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Violet Marie Allen 1923–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1923

Birth Location: Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA

Death Date: Dec 2006

Death Location: Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Father: Ervin Allen

Mother: Irene Holtzlander

Spouse(s): Leonard Gavette

Children(s): Leonard Gavette

In 1923, Violet Marie Allen entered the world in Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA, born to Ervin Carl Allen And Irene Queenie Holtzlander. In 1942, Violet Marie Allen resided in Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA. In 1945, Violet Marie Allen resided in Pontiac, Michigan, USA. Violet Marie Allen married Leonard Carl Gavette, and had children including Gloria Jean Gavette, Kathy Gavette, Larry Gavette, Leonard Marshall Gavette, Pamela Gavette, Thomas Gavette. Violet Marie Allen passed away in 2006 in Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Violet Marie Allen entered the world in Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA, born to Ervin Carl Allen And Irene Queenie Holtzlander.
  • In 1942, Violet Marie Allen resided in Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1945, Violet Marie Allen resided in Pontiac, Michigan, USA.
  • Violet Marie Allen married Leonard Carl Gavette, and had children including Gloria Jean Gavette, Kathy Gavette, Larry Gavette, Leonard Marshall Gavette, Pamela Gavette, Thomas Gavette.
  • Violet Marie Allen passed away in 2006 in Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ervin Allen
1894–1965
Birth Location: Crystal, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
EA
Irene Holtzlander
1903–1945
Birth Location: Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
IH

Spouses(s)

Leonard Gavette
1921–1998
Birth Location: Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA
LG

Children(s)

Leonard Gavette
1942–2020
Birth Location: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
LG

Violet Allen's Ancestors

Self
Violet Allen
1923–2006
Birth Place: Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Parents
Ervin Carl Allen
1894–1965
Crystal, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
Irene (Queenie) Holtzlander
1903–1945
Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Glenn (Eugene) Allen
1868–1952
Portland, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Bertha (Etta) Metcalf
1869–1918
Crystal, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
Lorenzo (Tierze "Tears" Holtzlander) Sr
1868–1947
Adrian, Rome, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
Esther (Mary) Hollenbeck
1884–1933
Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lorenzo Holtzlander
1826–1873
Julia Lewis
1851–1932
William Hollenbeck
1849–1934
Rhoda Brooks
1854–1929
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Holtslander
1798–1841
Faney ?
1800–1894
Charles Lewis
1814–1890
Henrietta Moritz
1812–1899
Pardon Hollenbeck
1824–1865
Maria Hammond
1828–
Whaley Brooks
1801–1887
Betsey Countryman
1823–1905

Violet Allen's Descendants

1.
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Violet (Marie) Allen (22 Sep 1923–Dec 2006) m. Leonard (Carl) Gavette (24 May 1921–15 Oct 1998)
  1. 1. Leonard (Marshall) Gavette 1942–2020 m. Judith ("Judy" Ann) Manns 1943–2021

Violet Allen's Timeline

12 Records

1923
22 Sep 1923
Birth of Violet Marie Allen in Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 19
Violet Marie Allen resided here in Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1945
1945
Age 22
Violet Marie Allen resided here in Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 27
Violet Marie Allen resided here in Waterford, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Waterford, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 28
Violet Marie Allen resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1965
1965
Age 42
Violet Marie Allen - Education in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1971
1971
Age 48
Violet Marie Allen - Education in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1993
1993
Age 70
Violet Marie Allen resided here in Waterford, MI
Waterford, MI
1998
1998-2002
Age 75
Violet Marie Allen resided here in Waterford, Michigan, USA
Waterford, Michigan, USA
2006
2006
Age 83
Violet Marie Allen resided here in Waterford Township, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Waterford Township, Oakland, Michigan, USA
2006
10 Dec 2006
Age 83
Death of Violet Marie Allen in West Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA
West Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA
2006
Dec 2006
Age 83
Burial of Violet Marie Allen in Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1923
    Event Place: Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 179; Film Title: 63 Oakland 23210-26389; Film Description: Oakland (1941-1943)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Waterford, Oakland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 179; Film Title: 63 Oakland 23210-26389; Film Description: Oakland (1941-1943)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Waterford, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Waterford, Oakland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    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 6
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 1971
    Event Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA

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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1998-2002
    Event Place: Waterford, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Waterford; State: Michigan; Year(s): 1998-2002

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2006
    Event Place: Waterford Township, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Oakland County, Michigan, U.S., Historical Resources Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Holly,Mich
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 179; Film Title: 63 Oakland 23210-26389; Film Description: Oakland (1941-1943)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 2006
    Event Place: West Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Dec 2006
    Event Place: Holly, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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