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Robert Paul Major 1917–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1917

Birth Location: Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado, United States

Death Date: 20 Oct 1969

Death Location: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Father: Thomas Major

Mother: Juanita Shaw

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Robert Paul Major began in 1917 in Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado, United States. In 1920, Robert Paul Major resided in Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado. In 1930, Robert Paul Major resided in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California. Robert Paul Major married Betty Jean Chase. Robert Paul Major passed away in 1969 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Paul Major began in 1917 in Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado, United States.
  • In 1920, Robert Paul Major resided in Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado.
  • In 1930, Robert Paul Major resided in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.
  • Robert Paul Major married Betty Jean Chase.
  • Robert Paul Major passed away in 1969 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Major
1891–1969
Birth Location: Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States
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Juanita Shaw
1895–1989
Birth Location: Victor, Teller, Colorado, United States
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Major's Ancestors

Self
Robert Major
1917–1969
Birth Place: Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado, United States
Parents
Thomas Frank Major
1891–1969
Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States
Juanita (Delilah) Shaw
1895–1989
Victor, Teller, Colorado, United States
Grandparents
James (R Spencer) Shaw
1868–1938
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mable (Irene) Williams
1872–1945
Edina, Knox County, Missouri
Great-Grandparents
John Shaw
1838–1896
Helen E
1846–1913
Fredrick Williams
1840–1917
Phebe Harper
1848–1935
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nesmith Williams
1794–1850
Julia Rumbaugh
1803–1888
Thomas Harper
1820–1862
Ruth OGG
1821–1853

Robert Major's Timeline

6 Records

1917
17 Jul 1917
Birth of Robert Paul Major in Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado, United States
Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado, United States
1920
1920
Age 3
Robert Paul Major resided here in Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado
1930
1930
Age 13
Robert Paul Major resided here in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Robert Paul Major resided here in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
1959
1959
Age 42
Robert Paul Major resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1969
20 Oct 1969
Age 52
Death of Robert Paul Major in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1917
    Event Place: Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_369; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 59-41.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 549-10-3874; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] California Death Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado; Roll: T625_155; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado; Roll: T625_155; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_369; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 59-41.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1969
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 549-10-3874; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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