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Charles Thomas Underwood 1875–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1875

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 11 Jul 1955

Death Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Father: Franklin Underwood

Mother: Sarah Sherman

Spouse(s): Bessie Sledge

Children(s): William Underwood, Virginia Underwood, Charles Jr

In 1875, Charles Thomas Underwood entered the world in North Carolina, born to Franklin Royal Underwood And Sarah Georgie Sherman. In 1880, Charles Thomas Underwood resided in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Charles Thomas Underwood resided in Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City. Charles Thomas Underwood married Bessie Evans Sledge, Nannie Cain, and had children including Charles Thomas Underwood Jr, Virginia Elizabeth Underwood, William Underwood. Charles Thomas Underwood passed away in 1955 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Charles Thomas Underwood entered the world in North Carolina, born to Franklin Royal Underwood And Sarah Georgie Sherman.
  • In 1880, Charles Thomas Underwood resided in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Charles Thomas Underwood resided in Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City.
  • Charles Thomas Underwood married Bessie Evans Sledge, Nannie Cain, and had children including Charles Thomas Underwood Jr, Virginia Elizabeth Underwood, William Underwood.
  • Charles Thomas Underwood passed away in 1955 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Franklin Underwood
1847–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Sarah Sherman
1845–1925
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Bessie Sledge
1884–
Birth Location: North Carolina
BS

Children(s)

William Underwood
1907–
Birth Location: North Carolina
WU
Virginia Underwood
1915–2007
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia
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Charles Jr
1904–1928
Birth Location: fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
CJ

Charles Underwood's Ancestors

Self
Charles Underwood
1875–1955
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Franklin Royal Underwood
1847–1900
North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah (Georgie) Sherman
1845–1925
South Carolina
Grandparents
Thomas (R) Underwood
1811–1875
Mintz, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Royal
1828–1888
Johnston or Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
James (B.) Sherman
1825–
New York
Frances (Caroline) Shaver
1824–1888
New York
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Underwood
1786–1854
Sabry Royal
1788–1853
David Royall
1792–1864
Sarah Martin
1798–1881
James Sherman
1783–1864
Martha Palmer
1791–1869
Jacob *
1802–1881
Sarah *
1803–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Underwood
1743–1803
Sarah Thornton
1767–1849
Edith Blackman
1763–1845
Mary Guy
1780–
Richard Martin
1765–1810
Dea. Sherman
1759–1844
Esther Hard
1761–1813
Milo Palmer
1767–1852
Sarah Bartram
1762–
Col. *
1776–1849
Charity Madison
1775–1852
Joseph *
1761–1842
Lucy *
1765–1836

Charles Underwood's Descendants

1.
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Charles (Thomas) Underwood (12 Feb 1875–11 Jul 1955) m. Bessie (Evans) Sledge (abt 1884–)
  1. 1. William Underwood 1907–
  2. 2. Virginia (Elizabeth) Underwood 1915–2007
  3. 3. Charles (Thomas Underwood) Jr 1904–1928

Charles Underwood's Timeline

8 Records

1875
12 Feb 1875
Birth of Charles Thomas Underwood in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 5
Charles Thomas Underwood resided here in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA
Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Charles Thomas Underwood resided here in Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Charles Thomas Underwood resided here in Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Charles Thomas Underwood resided here in Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Charles Thomas Underwood resided here in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 65
Charles Thomas Underwood resided here in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
1955
11 Jul 1955
Age 80
Death of Charles Thomas Underwood in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1875
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04319; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 118-21
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1909; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 78
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 2342210
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oxford, Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 965; Page: 540A; Enumeration District: 107
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1645; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375658
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] North Carolina, Deaths
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oxford, Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 965; Page: 540A; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1645; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375658

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Clay Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1909; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 2342210

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04319; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 118-21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04319; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 118-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1955
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
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