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William M Roark 1896–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1896

Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 24 November 1934

Death Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA

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Spouse(s): Lina Roark

Children(s): Hubert Roark, P Roark, Charles Roark

In 1896, William M Roark entered the world in , , Kentucky, USA, born to Sterling Roark And Bettie France. In 1920, William M Roark resided in Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, William M Roark resided in District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. William M Roark married Lina Roark, and had children including Bellie Roark, Charles E Roark, Hubert Roark, Mary Lou Roark, P L Roark, Pauline Roark. William M Roark passed away in 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, William M Roark entered the world in , , Kentucky, USA, born to Sterling Roark And Bettie France.
  • In 1920, William M Roark resided in Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, William M Roark resided in District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • William M Roark married Lina Roark, and had children including Bellie Roark, Charles E Roark, Hubert Roark, Mary Lou Roark, P L Roark, Pauline Roark.
  • William M Roark passed away in 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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William Roark's Ancestors

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William Roark
1896–1934
Birth Place: , , Kentucky, USA
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William Roark's Descendants

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William (M) Roark (abt 1896–24 November 1934) m. Lina Roark (May 1896–)
  1. 1. Hubert Roark 1926–
  2. 2. P (L) Roark 1926–2006
  3. 3. Charles (E) Roark 1920–

William Roark's Timeline

5 Records

1896
abt 1896
Birth of William M Roark in , , Kentucky, USA
, , Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
William M Roark resided here in Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William M Roark resided here in District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1934
14 Nov 1934
Age 38
Death of William M Roark in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1934
24 November 1934
Age 38
Death of William M Roark in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1896
    Event Place: , , Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arjay, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 228
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 217.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arjay, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 228

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 217.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 November 1934
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

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