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Velva Laura Drew 1913 – 2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1913

Birth Location: Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 12 Jun 2008

Death Location: East Bernstadt, Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Father: Stephen Drew

Mother: Elizabeth Cromer

Spouse(s): George Frederick, Herman Watkins

Children(s): Robert Frederick, Willard Watkins

In 1913, Velva Laura Drew entered the world in Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA, born to Stephen Andrew Drew and Elizabeth Cromer. In 1920, Velva Laura Drew resided in Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Velva Laura Drew resided in Rockcastle, Kentucky. Velva Laura Drew married George Leonard Frederick, Herman R Watkins, and had children including Robert Leonard Frederick, Willard Herman Watkins. Velva Laura Drew passed away in 2008 in East Bernstadt, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Velva Laura Drew entered the world in Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA, born to Stephen Andrew Drew and Elizabeth Cromer.
  • In 1920, Velva Laura Drew resided in Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Velva Laura Drew resided in Rockcastle, Kentucky.
  • Velva Laura Drew married George Leonard Frederick, Herman R Watkins, and had children including Robert Leonard Frederick, Willard Herman Watkins.
  • Velva Laura Drew passed away in 2008 in East Bernstadt, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velva Drew's Ancestors

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Velva Drew
1913 – 2008
Birth Place: Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Stephen Andrew Drew
1860 – 1945
Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Cromer
1875 – 1919
Mount Vernon, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Charles Drew
1812 –
North Carolina
Elizabeth
1825 –
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velva Drew's Descendants

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Velva (Laura) Drew (30 May 1913 – 12 Jun 2008) m. George (Leonard) Frederick (16 Oct 1906 – 10 Sep 1939) m. Herman (R) Watkins (15 December 1914 – 11 March 2000)
  1. 1. Robert (Leonard) Frederick (19 Dec 1930 – )
  2. 2. Willard (Herman) Watkins (3 Jun 1938 – 27 Oct 2007) m. Ada (Bell) Moore (22 Mar 1938 – 24 Oct 1990)

Velva Drew's Timeline

7 Records

1913
30 May 1913
Birth of Velva Laura Drew in Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Velva Laura Drew resided here in Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Velva Laura Drew resided here in Rockcastle, Kentucky
Rockcastle, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 27
Velva Laura Drew resided here in Lockland, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Lockland, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1993
1993
Age 80
Velva Laura Drew resided here in New Port Richey, FL
New Port Richey, FL
1994
1994-1998
Age 81
Velva Laura Drew resided here in New Port Richey, Florida, USA
New Port Richey, Florida, USA
2008
12 Jun 2008
Age 95
Death of Velva Laura Drew in East Bernstadt, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
East Bernstadt, Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1913
    Event Place: Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [2] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lockland, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3077; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 31-44
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T625_595; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 237
    [6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2017, Newspaper: Sentinel-Echo, The; Publication Date: 06/ 18/ 2008; Publication Place: London, Kentucky, USA; Web edition:
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Hill, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T625_595; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 237

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rockcastle, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lockland, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3077; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 31-44

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lockland, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lockland, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3077; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 31-44

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: New Port Richey, FL
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994-1998
    Event Place: New Port Richey, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: New Port Richey; State: Florida; Year(s): 1994-1998

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: London, KY
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 2008
    Event Place: East Bernstadt, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2017, Newspaper: Sentinel-Echo, The; Publication Date: 06/ 18/ 2008; Publication Place: London, Kentucky, USA; Web edition:
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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