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Walter James Watkins 1914–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1914

Birth Location: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA

Death Date: 2 Jul 1990

Death Location: Harney, Harney, Oregon, USA

Father: James Watkins

Mother: Minnie Oliver

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In 1914, Walter James Watkins entered the world in Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA, born to James W Watkins And Minnie Mae Oliver. In 1920, Walter James Watkins resided in Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA. In 1940, Walter James Watkins resided in Fairfield, Colleton, Idaho, USA. Walter James Watkins passed away in 1990 in Harney, Harney, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Walter James Watkins entered the world in Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA, born to James W Watkins And Minnie Mae Oliver.
  • In 1920, Walter James Watkins resided in Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA.
  • In 1940, Walter James Watkins resided in Fairfield, Colleton, Idaho, USA.
  • Walter James Watkins passed away in 1990 in Harney, Harney, Oregon, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Walter Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Walter Watkins
1914–1990
Birth Place: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
Parents
James W. Watkins
1867–1934
Kansas, USA
Minnie (Mae) Oliver
1870–1919
Idaho, USA
Grandparents
Amos Watkins
1830–1898
Menard, Illinois, USA
Mary Nance
1831–1878
Cass, Illinois, USA
Richard (John) Oliver
1818–1897
New York, USA
Lucy
1854–1897
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Nance
1807–1885
Sarah Skaggs
1800–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Skaggs
1774–1852
Mary Skaggs
1780–

Walter Watkins's Timeline

5 Records

1914
5 Oct 1914
Birth of Walter James Watkins in Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Walter James Watkins resided here in Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
1940
1940
Age 26
Walter James Watkins resided here in Fairfield, Colleton, Idaho, USA
Fairfield, Colleton, Idaho, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 37
Walter James Watkins resided here in Idaho
Idaho
1990
2 Jul 1990
Age 76
Death of Walter James Watkins in Harney, Harney, Oregon, USA
Harney, Harney, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1914
    Event Place: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Idaho, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 120
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [7] Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1921, Stillbirth Index, Idaho State Department of Health; Boise, Idaho; Idaho Birth Index, 1861-1919
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fairfield, Colleton, Idaho, 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 Idaho, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 120

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Idaho
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Burns, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1990
    Event Place: Harney, Harney, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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