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Russel Light 1923–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1923

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 10 June 1971

Death Location: Brook, Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Stephen Riley

Mother: Pearl Larkins

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In 1923, Russel Light entered the world in Illinois, born to Stephen Allison Riley And Pearl Marie Larkins. In 1930, Russel Light resided in Washington, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Russel Light resided in Washington, Newton, Indiana. Russel Light passed away in 1971 in Brook, Newton County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Russel Light entered the world in Illinois, born to Stephen Allison Riley And Pearl Marie Larkins.
  • In 1930, Russel Light resided in Washington, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Russel Light resided in Washington, Newton, Indiana.
  • Russel Light passed away in 1971 in Brook, Newton County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Russel Light's Ancestors

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Russel Light
1923–1971
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Stephen Allison Riley
1890–1970
Silverwood, Fountain County, Indiana, United States of America
Pearl (Marie) Larkins
1894–1980
Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Eldridge Larkins
1852–1927
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Roda (Elizabeth) Bledsoe
1858–1928
French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Larkins
1803–1867
Elizabeth Stakes
1809–1870
Walter Bledsoe
1826–1894
Sally
1832–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Larkin
1764–1830
Thomas Larkin
1764–1830
Leannah Drake
1762–1851
David Bledsoe
1832–1865
Mary Moad
1835–1875
Thomas Tillery
1784–1838
Partheny
1790–1839

Russel Light's Timeline

5 Records

1923
abt 1923
Birth of Russel Light in Illinois
Illinois
1930
1930
Age 7
Russel Light resided here in Washington, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA
Washington, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Russel Light resided here in Washington, Newton, Indiana
Washington, Newton, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 17
Russel Light resided here in Washington Township, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA
Washington Township, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA
1971
10 June 1971
Age 48
Death of Russel Light in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1923
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Newton, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01081; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-15
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Newton, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340354
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Newton, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340354

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Newton, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Newton, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01081; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington Township, Washington, Newton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Newton, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01081; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 June 1971
    Event Place: Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brook, Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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