: Bessmer City, North Carolina

Death Date: 4 Oct 1989

Death Location: Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Marvin Capps

Mother: Ila Holland

Spouse(s): Evelyn Capps

Children(s): Collie Capps, Horace Capps, Stillborn Capps

In 1916, Robert B Capps entered the world in Bessmer City, North Carolina, born to Marvin Leslie Capps And Ila Mae Holland. In 1920, Robert B Capps resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Robert B Capps resided in Crowder Mountain, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. Robert B Capps married Evelyn Capps, and had children including Collie Ann Capps, Horace Leslie Capps, Jackey Le Roy Capps, Stillborn Capps. Robert B Capps passed away in 1989 in Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Robert B Capps entered the world in Bessmer City, North Carolina, born to Marvin Leslie Capps And Ila Mae Holland.
  • In 1920, Robert B Capps resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert B Capps resided in Crowder Mountain, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert B Capps married Evelyn Capps, and had children including Collie Ann Capps, Horace Leslie Capps, Jackey Le Roy Capps, Stillborn Capps.
  • Robert B Capps passed away in 1989 in Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marvin Capps
1893–1968
Birth Location: Bethany, York County, South Carolina, USA
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Ila Holland
1894–1965
Birth Location: Gaston
IH

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Capps
1916–1993
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, USA
EC

Children(s)

Collie Capps
1941–2013
Birth Location: Gaston, North Carolina, USA
CC
Horace Capps
1937–2013
Birth Location: Gaston, North Carolina
HC
Stillborn Capps
1936–1936
Birth Location: Gaston, North Carolina
SC

Robert Capps's Ancestors

Self
Robert Capps
1916–1989
Birth Place: Bessmer City, North Carolina
Parents
Marvin Leslie Capps
1893–1968
Bethany, York County, South Carolina, USA
Ila (Mae) Holland
1894–1965
Gaston
Grandparents
William (Meek) Capps
1870–1929
York County, South Carolina, USA
Annie (Jeannette) Cooper
1872–1925
York, South Carolina, United States
James (Henry) Holland
1857–1940
North Carolina
Alice (Julia) Long
1866–1922
Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Fanny Capps
1854–1888
John Cooper
1844–1913
Emley Baker
1851–1935
Julius Holland
1813–1894
Mary Holland
1814–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Capps
1822–1868
Martha Smith
1825–1868
John Cooper
1816–1893
Nancy Bradshaw
1815–1892

Robert Capps's Descendants

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Robert (B) Capps (6 Sep 1916–4 Oct 1989) m. Evelyn Capps (03 Feb 1916–3 December 1993)
  1. 1. Collie (Ann) Capps 1941–2013
  2. 2. Horace (Leslie) Capps 1937–2013
  3. 3. Stillborn Capps 1936–1936

Robert Capps's Timeline

6 Records

1916
6 Sep 1916
Birth of Robert B Capps in Bessmer City, North Carolina
Bessmer City, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 4
Robert B Capps resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Robert B Capps resided here in Crowder Mountain, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Crowder Mountain, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Robert B Capps resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Robert B Capps resided here in Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1989
4 Oct 1989
Age 73
Death of Robert B Capps in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Bessmer City, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 60
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2913; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36-7
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 243-05-1872; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1300; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 56
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crowder Mountain, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1691; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 883.0; FHL microfilm: 2341425
    [7] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [8] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [9] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1300; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 56

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crowder Mountain, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crowder Mountain, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1691; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 883.0; FHL microfilm: 2341425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2913; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 60
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2913; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Divorce Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1989
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, 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: 243-05-1872; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [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: Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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