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Walter Leon Beck 1897–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1897

Birth Location: Parker, Turner, South Dakota

Death Date: 16 Feb 1985

Death Location: Cupertino, Santa Clara, California, USA

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Spouse(s): Gertrude Howard

Children(s): Russell Beck

In 1897, Walter Leon Beck entered the world in Parker, Turner, South Dakota, born to W P Beck And Annette Kelgore. In 1930, Walter Leon Beck resided in Jefferson, Fayette, Iowa, USA. In 1935, Walter Leon Beck resided in Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa. Walter Leon Beck married Gertrude Norrine Howard, and had children including Russell Eugene Beck. Walter Leon Beck passed away in 1985 in Cupertino, Santa Clara, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Walter Leon Beck entered the world in Parker, Turner, South Dakota, born to W P Beck And Annette Kelgore.
  • In 1930, Walter Leon Beck resided in Jefferson, Fayette, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1935, Walter Leon Beck resided in Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa.
  • Walter Leon Beck married Gertrude Norrine Howard, and had children including Russell Eugene Beck.
  • Walter Leon Beck passed away in 1985 in Cupertino, Santa Clara, California, USA.

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Walter Beck
1897–1985
Birth Place: Parker, Turner, South Dakota
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Walter Beck's Descendants

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Walter (Leon) Beck (5 Apr 1897–16 Feb 1985) m. Gertrude (Norrine) Howard (10 Oct 1904–2 Apr 1981)
  1. 1. Russell (Eugene) Beck 1930–2013

Walter Beck's Timeline

6 Records

1897
5 Apr 1897
Birth of Walter Leon Beck in Parker, Turner, South Dakota
Parker, Turner, South Dakota
1930
1930
Age 33
Walter Leon Beck resided here in Jefferson, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Fayette, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Walter Leon Beck resided here in Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa
Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Walter Leon Beck resided here in Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa, USA
1956
1956
Age 59
Walter Leon Beck resided here in Redwood City, California, USA
Redwood City, California, USA
1985
16 Feb 1985
Age 88
Death of Walter Leon Beck in Cupertino, Santa Clara, California, USA
Cupertino, Santa Clara, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1897
    Event Place: Parker, Turner, South Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: T627_1160; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 33-25
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: 654; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 1132.0; FHL microfilm: 2340389
    [3] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: 654; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 1132.0; FHL microfilm: 2340389

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: T627_1160; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 33-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa; Roll: T627_1160; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 33-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Redwood City, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oelwein IA
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1985
    Event Place: Cupertino, Santa Clara, California, USA

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