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Opal Oleta Burgess (born Douglas), 1921 - 1993 Opal Oleta Burgess (born Douglas) 1921 1993 Oklahoma California
Opal Oleta Burgess (born Douglas) was born on 1921, in , Oklahoma, to Claude Sanders Douglas and Tommie (Velma) Douglas.
Opal had 4 siblings: Claude Ira Douglas and .
Opal married James Darius Burgess.
James was born on 1922, in , Oklahoma.
They had 3 children.
Opal lived in 1930, in , Oklahoma.
She lived in 1935, in .
She lived in 1940, in , Oklahoma.
Opal passed away on 1993, at age 71 in , California.
She was buried in .
Documents of Opal Oleta Burgess (born Douglas)
Opal Oleta Burgess
1921 1993
Oklahoma
California
Opal Oleta Burgess in California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Opal Oleta Burgess
was born on
month
day
1921, in
birth place
, Oklahoma, to
Mr. Douglas
and
Ms. Durham
.
Opal O Douglas
1922
Oklahoma
Opal O Douglas in 1930 United States Federal Census
Opal O Douglas
was born circa 1922, in
birth place
, Oklahoma, to
Claud S Douglas
and
Velma T Douglas
.
Opal Oleta Burgess
1921
Oklahoma
Opal Oleta Burgess in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Opal Oleta Burgess
was born on
month
day
1921, in
birth place
, Oklahoma, to
Claude S Douglas
and
Velma Durkam
.
Opal Oleta Burgess
1921 1993 Opal Oleta Burgess in BillionGraves
Opal Oleta Burgess
was born on July 7 1921.
Opal
passed away on January 5 1993, at age 71.
She was buried in Sacramento Memorial Lawn, Sacramento, California, United States.
Opal Lucas-Fahey (born Burgess), 1906 - 1992 Opal Lucas-Fahey (born Burgess) 1906 1992 West Virginia Ohio
Opal Lucas-Fahey (born Burgess) was born on 1906, in , West Virginia, to Everett Marcelus Burgess and Sarah Jane Burgess (born Dobbins).
Opal had 8 siblings: Ruby L Walters (born Burgess), Charles Ernest Burgess and .
Opal lived in 1920, in , West Virginia.
Opal passed away on 1992, at age 86 in , Ohio.
Opal Fay Burgess (born Wilson), 1918 - 1994 Opal Fay Burgess (born Wilson) 1918 1994 Missouri California
Opal Fay Burgess (born Wilson) was born on 1918, in , Missouri, to James T. Wilson and Mattie P. Wilson (born Laramore).
Opal married Neil Floyd Burgess on 1947, at age 29 in , Arizona.
Neil was born on 1915, in , Colorado.
They had one child.
Opal then married Neil Floyd Burgess.
Neil was born on 1915, in , Colorado.
Opal passed away on 1994, at age 76 in , California.
Documents of Opal Fay Burgess (born Wilson)
Opal Fay Burgess
1918 1994 Opal Fay Burgess in BillionGraves
Opal Fay Burgess
was born on August 27 1918.
Opal
passed away on September 5 1994, at age 76.
She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, California, United States.
Opal Fay Burgess
1918
Missouri
Opal Fay Burgess in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Opal Fay Burgess
was born on
month
day
1918, in
birth place
, Missouri, to
James T Wilson
and
Mattie P Larimore
.
Opal Fay Burgess
1918 1994
Missouri
California
Opal Fay Burgess in California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Opal Fay Burgess
was born on
month
day
1918, in
birth place
, Missouri, to
Mr. Wilson
and
Ms. Laramore
.
Opal F Burgess
1918 1994 Opal F Burgess in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Opal F Burgess
was born on August 27 1918.
Opal
lived in Victorville, California 92392, USA.
Opal
passed away in September 1994, at age 76.
Opal Thelda Shaklee (born Burgess), 1926 - 2006 Opal Thelda Shaklee (born Burgess) 1926 2006 Colorado Colorado
Opal Thelda Shaklee (born Burgess) was born on 1926, in , Colorado, to Leslie Raymond Burgess and Alma May Burgess (born Bates).
Opal had 3 siblings: Bufford Leslie Burgess and .
Opal married Richard (Dick) Shaklee on 1989, at age 62 in , Washington.
Richard was born on 1925, in , Colorado.
Opal then married Unknown.
They had one son: Dennis Walter Shaklee.
Opal lived in 1930, in .
She lived in 1930, in , Colorado.
She lived in 3 more places.
Opal passed away on 2006, at age 80 in , Colorado.
She was buried in , Colorado.
Documents of Opal Thelda Shaklee (born Burgess)
Opal T Shaklee
1926 2006 Opal T Shaklee in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Opal T Shaklee
was born on June 24 1926.
Opal
lived in Evans, Colorado 80620, USA.
Opal
passed away on October 21 2006, at age 80.
Opal T Burgess
1927
Colorado
Opal T Burgess in 1930 United States Federal Census
Opal T Burgess
was born circa 1927, in
birth place
, Colorado, to
Leslie R Burgess
and
Alma M Burgess
.
Opal Olive Burgess, 1911 - 1992 Opal Olive Burgess 1911 1992 Ohio Ohio
Opal Olive Burgess was born on 1911, in , Ohio, to Abner Floyd Craven and Rosa M. Craven.
Opal married Victor Eugene Burgess.
Victor was born on 1912, in , Pennsylvania.
They had 3 sons: Paul Lindy Burgess and .
Opal then married Paul Otto Burgess.
Paul was born on 1912, in , Ohio.
Opal lived in 1920, in , Ohio.
She lived in 1930, in , Ohio.
She lived in 2 more places.
Opal passed away on 1992, at age 81 in , Ohio.
She was buried in .
Documents of Opal Olive Burgess
Opal O Burgess
1911 1992 Opal O Burgess in BillionGraves
Opal O Burgess
was born on May 31 1911.
Opal
passed away on December 20 1992, at age 81.
She was buried in Grandview Cemetery, Sebring, Ohio, United States.
Opal O Burgess
1911 1992 Opal O Burgess in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Opal O Burgess
was born on May 31 1911.
Opal
lived in Sebring, Ohio 44672, USA.
Opal
passed away on December 20 1992, at age 81.
Opal "Orvetta" Treanor (born Burgess), 1922 - 1991 Opal "Orvetta" Treanor (born Burgess) 1922 1991 Minnesota Minnesota
Opal "Orvetta" Treanor (born Burgess) was born on 1922, in , Minnesota, to Roland Floyd Burgess and Lena Marie Burgess (born Harris).
Opal had one sister: Loris Loretta Nemitz (born Burgess).
Opal married Lyle Drager Treanor.
Lyle was born on 1922.
They had one child.
Opal lived in , Minnesota.
She lived in 1930, in , Minnesota.
Opal passed away on 1991, at age 68 in , Minnesota.
She was buried in , Minnesota.
Documents of Opal "Orvetta" Treanor (born Burgess)
O Orvetta Treanor
1922 1991 O Orvetta Treanor in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
O Orvetta Treanor
was born on October 19 1922.
O
lived in Good Thunder, Minnesota 56037, USA.
O
passed away on May 8 1991, at age 68.
Opal Daisy Morgan (born Burgess), 1901 - 1989 Opal Daisy Morgan (born Burgess) 1901 1989 Kansas Missouri
Opal Daisy Morgan (born Burgess) was born on 1901, in , Kansas, to Lawrence Thomas Burgess and Sarah Rachel Ann Umphehour Burgess (born Kaylor).
Opal had 5 siblings: Esther Vern Waddle (born Burgess), Nona Manning Burgess and .
Opal married John Morgan on 1918, at age 17 in , Kansas.
Opal then married Fay Caskey Coit.
Fay was born on 1899, in , Illinois.
They had 2 children: Robert Coit and .
Opal lived in 1930, in , Missouri.
She lived on 1940, in , Kansas.
Opal passed away on 1989, at age 87 in , Missouri.
Documents of Opal Daisy Morgan (born Burgess)
Opal D Coit
1901 1989 Opal D Coit in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Opal D Coit
was born on October 15 1901.
Opal
lived in Kansas City, Missouri 64133, USA.
Opal
passed away on October 14 1989, at age 87.
Opal Daisy Coit
1901
Kansas
Opal Daisy Coit in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Opal Daisy Coit
was born on
month
day
1901, in
birth place
, Kansas, to
Lawernce P Burgess
and
Sarah A Kyler
.
Opal Carrender - Bridgeman (born Burgess), 1917 - 2009 Opal Carrender - Bridgeman (born Burgess) 1917 2009 Kentucky Kentucky
Opal Carrender - Bridgeman (born Burgess) was born in 1917, in , Kentucky, to John Harrison Burgess and Margaret L Burgess (born Adkins).
Opal had 3 siblings: Willie W Burgess and .
Opal married Gail Carrender - Bridgeman.
Gail was born on 1914, in , Kentucky.
Opal lived in 1920, in , Kentucky.
She lived in 1920, in , Kentucky.
Opal passed away on 2009, at age 92 in , Kentucky.
She was buried in .
Documents of Opal Carrender - Bridgeman (born Burgess)
Opal Burgess
1917
Kentucky
Opal Burgess in 1920 United States Federal Census
Opal Burgess
was born in
month
1917, in
birth place
, Kentucky, to
John Burgess
and
Maggie Burgess
.
Opal
had one brother:
William Burgess
.
Opal Burgess Bridgeman
1918 2009 Opal Burgess Bridgeman in Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
Opal
married
Unknown Gail
.
Opal Irene Huff (born Burgess), 1919 - 1993 Opal Irene Huff (born Burgess) 1919 1993 Oklahoma Texas
Opal Irene Huff (born Burgess) was born on 1919, in , Oklahoma, to Dewitt Benjamin Burgess and Alta Mae Burgess (born Crow).
Opal had one sister: Bernice Lucille West (born Burgess).
Opal married Edward Browning Huff on 1941, at age 21 in , Oklahoma.
Edward was born on 1919, in , Oklahoma.
They had one child.
Opal passed away on 1993, at age 73 in , Texas.
She was buried in , Texas.
Documents of Opal Irene Huff (born Burgess)
Opal Irene Burgess
1919
Oklahoma
Opal Irene Burgess in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Opal Irene Burgess
was born on
month
day
1919, in
birth place
, Oklahoma, to
Benjamin D Burgess
and
Alta M Crow
.
Opal I Huff
1919 1993 Opal I Huff in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Opal I Huff
was born on November 13 1919.
Opal
lived in Dallas, Texas 75227, USA.
Opal
passed away on July 23 1993, at age 73.
Opal Lucas (born Burgess), 1908 - 1992 Opal Lucas (born Burgess) 1908 1992 West Virginia Ohio
Opal Lucas (born Burgess) was born on 1908, in , West Virginia, to Everett Marcelus Burgess and Sarah Jane Burgess (born Dobbins).
Opal had 7 siblings: Hallie Comet Rader, Charles Ernest Burgess and .
Opal lived in 1920, in , West Virginia.
She lived in 1940, in , Ohio.
She lived on 1992, in , Ohio.
Opal passed away on 1992, at age 83 in , Ohio.
Documents of Opal Lucas (born Burgess)
Opal Burgess
1908
West Virginia
Opal Burgess in 1920 United States Federal Census
Opal Burgess
was born circa 1908, in
birth place
, West Virginia, to
Evertt Burgess
and
Sarah J Burgess
.
Opal Dunlap (born Burgess), 1918 - 2002 Opal Dunlap (born Burgess) 1918 2002 Texas Texas
Opal Dunlap (born Burgess) was born on 1918, in , Texas, to Walter Sherwood Burgess and Maria Selma Burgess (born Balko).
Opal had 3 siblings: Eloise Tucker (born Burgess) and .
Opal married Jay Good Dunlap circa 1940, at age 21 in .
Jay was born on 1911, in , Texas.
Opal then married Charles Adolphus Savell on 1946, at age 27 in , Texas.
Charles was born on 1903, in , Texas.
Opal lived in , Texas.
She lived in , Texas.
She lived in 3 more places.
Opal passed away on 2002, at age 83 in , Texas.
Documents of Opal Dunlap (born Burgess)
Opal Burgess Dunlap
1918
Texas
Opal Burgess Dunlap in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Opal Burgess Dunlap
was born on
month
day
1918, in
birth place
, Texas, to
Walter S Burgess
and
Selma M Balko
.
Opal Savell
1918 2002 Opal Savell in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Opal Savell
was born on May 21 1918.
Opal
lived in La Feria, Texas 78559, USA.
Opal
passed away on February 4 2002, at age 83.
Opal Grace Ellsworth (born Burgess), 1928 - 2016 Opal Grace Ellsworth (born Burgess) 1928 2016 Kentucky
Opal Grace Ellsworth (born Burgess) was born on 1928, in , Kentucky, to Arthur William Burgess and Winifred Burgess (born Prestage).
Opal had 3 sisters: Rose May Crisp (born Burgess) and .
Opal married Cedric Arthur McLean Ellsworth on 1950, at age 21 in .
Cedric was born on 1925, in .
They had one child.
Opal passed away of on 2016, at age 87 in .
Documents of Opal Grace Ellsworth (born Burgess)
Opal Lottie Burgess (born Minor), 1905 - 1984 Opal Lottie Burgess (born Minor) 1905 1984 Missouri
Opal Lottie Burgess (born Minor) was born on 1905, in , to Edward Franklin Minor and Lizzie Abbie Minor (born Brower).
Opal married Durward Dewitt Burgess.
Durward was born on 1903, in , Missouri.
They had 2 children: Harroll Dean Burgess and .
Opal passed away on 1984, at age 79 in , Missouri.
Documents of Opal Lottie Burgess (born Minor)
Opal Burgess
1906
Missouri
Opal Burgess in 1930 United States Federal Census
Opal
married
Durward Burgess
.
Lottie O Minor
1906
Missouri
Lottie O Minor in 1920 United States Federal Census
Lottie O Minor
was born circa 1906, in
birth place
, Missouri, to
Edward F Minor
and
Lizzie A Minor
.
Opal V. Burgess (born Stinnett), 1915 - 2011 Opal V. Burgess (born Stinnett) 1915 2011 West Virginia Michigan
Opal V. Burgess (born Stinnett) was born on 1915, in , West Virginia.
Opal married Eugene C. Burgess on 1935, at age 20 in , West Virginia.
Eugene was born on 1912, in , West Virginia.
They had one daughter: Shelby Gene Blake (born Burgess).
Opal passed away on 2011, at age 96 in , Michigan.
Documents of Opal V. Burgess (born Stinnett)
Opal V Burgess
1915 2011 Opal V Burgess in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Opal V Burgess
was born on June 28 1915.
Opal
lived in USA.
Opal
passed away on November 26 2011, at age 96.
Opal Burgess
1916
West Virginia
Opal Burgess in 1940 United States Federal Census
Opal
married
Eugene Burgess
.
They had one daughter:
Shelby J Burgess
.
Opal Irene Walden (born Burgess), 1917 - 2015 Opal Irene Walden (born Burgess) 1917 2015
Opal Irene Walden (born Burgess) was born on 1917.
Opal married Edwin L. Walden.
Edwin was born on 1913.
They had 2 children.
Opal passed away of on 2015, at age 97 in .
She was buried in .
Documents of Opal Irene Walden (born Burgess)
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
Opal BurgessOpal Burgess in The Victoria Advocate - Aug 24 1987
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... n oor ro 1 ',^^“i" Moon f£ 01 must sharpen their message 38 llc said about 500 uni- Planned Worth and Ona of Por- j i Fort Worth and Opal Burgess of Por Calif., two grandchildren anda Robert A. Randow Advocate News Service YORKTOWN Robert A. Randow, 96. of Yorktown, died Sunday in a Victoria hospital. Mr Randow was bom Jan. ..."
Publication place: Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, United States
Opal Gore BurgessOpal Gore Burgess in Star-News - Nov 12 1989
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... lyn, 197; Mr. Burgess was born ln Logan County. West on March 29, 1918. the son of the late Tonl and Roxie Renzer Burgess. Surviving are hls wife, Mrs. Opal Gore Burgess of Wilmington. two sons: Clyde Burgess. Sr. and hls wife, Mary, both of Castle Hayne. and the Reverend Blll Burgess and hls wite, Darlas, both of Atkinson, three daughters: Mrs. ..."
Publication place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Opal BurgessOpal Burgess in Star-News - July 22 1982
Newspaper Name Index, USA and Canada
"... Dy Judae Waiker Warren W Bames lll. OOR. $200 fine Cost R Blanton. SIV. Dismissed. Mary H Browske, Expired inspection, property. 29 days jail, suspended on good oo liavor Opal Burgess. Assault, Dismissed. Frederick C CRL. Cosi Williom S Cherry. Expired registre Registration. Dismissed. David W. Ferguson, Inspection viol., l. Greeno. Fart to drive on nghi hait of road. Cost Tavi ..."
Publication place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Geni World Family Tree
Opal Burgess 1914 2011MichiganMichigan
Opal Bertha Burgess (born Rosebury), 1914 - 2011
Opal, Bertha Burgess (born Rosebury) was born on month day 1914, in birth place, Michigan, to Ellis, Richard Rosebury and Eva Imo, Rosebury Williams (born Hitchcock).
Opal Burgess 1938 1996ArkansasArkansas
Opal Dean Burgess, 1938 - 1996
Opal, Dean Burgess was born on month day 1938, in birth place, Arkansas, to Oscar Ray Burgess and Beulah Lawrence.
Opal married first name Gillihan.
They had 2 children.
Daisy Morgan 1901 1989KansasMissouri
Daisy Opal Morgan (born Burgess), 1901 - 1989
Daisy married first name Morgan.
They had 2 children.
Daisy then married Fabry "Fay", Caskey Coit.
Opal 1918 2009KentuckyKentucky
Opal Burgess, 1918 - 2009
Opal Burgess was born on month day 1918, in birth place, Kentucky, to Johnathan, Harrison Burgess and Margaret, Lullor Adkins.
Opal had 6 siblings: Willie Windel Burgess, Irene Virginia Burgess and 4 other siblings.
BillionGraves FREE
Opal B Burgess 1914 2011
Opal B Burgess, 1914 - 2011
Opal B Burgess was born in 1914.
Opal married Horace L Burgess.
Opal passed away in 2011, at age 97.
She was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, De Witt, Michigan, United States.
Opal V Burgess 1912 1987
Opal V Burgess, 1912 - 1987
Opal V Burgess was born in 1912.
Opal married John A Burgess.
Opal passed away in 1987, at age 75.
She was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Georgia, United States.
FamilySearch Family Tree
Opal Burgess 1887 1910TennesseeTennessee
Opal Burgess (born Bullock), 1887 - 1910
Opal Burgess (born Bullock) was born on month day 1887, in birth place, Tennessee, to James Thomas "Jim" Bullock and Mary Lou Bullock (born Bohannon).
Opal had 5 siblings: Harvey Robinson Bullock, Mattie Opher Huddleston (born Bullock) and 3 other siblings.
Opal Audine Anderson 1918 2009OklahomaArkansas
Opal Audine Anderson (born Burgess), 1918 - 2009
Opal Audine Anderson (born Burgess) was born on month day 1918, in birth place, Oklahoma, to James Jonathan Burgess and Caldonia Dryman Burgess (born Johnson).
They had one son: Wilburn Ray Anderson.
Opal Mae Burgess 1903 1996Oklahoma
Opal Mae Burgess, 1903 - 1996
Opal Mae Burgess was born on month day 1903, in birth place, Oklahoma, to John Edward Burgess and Gertrude M Brock.
Opal married Coradon "Cord" Burnett Wilson.
They had one son: Jerry Cord Wilson.
Opal then married John Graham.
Opal then married J. M. Hobbs.
She lived in 2 more places.
Florence Lee Graves 1900 1953AlabamaAlabama
Florence Lee Graves (born Burgess), 1900 - 1953
Florence Lee Graves (born Burgess) was born on month day 1900, in birth place, Alabama, to Richard Martin Burgess and Margett Rannie Burgess (born Black).
They had one daughter: Mary Sue Graves.
She lived in 3 more places.
North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994
Opal Julia Webb Burgess 1910 1993West VirginiaNorth Carolina
Opal Julia Webb Burgess, 1910 - 1993
Opal Julia Webb Burgess was born on month day 1910, in birth place, West Virginia, to Herbert Webb and Nannie Bradley.
David Allen Beane 1951 1986North CarolinaNorth Carolina
Opal Pansy Curtis Burgess, 1951 - 1986
David Allen Beane was born on month day 1951, in birth place, North Carolina, to Rufus Lewis Beane and Opal Pansy Curtis Burgess.
David married Joyce Wheatley Beane.
Willard Jess Burgess 1918 1989North Carolina
Opal Gore Burgess, 1918 - Circa 1989
Willard married Opal Gore Burgess.
West Virginia Births, 1853-1921
Opal Ashland Burgess 1903
Opal Ashland Burgess, born 1903
Opal Ashland Burgess was born on month day 1903, in birth place, to Merideth Burgess and Flora Victoria Fink.
1940 United States Federal Census
Opal Burgess 1929West Virginia
Opal Burgess, born Circa 1929
Opal Burgess was born circa 1929, in birth place, West Virginia, to Sylva Burgess and Maudie Burgess.
Opal Burgess 1937West Virginia
Opal Burgess, born Circa 1937
Opal Burgess was born circa 1937, in birth place, West Virginia, to William Burgess and Brookie Burgess.
Filae Family Trees
Opal BURGESS 1907 1908ArkansasArkansas
Opal BURGESS, 1907 - 1908
Opal BURGESS was born on month day 1907, in birth place, Arkansas, to James Oscar BURGESS and Allie CROWDER.
1950 United States Federal Census
Opal D Burgess 1947South Carolina
Opal D Burgess, born Circa 1947
Opal D Burgess was born circa 1947, in birth place, South Carolina, to Lamar W Burgess and Odessa Burgess.
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Opal Burgess 1911 1989OklahomaCalifornia
Opal Burgess, 1911 - 1989
Opal Burgess was born on month day 1911, in birth place, Oklahoma, to Mr. Richards and Ms. Boucherie.
Newspaper and Funeral Home Obituaries
U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI) FREE
Opal H Burgess 1919 1999
Opal H Burgess, 1919 - 1999
Opal H Burgess was born on August 7 1919.
Opal lived in Anaheim, California 92805, USA.
Opal passed away on September 26 1999, at age 80.
Opal R Burgess 1912 2008
Opal R Burgess, 1912 - 2008
Opal R Burgess was born on March 27 1912.
Opal lived in USA.
Opal passed away on February 15 2008, at age 95.
Opal J Burgess 1910 1993
Opal J Burgess, 1910 - 1993
Opal J Burgess was born on February 2 1910.
Opal lived in Gastonia, North Carolina 28054, USA.
Opal passed away on April 26 1993, at age 83.
Opal F Burgess 1916 1998
Opal F Burgess, 1916 - 1998
Opal F Burgess was born on June 30 1916.
Opal lived in Fisher, Illinois 61843, USA.
Opal passed away on March 8 1998, at age 81.