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Velma Lois Henry 1901–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1901

Birth Location: Rule, Haskell County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 12 Dec 1973

Death Location: Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America

Father: Andrew Henry

Mother: Elizabeth Johnson

Spouse(s): Floyd Townsend

Children(s): Warren Townsend, Marlaette Townsend

In 1901, Velma Lois Henry entered the world in Rule, Haskell County, Texas, USA, born to Andrew Collins Henry And Elizabeth Ednice Johnson. In 1935, Velma Lois Henry resided in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona. In 1936, Velma Lois Henry established residence. Velma Lois Henry married Floyd Oscar Townsend, and had children including John Floyd Townsend, Marlaette Townsend, Warren Henry Townsend. Velma Lois Henry passed away in 1973 in Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Velma Lois Henry entered the world in Rule, Haskell County, Texas, USA, born to Andrew Collins Henry And Elizabeth Ednice Johnson.
  • In 1935, Velma Lois Henry resided in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.
  • In 1936, Velma Lois Henry established residence.
  • Velma Lois Henry married Floyd Oscar Townsend, and had children including John Floyd Townsend, Marlaette Townsend, Warren Henry Townsend.
  • Velma Lois Henry passed away in 1973 in Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velma Henry's Ancestors

Self
Velma Henry
1901–1973
Birth Place: Rule, Haskell County, Texas, USA
Parents
Andrew Collins Henry
1860–1930
Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth (Ednice) Johnson
1872–1959
Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Warren (Black) Johnson
1849–1881
Alabama, USA
Frances (America) Henley
1849–1919
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Luther Johnson
1817–1852
Mary White
1820–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nehemiah Johnson
1784–1868
Nancy Templeton
1788–1834
John White
1792–1859

Velma Henry's Descendants

1.
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Velma (Lois) Henry (29 Jul 1901–12 Dec 1973) m. Floyd (Oscar) Townsend (24 Oct 1899–18 Jul 1978)
  1. 1. Warren (Henry) Townsend 1924–1950 m. Martha (Lou) Rice 1928–2002
    1. 1. James (Warren) Townsend 1948–2015
    2. 2. Leanna (Lou) Townsend 1950–2019 m. Paul (Edward) Johnson 1936–2023
  2. 2. Marlaette Townsend 1926–2020 m. Clarence (Edward) Gentry 1918–2000
    1. 1. Darlene (Gayle) Gentry 1941–2020 m. William (E) Collier 1924–2008

Velma Henry's Timeline

6 Records

1901
29 Jul 1901
Birth of Velma Lois Henry in Rule, Haskell County, Texas, USA
Rule, Haskell County, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
Velma Lois Henry resided here in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
1936
abt 1936
Age 35
Velma Lois Henry resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 39
Velma Lois Henry resided here in Sup D 2, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Sup D 2, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Velma Lois Henry resided here in Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1973
12 Dec 1973
Age 72
Death of Velma Lois Henry in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1901
    Event Place: Rule, Haskell County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00107; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 7-128
    [2] Arizona, U.S., Birth Certificates, Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix, AZ; Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates
    [3] Arizona, Death Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: 4701; Page: 33; Enumeration District: 7-282B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00107; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 7-128

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1936
    Record Source: Arizona, U.S., Birth Certificates, Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix, AZ; Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sup D 2, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00107; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 7-128

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: 4701; Page: 33; Enumeration District: 7-282B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1973
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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