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Selma Jean Edwards 1935–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1935

Birth Location: Tulare, California

Death Date: 3 Sep 1971

Death Location: Lane, Oregon, United States

Father: Merle Bethers

Mother: Eleanor Edwards

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The story of Selma Jean Edwards began in 1935 in Tulare, California. In 1935, Selma Jean Edwards established residence. In 1940, Selma Jean Edwards resided in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA. Selma Jean Edwards married John Franklin Walker, and had children including Carrie Mae Walker. Selma Jean Edwards passed away in 1971 in Lane, Oregon, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Selma Jean Edwards began in 1935 in Tulare, California.
  • In 1935, Selma Jean Edwards established residence.
  • In 1940, Selma Jean Edwards resided in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • Selma Jean Edwards married John Franklin Walker, and had children including Carrie Mae Walker.
  • Selma Jean Edwards passed away in 1971 in Lane, Oregon, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Selma Edwards's Ancestors

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Selma Edwards
1935–1971
Birth Place: Tulare, California
Parents
Merle Leroy Bethers
1916–1990
Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA
Eleanor (Arlene) Edwards
1917–1991
Pedee, Polk County, Oregon, USA
Grandparents
Roy (F) Bethers
1887–1957
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon, United States of America
Eula (Blanche) Moses
1890–1964
Tangent Oregon
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Moses
1866–1951
Mary Smith
1871–1954
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lafayette Smith
1848–1932
Lucinda Moore
1855–1939

Selma Edwards's Timeline

4 Records

1935
20 Apr 1935
Birth of Selma Jean Edwards in Tulare, California
Tulare, California
1935
1935
Selma Jean Edwards resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 5
Selma Jean Edwards resided here in Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1971
3 Sep 1971
Age 36
Death of Selma Jean Edwards in Lane, Oregon, United States
Lane, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1935
    Event Place: Tulare, California
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03360; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10-13
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [3] Montana, Divorce Records, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana State Divorce Records, 1943-1986; Roll Number: 26; Certificate Number Range: 71 1001 - 71 3376
    [4] Montana, Marriage Records, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana State Marriage Records, 1943-1986; Roll Number: 100; Certificate Number Range: 84 00001 - 84 03025

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03360; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10-13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canyonville, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03360; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10-13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1971
    Event Place: Lane, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980

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