YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Geneva C. Coffey 1907–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1907

Birth Location: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 Nov 1988

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: S. Coffey

Mother: Mertie Holloway

Spouse(s): Oliver Shell

Children(s): Mildred Fletcher, Mary Shell

In 1907, Geneva C. Coffey entered the world in Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA, born to S Nelson Coffey And Mertie Holloway. In 1910, Geneva C. Coffey resided in Rock Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Geneva C. Coffey resided in Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky, USA. Geneva C. Coffey married Oliver D Shell, and had children including Mary Ruth Shell, Mildred Irene Shell Fletcher. Geneva C. Coffey passed away in 1988 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Geneva Coffey
GC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1907, Geneva C. Coffey entered the world in Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA, born to S Nelson Coffey And Mertie Holloway.
  • In 1910, Geneva C. Coffey resided in Rock Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Geneva C. Coffey resided in Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky, USA.
  • Geneva C. Coffey married Oliver D Shell, and had children including Mary Ruth Shell, Mildred Irene Shell Fletcher.
  • Geneva C. Coffey passed away in 1988 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

S. Coffey
1874–1963
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
SC
Mertie Holloway
1889–1921
Birth Location: Wayne Co., KY
MH

Spouses(s)

Oliver Shell
1904–1980
Birth Location: Tennessee
OS

Children(s)

Mildred Fletcher
1923–1996
Birth Location: Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
MF
Mary Shell
1925–2007
Birth Location: Pinson Fork, Kentucky
MS

Geneva Coffey's Ancestors

Self
Geneva Coffey
1907–1988
Birth Place: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Parents
S. Nelson Coffey
1874–1963
Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Mertie Holloway
1889–1921
Wayne Co., KY
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin Coffey) Sr
1851–1918
Kentucky
Martha (C) Dobbs
1850–1938
Wayne County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Nelson Coffey
1811–1878
Kezziah Watters
1810–1885
George Dobbs
1820–1882
Luraney Strunk
1826–1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Coffey
1790–1892
Sarah Sumpter
1792–1869
Elijah Watters
1756–1850
Nancy Rhue
1763–1829
John Dobbs
1791–1883
Susannah Davenport
1794–1891

Geneva Coffey's Descendants

1.
GC
Geneva (C.) Coffey (2 Mar 1907–1 Nov 1988) m. Oliver (D) Shell (abt 1904–11 Jun 1980)
  1. 1. Mildred (Irene Shell) Fletcher 1923–1996
  2. 2. Mary (Ruth) Shell 1925–2007

Geneva Coffey's Timeline

6 Records

1907
2 Mar 1907
Birth of Geneva C. Coffey in Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
Geneva C. Coffey resided here in Rock Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Rock Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Geneva C. Coffey resided here in Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Geneva C. Coffey resided here in District 6, Pike, Kentucky
District 6, Pike, Kentucky
1955
1955
Age 48
Geneva C. Coffey resided here in Richmond, Indiana, USA
Richmond, Indiana, USA
1988
1 Nov 1988
Age 81
Death of Geneva C. Coffey in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1907
    Event Place: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 407-28-9802; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 652
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 941.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: T624_502; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0229; FHL microfilm: 1374515

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: T624_502; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0229; FHL microfilm: 1374515

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yamacraw, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 652

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 941.0; FHL microfilm: 2340510

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1988
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 407-28-9802; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Texas Death Index
Find more search results for Geneva Coffey

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE