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Edgar Lee Tinsley 1895–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1895

Birth Location: Rector, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1956

Death Location: Piggott Rt 1, Clay, Arkansas, USA

Father: Henry Tinsley

Mother: Elizabeth Malin

Spouse(s): Flora Smith

Children(s): Nina Tinsley, Violet Tinsley, Virginia Tinsley, Rosetta Tinsley, Bobbie Tinsley, Freddie Tinsley

In 1895, Edgar Lee Tinsley entered the world in Rector, Arkansas, USA, born to Henry Clay Tinsley And Elizabeth Jewel Malin. In 1900, Edgar Lee Tinsley resided in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Edgar Lee Tinsley resided in Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA. Edgar Lee Tinsley married Flora Marie Smith, and had children including Bobbie Ray Tinsley, Freddie R Tinsley, Nina Louise Tinsley, Rosetta Geneva Tinsley, Violet Imogene Tinsley, Virginia Tinsley. Edgar Lee Tinsley passed away in 1956 in Piggott Rt 1, Clay, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Edgar Lee Tinsley entered the world in Rector, Arkansas, USA, born to Henry Clay Tinsley And Elizabeth Jewel Malin.
  • In 1900, Edgar Lee Tinsley resided in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Edgar Lee Tinsley resided in Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA.
  • Edgar Lee Tinsley married Flora Marie Smith, and had children including Bobbie Ray Tinsley, Freddie R Tinsley, Nina Louise Tinsley, Rosetta Geneva Tinsley, Violet Imogene Tinsley, Virginia Tinsley.
  • Edgar Lee Tinsley passed away in 1956 in Piggott Rt 1, Clay, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Tinsley
1861–1939
Birth Location: McLean, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Malin
1867–1947
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
EM

Spouses(s)

Flora Smith
1905–1958
Birth Location: Colorado, USA
FS

Children(s)

Nina Tinsley
1925–2019
Birth Location: Kennett, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
NT
Violet Tinsley
1927–2001
Birth Location: Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America
VT
Virginia Tinsley
1930–2004
Birth Location: Holcomb, Missouri
VT
Rosetta Tinsley
1926–1927
Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America
RT
Bobbie Tinsley
1934–1936
Birth Location: Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America
BT
Freddie Tinsley
1934–1936
Birth Location: Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America
FT

Edgar Tinsley's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Tinsley
1895–1956
Birth Place: Rector, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Henry Clay Tinsley
1861–1939
McLean, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Jewel) Malin
1867–1947
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
John (William) Tinsley
1828–1898
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Mary (E) Hardin
1834–1876
Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Willis Tinsley
1802–1870
Sarah Howell
1804–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr.
1770–1826
Olive Willis
1770–1820

Edgar Tinsley's Descendants

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Edgar (Lee) Tinsley (30 Dec 1895–14 Jan 1956) m. Flora (Marie) Smith (29 Jun 1905–16 Oct 1958)
  1. 1. Nina (Louise) Tinsley 1925–2019 m. William (Huey) Davis 1917–2004 m. William (T) Easley 1910–1979
    1. 1. Jimmie (Alton) Davis 1946–1966
  2. 2. Violet (Imogene) Tinsley 1927–2001 m. Antero (Acosta) Acierto 1912–1981 m. M (E) Winchester 1922–
    1. 1. Danny (Kaye) Winchester 1947–1994
  3. 3. Virginia Tinsley 1930–2004
  4. 4. Rosetta (Geneva) Tinsley 1926–1927
  5. 5. Bobbie (Ray) Tinsley 1934–1936
  6. 6. Freddie (R) Tinsley 1934–1936

Edgar Tinsley's Timeline

9 Records

1895
30 Dec 1895
Birth of Edgar Lee Tinsley in Rector, Arkansas, USA
Rector, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Edgar Lee Tinsley resided here in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Edgar Lee Tinsley resided here in Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
Edgar Lee Tinsley resided here in Dunklin County, Missouri, USA
Dunklin County, Missouri, USA
1920
20 Aug 1920
Age 25
Edgar Lee Tinsley resided here in Kennett, Missouri, USA
Kennett, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Edgar Lee Tinsley resided here in Holcomb, Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
Holcomb, Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 45
Edgar Lee Tinsley resided here in Independence Township, Independence, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
Independence Township, Independence, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Edgar Lee Tinsley resided here in Dunklin, Missouri, USA
Dunklin, Missouri, USA
1956
14 Jan 1956
Age 61
Death of Edgar Lee Tinsley in Piggott Rt 1, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Piggott Rt 1, Clay, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1895
    Event Place: Rector, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 1125
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Independence, Dunklin, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02104; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 35-24
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340921
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Dunklin County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: 53; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0001
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri; Roll: T624_780; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374793
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1924; Film: #1
    [11] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1956; Roll: 1
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Dunklin, Missouri; Roll: 5114; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 35-35

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: 53; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri; Roll: T624_780; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374793

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Dunklin County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Dunklin County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Kennett, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Dunklin County News; Publication Date: 20 Aug 1920; Publication Place: Kennett, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Holcomb, Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Holcomb, Dunklin, Missouri; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340921

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Independence Township, Independence, Dunklin, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Independence, Dunklin, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02104; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 35-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Dunklin, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Dunklin, Missouri; Roll: 5114; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 35-35

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kennett, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 1125

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: White Oak, Missouri
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1956
    Event Place: Piggott Rt 1, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1956; Roll: 1
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