Leon Machell
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Leon Frank Machell (1920 - 2015)

Leon Frank Machell
Born in Rocky, Washita, Oklahoma, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Brother of [private sister (1920s - unknown)] [half]
Husband of [private wife (1920s - unknown)]
Descendants descendants
Father of [private daughter (1950s - unknown)]
Died at age 94 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United Statesmap
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Biography

Leon Machell was born in Oklahoma.
This profile is part of the Machell Name Study.

Leon Frank Machell was born around 1920, in Rocky, Oaklahoma, United States.

He was the son of Edwin Leon Machell and Frances Emma (Linstaedt) Machell, and had one sibling, Dorothy Machell.

Leon can be seen, age 9, in the1930 United States Federal Census returns, living with his parents and siblings, in Rainey, Washita, Oklahoma. [1]

In his teenage years, he was employed by his father, Edwin Leon Machell, as

The U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, describe Leon, aged 21, as white, 6'1", 185 lbs, freckled, with red hair and blue eyes. [2]

Leon married Vivian G [?]

The 1950 United States Federal Census return show Leon was working as a 'roofer' at that time, living in San Mateo, California, with his wife Vivian, and their son Brett. [3]

According to the U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, in 1963, 1977, 1982, Leon was a 'Processing Supervisor' for General Mills Inc, Eureka Avenue, Lodi. [4]

Leon died on the 13th of January 2015, in California, aged 94.

He was described at his funeral service as being a godly man, with a gentle, loving spirit. He was an active member of Temple Baptist Church, and he sang in the choir there. [5]

He was buried in Cherokee Memorial Park cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California. [6]

His obituary provides more personal information [7] [8]

Research Notes

Name Leon Frank Machell Gender Male Birth Date 20 Aug 1920 Birth Place Rocky, Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America Death Date 13 Jan 2015 Death Place California, United States of America Cemetery Cherokee Memorial Park Burial or Cremation Place Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America Has Bio? Y Father Edwin Leon Machell Mother Frances Emma Machell Spouse Vivian Marie Machell URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141570021/leon-frank-machell

Sources

  1. 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census", database with images
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Rainey, Washita, Oklahoma; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2341672
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #95465884 (accessed 24 August 2024)
    Leon Machell (9), single son, in household of Ed L Machell (30) in Rainey, Washita, Oklahoma, USA. Born in Oklahoma.
    Ed L Machell 30 Head Farmer
    Francis Machell 30 Wife
    Leon Machell 9 Son
    Dorthy Machell 7 Daughter
  2. Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947", database with images
    National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1097
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #19118622 (accessed 24 August 2024)
    Name: Leon Frank Machell; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 21; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 20 Aug 1920; Birth Place: Rocky, Oklahoma, USA; Residence Place: Redwood City, San Mateo, California, USA; Registration Date: 14 Feb 1942; Registration Place: Redwood City, San Mateo, California, USA; Employer: E L Machell; Height: 6 1; Weight: 185; Complexion: Freckled; Hair Color: Red; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Frances Machell;
    Household Members (Name) Relationship:
    Leon Frank Machell Self (Head).
  3. 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census", database with images
    National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: San Mateo, California; Roll: 6104; Page: 80; Enumeration District: 41-244
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #268550143 (accessed 24 August 2024)
    Leon F Machall (29), married, Roofer, head of household in San Mateo, California, USA. Born in Oklahoma.
  4. 1982 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995", database with images
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1382090913 (accessed 24 August 2024)
    Name: Leon F Vivian G Machell; Residence Year: 1982; Street Address: 307; Residence Place: Lodi, San Joaquin, California, USA; Occupation: Processing Supervisor; Publication Title: Lodi, California, City Directory, 1982.
  5. Church Service
    "Celebration of the life" at Temple Baptist Church
    Lodi, California
    Ancestry
    Accessed 24 Aug 2024
  6. Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current", database
    Find A Grave: Memorial #141570021
    Ancestry Record 60525 #116144392 (accessed 24 August 2024)
    Leon Frank Machell burial (died on 13 Jan 2015) in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America. Born on 20 Aug 1920.
  7. Obituary
    Lodi-News Sentinel
    Obituaries Section
    Machell/Leon Machell
    Leon Frank Machell 1920 - 2015
    Leon Machell Obituary
    Accessed 24 Aug 2024
  8. Obituary: "U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current", database
    Publication Date: 20/ Jan/ 2015; Publication Place: Lodi, California, USA; URL: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/LodiNews/obituary.aspx?n=leon-frank-machell&pid=173880370&fhid=2436
    Ancestry Record 7545 #371547062 (accessed 24 August 2024)
    Name: Leon Frank Machell; Gender: Male; Death Age: 94; Birth Date: 20 Aug 1920; Birth Place: Rocky, Oklahoma; Residence Place: Redwood City; Death Date: 13 Jan 2015; Burial Place: Lodi; Obituary Date: 20 Jan 2015; Child: Denise Surprenant Brett Machell; Siblings: Dorothy.

See also:

  • First-hand information as remembered by Ivan Tunnell, Friday, January 30, 2015
  • Funeral Home Collection: "U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current", database
    Publication Date: 18/ Jan/ 2015; Publication Place: Lodi, California, USA; URL:
    Ancestry Record 2190 #372100254 (accessed 24 August 2024)
    Name: Leon Frank Machell; Death Age: 94; Birth Date: 20 Aug 1920; Death Date: 13 Jan 2015; Obituary Date: 18 Jan 2015.




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