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Viola Burgess 1889–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1889

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 2 Apr 1973

Death Location: Grosse Pte Farms, Wayne, Michigan

Father: John Burgess

Mother: Josephine Campau

Spouse(s): Bert Collins

Children(s): Alvena Collins

In 1889, Viola Burgess entered the world in Michigan, born to John Burgess And Josephine Campau. In 1920, Viola Burgess resided in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Viola Burgess married Bert Collins, and had children including Alvena Irene Collins. Viola Burgess passed away in 1973 in Grosse Pte Farms, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Viola Burgess entered the world in Michigan, born to John Burgess And Josephine Campau.
  • In 1920, Viola Burgess resided in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Viola Burgess married Bert Collins, and had children including Alvena Irene Collins.
  • Viola Burgess passed away in 1973 in Grosse Pte Farms, Wayne, Michigan.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Viola Burgess's Ancestors

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Viola Burgess
1889–1973
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
John Burgess
1861–1908
Berlin, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Josephine Campau
1862–1929
Brownstown, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
George (Bunn) Burgess
1832–1865
England
Elizabeth Burton
1841–1878
New York
Great-Grandparents
John Burton
1797–1870
Cornelia Smith
1801–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Billings Burton
1775–1855
Mary Hilts
1769–1850

Viola Burgess's Descendants

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Viola Burgess (20 Apr 1889–2 Apr 1973) m. Bert Collins (23 Sep 1886–16 Aug 1977)
  1. 1. Alvena (Irene) Collins 1907–1977 m. Ralph (Smith) Green 1907–1987

Viola Burgess's Timeline

3 Records

1889
20 Apr 1889
Birth of Viola Burgess in Michigan
Michigan
1920
1920
Age 31
Viola Burgess resided here in Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1973
2 Apr 1973
Age 84
Death of Viola Burgess in Grosse Pte Farms, Wayne, Michigan
Grosse Pte Farms, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1889
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_808; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 249
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 89; Film Description: 1906 Macomb-1906 Van Buren

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_808; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 249

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockwood, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 89; Film Description: 1906 Macomb-1906 Van Buren

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1973
    Event Place: Grosse Pte Farms, Wayne, Michigan

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