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Viola Amelia RIVERS 1886–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1886

Birth Location: Florida, United States

Death Date: Jun 1964

Death Location: Wellborn, Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America

Father: David RIVERS

Mother: Emily WILSON

Spouse(s): Horace Stevens

Children(s): Jemmie STEVENS, Fred STEVENS, Mary STEVENS, Hazel STEVENS

In 1886, Viola Amelia RIVERS entered the world in Florida, United States, born to David James Rivers And Emily Wilson. In 1900, Viola Amelia RIVERS resided in Shalmanezer, Columbia, Florida. In 1910, Viola Amelia RIVERS resided in Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida, United States. Viola Amelia RIVERS married Horace Manzil Stevens, and had children including Fred Rivers Stevens, Hazel Stevens, Jemmie Gemmie Pearl Stevens, Mary Stevens. Viola Amelia RIVERS passed away in 1964 in Wellborn, Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Viola Amelia RIVERS entered the world in Florida, United States, born to David James Rivers And Emily Wilson.
  • In 1900, Viola Amelia RIVERS resided in Shalmanezer, Columbia, Florida.
  • In 1910, Viola Amelia RIVERS resided in Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida, United States.
  • Viola Amelia RIVERS married Horace Manzil Stevens, and had children including Fred Rivers Stevens, Hazel Stevens, Jemmie Gemmie Pearl Stevens, Mary Stevens.
  • Viola Amelia RIVERS passed away in 1964 in Wellborn, Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David RIVERS
1847–1928
Birth Location: Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
DR
Emily WILSON
1847–
Birth Location: Florida, United States
EW

Spouses(s)

Horace Stevens
1883–1968
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
HS

Children(s)

Jemmie STEVENS
1917–2007
Birth Location: Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida, United States
JS
Fred STEVENS
1910–1979
Birth Location: Columbia County, Florida, United States
FS
Mary STEVENS
1918–
Birth Location: Florida, United States
MS
Hazel STEVENS
1909–
Birth Location: Florida, United States, United States
HS

Viola RIVERS's Ancestors

Self
Viola RIVERS
1886–1964
Birth Place: Florida, United States
Parents
David James RIVERS
1847–1928
Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
Emily WILSON
1847–
Florida, United States
Grandparents
Abraham (Isaac Jacob) RIVERS
1820–1863
Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, United States
Scelia Rivers
1815–1886
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
David Rivers
1766–1856
Philadelphia MIXON
1770–1837
Lewis MANKER
1782–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George RIVERS
1730–1789
Mary Strowhacker
1730–1802
Thomas MANKER
1755–

Viola RIVERS's Descendants

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Viola (Amelia) RIVERS (5 Mar 1886–Jun 1964) m. Horace (Manzil) Stevens (14 or 19 May 1883–15 Jan 1968)
  1. 1. Jemmie ((Gemmie) Pearl) STEVENS 1917–2007
  2. 2. Fred (Rivers) STEVENS 1910–1979 m. Melba 1911–
  3. 3. Mary STEVENS 1918–
  4. 4. Hazel STEVENS 1909–

Viola RIVERS's Timeline

12 Records

1886
5 Mar 1886
Birth of Viola Amelia RIVERS in Florida, United States
Florida, United States
1900
1900
Age 14
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Shalmanezer, Columbia, Florida
Shalmanezer, Columbia, Florida
1910
1910
Age 24
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida, United States
Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida, United States
1913
1913
Age 27
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
1920
1920
Age 34
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Delray, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Delray, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
1930
1930
Age 44
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
1935
1935
Age 49
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Columbia, Florida, United States
Columbia, Florida, United States
1937
1937
Age 51
Viola Amelia RIVERS - Divorce in Columbia, Florida, United States
Columbia, Florida, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 54
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Columbia, Florida, United States
Columbia, Florida, United States
1945
1945
Age 59
Viola Amelia RIVERS resided here in Precinct 5, Columbia, Florida, United States
Precinct 5, Columbia, Florida, United States
1964
Jun 1964
Age 78
Death of Viola Amelia RIVERS in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
1964
Jun 1964
Age 78
Death of Viola Amelia RIVERS in Alachua, Florida, United States
Alachua, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1886
    Event Place: Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbia, Florida; Roll: T627_579; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-5
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Delray, Palm Beach, Florida; Roll: T625_229; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 326
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake City, Columbia, Florida; Roll: 308; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 869.0; FHL microfilm: 2340043
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida; Roll: T624_168; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374181
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shalmanezer, Columbia, Florida
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wellborn, Suwannee, Florida; Roll: T624_168; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374181

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Delray, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Delray, Palm Beach, Florida; Roll: T625_229; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 326

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake City, Columbia, Florida; Roll: 308; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 869.0; FHL microfilm: 2340043

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Columbia, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbia, Florida; Roll: T627_579; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Divorce
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Columbia, Florida, United States
    Record Source: Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Columbia, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbia, Florida; Roll: T627_579; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-5

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Columbia, Florida, United States
    Record Source: Florida State Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1964
    Event Place: Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1964
    Event Place: Alachua, Florida, United States
    Record Source: Florida Death Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wellborn, Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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