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Vincent, Roland R., 1911-1992

 Person

Biographical History

Roland R. Vincent (1911-1992) was a machinist.

Roland R. Vincent was born April 12, 1911 in Provo, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University and later became a machinist. He married Sarah Sybil Douglas on September 14, 1933. He served as the chairman for District 18 in Provo, Utah. In 1964 he sought nomination for the State House of Representatives. Roland R. Vincent passed away on October 24, 1992 in Provo, Utah.

Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, March 1, 2018 (birth and death dates)

Newspapers.com, via WWW, March 1, 2018 (machinist; attended BYU; ran for local legislative position)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Roland and Sybil Vincent family materials, 1949-1952

 Series — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239243600], Folder: 6-8
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to Roland and Sybil Vincent and their three children (Janise, Roland Brent, and Colleen): one folder per child, containing newspaper clippings and/or funeral proceedings (Janise and Brent were unfortunately killed in car crashes in 1952 and 1949 respectively; Colleen was stillborn). Materials dated 1949-1952.

Dates: 1949-1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9109, Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

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