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Laura Elizabeth Powell[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Female 1912 - 1998  (85 years)


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  • Name Laura Elizabeth Powell 
    Born 1 Aug 1912  Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 16 Jul 1998  San Diego, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I16110  My Reynolds Line
    Last Modified 31 Aug 2021 

    Father John Henry Powell,   b. 19 Jun 1872, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 1964, Danville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Mother Laura Edmond "Edna" Scearce,   b. 27 Mar 1874, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 1933, Danville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Married 20 Dec 1893  Pittsylvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • date from birth record of George E. Powell
    Family ID F4999  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ralph Douglas Raney,   b. 30 Jun 1908, St. Joseph, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 8 Feb 1942  Pima County, Arizona Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 30 Aug 2021 
    Family ID F8826  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Newspaper Article-Laura Powell Raney and husband Ralph. The Bee February 9, 1943
    Newspaper Article-Laura Powell Raney and husband Ralph. The Bee February 9, 1943
    RaneyLaura Powell.jpg
    Marriage Record
    Marriage Record
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  • Notes 
    • Laura Elizabeth Raney
      San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - Sunday, July 19, 1998

      RANEY -- Laura Elizabeth, died July 16, 1998. Survived by her husband Ralph Douglas, 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Graveside Services, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at El Camino Memorial Park . In lieu of flowers, contributions to United Cerebral Palsy, 3812 Calle Fortunada, San Diego, CA 92123. CALIFORNIA FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES

  • Sources 
    1. [S47] Newspaper Article.

    2. [S31] Cottagehill/Southside, https://www.cottagehill.com/southside/i637.htm#i70231.
      John Henry Powell
      Birth Date: Jun 19, 1872 - VA
      Death: Dec 9, 1964-Danville, VA
      Burial: in Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA

      Spouses and Children

      1. *Laura Edna Scearce (Mar 27, 1874 - Dec 1933)
      Marriage: Abt 1893/1894
      Status:
      Children:
      1. Posey Dameron Powell (1896-1970)
      2. Dellie Jones Powell (1897-1976)
      3. Annie L. Powell (1898- )

    3. [S236] Social Security Applications and Claims, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/803542834:60901.
      Name: Laura E Raney
      Gender: Female
      Birth Date: 1 Aug 1912
      Death Date: 16 Jul 1998
      Claim Date: 9 Dec 1974

    4. [S110] Social Security Death Index, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=3693&h=50791687&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60901.
      Name: Laura E. Raney
      Social Security Number: 229-12-3641
      Birth Date: 1 Aug 1912
      Issue Year: Before 1951
      Issue State: Virginia
      Last Residence: 92116, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
      Death Date: 16 Jul 1998

    5. [S259] Directory, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1445981150:2469.
      Name: Laura E Raney
      Gender: Female
      Residence Year: 1954
      Street Address: 4988 Mountain View dr W
      Residence Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
      Spouse:
      Ralph D Raney
      Publication Title: San Diego, California, City Directory, 1953-1954

    6. [S42] Obituary.
      Laura Elizabeth Raney
      San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - Sunday, July 19, 1998

      RANEY -- Laura Elizabeth, died July 16, 1998. Survived by her husband Ralph Douglas, 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Graveside Services, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at El Camino Memorial Park . In lieu of flowers, contributions to United Cerebral Palsy, 3812 Calle Fortunada, San Diego, CA 92123. CALIFORNIA FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES