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Zelma Watson 1929–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1929

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 6 Sep 2004

Death Location: Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America

Father: Hughie Rev.

Mother: Lillie Scott

Spouse(s): Robert Lee, Frank Booker

Children(s):

In 1929, Zelma Watson entered the world in Louisiana, born to Hughie Willie Watson Rev And Lillie Mae Scott. In 1935, Zelma Watson resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana. In 1940, Zelma Watson resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, . Zelma Watson married Frank Booker, Robert Maxey Lee, and had children including Janice Marie Lee, Robert Maxey Lee. Zelma Watson passed away in 2004 in Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Zelma Watson entered the world in Louisiana, born to Hughie Willie Watson Rev And Lillie Mae Scott.
  • In 1935, Zelma Watson resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana.
  • In 1940, Zelma Watson resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, .
  • Zelma Watson married Frank Booker, Robert Maxey Lee, and had children including Janice Marie Lee, Robert Maxey Lee.
  • Zelma Watson passed away in 2004 in Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Zelma Watson's Ancestors

Self
Zelma Watson
1929–2004
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Hughie Willie Watson Rev.
1907–1978
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Lillie (Mae) Scott
1910–1929
Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Briscoe Watson
1880–1957
Louisiana
Lorena (Burnett) DeJohnette-Watson
1883–1938
Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Woodly Watson
1855–1928
Caroline Burton
1862–1901
John Burnett
1845–1898
Susana King
1851–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Spencer #3)
1825–1910
Julia Mulatto
1835–1880
Peter Burton
1825–1899
Ada Burton
1833–1920
Jeremiah Burnett
1820–1889
Julia Coats
1826–1867

Zelma Watson's Timeline

9 Records

1929
14 Sep 1929
Birth of Zelma Watson in Louisiana
Louisiana
1935
1935
Age 6
Zelma Watson resided here in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana
Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 11
Zelma Watson resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 10, Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 21
Zelma Watson resided here in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 22
Zelma Watson resided here in Louisiana
Louisiana
1956
1956
Age 27
Zelma Watson resided here in Pasadena, California, USA
Pasadena, California, USA
1960
1960
Age 31
Zelma Watson resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1994
1994
Age 65
Zelma Watson resided here in San Pablo, CA
San Pablo, CA
2004
6 Sep 2004
Age 75
Death of Zelma Watson in Martinez, California, USA
Martinez, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1929
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01437; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 37-25
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01437; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 37-25

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01437; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 37-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Louisiana
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Pasadena, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Voter Registrations, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: San Pablo, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Martinez, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 2004
    Event Place: Martinez, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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