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Orval Travelstead 1898 - 1970

Orval Travelstead of Marion, Williamson County, Illinois was born on September 28, 1898 at Saline County, IL, USA in Saline County. Orval's partner was Effie J Travelstead. He also married Estelle Travelstead, and they were married until Orval's death in August 1970. They had children James Kenneth Travelstead, Robert L Hudgens, and Robbie Jeanette Hudgens.

Orval Travelstead

Marion, Williamson County, Illinois 62959

September 28, 1898

Saline County, IL, USA in Saline County, Illinois, United States

August 1970

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Orval Travelstead's History: 1898 - 1970

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09/28

1898

Birthday

September 28, 1898

Birthdate

Saline County, IL, USA in Saline County, Illinois United States

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Professional Career

Orval owned a bus company, (Travelstead Bus Company) during WW2 in the town of Marion, Illinois where he spent the majority of his life. Orval became sick and had to sell the bus company which operated in the little town with school buses and city buses. Business was good during the war years as gas rationing was in effect to help further the war effort. The buses allowed people access to travel around the town and shop, work, visit, etc.
Personal Life & Family

After the bus company was sold, Orval used the proceeds received from the sale to purchase a small farm just about 2-3 miles out of town. He raised cattle on the land and enjoyed fishing the three little ponds located on the farmland. He was also an avid hunter and hunted quail with his English Setters that he loved very much. Orval's health declined as the years passed. he had to sell the farm and move in town. He spent the rest of his years visiting with old friends that still remained and also his grandchildren on occasion.
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1970

Death

August 1970

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

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