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Florence Duncan 1865–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1865

Birth Location: Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 2 December 1916

Death Location: Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, USA

Father: Henry Duncan

Mother: Esther Blythe

Spouse(s): Sam Shelby

Children(s): Emma Shelby, Hattie Shelby, Hardie Shelby, Montie Shelby, Carly Shelby, Cora Shelby, Opal Shelby, Hatley Shelby, William Shelby

In 1865, Florence Duncan entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to Henry W Duncan And Esther E Blythe. In 1880, Florence Duncan resided in Wessen, Copiah, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, Florence Duncan resided in Beat 3, Benton, Mississippi, USA. Florence Duncan married Sam Houston Shelby, and had children including Carly L Shelby, Cora Jewel Shelby, Emma Pearl Shelby, Hardie Shelby, Hatley Armon Shelby, Hattie A Shelby, Montie Lucille Shelby, Opal Ester Shelby, William O Shelby. Florence Duncan passed away in 1916 in Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Florence Duncan entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to Henry W Duncan And Esther E Blythe.
  • In 1880, Florence Duncan resided in Wessen, Copiah, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, Florence Duncan resided in Beat 3, Benton, Mississippi, USA.
  • Florence Duncan married Sam Houston Shelby, and had children including Carly L Shelby, Cora Jewel Shelby, Emma Pearl Shelby, Hardie Shelby, Hatley Armon Shelby, Hattie A Shelby, Montie Lucille Shelby, Opal Ester Shelby, William O Shelby.
  • Florence Duncan passed away in 1916 in Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, USA.

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Florence Duncan's Ancestors

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Florence Duncan
1865–1916
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States
Parents
Henry W Duncan
1834–1900
Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
Esther (E) Blythe
1843–1911
Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Florence Duncan's Descendants

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Florence Duncan (16 Oct 1865–2 December 1916) m. Sam (Houston) Shelby (12 Oct 1866–4 May 1939)
  1. 1. Emma (Pearl) Shelby 1893–1985
  2. 2. Hattie (A) Shelby 1889–
  3. 3. Hardie Shelby 1895–
  4. 4. Montie (Lucille) Shelby 1898–1969
  5. 5. Carly (L) Shelby 1896–
  6. 6. Cora (Jewel) Shelby 1900–1981
  7. 7. Opal (Ester) Shelby 1904–2002
  8. 8. Hatley (Armon) Shelby 1889–1944
  9. 9. William (O) Shelby 1891–1961 m. Bonnie (Lee) Marshall 1895–1978
    1. 1. Billy (Joe) Shelby 1920–1982 m. Geraldine Lashley 1938–1990
    2. 2. Louise (Shelby) Eads 1917–1992

Florence Duncan's Timeline

5 Records

1865
16 Oct 1865
Birth of Florence Duncan in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 15
Florence Duncan resided here in Wessen, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Wessen, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Florence Duncan resided here in Beat 3, Benton, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Benton, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Florence Duncan resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas, USA
1916
2 December 1916
Age 51
Death of Florence Duncan in Fannin, TX
Fannin, TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1865
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wessen, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: 645; Family History Film: 1254645; Page: 106B; Enumeration District: 019
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Benton, Mississippi; Roll: 801; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240801
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T624_1566; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375579
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wessen, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wessen, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: 645; Family History Film: 1254645; Page: 106B; Enumeration District: 019

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 3, Benton, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Benton, Mississippi; Roll: 801; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240801

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T624_1566; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375579

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 December 1916
    Event Place: Fannin, TX
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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