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Re: French Family History? Needing some help
Posted by: Topper Kerby (ID *****3164)	Date: January 29, 2008 at 05:35:16
In Reply to: French Family History? Needing some help by Michael French	of 393

I’m not related, but here’s what I could dig up on Riley.

1930 Census
Lunsford Township, Poinsett County, Arkansas
Enumerated 24 Apr 1930

French, Riley L. – Head, 30, Age at first marriage 19, b. TN, Parents b. TN, Farmer
French, Versie – Wife, 22, Age at first marriage 15, b. MO, Father b. KY, Mother b. MO
Down, James L. – Stepson, 6, b. AR, Father b. KY, Mother b. MO
French, Raymon – Son, 1 year & 8 months, b. AR, Father b. TN, Mother b. MO

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1920 Census
Bolivar Township, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas
Enumerated 7 Jan 1920

French, Riley – Head, 20, b. TN, Parents b. TN, Cooper at Stove Factory
French, Hattie – Wife, 15, b. AR, Parents b. AR

Living next door (could they be brothers?)...
French, Hugh – Head, 27, b. TN, Parents b. TN, Cooper at Stove Factory
French, Etta – Wife, 19, b. AR, Father b. NY, Mother b. AR

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Arkansas Divorce Index 1923-1939

Names: Riley L. French, Hattie French
Date: 9 Jun 1924
County: Poinsett

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Social Security Death Index
Name: Riley French
Birth: 07 Apr 1899
Death: Mar 1960
Last Residence: (Not Specified)
Last benefit: (Not Specified)
SSN: 432-07-0236
Issued: Arkansas

If Riley knew the names of his parents, they might be listed on his social security card application. You can request a copy of his application (Form SS-5) from the Social Security Administration. The fee is $27 with SSN, $29 without SSN.

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Jonesboro Sun Obituary Index
French, Riley L. -- 8 Mar 1960-7 -- 9 Mar 1960-4

The index has been compiled by members of the Genealogy Society of Craighead County, Arkansas (www.gscca.net). Copies of obituaries can be obtained from the Jonesboro Library or a volunteer at the GSCCA.

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Have you requested a copy of Riley’s death certificate? It may have the names of his parents. It can be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Health for $10. Here’s a link to their website:

http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html#Death

Hope this helps. Best wishes in your search! :-)

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