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Sophie Lindley 1898–1965

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sophie Lindley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Dec 1898 · Goldthwaite, Mills, Texas, United States
Died 11 Oct 1965 · Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA
Father Charles Henderson (1871–1963)
Mother Mary Lucy Letsie Weems
Spouse George Benjamin Dock Lindley
Children Barney B Lindley, Dewey Dane Linley, Don Gilbert Blevins, Herman Lee Blevins, M L Blevins, Mildred L Blevins, Mildred Louise Blevins
Siblings Bessie Henderson, Bessie L Henderson, Claude Henderson, Claude J Henderson, Dick Henderson, Frank Henderson, Frank Mcduffin Henderson, Jack Henderson, Jack Weems Henderson, Mary Christine Henderson, Minnie Henderson, Posy Lee Henderson
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … Texas Death Index Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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Researchers connected through Sophie Lindley 1898–1965

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1898, Sophie Lindley entered the world in Goldthwaite, Mills, Texas, United States, born to charles devella henderson and mary lucy letsie weems. In 1900, Sophie Lindley resided in Justice Precinct 4, Mills, Texas, USA. In 1910, Sophie Lindley resided in Justice Precinct 1, Mills, Texas, USA. Sophie Lindley married george benjamin dock lindley, herman harris lee blevins, and had children including barney b lindley, dewey dane linley, don gilbert blevins, herman lee blevins, m l blevins, mildred l blevins, mildred louise blevins. Sophie Lindley passed away in 1965 in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records Texas Death Index

  10. 10
    Record Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

Life Timeline

1898
Birth of Sophie Lindley in Goldthwaite, Mills, Texas, United States
Birth
1900
Sophie Lindley resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Mills, Texas, USA
Residence
1910
Sophie Lindley resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Mills, Texas, USA
Residence
1920
Sophie Lindley resided here in Voss, Coleman, Texas, USA
Residence
1930
Sophie Lindley resided here in McCamey, Upton, Texas, USA
Residence
1935
Sophie Lindley resided here in Rural, Terry, Texas
Residence
1940
Sophie Lindley resided here in Terry, Texas, USA
Residence
1942
Sophie Lindley resided here in Richmond, California, USA
Residence
1965
Death of Sophie Lindley in Terry County, Texas, USA
Death
1965
Death of Sophie Lindley in Terry County, Texas, USA
Death
1965
Death of Sophie Lindley in Terry County, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sophie Lindley

This ancestor line traces from York, South Carolina (1808) to Goldthwaite, Mills, Texas, United States (1898) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sophie Lindley (1898–1965) was born in Goldthwaite, Mills, Texas, United States and died in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sophie in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Charles Henderson
1871–1963 · Father
Mary Lucy Letsie Weems
Mother

Sophie Lindley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sophie Lindley PTP
1898–1965
Goldthwaite, Mills, Texas, United States
Parents
Charles Devella Henderson PTP
1871–1963
Belton, Bell, Texas, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sophie Lindley's Descendants

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Sophie Lindley PTP 1898–1965 m. Herman (Harris) Lee Blevins PTP 1892–1933 m. George Benjamin "Dock" Lindley PTP 1890–1946