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Zelma Hazel KNIGHT 1903–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 April 1903

Birth Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA

Death Date: 26 August 1984

Death Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Willard Knight

Mother: Mildred Preston

Spouse(s): Oley Owen

Children(s): Bud Owen

The story of Zelma Hazel KNIGHT began in 1903 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA. In 1910, Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided in Le Roy, Franklin, Washington, USA. In 1920, Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided in Leroy, Franklin, Washington, USA. Zelma Hazel KNIGHT married Oley Lee Owen, and had children including Bud Lee Owen. Zelma Hazel KNIGHT passed away in 1984 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Zelma Hazel KNIGHT began in 1903 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA.
  • In 1910, Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided in Le Roy, Franklin, Washington, USA.
  • In 1920, Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided in Leroy, Franklin, Washington, USA.
  • Zelma Hazel KNIGHT married Oley Lee Owen, and had children including Bud Lee Owen.
  • Zelma Hazel KNIGHT passed away in 1984 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willard Knight
1881–1973
Birth Location: Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA
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Mildred Preston
1881–1971
Birth Location: Greasewood, Umatilla, Oregon
MP

Spouses(s)

Oley Owen
1900–1962
Birth Location: Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR
OO

Children(s)

Bud Owen
1922–1999
Birth Location: Walla Walla, Washington
BO

Zelma KNIGHT's Ancestors

Self
Zelma KNIGHT
1903–1984
Birth Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
Parents
Willard Jesse Knight
1881–1973
Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA
Mildred (Inez) Preston
1881–1971
Greasewood, Umatilla, Oregon
Grandparents
Othniel ('o.N.' (OTH NILE )) Preston
1855–1905
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Mary (Viola) Smith
1862–1935
Tangent, Linn County, Oregon, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Preston
1826–1897
Margaret Hatch
1829–1919
William Smith
1837–1914
Minerva Watson
1845–1926
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Preston
1785–1850
Mahala Tomlin
1789–1872
Newton Hatch
1798–1829
Margaret Johnson
1804–1868
Michael Smith
1812–1852
Mary Greene
1816–1903
Vincent Watson
1799–1881
Mary Broderick
1801–1888

Zelma KNIGHT's Descendants

1.
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Zelma (Hazel) KNIGHT (27 April 1903–26 August 1984) m. Oley (Lee) Owen (08 AUG 1900–29 OCT 1962)
  1. 1. Bud (Lee) Owen 1922–1999 m. Bonnie Harrison 1920–2016
    1. 1. Richard (Dennis) Owen 1946–2003

Zelma KNIGHT's Timeline

8 Records

1903
27 April 1903
Birth of Zelma Hazel KNIGHT in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided here in Le Roy, Franklin, Washington, USA
Le Roy, Franklin, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided here in Leroy, Franklin, Washington, USA
Leroy, Franklin, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided here in Clyde, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Clyde, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
1931
1931
Age 28
Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided here in Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Walla Walla, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided here in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Zelma Hazel KNIGHT resided here in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
1984
26 August 1984
Age 81
Death of Zelma Hazel KNIGHT in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 April 1903
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: T627_4367; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 36-24
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 536-07-3362; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leroy, Franklin, Washington; Roll: T625_1920; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 43
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clyde, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: 2523; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2342257
    [5] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Le Roy, Franklin, Washington; Roll: T624_1656; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375669
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Le Roy, Franklin, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Le Roy, Franklin, Washington; Roll: T624_1656; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375669

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leroy, Franklin, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leroy, Franklin, Washington; Roll: T625_1920; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clyde, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clyde, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: 2523; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2342257

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: T627_4367; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 36-24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: T627_4367; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 36-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 August 1984
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 536-07-3362; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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