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
↑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
↑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).
↑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.
↑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.
↑Church Service "Celebration of the life" at Temple Baptist Church Lodi, California Ancestry Accessed 24 Aug 2024
↑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.
↑Obituary Lodi-News Sentinel Obituaries Section Machell/Leon Machell Leon Frank Machell 1920 - 2015 Leon Machell Obituary Accessed 24 Aug 2024
↑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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