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Dwight Delrein LEVIS

Dwight Delrein LEVIS[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Male 1892 - 1966  (74 years)

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  • Name Dwight Delrein LEVIS  [10
    Birth 20 May 1892  Leon, Mason, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Gender Male 
    Burial 1966  Allerton Cemetery, Allerton, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Death 8 Jul 1966  Allerton, Wayne, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    Siblings 5 Siblings 
     1. Edna LEVIS,   b. May 1883, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     2. Carl S LEVIS,   b. May 1886, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     3. Helen LEVIS,   b. Oct 1889, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1965  (Age ~ 75 years)
    +4. Dwight Delrein LEVIS,   b. 20 May 1892, Leon, Mason, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Jul 1966, Allerton, Wayne, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
    ILO Olga SHRIVER,  m. 22 Dec 1912
     5. Herald V LEVIS,   b. Jun 1896, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 April 1974, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 77 years)
     6. Ronald T LEVIS,   b. May 1900, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 January 1971, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 70 years)
     
    Person ID I322356264082  Winnie Paul Scanlan
    Last Modified 1 Sep 2022 

    Father Richard Thomas LEVIS,   b. 19 Apr 1854, Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Dec 1917, Allerton, Wayne, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Virginia McKinley,   b. 1857, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Dec 5,1926, Wayne County, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1882 
    Family ID F61  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family ILO Olga SHRIVER,   b. 29 Apr 1892, Wayne County, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Oct 1965, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage 22 Dec 1912  Wayne County, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Children 
     1. Raymond E. LEVIS,   b. 29 Oct 1913, Allerton, Wayne, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 May 1989 (Age 75 years)
    +2. Dale Dayton LEVIS,   b. 9 Nov 1915, Jackson Township, Wayne, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Nov 1993, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     3. Merle LEVIS,   b. 26 Mar 1918, Corydon Township, Wayne, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Oct 2003, Wayne County, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)
     4. Howard Harlan LEVIS,   b. 13 Jan 1922, Wayne County, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 May 1999 (Age 77 years)
     5. Delrein Junior LEVIS,   b. 13 May 1926, Wayne County, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Aug 2016, Corydon, Wayne, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
    Last Modified 16 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F87  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 20 May 1892 - Leon, Mason, West Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 22 Dec 1912 - Wayne County, Iowa, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 1966 - Allerton Cemetery, Allerton, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Jul 1966 - Allerton, Wayne, Iowa, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Headstones
    Dwight and Ilo Levis
    Dwight and Ilo Levis

  • Notes 
    • Dwight D. Levis, 74 of Allerton passed away July 8 at the Patterson Nursing home in Corydon after a short illness.

      Born 'in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Levis. He was Married' to llo Shriver and 'she preceded him in death. Dwight was a farmer in the Allerton community until his health broke and he was forced 'to retire.

      Surviving are five sons, Raymond and Merle of Allerton, Dale of Audubon, Howard of Sewall and Delrain of Promise City; five grandchildren, two 'great-granddaughters and two brothers, Ronald and Harold
      of Chariton.

      Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Randolph Funeral home in Merton with burial in the Allerton cemetery

      Wayne County Democrat - July 14th, 1966

  • Sources 
    1. [S1171896466] 1930 United States Federal Census, (MyHeritage), https:/​/​www​.myheritage​.com/​research/​record-10134-170840406/​dwight-d-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census.
      Dwight D LevisGender: MaleBirth: Circa 1893 - Virginia, United StatesResidence: 1930 - Howard, Wayne, Iowa, USAAge: 37Marital status: MarriedRace: WhiteLanguage: EnglishFather's birth place: Virginia, United StatesMother's birth place: Virginia, United StatesWife: Ilo O LevisChildren: Raymond Levis, Dale Levis, Merle Levis, Howard Levis, Delrein LevisCensus: Township:HowardEnum. District:0009Line:46 County:WayneSeries:T626Image:915 State:IowaRoll:686 Date:1930Sheet:1-A See household members<a id='household'></a>HouseholdRelation to head; Name; AgeHead; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10134-170840406/dwight-d-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Dwight D Levis</a>; 37Wife; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10134-170840407/ilo-o-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Ilo O Levis</a>; 37Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10134-170840408/raymond-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Raymond Levis</a>; 16Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10134-170840409/dale-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Dale Levis</a>; 14Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10134-170840410/merle-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Merle Levis</a>; 11Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10134-170840411/howard-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Howard Levis</a>; 9Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10134-170840412/delrein-levis-in-1930-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Delrein Levis</a>; 4
      Event: Record
      Role: 10134:170840406:993afc118abfb6d6ab1538d44785b4b9

    2. [S1171896450] 1920 United States Federal Census, https:/​/​www​.myheritage​.com/​research/​record-10133-127245177/​dwight-d-levis-in-1920-united-states-federal-census.
      Dwight D LevisGender: MaleBirth: Circa 1892 - West Virginia, United StatesResidence: 1920 - Wayne, Iowa, USAAge: 28Marital status: MarriedRace: WhiteEthnicity: AmericanFather's birth place: Ohio, United StatesMother's birth place: Pennsylvania, United StatesWife: Flo O LevisChildren: Raymond E Levis, Dale Levis, Merle LevisCensus: County:WayneSeries:T625Line:89 State:IowaSheet:6-BImage:741 Date:1920Family:156 See household members<a id='household'></a>HouseholdRelation to head; Name; AgeHead; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10133-127245177/dwight-d-levis-in-1920-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Dwight D Levis</a>; 28Wife; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10133-127245178/flo-o-levis-in-1920-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Flo O Levis</a>; 28Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10133-127245179/raymond-e-levis-in-1920-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Raymond E Levis</a>; 6Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10133-127245180/dale-levis-in-1920-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Dale Levis</a>; 4Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10133-127245181/merle-levis-in-1920-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Merle Levis</a>; 1 year, 9 months
      Event: Record
      Role: 10133:127245177-:a23dc97d7ecdf75870e6e950b2f6d971

    3. [S1171896453] 1940 United States Federal Census, (MyHeritage), https:/​/​www​.myheritage​.com/​research/​record-10053-907331837/​dwight-d-levis-in-1940-united-states-federal-census.
      Dwight D LevisGender: MaleBirth: Circa 1893 - West Virginia, USAResidence: 1940 - Warren Township, Wayne, Iowa, USAAge: 47Residence in 1935: Same Place - Warren Township, Wayne, Iowa, USARace: WhiteRespondent: XMarital status: MarriedWife: Ilo O LevisChildren: Merle Levis, Howard H Levis, Delrain F LevisCensus: Township:Warren TownshipEnum. District:93-24Family:33 County:WayneRoll:m-t0627-01211Line:39 State:IowaFrame:00984 Date:1940Page:2A See household members<a id='household'></a>HouseholdRelation to head; Name; AgeHead; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-907331837/dwight-d-levis-in-1940-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Dwight D Levis</a>; 47Wife; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-907331838/ilo-o-levis-in-1940-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Ilo O Levis</a>; 47Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-907331839/merle-levis-in-1940-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Merle Levis</a>; 22Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-907331840/howard-h-levis-in-1940-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Howard H Levis</a>; 18Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-907331841/delrain-f-levis-in-1940-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871">Delrain F Levis</a>; 13
      Event: Record
      Role: 10053:907331837-:04788332a3e4a65a7dde495142c10cfd

    4. [S1171896493] West Virginia Birth Index, 1853-1914, (MyHeritage), https:/​/​www​.myheritage​.com/​research/​record-10688-887082/​dwight-levis-in-west-virginia-birth-index.
      Dwight Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Gender: Male&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Birth: Circa 1892 - Mason,West Virginia,USA&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;County of birth registration: Mason
      Event: Record
      Role: 10688:887082-:

    5. [S1171896464] United States World War I Draft Registrations, 1917-1918, (MyHeritage), https:/​/​www​.myheritage​.com/​research/​record-10513-4707496/​dwight-delrein-levis-in-united-states-world-war-i-draft-registrations.
      Dwight Delrein Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Gender: Male&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Birth: May 20 1892 - Leon, West Virginia, United States&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Age: 24&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Draft registration: 1918 - Wayne County, Iowa, United States&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Nationality: United States&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Language: English&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Source: NARA Publication:M1509 NARA Publication Title:World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards NARA Roll:IA90 Draft Board:Wayne County; A-Z
      Event: Record
      Role: 10513:4707496-:

    6. [S1171896460] 1900 United States Federal Census, (MyHeritage), https:/​/​www​.myheritage​.com/​research/​record-10131-18845635/​dwight-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census.
      Dwight Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Gender: Male&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Birth: May 1892 - Virginia, United States&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Residence: 1900 - Allerton town, Wayne, Iowa, USA&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Age: 8&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Marital status: Single&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Race: White&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Ethnicity: American&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Father: R T Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Mother: V Levis, Mrs&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Siblings: Edna Levis, Carl Levis, Helen Levis, Harold Levis, Ronold Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Census: Township:Allerton townEnum. District:156Family:15 County:WayneSeries:T623Line:62 State:IowaRoll:1240464Image:759 Date:1900Sheet:1 See household members&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a id='household'&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;Household&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Relation to head; Name; Age; Suggested alternatives&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Head; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845630/r-t-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;R T Levis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 46; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Wife; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845631/v-levis-mrs-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;V Levis, Mrs&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 43; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Daughter; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845632/edna-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Edna Levis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 17; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Son; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845633/carl-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Carl Levis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 14; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Daughter; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845634/helen-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Helen Levis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 11; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Son; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845635/dwight-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Dwight Levis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 8; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Son; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845636/harold-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Harold Levis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; 4; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Son; &amp;lt;a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10131-18845637/ronold-levis-in-1900-united-states-federal-census?s=435263871"&amp;gt;Ronold Levis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;; &lt; 1;
      Event: Record
      Role: 10131:18845635-:0bd6b35b14b7e5e2a07af0186f819799

    7. [S6] Iowa Marriage Records, https:/​/​www​.myheritage​.com/​research/​record-30192-576243/​ila-shriver-and-dwight-d-levis-in-iowa-marriages.
      Ila Shriver &amp; Dwight D Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Wife: Dwight D Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Marital status: Single&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Race: White&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Marital status: Single&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Race: White&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Spouse&#039;s Age: 20&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M86808-4&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;System Origin: Iowa-VR&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;GS Film number: 1671442&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Reference ID: 2:3HJQD0V
      Event: Record
      Role: 30192:576243-S:

    8. [S1171896494] U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007, (MyHeritage).
      Dwight D Levis&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Gender: Male&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Record Type: Claim&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Birth: May 20 1892&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Claim Date: June 8 1966&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Submission date: May 19 1966&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Field Office Address: OTTOMWA IOWA&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Reference Number: 64310339137&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Description: Life claim
      Event: Record
      Role: 10863:82523775:

    9. [S6] Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage.

    10. [S1171912202] Findagrave.

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      Age:
      74

    12. [S7] Obituary, The St. Edward Advance; Publication Date: 28 Aug 1958; Publication Place: St. Edward, Nebraska, USA; URL: https:/​/​www​.newspapers​.com/​image/​751583708/​?article=e290a28b-69be-4048-9bf8-9818c989c01b&focus=0​.3440581,0​.39887828,0​.49499932,0​.8647631&xid=3355.


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