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Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar 1898–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Mar 1898

Birth Location: Johnstown Center, Rock, Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: Oct 1984

Death Location: Richmond Walworth, Wisconsin, USA

Father: Henry Dunbar

Mother: Sophia B

Spouse(s): Shirley Gehring

Children(s): Edna EOL, Jack Gehring

The story of Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar began in 1898 in Johnstown Center, Rock, Wisconsin, USA. In 1900, Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided in Johnstown Town, Rock, Wisconsin. In 1905, Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided in Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin. Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar married Shirley Lew Louis Gehring, and had children including Edna Mae Shirley Gehring Eol, Jack Henry Shirley Gehring. Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar passed away in 1984 in Richmond Walworth, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar began in 1898 in Johnstown Center, Rock, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1900, Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided in Johnstown Town, Rock, Wisconsin.
  • In 1905, Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided in Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin.
  • Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar married Shirley Lew Louis Gehring, and had children including Edna Mae Shirley Gehring Eol, Jack Henry Shirley Gehring.
  • Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar passed away in 1984 in Richmond Walworth, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Dunbar
1870–1973
Birth Location: Richmond, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
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Sophia B
1876–1966
Birth Location: Koshkonong, Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Shirley Gehring
1893–1962
Birth Location: Palmyra, Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA
SG

Children(s)

Edna EOL
1920–1920
Birth Location: Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
EE
Jack Gehring
1924–1981
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
JG

Viola Dunbar's Ancestors

Self
Viola Dunbar
1898–1984
Birth Place: Johnstown Center, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Parents
Henry Oscar (Byron) Dunbar
1870–1973
Richmond, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
Sophia ((Johann) Bellman) B
1876–1966
Koshkonong, Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA
Grandparents
Byron ((Lucian)) Dunbar
1842–1930
Indiana, USA
Clotilda (Rosetta (John)) Holbrook
1843–1924
Harford, Adams, Indiana, USA
Johann (Frederick Bellman Poehlmann) B
1832–1902
reichenbach, Wunsiedel, Bayern. Germany
Catharina (Marten Martin) BM
1835–1903
leutenberg, Thiersheim, Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Lucian Dunbar
1817–1901
Philena French
1814–1889
John Holbrook
1811–1875
Angeline French
1819–1899
Christoph B
1812–1848
Eva B
–1848
Johann BM
1801–1843
Anna BM
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb Dunbar
1787–1847
Lavina Snow
1787–1857
Joseph French
1766–1845
Sally Smith
1776–1843
Joseph French
1766–1845
Sally Smith
1776–1843
Heinrich BM
1779–1852
Johanna BM
1793–1851

Viola Dunbar's Descendants

1.
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Viola (E. (Henry)) Dunbar (09 Mar 1898–Oct 1984) m. Shirley (Lew (Louis)) Gehring (15 Jun 1893–Oct 1962)
  1. 1. Edna (Mae (Shirley) Gehring) EOL 1920–1920
  2. 2. Jack (Henry (Shirley)) Gehring 1924–1981 m. Guileen (Imogene (Ralph)) Gorman 1923–2011
    1. 1. Charles (Irving (Jack) Gehring) EOL –1946

Viola Dunbar's Timeline

13 Records

1898
09 Mar 1898
Birth of Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar in Johnstown Center, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Johnstown Center, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Johnstown Town, Rock, Wisconsin
Johnstown Town, Rock, Wisconsin
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 7
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin
Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 12
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin
Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 22
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1930
1930
Age 32
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin
Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin
1935
1935
Age 37
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin
Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin
1936
1936
Age 38
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, United States
Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, United States
1950
1950
Age 52
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
1952
1952
Age 54
Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1984
30 Oct 1984
Age 86
Death of Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar in Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
1984
Oct 1984
Age 86
Burial of Viola E. (Henry) Dunbar in Richmond Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
Richmond Walworth, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Johnstown Center, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4531; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 64-3
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 390-09-1259; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2000; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 273.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: 2615; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 623.0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnstown, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1739; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 1160.
    [9] Florida, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving at Miami, Florida; NAI Number: 2774955; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Grou
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnstown Town, Rock, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnstown, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Darien, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1739; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 1160.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 9, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2000; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 273.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: 2615; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 623.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4531; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 64-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4531; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 64-3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1946
    Event Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
    Record Source: Puerto Rico, U.S, Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Arriving At San Juan, Puerto Rico, 01011942 - 06301948; NAI Number: A4103; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturaliz

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1948
    Event Place: Miami, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving at Miami, Florida; NAI Number: 2774955; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1234

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1984
    Event Place: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 390-09-1259; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Wisconsin Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Oct 1984
    Event Place: Richmond Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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