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Robert Lee Dingus 1916–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1916

Birth Location: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 3 May 1971

Death Location: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

Father: George Dingus

Mother: Sarah Newland

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1916, Robert Lee Dingus entered the world in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA, born to George W Dingus And Sarah Bargie Newland. In 1920, Robert Lee Dingus resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia. In 1930, Robert Lee Dingus resided in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia. Robert Lee Dingus married Johnnie Mae Stairrett, and had children including Marshal Vernon Sherles, Wade A Dingus. Robert Lee Dingus passed away in 1971 in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Robert Lee Dingus entered the world in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA, born to George W Dingus And Sarah Bargie Newland.
  • In 1920, Robert Lee Dingus resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia.
  • In 1930, Robert Lee Dingus resided in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia.
  • Robert Lee Dingus married Johnnie Mae Stairrett, and had children including Marshal Vernon Sherles, Wade A Dingus.
  • Robert Lee Dingus passed away in 1971 in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Dingus
1876–1930
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Newland
1885–
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Dingus's Ancestors

Self
Robert Dingus
1916–1971
Birth Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
Parents
George W. Dingus
1876–1930
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Bargie) Newland
1885–
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alexander Dingus
1822–1884
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Eliza (Jane) Strong
1845–1877
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Jacob (Jake) Newland
1845–
Tennessee
Sarah (Emiline LNU) .
1848–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Catherine Dingus
1802–1875
Charles Strong
1816–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845

Robert Dingus's Timeline

6 Records

1916
7 Jul 1916
Birth of Robert Lee Dingus in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Robert Lee Dingus resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Richmond, Wise, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 14
Robert Lee Dingus resided here in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia
Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia
1942
1942
Age 26
Robert Lee Dingus resided here in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
1943
21 Sep 1943
Age 27
Robert Lee Dingus resided here in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
1971
3 May 1971
Age 55
Death of Robert Lee Dingus in New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1916
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
    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 Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: 147, Records of the Selective Service System; Box: 204
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2465; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 130.0.
    [5] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Post; Publication Date: 13 May 1970; Publication Place: Big Stone Gap, Virginia, USA; ,0.076124236,0.7488255,0.18270795&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2465; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 130.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, 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 Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: 147, Records of the Selective Service System; Box: 204

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1943
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Post; Publication Date: 16 Sep 1943; Publication Place: Big Stone Gap, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Post; Publication Date: 13 May 1970; Publication Place: Big Stone Gap, Virginia, USA; ,0.076124236,0.7488255,0.18270795&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1971
    Event Place: New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Post; Publication Date: 13 May 1970; Publication Place: Big Stone Gap, Virginia, USA; ,0.076124236,0.7488255,0.18270795&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Post; Publication Date: 13 May 1970; Publication Place: Big Stone Gap, Virginia, USA; ,0.076124236,0.7488255,0.18270795&xid=3355
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