Brief Life History of Cordelia Mae
When Cordelia Mae Jessup was born on 29 June 1919, in McCone, Montana, United States, her father, James Verlin Jessup, was 32 and her mother, Lalla Rookh McIntosh, was 31. She married Lloyd Worthington Key on 11 July 1942, in Kodiak, Third Judicial District, Alaska, United States. She lived in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, United States in 1950 and Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, California, United States in 1955. She died on 15 October 1985, in Mission Viejo, Orange, California, United States, at the age of 66.
Photos and Memories (1)
Do you know Cordelia Mae? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- Cordelia Key, "United States 1950 Census"
- Cordelia Key, "United States Social Security Death Index"
- Cordelia M Jessup, "Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-1959"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1920
The Prohibition Era. Sale and manufacture of alcoholic liquors outlawed. A mushrooming of illegal drinking joints, home-produced alcohol and gangsterism.
1933 · Fort Peck Dam Construction Begins
Construction on the Fort Peck Dam started in 1933. It is the highest of six major dams along the Missouri River. It is located in the northeastern part of Montana near Glasgow and Fort Peck.
1937 · The Neutrality Act
The Neutrality Acts were passed in response to the growing conflicts in Europe and Asia during the time leading up to World War II. The primary purpose was so the US wouldn't engage in any more foreign conflicts. Most of the Acts were repealed in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English personal name Jessup, a vernacular form of Joseph , representing the usual pronunciation of the name in the Middle Ages.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.