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Velma Clements 1913–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 November 1913

Birth Location: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA

Death Date: 23 February 2004

Death Location: Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Adolph Socha

Mother: Beatrice Chambless

Spouse(s): Custer Clements

Children(s): Melvin Merritt

The story of Velma Clements began in 1913 in Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA. In 1920, Velma Clements resided in Justice Precinct 6, Matagorda, Texas, USA. In 1930, Velma Clements resided in Precinct 3, Wharton, Texas, USA. Velma Clements married Custer Hartfrey Clements, and had children including Melvin Forrest Merritt. Velma Clements passed away in 2004 in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Velma Clements began in 1913 in Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Velma Clements resided in Justice Precinct 6, Matagorda, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Velma Clements resided in Precinct 3, Wharton, Texas, USA.
  • Velma Clements married Custer Hartfrey Clements, and had children including Melvin Forrest Merritt.
  • Velma Clements passed away in 2004 in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adolph Socha
1878–1957
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Fayette, Texas, USA
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Beatrice Chambless
1880–1945
Birth Location: Harrisburg, Harris, Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Custer Clements
1910–1935
Birth Location: Williamson Cty, TX, USA
CC

Children(s)

Melvin Merritt
1931–1999
Birth Location: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
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Velma Clements's Ancestors

Self
Velma Clements
1913–2004
Birth Place: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Parents
Adolph Donald Socha
1878–1957
Fayetteville, Fayette, Texas, USA
Beatrice ("Beady" Amanda) Chambless
1880–1945
Harrisburg, Harris, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Adolph Socha
1844–1924
Moravia, Empire, Austria
Mary (Krumholtz) Krumphal
1852–1924
Moravia, Austria
James (Madison) Chambless
1847–1912
Macon County, Georgia, United States of America
Amanda (Eliza) Barrow
1853–1931
Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Socha
1828–
Maria Vantuck
1830–
Joseph Krumpholtz
1824–1902
Mary Krumpholez
1831–
Andrew Chambliss
1822–1866
Emily Harris
1828–1928
Moses Barrow
1827–1878
Martha Newsome
1825–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Barrow
1795–1841
Sarah Billingsley
1805–1865
John Newsome
1780–1850
Martha Alford
1786–1835

Velma Clements's Descendants

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Velma Clements (30 November 1913–23 February 2004) m. Custer (Hartfrey) Clements (23 JUN 1910–1935)
  1. 1. Melvin (Forrest) Merritt 1931–1999 m. Agnes (Almarine) Hanna 1932–1999

Velma Clements's Timeline

6 Records

1913
30 November 1913
Birth of Velma Clements in Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Velma Clements resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Matagorda, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Velma Clements resided here in Precinct 3, Wharton, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Wharton, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Velma Clements resided here in Sp, Matagorda, Texas
Sp, Matagorda, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 27
Velma Clements resided here in Matagorda, Texas, USA
Matagorda, Texas, USA
2004
23 February 2004
Age 91
Death of Velma Clements in Webster, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
Webster, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 November 1913
    Event Place: Sargent, Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 161-14
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 456-16-2184; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T625_1832; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 836
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wharton, Texas; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342142
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 24 Feb 2004; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.43118948,0.18538065,0.64550173&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T625_1832; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 836

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Wharton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wharton, Texas; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342142

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Matagorda, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 161-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Matagorda, Texas; Roll: T627_4103; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 161-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 February 2004
    Event Place: Webster, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 456-16-2184; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 24 Feb 2004; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.43118948,0.18538065,0.64550173&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Victoria Advocate; Publication Date: 24 Feb 2004; Publication Place: Victoria, Texas, USA; ,0.43118948,0.18538065,0.64550173&xid=3355
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