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David Phares Senior 1902–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Dec 1902

Birth Location: Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA

Death Date: 25 Apr 1981

Death Location: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA

Father: Ceberry Pharris

Mother: Laura Cannon

Spouse(s): Valda Franks, Millie Sparkman

Children(s): David Jr.

The story of David Phares Senior began in 1902 in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA. In 1910, David Phares Senior resided in Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas. In 1920, David Phares Senior resided in Sherman Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas. David Phares Senior married Millie E Sparkman, Valda Leah Franks, and had children including David Phares Jr. David Phares Senior passed away in 1981 in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David Phares Senior began in 1902 in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, David Phares Senior resided in Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas.
  • In 1920, David Phares Senior resided in Sherman Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas.
  • David Phares Senior married Millie E Sparkman, Valda Leah Franks, and had children including David Phares Jr.
  • David Phares Senior passed away in 1981 in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ceberry Pharris
1850–1929
Birth Location: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, USA
CP
Laura Cannon
1859–1944
Birth Location: Bossier Parrish, Louisiana, USA
LC

Spouses(s)

Valda Franks
1923–2004
Birth Location: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
VF
Millie Sparkman
1895–1981
Birth Location: Tioga, Grayson, Texas, USA
MS

Children(s)

David Jr.
1942–1994
Birth Location: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
DJ

David Senior's Ancestors

Self
David Senior
1902–1981
Birth Place: Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA
Parents
Ceberry Berry Pharris
1850–1929
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Laura (Jane) Cannon
1859–1944
Bossier Parrish, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
James (Isham "Jim") Pharris
1780–1854
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Mary (Jane) Stone
1832–1915
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
Jackson Cannon
1826–1880
North Carolina
Lucille Hudspeth
1832–1880
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Pharis
1754–1805
Sarah Shearer
1756–1777
Carder Stone
1797–
Robert Cannon
1775–1861
Nancy
1785–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William G
1702–1783
Mariah G
1705–1780

David Senior's Descendants

1.
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David (Phares) Senior (2 Dec 1902–25 Apr 1981) m. Valda (Leah) Franks (9 Sep 1923–6 February, 2004) m. Millie (E.) Sparkman (12 Jan 1895–23 Nov 1981)
  1. 1. David (Phares) Jr. 1942–1994

David Senior's Timeline

10 Records

1902
2 Dec 1902
Birth of David Phares Senior in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA
Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
David Phares Senior resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas
1920
1920
Age 18
David Phares Senior resided here in Sherman Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas
Sherman Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas
1923
1923
Age 21
David Phares Senior resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
David Phares Senior resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas
Sherman, Grayson, Texas
1935
1935
Age 33
David Phares Senior resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
David Phares Senior resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
David Phares Senior resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1981
23 Apr 1981
Age 79
Death of David Phares Senior in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1981
25 Apr 1981
Age 79
Burial of David Phares Senior in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1902
    Event Place: Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1174
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T627_4043; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 91-8
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 463-07-2324; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sherman Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T625_1808; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 74; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Oklahoma, County Marriages
    [10] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sherman Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sherman Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T625_1808; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 74; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T627_4043; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 91-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T627_4043; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 91-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 1942

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 2 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 1942

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1174

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1981
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 463-07-2324; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1981
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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