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Columbus Marion Francis 1881–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1881

Birth Location: Good Hope, Harrison County, WV

Death Date: 30 Dec 1949

Death Location: Friendship Cemetery, Berlin, Lewis, West Virginia, USA

Father: George Francis

Mother: Christina Yerkey

Spouse(s): Annie Furby

Children(s): Francis None, Son Francis, Eula Francis, Genevieve Francis, Helen Francis, Geraldine Francis, George Francis, Almeda Francis, Gladys Francis, Hollis Francis

In 1881, Columbus Marion Francis entered the world in Good Hope, Harrison County, WV, born to George C Francis And Christina Yerkey. Columbus Marion Francis married Annie Furby, and had children including Almeda Lerheta Alma Francis, Eula Pearl Francis, Francis, Genevieve Francis, George Herschel Francis, Geraldine Juanita Francis, Gladys Beulah Francis, Helen Lavaughn Francis, Hollis Ferrell Francis, Son Francis. Columbus Marion Francis passed away in 1949 in Friendship Cemetery, Berlin, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Columbus Marion Francis entered the world in Good Hope, Harrison County, WV, born to George C Francis And Christina Yerkey.
  • Columbus Marion Francis married Annie Furby, and had children including Almeda Lerheta Alma Francis, Eula Pearl Francis, Francis, Genevieve Francis, George Herschel Francis, Geraldine Juanita Francis, Gladys Beulah Francis, Helen Lavaughn Francis, Hollis Ferrell Francis, Son Francis.
  • Columbus Marion Francis passed away in 1949 in Friendship Cemetery, Berlin, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Francis
1849–1917
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
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Christina Yerkey
1848–1927
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
CY

Spouses(s)

Annie Furby
1880–1960
Birth Location: Salem, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
AF

Children(s)

Francis None
1905–1994
Birth Location: Freemansburg, West Virginia, USA
F
Son Francis
1912–1912
Birth Location: Mineral, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
SF
Eula Francis
1911–1994
Birth Location: Kincheloe, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
EF
Genevieve Francis
1909–1919
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
GF
Helen Francis
1921–1997
Birth Location: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
HF
Geraldine Francis
1918–1989
Birth Location: Kincheloe, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
GF
George Francis
1907–1990
Birth Location: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
GF
Almeda Francis
1902–1996
Birth Location: Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
AF
Gladys Francis
1903–1993
Birth Location: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
GF
Hollis Francis
1914–1998
Birth Location: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
HF

Columbus Francis's Ancestors

Self
Columbus Francis
1881–1949
Birth Place: Good Hope, Harrison County, WV
Parents
George C Francis
1849–1917
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Christina Yerkey
1848–1927
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Patrick) Francis
1817–1880
Fauquier County Virginia, USA
Margaret (R) Gordon
1823–1905
Virginia, USA
Joseph Yerkey
1813–1898
,, Virginia
Matilda Childers
1813–1900
WV
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Francis
1774–1862
Sarah Cockreil
1788–1894
John Gordon
1784–
Frances C
1787–
John Jr
1787–1865
Abigail Yerkey
1789–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Francis
1740–1804
Mary Johnson
1740–1791
Thomas Gordon
1749–1834
Margaret Rogers
1756–1803
Charles Foushee
1753–1829
Lucy Crutcher
1760–1814
John Yerkey
1760–1860
Sophia Childers
1765–1840
William Sr
1740–
Martha Lowther
1743–1803

Columbus Francis's Descendants

1.
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Columbus (Marion) Francis (15 Mar 1881–30 Dec 1949) m. Annie Furby (3 Aug 1880–19 Jul 1960)
  1. 1. Francis 1905–1994 m. Marie (Virginia) May 1906–1974 m. Helen (Lucille) May 1916–1995
    1. 1. Juanita (Lucille) Francis 1930–2017 m. Gene (Tieney) Marks 1934–2017 m. Russell (Harvey) Lipps 1922–1959
      1. 1. Harvey (Kent) Lipps 1948–2022 m. Sandra (Sue) Shetler 1945–2010
    2. 2. Catherine Francis 1934–1934
    3. 3. Warren (Laco) Francis 1941–2021 m. Roberta (Susanne) Hughes 1940–1999
  2. 2. Son Francis 1912–1912
  3. 3. Eula (Pearl) Francis 1911–1994 m. Harlan (E Currey) Sr 1902–1980
    1. 1. Shirley (Ruth) Currey 1935–2008 m. Russell (Smith) Allen 1932–1994
    2. 2. James (Marion) Currey 1932–1979
  4. 4. Genevieve Francis 1909–1919 m. Claude` Nichlas 1910–1962 m. Forrest Hitt 1920–1981
    1. 1. John (E) Nichlas 1938–1938
  5. 5. Helen (Lavaughn) Francis 1921–1997 m. John (William) McCartney 1913–2003
  6. 6. Geraldine (Juanita) Francis 1918–1989 m. Forrest (Faith) Hitt 1920–1981 m. James (Claude) Nicholas 1910–1942
    1. 1. Kenneth (Lawrence Nicholas) Sr 1941–2005
    2. 2. John (Edwin) Nicholas 1938–1938
  7. 7. George (Herschel) Francis 1907–1990 m. Edna (Marie) Waggoner 1911–1997
    1. 1. Aubrey (C) Francis 1928–1999 m. Mary (Sue) Godfrey 1934–2005
  8. 8. Almeda (Lerheta "Alma") Francis 1902–1996 m. Hayden (Dolphy) Perkey 1891–1966 m. Herbert (Dan) Taylor 1900–1927 m. Milford (A.) Smith 1918–1978
    1. 1. Herbert (Corder Taylor) Sr 1922–2012 m. Esther (Mildred) McQuain 1917–2007
    2. 2. Marion (Daniel) Perkey 1937–1937
    3. 3. Hayden (Eugene) Perkey 1932–2012
  9. 9. Gladys (Beulah) Francis 1903–1993 m. Jesse (Blair) Bailey 1902–1974
    1. 1. Beulah (Anna Mae) Bailey 1926–1926
    2. 2. Robert (Marian Blair) Bailey 1924–1977 m. Virginia (Nell) Westfall 1926–2013
    3. 3. George (Hollis Ruhl) Bailey 1932–1932
    4. 4. Ronald (Dewayne) Bailey 1941–2006
  10. 10. Hollis (Ferrell) Francis 1914–1998 m. Bessie (Ellen) Gum 1912–2006

Columbus Francis's Timeline

15 Records

1881
16 Oct 1881
Birth of Columbus Marion Francis in Good Hope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Good Hope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
1881
Mar 1881
Birth of Columbus Marion Francis in Good Hope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Good Hope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
1881
16 Oct 1881
Birth of Columbus Marion Francis in Union District, Harrison Co, West Virginia
Union District, Harrison Co, West Virginia
1881
15 Mar 1881
Birth of Columbus Marion Francis in Good Hope, Harrison County, WV
Good Hope, Harrison County, WV
1900
1900
Age 19
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 37
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 54
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 61
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1949
26 Dec 1949
Age 68
Columbus Marion Francis resided here in Kincheloe, Lewis, West Virginia
Kincheloe, Lewis, West Virginia
1949
27 Dec 1949
Age 68
Death of Columbus Marion Francis in Kincheloe, Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Kincheloe, Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
1949
30 Dec 1949
Age 68
Burial of Columbus Marion Francis in Friendship Cemetery, Berlin, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Friendship Cemetery, Berlin, Lewis, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1881
    Event Place: Good Hope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4417; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 21-13
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 95
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 739.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1992561
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241763
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375698
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1881
    Event Place: Good Hope, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241763

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1881
    Event Place: Union District, Harrison Co, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1881
    Event Place: Good Hope, Harrison County, WV
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241763

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1992561

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 739.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4417; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 21-13

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4417; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 21-13

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Kincheloe, Lewis, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Kincheloe, Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Friendship Cemetery, Berlin, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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