Who was Wallace Hamby?

Wallace Hamby (1888–1966) was born in Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA and died in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Wallace Lafayette Hamby 1888–1966

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 May 1888 · Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA

Died 15 Feb 1966 · Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States

Father James Robert Hamby

Mother Nancy Leming (1846–1915)

Spouse Roxy Mae Gordon

Children Faye Fay Hamby, Larie Hamby, Lois Elizabeth Bessie Hamby, Nonnie L Hamby

Siblings Alfred , Burton Hamby, Calvin Jefferson Cullie Hamby, Emanuel Levi Hamby, Ervin Robert Hamby, Issac Hamby, James William Hamby, Jesse Allen Hamby, John Henry Hamby, Sarah Jane Hamby, William Alfred Hamby

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., World War II Draft … Arkansas, County Marriages Index Oklahoma, U.S., Wills and Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

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Children

Lois Elizabeth Bessie Hamby

Nonnie L Hamby

Biography

In 1888, Wallace Lafayette Hamby entered the world in Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA, born to james robert hamby and nancy jane leming. In 1900, Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA. Wallace Lafayette Hamby married roxy mae gordon, and had children including faye fay hamby, larie hamby, lois elizabeth bessie hamby, nonnie l hamby. Wallace Lafayette Hamby passed away in 1966 in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States.

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Census 1900 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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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
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Marriage Records Arkansas, County Marriages Index
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Probate/Wills Oklahoma, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1888

Birth of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Mountain Falls, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA

Birth

1888

Birth of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA

Birth

1900

Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA

Residence

1920

Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Eagle, Polk, Arkansas, USA

Residence

1930

Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA

Residence

1935

Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma

Residence

1940

Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA

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1942

Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Sulphur, Oklahoma, USA

Residence

1966

Death of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States

Death

1966

Death of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wallace Hamby

This ancestor line traces from Valenciennes, Flanders, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (1310) to Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA (1888) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Wallace Hamby (1888–1966) was born in Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA and died in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Wallace 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 15 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.
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