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Russell Benton Edwards 1924–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1924

Birth Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Death Date: 1 May 1997

Death Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Walter Edwards

Mother: Frances Gilliam

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Russell Benton Edwards began in 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1935, Russell Benton Edwards resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. In 1940, Russell Benton Edwards resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. Russell Benton Edwards passed away in 1997 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Russell Benton Edwards began in 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  • In 1935, Russell Benton Edwards resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma.
  • In 1940, Russell Benton Edwards resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Russell Benton Edwards passed away in 1997 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Edwards
1890–1972
Birth Location: Panola County, Mississippi, USA
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Frances Gilliam
1895–1958
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Russell Edwards's Ancestors

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Russell Edwards
1924–1997
Birth Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Parents
Walter James Edwards
1890–1972
Panola County, Mississippi, USA
Frances (E) Gilliam
1895–1958
South Carolina
Grandparents
Jeff (E) Edwards
1866–1951
Panola County, Mississippi, USA
Annie Edwards
1869–1936
Panola County, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Edwards
1837–1900
Louisa Edwards
1847–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Luke Name)
1790–1855
Lucy Owner
1797–1870

Russell Edwards's Timeline

4 Records

1924
1 May 1924
Birth of Russell Benton Edwards in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1935
1935
Age 11
Russell Benton Edwards resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 16
Russell Benton Edwards resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1997
1 May 1997
Age 73
Death of Russell Benton Edwards in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1924
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03344; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 78-68

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03344; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 78-68

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03344; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 78-68

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1997
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
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