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Velma L. Francis 1915–2014 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 March 1915

Birth Location: Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 9 August 2014

Death Location: Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Charles Francis

Mother: Susie Smith

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1915, Velma L. Francis entered the world in Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to Charles Wintford Francis And Susie Smith. In 1920, Velma L. Francis resided in Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Velma L. Francis resided in Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA. Velma L. Francis passed away in 2014 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Velma L. Francis entered the world in Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to Charles Wintford Francis And Susie Smith.
  • In 1920, Velma L. Francis resided in Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Velma L. Francis resided in Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA.
  • Velma L. Francis passed away in 2014 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Francis
1882–1951
Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America
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Susie Smith
1888–1966
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velma Francis's Ancestors

Self
Velma Francis
1915–2014
Birth Place: Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Charles Wintford Francis
1882–1951
Missouri, United States of America
Susie Smith
1888–1966
Louisiana
Grandparents
Joseph (J) Francis
1840–1926
Madison County, Missouri, USA
Sarah (Jane) Wilson
1843–1891
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Gideon Francis
1814–1860
Sarah Burcham
1818–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Francis
1786–1876
Ruth Reed
1811–1860
Isaac Bircham
1794–1852
Mary Santee
1794–

Velma Francis's Timeline

6 Records

1915
30 March 1915
Birth of Velma L. Francis in Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 5
Velma L. Francis resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Velma L. Francis resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Velma L. Francis resided here in Nebo, LaSalle, Louisiana
Nebo, LaSalle, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 25
Velma L. Francis resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, LaSalle, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, LaSalle, Louisiana, USA
2014
9 August 2014
Age 99
Death of Velma L. Francis in Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois, United States of America
Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 March 1915
    Event Place: Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: LaSalle, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01411; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30-11
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana; Roll: T625_616; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 33
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340529
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana; Roll: T625_616; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 33

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, La Salle, Louisiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340529

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nebo, LaSalle, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: LaSalle, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01411; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30-11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, LaSalle, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: LaSalle, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01411; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 August 2014
    Event Place: Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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