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Vernice Lee Velma Handley 1912–1979

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Vernice Handley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1912 · Polk County, Texas, United States
Died 10 Feb 1979 · Jasper, Jasper County, Texas, United States
Father Ora Gibson
Siblings Vernon Lee Velma Handley

Researchers connected through Vernice Handley 1912–1979

and 1 more tree owner connected with Vernice Handley 1912–1979

Immediate Family

Parents
Ora Gibson
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1912, Vernice Lee Velma Handley entered the world in Polk County, Texas, United States, born to ora gibson. Vernice Lee Velma Handley passed away in 1979 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1912
Birth of Vernice Lee Velma Handley in Polk County, Texas, United States
Birth
1979
Death of Vernice Lee Velma Handley in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Vernice Handley

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Polk County, Texas, United States (1912) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vernice Handley (1912–1979) was born in Polk County, Texas, United States and died in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas, United States. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Vernice 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 12 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

Vernice Handley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Vernice Lee Velma Handley PTP
1912–1979
Polk County, Texas, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Vernice Handley's Descendants

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Vernice Lee Velma Handley PTP 1912–1979