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Virgil Marion Walden 1897–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 March 1897

Birth Location: Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 18 January 1972

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Walker Walden

Mother: Mary Evans

Spouse(s): Ellen Parker, Martha Morris, Hazel Chapman

Children(s): Roger Sr, Thomasage Walden, Janice Brooks, Marvin Walden, Janice Walden, James Qualls, Ruth Walden, Ruth Walden, Virgil Jr

Virgil Marion Walden was born in 1897 in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America, the child of Walker Austin Walden And Mary Martessue Evans. In 1900, Virgil Marion Walden resided in Troy, Monroe, Iowa, USA. In 1905, Virgil Marion Walden resided in Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA. Virgil Marion Walden married Ellen Parker, Hazel Dell Chapman, Martha E Morris, and had children including James Qualls, Janice Marie Walden, Janice Marie Walden Brooks, Marvin Morris Walden, Roger Stanley Walden Sr, Ruth Mageret Walden, Ruth Walden, Thomasage Walden, Virgil Marian Walder Jr, Virginia Karen Walden Porter. Virgil Marion Walden passed away in 1972 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Virgil Marion Walden was born in 1897 in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America, the child of Walker Austin Walden And Mary Martessue Evans.
  • In 1900, Virgil Marion Walden resided in Troy, Monroe, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1905, Virgil Marion Walden resided in Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA.
  • Virgil Marion Walden married Ellen Parker, Hazel Dell Chapman, Martha E Morris, and had children including James Qualls, Janice Marie Walden, Janice Marie Walden Brooks, Marvin Morris Walden, Roger Stanley Walden Sr, Ruth Mageret Walden, Ruth Walden, Thomasage Walden, Virgil Marian Walder Jr, Virginia Karen Walden Porter.
  • Virgil Marion Walden passed away in 1972 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Virgil Walden's Ancestors

Self
Virgil Walden
1897–1972
Birth Place: Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Walker Austin Walden
1862–1922
Lost Creek, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Mary (Martessue) Evans
1865–1928
indiana
Grandparents
Milton Walden
1832–1863
Vigo, Indiana, United States
Elizabeth Malone
1833–1887
North Carolina, USA
Levi Evans
1838–1885
Randolph County, North Carolina
Elizabeth Jackson
1846–1918
Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Wylie Walden
1822–1892
Sarah Wilson
1814–
Samuel Malone
1800–1880
Emily Strayhorn
1805–1867
John Evans
1800–1850
Fannie Evans
1808–1880
Andrew Jackson
1823–
Nancy Roberson
1808–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eaton Walden
1767–1850
Nanny Evans
1772–1842

Virgil Walden's Descendants

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Virgil (Marion) Walden (1 March 1897–18 January 1972) m. Ellen Parker (04 JUN 1902–13 September 1972) m. Martha (E.) Morris (July 12, 1920–June 17, 2010) m. Hazel (Dell) Chapman (10 Jul 1902–2002)
  1. 1. Roger (Stanley Walden) Sr 1922–2013 m. Wendy (Brierly) Walden 1938–2014 m. Roberta (Hill) Walden 1923–1968
    1. 1. Georgia (Roberta) Walden 1947–2011 m. Feodies Shipp 1946–1992
  2. 2. Thomasage Walden 1927–2006
  3. 3. Janice (Marie Walden) Brooks 1940–1973
  4. 4. Marvin (Morris) Walden 1943–2016
  5. 5. Janice (Marie) Walden 1940–1973
  6. 6. James Qualls 1917–1985
  7. 7. Ruth (Mageret) Walden 1924–
  8. 8. Ruth Walden 1924–2015
  9. 9. Virgil (Marian Walder) Jr 1925–2006

Virgil Walden's Timeline

9 Records

1897
1 March 1897
Birth of Virgil Marion Walden in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 3
Virgil Marion Walden resided here in Troy, Monroe, Iowa, USA
Troy, Monroe, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 8
Virgil Marion Walden resided here in Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Virgil Marion Walden resided here in Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 28
Virgil Marion Walden resided here in Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
1929
1929
Age 32
Virgil Marion Walden resided here in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
1944
1944
Age 47
Virgil Marion Walden resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1954
1954
Age 57
Virgil Marion Walden resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1972
18 January 1972
Age 75
Death of Virgil Marion Walden in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 March 1897
    Event Place: Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 524
    [4] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 484-10-1341; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 126
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Troy, Monroe, Iowa; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1240449
    [8] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Iowa State Census
    [11] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 15 Jan 1972; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.06841848,0.16701874,0.2787
    [13] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [14] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Troy, Monroe, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Troy, Monroe, Iowa; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1240449

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1918
    Event Place: Bordeaux, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1919
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 3, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1436 Fremont St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 15 Jan 1972; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.06841848,0.16701874,0.2787

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, IA
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 524

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Desmoines, Lowa.
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 January 1972
    Event Place: Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 484-10-1341; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 15 Jan 1972; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.06841848,0.16701874,0.2787
    [4] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [5] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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