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Velma Root 1897–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1897

Birth Location: Howard County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 18 Nov 1974

Death Location: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA

Father: Charles Root

Mother: Ada Root

Spouse(s): Clyde Swancutt

Children(s): Lloyd Swancutt

In 1897, Velma Root entered the world in Howard County, Iowa, USA, born to Charles S Root And Ada Cornelia Root. In 1900, Velma Root resided in Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa. Velma Root married Clyde Earnest Swancutt, and had children including Anita M Swancutt, Lloyd Watson Swancutt. Velma Root passed away in 1974 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Velma Root entered the world in Howard County, Iowa, USA, born to Charles S Root And Ada Cornelia Root.
  • In 1900, Velma Root resided in Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa.
  • Velma Root married Clyde Earnest Swancutt, and had children including Anita M Swancutt, Lloyd Watson Swancutt.
  • Velma Root passed away in 1974 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Root
1865–1960
Birth Location: Illinois
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Ada Root
1872–1951
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
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Spouses(s)

Clyde Swancutt
1894–1964
Birth Location: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
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Children(s)

Lloyd Swancutt
1919–1995
Birth Location: Riceville, Howard County, Iowa, USA
LS

Velma Root's Ancestors

Self
Velma Root
1897–1974
Birth Place: Howard County, Iowa, USA
Parents
Charles S Root
1865–1960
Illinois
Ada (Cornelia) Root
1872–1951
Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Austin Root
1831–1904
New York, USA
Maryette Root
1841–1931
McHenry County, Illinois, USA
George (Truman) Brunson
1833–1911
Rushford, Allegany, New York, United States
Clarissa (Cornelia) Bowers
1837–1908
Genessa County, NY. USA
Great-Grandparents
John Bowers
1795–1867
Clarissa Bowers
1797–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velma Root's Descendants

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Velma Root (10 Apr 1897–18 Nov 1974) m. Clyde (Earnest) Swancutt (6 Aug 1894–14 Sep 1964)
  1. 1. Lloyd (Watson) Swancutt 1919–1995 m. Lillian (A) Sauer 1921–1980

Velma Root's Timeline

12 Records

1897
10 Apr 1897
Birth of Velma Root in Jamestown, Howard, Iowa United States
Jamestown, Howard, Iowa United States
1897
10 Apr 1897
Birth of Velma Root in Howard County, Iowa, USA
Howard County, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Velma Root resided here in Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa
Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa
1905
1905
Age 8
Velma Root resided here in Riceville
Riceville
1910
1910
Age 13
Velma Root resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
1915
1915
Age 18
Velma Root resided here in Riceville
Riceville
1920
1920
Age 23
Velma Root resided here in Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 28
Velma Root resided here in Jamestown
Jamestown
1930
1930
Age 33
Velma Root resided here in Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 38
Velma Root resided here in Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Velma Root resided here in Jamestown, Howard, Iowa, USA
Jamestown, Howard, Iowa, USA
1974
18 Nov 1974
Age 77
Death of Velma Root in Riceville, Howard, Iowa, United States of America
Riceville, Howard, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1897
    Event Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: T627_1167; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-12
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 479-28-3532; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: T625_494; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 845.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: 659; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 138.0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 23.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1897
    Event Place: Howard County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Riceville
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 23.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Riceville
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: T625_494; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 845.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Jamestown
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: 659; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 138.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: T627_1167; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-12

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: T627_1167; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-12

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1974
    Event Place: Riceville, Howard, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 479-28-3532; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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