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Wanita Janet Jessup 1913–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 17, 1913

Birth Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Death Date: 28 Dec 1985

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Father: Jonathan Jessup

Mother: Ruth Myers

Spouse(s): George Thompson

Children(s): Kenneth Thompson

In 1913, Wanita Janet Jessup entered the world in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, born to Jonathan Julius Jessup And Ruth Alzerine Myers. In 1920, Wanita Janet Jessup resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. In 1930, Wanita Janet Jessup resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington. Wanita Janet Jessup married George Erwin Thompson, and had children including Joan W Thompson, Kenneth Kenny Dale Thompson. Wanita Janet Jessup passed away in 1985 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Wanita Janet Jessup entered the world in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, born to Jonathan Julius Jessup And Ruth Alzerine Myers.
  • In 1920, Wanita Janet Jessup resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.
  • In 1930, Wanita Janet Jessup resided in Spokane, Spokane, Washington.
  • Wanita Janet Jessup married George Erwin Thompson, and had children including Joan W Thompson, Kenneth Kenny Dale Thompson.
  • Wanita Janet Jessup passed away in 1985 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Jessup
1891–1963
Birth Location: Fairbury,Will, Nebraska
JJ
Ruth Myers
1893–1976
Birth Location: Elmwood,Cass,Nebraska
RM

Spouses(s)

George Thompson
1914–2000
Birth Location: Granger,Yakima,Washington
GT

Children(s)

Kenneth Thompson
1947–1954
Birth Location: Spokane, Spokane, Washington
KT

Wanita Jessup's Ancestors

Self
Wanita Jessup
1913–1985
Birth Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Parents
Jonathan Julius Jessup
1891–1963
Fairbury,Will, Nebraska
Ruth (Alzerine) Myers
1893–1976
Elmwood,Cass,Nebraska
Grandparents
Franklin (Benjamin) Jessup
1848–1915
Cambridge, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Sylvia (Jane) Finch
1855–1927
Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, USA
Lembert (Wilson) Myers
1861–1934
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Lucy (Alzarine "Lulu") Stringer
1867–1963
Glade Spring, Washington, VA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Jessup
1819–1895
Mary Burket
1817–1877
Benjamin Finch
1817–1864
Roxana Jackson
1822–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Jr
1779–1853
Sarah Sears
1784–1856

Wanita Jessup's Descendants

1.
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Wanita (Janet) Jessup (Aug 17, 1913–28 Dec 1985) m. George (Erwin) Thompson (Aug 17, 1914–22 Jun 2000)
  1. 1. Kenneth ("Kenny" Dale) Thompson 1947–1954

Wanita Jessup's Timeline

7 Records

1913
Aug 17, 1913
Birth of Wanita Janet Jessup in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1920
1920
Age 7
Wanita Janet Jessup resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Wanita Janet Jessup resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Spokane, Washington
1935
1935
Age 22
Wanita Janet Jessup resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Spokane, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 27
Wanita Janet Jessup resided here in Opportunity, Spokane, Washington, United States
Opportunity, Spokane, Washington, United States
1955
1955
Age 42
Wanita Janet Jessup resided here in Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Washington, USA
1985
28 Dec 1985
Age 72
Death of Wanita Janet Jessup in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 17, 1913
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Opportunity, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T627_4363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 32-50A
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 535-01-2998; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 2516; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 678.0; FHL microfilm: 2342250
    [6] Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 2516; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 678.0; FHL microfilm: 2342250

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Opportunity, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T627_4363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 32-50A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Opportunity, Spokane, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Opportunity, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T627_4363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 32-50A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 535-01-2998; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vancouver
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1985
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 535-01-2998; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [3] Washington Death Index
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