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Velma I Grimes 1907–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1907

Birth Location: Oklahoma

Death Date: 2 Oct 1995

Death Location: Arp

Father: Robert Grimes

Mother: Hattie Estes

Spouse(s): William Ware

Children(s): Robert Ware, Velma Ware, Billie Ware

The story of Velma I Grimes began in 1907 in Oklahoma. In 1910, Velma I Grimes resided in Navajo, Jackson, Oklahoma, USA. Velma I Grimes married William Henry Ware, and had children including Billie Faye Ware, Robert Edward Ware, Velma Lee Ware. Velma I Grimes passed away in 1995 in Arp.

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Biography

  • The story of Velma I Grimes began in 1907 in Oklahoma.
  • In 1910, Velma I Grimes resided in Navajo, Jackson, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Velma I Grimes married William Henry Ware, and had children including Billie Faye Ware, Robert Edward Ware, Velma Lee Ware.
  • Velma I Grimes passed away in 1995 in Arp.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Grimes
1866–1912
Birth Location: Wilcox County, Alabama
RG
Hattie Estes
1884–1986
Birth Location: Texas
HE

Spouses(s)

William Ware
1904–1969
Birth Location: Montford, Navarro, Texas, United States
WW

Children(s)

Robert Ware
1932–2003
Birth Location: Henderson, Texas, United States
RW
Velma Ware
1925–1925
Birth Location: Navarro County, Texas, USA
VW
Billie Ware
1926–1993
Birth Location: Rice Navarro, Texas
BW

Velma Grimes's Ancestors

Self
Velma Grimes
1907–1995
Birth Place: Oklahoma
Parents
Robert Grimes
1866–1912
Wilcox County, Alabama
Hattie Estes
1884–1986
Texas
Grandparents
Wiley (William) Grimes
1804–1867
South Carolina
Letitia (Laura Ann) Roberts
1827–1891
Alabama
C. (C.) Richards
1853–1925
Georgia
Martha (J (Maggie)) Scroggins
1856–1890
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
William Grimes
1758–1840
Mildred Hackett
1730–1820
Charles Roberts
1790–1860
Millie
1791–1858
Reuben Richards
1815–1879
Sarah Jackson
1825–1872
James (Scroggins)
1829–1865
Abigial Scoggins
1836–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Grimes
1734–1762
Margaret Hackett
1730–1820
Richard Lieut.
1738–1813
Nancy Ricketts
1750–1820
Jabez Roberts
1759–1833
Charlotte Nin
1763–1834
John Thompson
1770–1833
jennie vann
1773–1821
Reuben Sr.
1787–1878
Rachel Bond
1790–1860
Millington Scoggin
1774–1841
Mary Carter
1771–1860
Elisha Crossley
1785–1869
Elizabeth Rouse
1782–1830

Velma Grimes's Descendants

1.
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Velma (I) Grimes (abt 1907–2 Oct 1995) m. William (Henry) Ware (30 Oct 1904–8 March 1969)
  1. 1. Robert (Edward) Ware 1932–2003 m. Barbara (Nell) Reneau 1934–2012 m. Adelle (Elizabeth) Thompkins 1924–2012 m. Willie (Ann) Garrett 1941–2016
  2. 2. Velma (Lee) Ware 1925–1925
  3. 3. Billie (Faye) Ware 1926–1993 m. William (Samuel) Beam 1925–1989

Velma Grimes's Timeline

9 Records

1906
25 Jun 1906
Birth of Velma I Grimes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1907
abt 1907
Birth of Velma I Grimes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1910
1910
Age 3
Velma I Grimes resided here in Navajo, Jackson, Oklahoma, USA
Navajo, Jackson, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Velma I Grimes resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Velma I Grimes resided here in Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Velma I Grimes resided here in Sp, Smith, Texas
Sp, Smith, Texas
1940
1940
Age 33
Velma I Grimes resided here in J.p.3, Smith, Texas, USA
J.p.3, Smith, Texas, USA
1963
1963
Age 56
Velma I Grimes resided here in Texas
Texas
1995
2 Oct 1995
Age 88
Death of Velma I Grimes in Arp, Smith, Texas, USA
Arp, Smith, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1906
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04138; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 212-34
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2342114
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Navajo, Jackson, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1255; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1375268
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview News-Journal; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1995; Publication Place: Longview, Texas, United States of America; ,0.5453537,0.8181196,0.6964896

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1907
    Event Place: Oklahoma

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Navajo, Jackson, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Navajo, Jackson, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1255; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1375268

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2342114

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Smith, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04138; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 212-34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J.p.3, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04138; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 212-34

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1963
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arp
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview News-Journal; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1995; Publication Place: Longview, Texas, United States of America; ,0.5453537,0.8181196,0.6964896

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1995
    Event Place: Arp, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview News-Journal; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1995; Publication Place: Longview, Texas, United States of America; ,0.5453537,0.8181196,0.6964896

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arp
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview News-Journal; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1995; Publication Place: Longview, Texas, United States of America; ,0.5453537,0.8181196,0.6964896
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