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Walter Edward Dove 1902–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1902

Birth Location: Indiana, United States

Death Date: 26 August 1971

Death Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: William Dove

Mother: Clara Jones

Spouse(s): Octavia Smith, Mildred Doty, Viola Bartholomew

Children(s): Neil Dove, Allen Dove

The story of Walter Edward Dove began in 1902 in Indiana, United States. In 1910, Walter Edward Dove resided in Chicago Ward 22, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Walter Edward Dove resided in Battle Creek Ward 6, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. Walter Edward Dove married Mildred L Doty, Octavia Fannie Smith, Viola M Bartholomew, and had children including Allen Walter Dove, Neil Edmund Dove. Walter Edward Dove passed away in 1971 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Edward Dove began in 1902 in Indiana, United States.
  • In 1910, Walter Edward Dove resided in Chicago Ward 22, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter Edward Dove resided in Battle Creek Ward 6, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.
  • Walter Edward Dove married Mildred L Doty, Octavia Fannie Smith, Viola M Bartholomew, and had children including Allen Walter Dove, Neil Edmund Dove.
  • Walter Edward Dove passed away in 1971 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Dove
1865–1950
Birth Location: Leo, Allen, Indiana, United States
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Clara Jones
1866–1941
Birth Location: Marion, Indiana, United States
CJ

Spouses(s)

Octavia Smith
1903–1951
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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Mildred Doty
1903–1998
Birth Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
MD
Viola Bartholomew
1910–
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
VB

Children(s)

Neil Dove
1924–1981
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
ND
Allen Dove
1926–2003
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
AD

Walter Dove's Ancestors

Self
Walter Dove
1902–1971
Birth Place: Indiana, United States
Parents
William Henry Dove
1865–1950
Leo, Allen, Indiana, United States
Clara (Belle) Jones
1866–1941
Marion, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Harrison Dove
1838–1916
DeKalb, Indiana, United States
Mary (F.) Watson
1839–1902
DeKalb, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Dove
1808–1873
Maria McClure
1812–1892
William Watson
1812–1866
Elizabeth Smith
1815–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Dove
1744–1837
Catherine Bruce
1750–
John Watson
1789–1871
Elizabeth Simpson
1788–1840

Walter Dove's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Edward) Dove (12 May 1902–26 August 1971) m. Octavia (Fannie) Smith (26 February 1903–06 Jan 1951) m. Mildred (L.) Doty (3 Nov 1903–9 Jan 1998) m. Viola (M.) Bartholomew (abt 1910–)
  1. 1. Neil (Edmund) Dove 1924–1981
    1. 1. Jack Dove 1880–
  2. 2. Allen (Walter) Dove 1926–2003

Walter Dove's Timeline

8 Records

1902
12 May 1902
Birth of Walter Edward Dove in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1910
1910
Age 8
Walter Edward Dove resided here in Chicago Ward 22, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 22, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Walter Edward Dove resided here in Battle Creek Ward 6, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek Ward 6, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1922
1922
Age 20
Walter Edward Dove resided here in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Walter Edward Dove resided here in Harlan, Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Walter Edward Dove resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 49
Walter Edward Dove resided here in Connecticut
Connecticut
1971
26 August 1971
Age 69
Death of Walter Edward Dove in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1902
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1971; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.42869085,0.26428473,0.7011297&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1971; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.4320583,0.26102284,0.7023851&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 22, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 22, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_265; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0968; FHL microfilm: 1374278

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Battle Creek Ward 6, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 6, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_759; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harlan, Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340483

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, 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: Battle Creek, Calhou

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Connecticut
    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 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1971
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Battle Creek Enquirer - 27 Aug 1971 - Page 11, Obituary for Walter E. Dove 27 Aug 1971

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 706 N. Washington Ave.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1971; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.42869085,0.26428473,0.7011297&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1971; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.4320583,0.26102284,0.7023851&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
    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: 149; Film Description: 1920 Berrien-1920 Gladwin

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Connecticut, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 117

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 August 1971
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1971; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.42869085,0.26428473,0.7011297&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1971; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.4320583,0.26102284,0.7023851&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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