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Robert Melvin Rowe 1911–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1911

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 Sep 1969

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Father: William Rowe

Mother: Florence Jenkins

Spouse(s): Elayne Peterson

Children(s):

The story of Robert Melvin Rowe began in 1911 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Robert Melvin Rowe resided in Norfolk Jefferson Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Robert Melvin Rowe resided in Cumberland, New Kent, Virginia, USA. Robert Melvin Rowe married Elayne Yvonne Peterson. Robert Melvin Rowe passed away in 1969 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Melvin Rowe began in 1911 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Robert Melvin Rowe resided in Norfolk Jefferson Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert Melvin Rowe resided in Cumberland, New Kent, Virginia, USA.
  • Robert Melvin Rowe married Elayne Yvonne Peterson.
  • Robert Melvin Rowe passed away in 1969 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Rowe
1878–1938
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
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Florence Jenkins
1889–1929
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elayne Peterson
1914–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Robert Rowe's Ancestors

Self
Robert Rowe
1911–1969
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Albert Rowe
1878–1938
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Florence (Booker) Jenkins
1889–1929
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Wm. (Frederick) Jenkins
1861–1908
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Mildred ("Milly") Green
1866–1924
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jr
1827–1900
Mary West
1827–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Green
1790–1860
Anne West
1790–1860

Robert Rowe's Timeline

6 Records

1911
15 Sep 1911
Birth of Robert Melvin Rowe in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Robert Melvin Rowe resided here in Norfolk Jefferson Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk Jefferson Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Robert Melvin Rowe resided here in Cumberland, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Cumberland, New Kent, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Robert Melvin Rowe resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 29
Robert Melvin Rowe resided here in Williams, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, USA
Williams, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, USA
1969
19 Sep 1969
Age 58
Death of Robert Melvin Rowe in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1911
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 200
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00633; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 70-10
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cumberland, New Kent, Virginia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342185
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014
    [7] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon Center for Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oregon, Death Records, 1969-1971

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Norfolk Jefferson Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cumberland, New Kent, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cumberland, New Kent, Virginia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342185

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00633; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 70-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Williams, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 200
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00633; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 70-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1969
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon Center for Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oregon, Death Records, 1969-1971
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