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Viola Taylor 1897–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1897

Birth Location: Oklahoma

Death Date: 26 Jul 1989

Death Location: Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Alfred Taylor

Mother: Laura Tomlinson

Spouse(s): James Massey

Children(s): Jack Massey

In 1897, Viola Taylor entered the world in Oklahoma, born to Alfred Linsey Taylor And Laura Clemintine Tomlinson. In 1910, Viola Taylor resided in Elk Ward 3, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Viola Taylor resided in Tipton, Tillman, Oklahoma. Viola Taylor married James A Massey, and had children including Jack Taylor Massey. Viola Taylor passed away in 1989 in Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Viola Taylor entered the world in Oklahoma, born to Alfred Linsey Taylor And Laura Clemintine Tomlinson.
  • In 1910, Viola Taylor resided in Elk Ward 3, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Viola Taylor resided in Tipton, Tillman, Oklahoma.
  • Viola Taylor married James A Massey, and had children including Jack Taylor Massey.
  • Viola Taylor passed away in 1989 in Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Taylor
1855–1943
Birth Location: Texas
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Laura Tomlinson
1864–1942
Birth Location: Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Massey
1887–1963
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Jack Massey
1927–2013
Birth Location: Fredrick, Oklahoma, USA
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Viola Taylor's Ancestors

Self
Viola Taylor
1897–1989
Birth Place: Oklahoma
Parents
Alfred Linsey Taylor
1855–1943
Texas
Laura (Clemintine) Tomlinson
1864–1942
Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (Waddell) Tomlinson
1820–1893
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Permelia (Jane) Gibbons
1824–1868
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Tomlinson
1788–1831
Nancy Waddell
–1840
Epps Gibbons
1784–1858
Nancy Armstrong
1790–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1747–1827
Olive Hines
1745–1815
Thomas Waddill
–1855
Margaret Montgomery
1768–1818
Thomas Gibbons
1734–1812
Ann Eppes
1743–1810
William Armstrong
1766–1824
Mildred Senter
1766–1832

Viola Taylor's Descendants

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Viola Taylor (24 Mar 1897–26 Jul 1989) m. James (A) Massey (abt 1887–21 August 1963)
  1. 1. Jack (Taylor) Massey 1927–2013 m. Sue Neal 1929–2015

Viola Taylor's Timeline

6 Records

1897
24 Mar 1897
Birth of Viola Taylor in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1910
1910
Age 13
Viola Taylor resided here in Elk Ward 3, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Elk Ward 3, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Viola Taylor resided here in Tipton, Tillman, Oklahoma
Tipton, Tillman, Oklahoma
1935
1935
Age 38
Viola Taylor resided here in Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma
Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 43
Viola Taylor resided here in Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1989
26 Jul 1989
Age 92
Death of Viola Taylor in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1897
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03276; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 5-17
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 441-64-4577; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1973
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tipton, Tillman, Oklahoma; Roll: 1932; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 1074.0; FHL microfilm: 2341666
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk Ward 3, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1243; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375256
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elk Ward 3, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk Ward 3, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1243; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375256

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tipton, Tillman, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tipton, Tillman, Oklahoma; Roll: 1932; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 1074.0; FHL microfilm: 2341666

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03276; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 5-17

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poarch, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03276; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 5-17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1989
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 441-64-4577; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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