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Velma Mae Oliphant 1912–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Sep 1912

Birth Location: Belle Plaine, Iowa

Death Date: 30 NOV 1997

Death Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States

Father: Alfred Oliphant

Mother: Daisey Mozena

Spouse(s): Donald Bordwell

Children(s):

In 1912, Velma Mae Oliphant entered the world in Belle Plaine, Iowa, born to Alfred Oliphant And Daisey Garnett Mozena. In 1920, Velma Mae Oliphant resided in Belle Plaine Ward 2, Benton, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Velma Mae Oliphant resided in Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa. Velma Mae Oliphant married Donald E Bordwell. Velma Mae Oliphant passed away in 1997 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Velma Mae Oliphant entered the world in Belle Plaine, Iowa, born to Alfred Oliphant And Daisey Garnett Mozena.
  • In 1920, Velma Mae Oliphant resided in Belle Plaine Ward 2, Benton, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Velma Mae Oliphant resided in Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa.
  • Velma Mae Oliphant married Donald E Bordwell.
  • Velma Mae Oliphant passed away in 1997 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States.

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Velma Oliphant's Ancestors

Self
Velma Oliphant
1912–1997
Birth Place: Belle Plaine, Iowa
Parents
Alfred Oliphant
1888–1965
Polk Co IA
Daisey (Garnett) Mozena
1894–1968
Van Meter, Dallas, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
Courtney Row
1853–1931
Maryland
Ida (Mae) Short
1866–1956
Osage, Mitchell, Iowa
Charles (Milton) Mozena
1863–1939
Adel, Dallas, Iowa
Maretta (Jane) Rush
1866–1948
Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alfred Short
1832–
Sophia Carle
1842–
George Mozena
1845–1910
Sarah Douglass
1845–1887
Henson Rush
1838–1910
Tamar Landers
1845–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Carl
1814–1889
Archange Lavoie
1818–1898
John Mozena
1801–1872
Elizabeth Hicks
1808–1868
James Douglas
1799–1880
Catharine Ricks
1815–1892
Joseph Rush
1807–1876
Sarah Stewart
1807–1889
Jonathan Landers
1813–1880
Tamar Priest
1814–1855

Velma Oliphant's Timeline

5 Records

1912
13 Sep 1912
Birth of Velma Mae Oliphant in Belle Plaine, Iowa
Belle Plaine, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 8
Velma Mae Oliphant resided here in Belle Plaine Ward 2, Benton, Iowa, USA
Belle Plaine Ward 2, Benton, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 13
Velma Mae Oliphant resided here in Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa
Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa
1930
1930
Age 18
Velma Mae Oliphant resided here in Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa, USA
Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa, USA
1997
30 NOV 1997
Age 85
Death of Velma Mae Oliphant in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1912
    Event Place: Belle Plaine, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Belle Plaine Ward 2, Benton, Iowa; Roll: T625_477; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 705
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa; Roll: 641; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 599.0; FHL microfilm: 2340376
    [4] Iowa, Marriage Records
    [5] Iowa, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Belle Plaine Ward 2, Benton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Belle Plaine Ward 2, Benton, Iowa; Roll: T625_477; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 705

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Belle Plaine, Benton, Iowa; Roll: 641; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 599.0; FHL microfilm: 2340376

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Belle Plaine, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 NOV 1997
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States

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