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Violet Edith Gilliam 1907–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1907

Birth Location: Coal Run, Kentucky

Death Date: 27 August 2002

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

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Spouse(s): Charles Ratliff, Charles Ratliff

Children(s): Donna Ratliff

The story of Violet Edith Gilliam began in 1907 in Coal Run, Kentucky. In 1910, Violet Edith Gilliam resided in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Violet Edith Gilliam resided in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Violet Edith Gilliam married Charles Charlie E Ratliff, Charles Edward Ratliff, and had children including Donna Sue Ratliff. Violet Edith Gilliam passed away in 2002 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Violet Edith Gilliam began in 1907 in Coal Run, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Violet Edith Gilliam resided in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Violet Edith Gilliam resided in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Violet Edith Gilliam married Charles Charlie E Ratliff, Charles Edward Ratliff, and had children including Donna Sue Ratliff.
  • Violet Edith Gilliam passed away in 2002 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Charles Ratliff
1895–1963
Birth Location: , Kentucky, United States
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Charles Ratliff
1899–1978
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
CR

Children(s)

Donna Ratliff
1928–2000
Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky, USA
DR

Violet Gilliam's Ancestors

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Violet Gilliam
1907–2002
Birth Place: Coal Run, Kentucky
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Grandparents
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Violet Gilliam's Descendants

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Violet (Edith) Gilliam (12 Sep 1907–27 August 2002) m. Charles (Edward) Ratliff (29 Mar 1895–27 Apr 1963) m. Charles ("Charlie" E.) Ratliff (12 Jan 1899–1 April 1978)
  1. 1. Donna (Sue) Ratliff 1928–2000 m. Harry (Lee) Luke 1926–2000

Violet Gilliam's Timeline

7 Records

1907
12 Sep 1907
Birth of Violet Edith Gilliam in Coal Run, Kentucky
Coal Run, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 3
Violet Edith Gilliam resided here in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Violet Edith Gilliam resided here in Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Violet Edith Gilliam resided here in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Violet Edith Gilliam resided here in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Violet Edith Gilliam resided here in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
2002
27 August 2002
Age 95
Death of Violet Edith Gilliam in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1907
    Event Place: Coal Run, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1350; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 98-1
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 61
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 66.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374512
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T624_499; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374512

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coal Run, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 61

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 66.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1350; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 98-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1350; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 98-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 August 2002
    Event Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-16-0727; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Massachusetts Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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