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Roland Edward Parnell 1911 – 1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1911

Birth Location: Franklin, Texas

Death Date: 18 Nov 1971

Death Location: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA

Father: Edward Parnell

Mother: Annie Wardrup

Spouse(s): Opal Parnell

Children(s): Sara Parnell

The story of Roland Edward Parnell began in 1911 in Franklin, Texas. In 1920, Roland Edward Parnell resided in Justice Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA. In 1930, Roland Edward Parnell resided in Precinct 4, Franklin, Texas. Roland Edward Parnell married Opal Gay Parnell, and had children including Sara Jan Parnell. Roland Edward Parnell passed away in 1971 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Roland Edward Parnell began in 1911 in Franklin, Texas.
  • In 1920, Roland Edward Parnell resided in Justice Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Roland Edward Parnell resided in Precinct 4, Franklin, Texas.
  • Roland Edward Parnell married Opal Gay Parnell, and had children including Sara Jan Parnell.
  • Roland Edward Parnell passed away in 1971 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Parnell
1888 – 1987
Birth Location: Texas
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Annie Wardrup
1894 – 1988
Birth Location: Texas
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Spouses(s)

Opal Parnell
1913 – 2008
Birth Location: Texas
OP

Children(s)

Sara Parnell
1938 – 2013
Birth Location: Franklin, Texas
SP

Roland Parnell's Ancestors

Self
Roland Parnell
1911 – 1971
Birth Place: Franklin, Texas
Parents
Edward Esther Parnell
1888 – 1987
Texas
Annie (May) Wardrup
1894 – 1988
Texas
Grandparents
Edward (Hawkins) Parnell
1859 – 1929
Missouri
Martha (Aramanth) Carson
1858 – 1941
Texas
Great-Grandparents
John Carson
1837 – 1911
Elizabeth Casey
1840 – 1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wilson Carson
1815 – 1898
Jemima Burnett
1813 – 1854

Roland Parnell's Descendants

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Roland (Edward) Parnell (25 Oct 1911 – 18 Nov 1971) m. Opal (Gay) Parnell (10 Oct 1913 – 2 January 2008)
  1. 1. Sara (Jan) Parnell (28 Sep 1938 – 28 October 2013)

Roland Parnell's Timeline

6 Records

1911
25 Oct 1911
Birth of Roland Edward Parnell in Franklin, Texas
Franklin, Texas
1920
1920
Age 9
Roland Edward Parnell resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Roland Edward Parnell resided here in Precinct 4, Franklin, Texas
Precinct 4, Franklin, Texas
1935
1935
Age 24
Roland Edward Parnell resided here in Sp, Franklin, Texas
Sp, Franklin, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Roland Edward Parnell resided here in Franklin, Texas, USA
Franklin, Texas, USA
1971
18 Nov 1971
Age 60
Death of Roland Edward Parnell in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1911
    Event Place: Franklin, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80-7
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: T625_1804; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 154
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 277.0; FHL microfilm: 2342067
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Franklin, Texas; Roll: T625_1804; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 154

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Franklin, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 277.0; FHL microfilm: 2342067

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Franklin, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Franklin, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1971
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cypress, Franklin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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