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Viola M Shaw 1903–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 September 1903

Birth Location: Adams Welch, North Dakota

Death Date: 28 August 1994

Death Location: Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA

Father: Edmond Townsend

Mother: Stella Townsend

Spouse(s): Orlie Shaw

Children(s): Phyllis Nible, James Shaw

In 1903, Viola M Shaw entered the world in Adams Welch, North Dakota, born to Edmond Arthur Townsend And Stella Townsend. In 1920, Viola M Shaw resided in Callahan, Renville, North Dakota, USA. In 1930, Viola M Shaw resided in Roseglen, Mclean, North Dakota. Viola M Shaw married Orlie R Shaw, and had children including James A Shaw, Mary Lou Shaw, Orley Arthur Shaw, Phyllis Jean Shaw Nible, Rosanne Shaw. Viola M Shaw passed away in 1994 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Viola M Shaw entered the world in Adams Welch, North Dakota, born to Edmond Arthur Townsend And Stella Townsend.
  • In 1920, Viola M Shaw resided in Callahan, Renville, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1930, Viola M Shaw resided in Roseglen, Mclean, North Dakota.
  • Viola M Shaw married Orlie R Shaw, and had children including James A Shaw, Mary Lou Shaw, Orley Arthur Shaw, Phyllis Jean Shaw Nible, Rosanne Shaw.
  • Viola M Shaw passed away in 1994 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA.

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Viola Shaw's Ancestors

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Viola Shaw
1903–1994
Birth Place: Adams Welch, North Dakota
Parents
Edmond Arthur Townsend
1875–1964
Canada
Stella Townsend
1880–1930
Minnesota
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola Shaw's Descendants

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Viola (M) Shaw (5 September 1903–28 August 1994) m. Orlie (R) Shaw (19 Apr 1896–11 Nov 1968)
  1. 1. Phyllis (Jean (shaw)) Nible 1926–2008 m. Floyd Nible 1926–
  2. 2. James (A) Shaw 1928–2000

Viola Shaw's Timeline

6 Records

1903
5 September 1903
Birth of Viola M Shaw in Adams Welch, North Dakota
Adams Welch, North Dakota
1920
1920
Age 17
Viola M Shaw resided here in Callahan, Renville, North Dakota, USA
Callahan, Renville, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Viola M Shaw resided here in Roseglen, Mclean, North Dakota
Roseglen, Mclean, North Dakota
1935
1935
Age 32
Viola M Shaw resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Viola M Shaw resided here in Burlington, Ward, North Dakota, USA
Burlington, Ward, North Dakota, USA
1994
28 August 1994
Age 91
Death of Viola M Shaw in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1903
    Event Place: Adams Welch, North Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burlington, Ward, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3017; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 51-7
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 558-21-9172; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1973
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1994-08-29
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Callahan, Renville, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1338; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 979
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roseglen, Mclean, North Dakota; Roll: 1738; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 740.0; FHL microfilm: 2341472
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Callahan, Renville, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Callahan, Renville, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1338; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 979

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Roseglen, Mclean, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roseglen, Mclean, North Dakota; Roll: 1738; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 740.0; FHL microfilm: 2341472

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burlington, Ward, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3017; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 51-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Burlington, Ward, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burlington, Ward, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3017; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 51-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 August 1994
    Event Place: Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 558-21-9172; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1973
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1994-08-29
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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