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Junius Cleveland Ashburn

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Junius Cleveland Ashburn Veteran

Birth
Freestone County, Texas, USA
Death
21 May 1958 (aged 65)
Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, USA
Burial
Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Died at age 65. Junius was a MMR2 (Machinist's Mate-Refrigeration Mechanic) in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II (1939-1945). THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from September 1, 1939 through September 2, 1945, though related conflicts began earlier.

Married Ollie Unknown in 1926. Junius was 34 years old.
Divorced Ollie Ashburn before 1940.

1930 United States Federal Census shows Junius living in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas. Junius was 36 years old and married to Ollie Ashburn, age 25.
1940 United States Federal Census shows Junius living in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas. Junius was 47 years old and divorced and living as a lodger.
United States World War I Draft Registation Cards 1917-1918 shows Junius C. Ashburn.

From "The Mexia Daily News", page 1, published on May 22, 1958:
Junius, owner and manager of the Mexia Hotel was shot and killed by a roomer, M. J. McDonald. Junius was shot five times with a .22 caliber pistol, according in Chief of Police Bill Parten. Chief Parten also stated that the hotel owner was dead when police arrived. This infor posted on ancestry.com.
Died at age 65. Junius was a MMR2 (Machinist's Mate-Refrigeration Mechanic) in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II (1939-1945). THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from September 1, 1939 through September 2, 1945, though related conflicts began earlier.

Married Ollie Unknown in 1926. Junius was 34 years old.
Divorced Ollie Ashburn before 1940.

1930 United States Federal Census shows Junius living in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas. Junius was 36 years old and married to Ollie Ashburn, age 25.
1940 United States Federal Census shows Junius living in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas. Junius was 47 years old and divorced and living as a lodger.
United States World War I Draft Registation Cards 1917-1918 shows Junius C. Ashburn.

From "The Mexia Daily News", page 1, published on May 22, 1958:
Junius, owner and manager of the Mexia Hotel was shot and killed by a roomer, M. J. McDonald. Junius was shot five times with a .22 caliber pistol, according in Chief of Police Bill Parten. Chief Parten also stated that the hotel owner was dead when police arrived. This infor posted on ancestry.com.

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