Brief Life History of Melvin Ballard
When Melvin Ballard Allred Sr was born on 24 July 1910, in Ferron, Emery, Utah, United States, his father, Louis Ephraim Allred, was 31 and his mother, Lydia Bell Henrie, was 29. He married Nancy Ellen Parker on 30 August 1930, in Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He died on 4 February 1943, in Redlands, San Bernardino, California, United States, at the age of 32, and was buried in Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States.
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- Melvin Allread, "United States Census, 1940"
- Melvin B Allred, "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994"
- Melvin B Allred, "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952"
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1911 · The Salt Lake International Airport
The Salt Lake International Airport starts its history as a small airfield. It slowly grew until Charles Lindbergh visited that area. After his visit, the airfield changed into a Municipal Airport and started being a hub for most flights from New York to California. After World War II, the airport turned into an international hub for most flights in the Mountain West. In recent history, It sees around 30 million travelers each year and continues to grow in popularity by the local residents.
1912 · The Girl Scouts
Like the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts is a youth organization for girls in the United States. Its purpose is to prepare girls to empower themselves and by acquiring practical skills.
1920
The Prohibition Era. Sale and manufacture of alcoholic liquors outlawed. A mushrooming of illegal drinking joints, home-produced alcohol and gangsterism.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Aldred 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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