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Eli Day 1880–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1880

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: April 13, 1950

Death Location: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia

Father: Eli Day

Mother: Margaret Nutt

Spouse(s): Bessie Harcum

Children(s): Marie Yerby, James Yerby

The story of Eli Day began in 1880 in Virginia. In 1880, Eli Day resided in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United Stat. In 1935, Eli Day resided in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia. Eli Day married Bessie Harcum, and had children including James Yerby, Marie Viola Yerby. Eli Day passed away in 1950 in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Eli Day began in 1880 in Virginia.
  • In 1880, Eli Day resided in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United Stat.
  • In 1935, Eli Day resided in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia.
  • Eli Day married Bessie Harcum, and had children including James Yerby, Marie Viola Yerby.
  • Eli Day passed away in 1950 in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Day
1835–1880
Birth Location: Northumberland
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Margaret Nutt
1845–1881
Birth Location: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
MN

Spouses(s)

Bessie Harcum
1885–
Birth Location: Fairfields, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
BH

Children(s)

Marie Yerby
1922–2020
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
MY
James Yerby
1925–2012
Birth Location: Virginia
JY

Eli Day's Ancestors

Self
Eli Day
1880–1950
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Eli Richard Day
1835–1880
Northumberland
Margaret Nutt
1845–1881
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Alexander Day
1816–1886
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Frances Day
1821–1874
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Richard Day
1805–1824
Mary
1780–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eli Day's Descendants

1.
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Eli Day (5 Oct 1880–April 13, 1950) m. Bessie Harcum (Sep 1885–)
  1. 1. Marie (Viola) Yerby 1922–2020 m. Lucius Nelms 1920–2009
    1. 1. Sylvia (Norlene) Nelms 1946–2012
    2. 2. William (Clinton) Nelms 1944–1944
    3. 3. John (Lucius) Nelms 1942–2001
  2. 2. James Yerby 1925–2012 m. Mabel (Irene) Ramey 1924–1949
    1. 1. Betty (Jo) Yerby 1949–2002

Eli Day's Timeline

7 Records

1880
5 Oct 1880
Birth of Eli Day in Virginia
Virginia
1880
1880
Eli Day resided here in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
1935
1935
Age 55
Eli Day resided here in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 60
Eli Day resided here in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Eli Day resided here in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
1950
13 Apr 1950
Age 70
Death of Eli Day in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia
1950
April 13, 1950
Age 70
Death of Eli Day in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia
Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1880
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: T627_4280; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 67-8
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Family History Film: 1255382; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 086
    [3] Virginia, Death Records
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Family History Film: 1255382; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 086

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: T627_4280; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 67-8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: T627_4280; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 67-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Family History Film: 1255382; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 086

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 13, 1950
    Event Place: Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records
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