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Velma Marie Charles 1920 – 1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1/26/1920

Birth Location: England Ark

Death Date: 16 Apr 1976

Death Location: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA

Father: Felix Charles

Mother: Emma Homesly

Spouse(s): Raymond Whitlow

Children(s): Edward Whitlow, Albert Whitlow, Rita Whitlow, Clarice Whitlow, Geneva Whitlow

In 1920, Velma Marie Charles entered the world in England Ark, born to Felix Alberto Charles and Emma Homesly. In 1930, Velma Marie Charles resided in Pettus, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA. In 1937, Velma Marie Charles resided in Arkansas, USA. Velma Marie Charles married Raymond B. Whitlow, and had children including Edward Leon Whitlow, Albert Whitlow, Rita Dean Whitlow, Clarice Whitlow, Geneva Christine Whitlow. Velma Marie Charles passed away in 1976 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Velma Marie Charles entered the world in England Ark, born to Felix Alberto Charles and Emma Homesly.
  • In 1930, Velma Marie Charles resided in Pettus, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1937, Velma Marie Charles resided in Arkansas, USA.
  • Velma Marie Charles married Raymond B. Whitlow, and had children including Edward Leon Whitlow, Albert Whitlow, Rita Dean Whitlow, Clarice Whitlow, Geneva Christine Whitlow.
  • Velma Marie Charles passed away in 1976 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velma Charles's Ancestors

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Velma Charles
1920 – 1976
Birth Place: England Ark
Parents
Felix Alberto Charles
1888 – 1976
Boone, Arkansas, USA
Emma Homesly
1890 – 1925
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
James (R) Charles
1852 – 1922
Boone County, Arkansas, USA
Elizabeth (A) Johnson
1861 – 1941
Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
James Charles
1824 – 1897
Mary Hooten
1824 – 1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Charles
1783 – 1850
Mary knowles
1795 – 1850

Velma Charles's Descendants

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Velma (Marie) Charles (1/26/1920 – 16 Apr 1976) m. Raymond (B.) Whitlow (Dec 16 1912 – 5/23/1991)
  1. 1. Edward (Leon) Whitlow (3 March 1937 – 7 October 2014) m. Priscilla (Lou) Farthing (19 Dec 1939 – 12 Mar 2025) m. Sue Sutton (2 Oct 1938 – 2 Apr 2022)
    1. 1. Lana (Lynn) Whitlow (15 Mar 1962 – )
    2. 2. Judith (A) Whitlow (20 Oct 1963 – ) m. Richard (R) Contratto (Abt. 1959 – )
      1. 1. Richard (Anthony) Contratto (09/19/1982 – )
      2. 2. Adam (Edward) Contratto (19 Jun 1985 – )
      3. 3. Jennifer (Christine) Contratto (12/03/1987 – )
      4. 4. Lacie (Marie) Contratto (03/24/2004 – )
      5. 5. Emma (Grace) Contratto (06/18/2005 – )
    3. 3. Kimberly (Rae) Whitlow (9 Apr 1965 – )
    4. 4. Michael (Edward) Whitlow (10/05/1967 – )
    5. 5. Denise (Lynn) Whitlow (May 9 1955 – )
  2. 2. Albert Whitlow (19 Jul 1939 – )
  3. 3. Rita (Dean) Whitlow (abt 1948 – ) m. Warren Goodman (abt 1947 – )
  4. 4. Clarice Whitlow
  5. 5. Geneva (Christine) Whitlow

Velma Charles's Timeline

4 Records

1920
1/26/1920
Birth of Velma Marie Charles in England Ark
England Ark
1930
1930
Age 10
Velma Marie Charles resided here in Pettus, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
Pettus, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
1937
1937
Age 17
Velma Marie Charles resided here in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1976
16 Apr 1976
Age 56
Death of Velma Marie Charles in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1/26/1920
    Event Place: England Ark
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pettus, Lonoke, Arkansas; Roll: 83; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 524.0; FHL microfilm: 2339818

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pettus, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pettus, Lonoke, Arkansas; Roll: 83; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 524.0; FHL microfilm: 2339818

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1976
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cypress, Orange County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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