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Viola Lee Turnham Reed 1918–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1918

Birth Location: Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA

Death Date: 20 Oct 2005

Death Location: North Zulch, Madison County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Nick Turnham

Mother: Ruby Franklin

Spouse(s): David Reed

Children(s):

In 1918, Viola Lee Turnham Reed entered the world in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA, born to Nick Battle Turnham And Ruby Lee Franklin. In 1920, Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided in Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA. In 1930, Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided in Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA. Viola Lee Turnham Reed married David Wilson Reed, and had children including Don Wilson Reed, Donna Lea Reed Labik, Jackie Reed, Nicki Dee Reed Goodman. Viola Lee Turnham Reed passed away in 2005 in North Zulch, Madison County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Viola Lee Turnham Reed entered the world in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA, born to Nick Battle Turnham And Ruby Lee Franklin.
  • In 1920, Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided in Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided in Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Viola Lee Turnham Reed married David Wilson Reed, and had children including Don Wilson Reed, Donna Lea Reed Labik, Jackie Reed, Nicki Dee Reed Goodman.
  • Viola Lee Turnham Reed passed away in 2005 in North Zulch, Madison County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Viola Reed's Ancestors

Self
Viola Reed
1918–2005
Birth Place: Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
Parents
Nick Battle Turnham
1893–1974
Cameron, Milam County, Texas, United States of America
Ruby (Lee) Franklin
1896–1971
Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (Coleman) Turnham
1868–1917
Milam County, Texas, United States of America
Annie (Viola) Owens
1870–1914
Alabama, USA
Thomas (Henry) Franklin
1868–1937
Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA
Eula (Lea "Willie" Foster) Franklin
1872–1957
Bryan, Brazos, Texas, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Robert Turnham
1837–1905
Sarah Hawkins
1833–1920
William Franklin
1836–1907
Elizabeth McDowell
1838–1888
William Jr.
1834–1881
Martha Darwin
1844–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hawkins
1811–1868
Mary Turnham
1813–1858
James Franklin
1807–1884
Mary Chapman
1816–1893
Millford McDowell
1810–1840
Catherine* Holland
1815–1886
John Foster
1779–1843
Deborah McClendon
1798–
Reuben Darwin
1818–1876
Sarah Robertson
1822–1850

Viola Reed's Timeline

10 Records

1918
31 Mar 1918
Birth of Viola Lee Turnham Reed in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA
Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
1931
30 Jan 1931
Age 13
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in Madison, Texas, USA
Madison, Texas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 33
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in Texas
Texas
1992
1992
Age 74
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in North Zulch, TX
North Zulch, TX
1995
1995
Age 77
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in Bryan, TX
Bryan, TX
1997
1997-2000
Age 79
Viola Lee Turnham Reed resided here in Bryan, Texas, USA
Bryan, Texas, USA
2005
20 Oct 2005
Age 87
Death of Viola Lee Turnham Reed in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1918
    Event Place: Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 2342056
    [6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Bryan-College Station Eagle; Publication Date: 22 Oct 2005; Publication Place: Bryan, Texas, USA
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 2342056

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1931
    Event Place: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Grand Prairie Daily News; Publication Date: 30 Jan 1931; Publication Place: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Madison, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: North Zulch, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Bryan, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1997-2000
    Event Place: Bryan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Bryan; State: Texas; Year(s): 1997-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Zulch
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Bryan-College Station Eagle; Publication Date: 22 Oct 2005; Publication Place: Bryan, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 2005
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Bryan-College Station Eagle; Publication Date: 22 Oct 2005; Publication Place: Bryan, Texas, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Zulch, Madison County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Bryan-College Station Eagle; Publication Date: 22 Oct 2005; Publication Place: Bryan, Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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