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Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney 1915–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jun 1915

Birth Location: Celinas, Clay, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 6 Dec 1976

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Blakely

Mother: Mattie Blakely

Spouse(s): John Sr., William Walden

Children(s): John Jr.

In 1915, Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney entered the world in Celinas, Clay, Tennessee, USA, born to John Blakely And Mattie Blakely. In 1920, Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided in Civil District 3, Clay, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided in Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney married John Ellsworth Kinney Sr, William Thomas Walden, and had children including Alice F Walden, Ina Elaine Walden York, Joe E Walden, John Ellsworth Kinney Jr, Linda J Walden, Tommy N Walden, William L Walden. Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney passed away in 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney entered the world in Celinas, Clay, Tennessee, USA, born to John Blakely And Mattie Blakely.
  • In 1920, Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided in Civil District 3, Clay, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided in Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney married John Ellsworth Kinney Sr, William Thomas Walden, and had children including Alice F Walden, Ina Elaine Walden York, Joe E Walden, John Ellsworth Kinney Jr, Linda J Walden, Tommy N Walden, William L Walden.
  • Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney passed away in 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Blakely
1888–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JB
Mattie Blakely
1890–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MB

Spouses(s)

John Sr.
1925–1991
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
JS
William Walden
1911–
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Kentucky
WW

Children(s)

John Jr.
1951–2012
Birth Location: –
JJ

Vivian Kinney's Ancestors

Self
Vivian Kinney
1915–1976
Birth Place: Celinas, Clay, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Blakely
1888–
Tennessee
Mattie Blakely
1890–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Vivian Kinney's Descendants

1.
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Vivian (Rilda (Blakely)) Kinney (23 Jun 1915–6 Dec 1976) m. John (Ellsworth Kinney) Sr. (14 Apr 1925–21 Aug 1991) m. William (Thomas) Walden (31 Oct 1911–)
  1. 1. John (Ellsworth Kinney) Jr. 1951–2012

Vivian Kinney's Timeline

8 Records

1915
23 Jun 1915
Birth of Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney in Celinas, Clay, Tennessee, USA
Celinas, Clay, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided here in Civil District 3, Clay, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Clay, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided here in Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided here in Rural, Monroe, Kentucky
Rural, Monroe, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 25
Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided here in Center Twp, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Center Twp, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 35
Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided here in Center, Clinton, Indiana, USA
Center, Clinton, Indiana, USA
1956
1956
Age 41
Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1976
6 Dec 1976
Age 61
Death of Vivian Rilda (Blakely) Kinney in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Celinas, Clay, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01126; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-179
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Clay, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 4
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 2340348
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 15
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Clay, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Clay, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 2340348

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Monroe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01126; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-179

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Center Twp, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01126; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-179

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Center, Clinton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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