Janis Joplin
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2) Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, Texas. Now let's check the Texas Birth Index to see if we can find a good match. | 2) Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, Texas. Now let's check the Texas Birth Index to see if we can find a good match. | ||
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Janis Lyn Joplin born 19 Jan 1943, Jefferson County | Janis Lyn Joplin born 19 Jan 1943, Jefferson County | ||
Father: Seth Ward Joplin; Mother: Dorothy Bonita East | Father: Seth Ward Joplin; Mother: Dorothy Bonita East | ||
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Now let's see if we can find these siblings. I will search on Joplin, in Jefferson County, with father Seth. | Now let's see if we can find these siblings. I will search on Joplin, in Jefferson County, with father Seth. | ||
| − | Texas Birth Index | + | <pre>Texas Birth Index |
Laura Lee Joplin born 15 Mar 1949, Jefferson County | Laura Lee Joplin born 15 Mar 1949, Jefferson County | ||
Michael Ross Joplin born 25 May 1953, Jefferson County | Michael Ross Joplin born 25 May 1953, Jefferson County | ||
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Note that Janis in her will calls her father Seth David instead of Seth Ward, and calls her sister Laurel instead of Laura. | Note that Janis in her will calls her father Seth David instead of Seth Ward, and calls her sister Laurel instead of Laura. | ||
3) Let's see if her parents are still living: | 3) Let's see if her parents are still living: | ||
| − | Social Security Death Index | + | <pre>Social Security Death Index |
Dorothy B Joplin born 15 Feb 1913 died 13 Dec 1998 | Dorothy B Joplin born 15 Feb 1913 died 13 Dec 1998 | ||
Last Residence: Prescott, Yavapai Co, Arizona | Last Residence: Prescott, Yavapai Co, Arizona | ||
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Last Residence: Prescott, Yavapai Co, Arizona | Last Residence: Prescott, Yavapai Co, Arizona | ||
SSN issued by Texas before 1951 | SSN issued by Texas before 1951 | ||
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So it's probable there are obits for both parents in Yavapai County. | So it's probable there are obits for both parents in Yavapai County. | ||
| − | 4) Knowing that Seth was born early in 1910, we should be able to find him in the census then | + | 4) Knowing that Seth was born early in 1910, we should be able to find him in the census then. |
| − | 1930 Justice Precinct 1, Potter Co, Texas | + | <pre>1930 Justice Precinct 1, Potter Co, Texas |
24 Apr 1930, ED 188-20-1, Sheet 25B | 24 Apr 1930, ED 188-20-1, Sheet 25B | ||
Dwelling 486, Family 498 | Dwelling 486, Family 498 | ||
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, Florence E, wife, FW, 22, married first time, 2 years ago, mother of 1, 1 living, b TX/KY/MS, no occupation | , Florence E, wife, FW, 22, married first time, 2 years ago, mother of 1, 1 living, b TX/KY/MS, no occupation | ||
, Margaret E, daughter, FW, 2, b TX/TX/TX | , Margaret E, daughter, FW, 2, b TX/TX/TX | ||
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5) Now that we know exactly where Janis' grandfather was living in 1910 and 1920, let's see if we can find his WW1 Draft Card | 5) Now that we know exactly where Janis' grandfather was living in 1910 and 1920, let's see if we can find his WW1 Draft Card | ||
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WW1 Draft Registration Cards | WW1 Draft Registration Cards | ||
Lynn Co, Texas | Lynn Co, Texas | ||
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nearest relative: wife Florence E Joplin | nearest relative: wife Florence E Joplin | ||
Blue eyes, Red Hair; 12 Sep 1918 | Blue eyes, Red Hair; 12 Sep 1918 | ||
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6) I see that Gary Boyd Roberts has published part of Janis' ancestry here. [http://www.newenglandancestors.org/education/articles/research/special_guests/gary_boyd_roberts/column_37_659_437.asp Gary's New England Ancestors Article] | 6) I see that Gary Boyd Roberts has published part of Janis' ancestry here. [http://www.newenglandancestors.org/education/articles/research/special_guests/gary_boyd_roberts/column_37_659_437.asp Gary's New England Ancestors Article] | ||
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8) Knowing that Dorothy East was born in 1913, and is likely to be somewhere in Texas, I checked the every-name index of the 1930 census. I only found one Dorothy East in Texas and she is 17 as expected. | 8) Knowing that Dorothy East was born in 1913, and is likely to be somewhere in Texas, I checked the every-name index of the 1930 census. I only found one Dorothy East in Texas and she is 17 as expected. | ||
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1930 Amarillo, Randall Co, Texas | 1930 Amarillo, Randall Co, Texas | ||
Justice Precinct 4, Ward: South of 29 Ave, ED 191-5-1, Apr 7 1930, Sheet 7B | Justice Precinct 4, Ward: South of 29 Ave, ED 191-5-1, Apr 7 1930, Sheet 7B | ||
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, Barbra, daughter, FW, 10, b NE/IL/IA | , Barbra, daughter, FW, 10, b NE/IL/IA | ||
, Mildred, daughter, FW, 6, b NE/IL/IA | , Mildred, daughter, FW, 6, b NE/IL/IA | ||
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9) I then looked in the 1920 census for anyone named East, born in Illinois, but living in Texas, Oklahoma, or Nebraska | 9) I then looked in the 1920 census for anyone named East, born in Illinois, but living in Texas, Oklahoma, or Nebraska | ||
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1920 Marshall, Clay Co, Nebraska | 1920 Marshall, Clay Co, Nebraska | ||
ED 5-44, Sheet 27B, (no date) | ED 5-44, Sheet 27B, (no date) | ||
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, Gerald, son, MW, 3, b OK/IL/IA | , Gerald, son, MW, 3, b OK/IL/IA | ||
, Barbara, daughter, FW, 6/12, b NE/IL/IA | , Barbara, daughter, FW, 6/12, b NE/IL/IA | ||
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10) Now let's see if we can find Cecil in the WW1 Draft Registration Cards | 10) Now let's see if we can find Cecil in the WW1 Draft Registration Cards | ||
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World War 1 Draft Registration Card | World War 1 Draft Registration Card | ||
Cecil W East, b 31 Jul 1889, in Mason Co, Kentucky | Cecil W East, b 31 Jul 1889, in Mason Co, Kentucky | ||
Resident of Camarge (?), OK | Resident of Camarge (?), OK | ||
| − | Has a wife | + | Has a wife and two children |
Registered in Dewey Co, OK 5 June 1917 | Registered in Dewey Co, OK 5 June 1917 | ||
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11) And then, can we find him with his parents? | 11) And then, can we find him with his parents? | ||
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1910 Lone Tree Township, Clay Co, Nebraska | 1910 Lone Tree Township, Clay Co, Nebraska | ||
5 May 1910, ED 5-42, page 121B, Sheet 14A | 5 May 1910, ED 5-42, page 121B, Sheet 14A | ||
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, Floyd, son, WM, Feb 1891, 9, b IL/IL/IL, At School | , Floyd, son, WM, Feb 1891, 9, b IL/IL/IL, At School | ||
, Verne, son, WM, Jun 1895, 4, b IL/IL/IL | , Verne, son, WM, Jun 1895, 4, b IL/IL/IL | ||
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12) Since "Cecil East" is such a unique name, I did a full sweep of Ancestry for anyone with that name, anywhere. This is what I call a "fishing" expedition, which I only do for unique names. | 12) Since "Cecil East" is such a unique name, I did a full sweep of Ancestry for anyone with that name, anywhere. This is what I call a "fishing" expedition, which I only do for unique names. | ||
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California Death Index | California Death Index | ||
Cecil W East b 31 Jul 1889 Illinois, d 24 Jun 1962 Los Angeles Co, mother's maiden name: Bowman | Cecil W East b 31 Jul 1889 Illinois, d 24 Jun 1962 Los Angeles Co, mother's maiden name: Bowman | ||
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We know this is the same Cecil because the birth date in the CADI matches his birth date in the WW1 Card above. | We know this is the same Cecil because the birth date in the CADI matches his birth date in the WW1 Card above. | ||
