Janis Joplin

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'''Janis Joplin'''
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'''Janis Joplin''' (1943-1970)
 
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This page copyright 2007 by Will Johnson, Professional Genealogist, Historian and Biographer.  This page is locked, if you'd like to comment on it, you can email me at [mailto:wjhonson@aol.com wjhonson@aol.com]
 
This page copyright 2007 by Will Johnson, Professional Genealogist, Historian and Biographer.  This page is locked, if you'd like to comment on it, you can email me at [mailto:wjhonson@aol.com wjhonson@aol.com]
  
 
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The [http://www.officialjanis.com/bio.html Official Janis Joplin site] says that Janis was born 19 Jan 1943 in Port Arthur, [[Texas]], was raised there, that her parents were named Seth and Dorothy Joplin, that she died in Los Angeles, [[California]], at the age of 27 on 4 Oct 1970. I will not rely on these facts, but only use them as a guide, confirming them as we go along.
The [http://www.officialjanis.com/bio.html Official Janis Joplin site] says that Janis was born 19 Jan 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, was raised there, that her parents were named Seth and Dorothy Joplin, that she died in Los Angeles, at the age of 27 on 4 Oct 1970. I will not rely on these facts, but only use them as a guide, confirming them as we go along.
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1) Let's confirm her death date and place. We are told that she died in California, so let's check the California Death Index. The CADI states "Janis L Joplin, born 19 Jan 1943 Texas, died 4 Oct 1970 in Los Angeles Co. Part of her will is transcribed here where she names her parents and two of her siblings. And here you can see a picture of the whole family.
 
1) Let's confirm her death date and place. We are told that she died in California, so let's check the California Death Index. The CADI states "Janis L Joplin, born 19 Jan 1943 Texas, died 4 Oct 1970 in Los Angeles Co. Part of her will is transcribed here where she names her parents and two of her siblings. And here you can see a picture of the whole family.
 
 
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2) Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, Texas. Now let's check the Texas Birth Index to see if we can find a good match.
 
2) Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, Texas. Now let's check the Texas Birth Index to see if we can find a good match.
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So it's probable there are obits for both parents in Yavapai County.
 
So it's probable there are obits for both parents in Yavapai County.
 
 
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E-mail me at wjhonson@aol.com
 
Or snail-mail me at:
 
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180 Seventh Ave Suite #102, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
 
Copyright 2006
 
 
 
  
 
4) Knowing that Seth was born early in 1910, we should be able to find him in the census then
 
4) Knowing that Seth was born early in 1910, we should be able to find him in the census then
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, Florence E, wife, FW, 22, married first time, 2 years ago, mother of 1, 1 living, b TX/KY/MS, no occupation
 
, Florence E, wife, FW, 22, married first time, 2 years ago, mother of 1, 1 living, b TX/KY/MS, no occupation
 
, Margaret E, daughter, FW, 2, b TX/TX/TX
 
, Margaret E, daughter, FW, 2, b TX/TX/TX
 
 
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Copyright 2006
 
 
 
  
 
5) Now that we know exactly where Janis' grandfather was living in 1910 and 1920, let's see if we can find his WW1 Draft Card
 
5) Now that we know exactly where Janis' grandfather was living in 1910 and 1920, let's see if we can find his WW1 Draft Card
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7) WorldConnect, database morganfield, submitted by William Taber, willgen@mac.com says that Seeb's wife was Florence Elizabeth Porter d 1956 in Truth or Consequences, Sierra Co, NM. And that her parents were Robert Ury Porter and Arminta Roberson. The Taber database, says that Robert was b in TN and one thing that Florence was consistent about was saying that he was born in Kentucky, so that throws a little doubt into this information. William Taber also says that Seeb's parents were Charles Alexander Joplin and Margaret Elmira White.
 
7) WorldConnect, database morganfield, submitted by William Taber, willgen@mac.com says that Seeb's wife was Florence Elizabeth Porter d 1956 in Truth or Consequences, Sierra Co, NM. And that her parents were Robert Ury Porter and Arminta Roberson. The Taber database, says that Robert was b in TN and one thing that Florence was consistent about was saying that he was born in Kentucky, so that throws a little doubt into this information. William Taber also says that Seeb's parents were Charles Alexander Joplin and Margaret Elmira White.
 
 
Brought to you by Will Johnson, Professional Genealogist, Historian and Biographer
 
 
E-mail me at wjhonson@aol.com
 
Or snail-mail me at:
 
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180 Seventh Ave Suite #102, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
 
Copyright 2006
 
 
 
  
 
8) Knowing that Dorothy East was born in 1913, and is likely to be somewhere in Texas, I checked the every-name index of the 1930 census. I only found one Dorothy East in Texas and she is 17 as expected.
 
8) Knowing that Dorothy East was born in 1913, and is likely to be somewhere in Texas, I checked the every-name index of the 1930 census. I only found one Dorothy East in Texas and she is 17 as expected.
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, Gerald, son, MW, 3, b OK/IL/IA
 
, Gerald, son, MW, 3, b OK/IL/IA
 
, Barbara, daughter, FW, 6/12, b NE/IL/IA
 
, Barbara, daughter, FW, 6/12, b NE/IL/IA
 
So here finally we get confirmation that Janis' grandmother was named "Laura".
 
 
 
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E-mail me at wjhonson@aol.com
 
Or snail-mail me at:
 
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Copyright 2006
 
 
 
  
 
10) Now let's see if we can find Cecil in the WW1 Draft Registration Cards
 
10) Now let's see if we can find Cecil in the WW1 Draft Registration Cards
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, Floyd, son, WM, Feb 1891, 9, b IL/IL/IL, At School
 
, Floyd, son, WM, Feb 1891, 9, b IL/IL/IL, At School
 
, Verne, son, WM, Jun 1895, 4, b IL/IL/IL
 
, Verne, son, WM, Jun 1895, 4, b IL/IL/IL
 
 
Brought to you by Will Johnson, Professional Genealogist, Historian and Biographer
 
 
E-mail me at wjhonson@aol.com
 
Or snail-mail me at:
 
Fast Forward Genealogy Enterprises
 
180 Seventh Ave Suite #102, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
 
Copyright 2006
 
 
 
  
 
12) Since "Cecil East" is such a unique name, I did a full sweep of Ancestry for anyone with that name, anywhere. This is what I call a "fishing" expedition, which I only do for unique names.
 
12) Since "Cecil East" is such a unique name, I did a full sweep of Ancestry for anyone with that name, anywhere. This is what I call a "fishing" expedition, which I only do for unique names.

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