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George C Francis 1849–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1849

Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Dec 1917

Death Location: McCan's Run United Methodist Church Cemetery, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA

Father: Henry Francis

Mother: Margaret Gordon

Spouse(s): Christina Yerkey

Children(s): Columbus Francis, Effa Francis

George C Francis was born in 1849 in Lewis County, West Virginia, USA, the child of Henry Patrick Francis And Margaret R Gordon. In 1850, George C Francis resided in District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA. In 1860, George C Francis resided in Harrison, Virginia. George C Francis married Christina Yerkey, and had children including Columbus Marion Francis, Effa D Francis. George C Francis passed away in 1917 in McCan's Run United Methodist Church Cemetery, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • George C Francis was born in 1849 in Lewis County, West Virginia, USA, the child of Henry Patrick Francis And Margaret R Gordon.
  • In 1850, George C Francis resided in District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, George C Francis resided in Harrison, Virginia.
  • George C Francis married Christina Yerkey, and had children including Columbus Marion Francis, Effa D Francis.
  • George C Francis passed away in 1917 in McCan's Run United Methodist Church Cemetery, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Francis
1817–1880
Birth Location: Fauquier County Virginia, USA
HF
Margaret Gordon
1823–1905
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MG

Spouses(s)

Christina Yerkey
1848–1927
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
CY

Children(s)

Columbus Francis
1881–1949
Birth Location: Good Hope, Harrison County, WV
CF
Effa Francis
1874–1945
Birth Location: West Virginia
EF

George Francis's Ancestors

Self
George Francis
1849–1917
Birth Place: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Henry Patrick Francis
1817–1880
Fauquier County Virginia, USA
Margaret (R) Gordon
1823–1905
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Patrick Francis
1774–1862
Maryland, USA
Sarah (Ann) Cockreil
1788–1894
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
John Gordon
1784–
Virginia, USA
Frances C
1787–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Francis
1740–1804
Mary Johnson
1740–1791
Thomas Gordon
1749–1834
Margaret Rogers
1756–1803
Charles Foushee
1753–1829
Lucy Crutcher
1760–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Francis's Descendants

1.
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George (C) Francis (30 Jul 1849–25 Dec 1917) m. Christina Yerkey (May 1848–24 Aug 1927)
  1. 1. Columbus (Marion) Francis 1881–1949 m. Annie Furby 1880–1960
    1. 1. Francis 1905–1994 m. Marie (Virginia) May 1906–1974 m. Helen (Lucille) May 1916–1995
      1. 1. Juanita (Lucille) Francis 1930–2017 m. Gene (Tieney) Marks 1934–2017 m. Russell (Harvey) Lipps 1922–1959
        1. 1. Harvey (Kent) Lipps 1948–2022 m. Sandra (Sue) Shetler 1945–2010
      2. 2. Catherine Francis 1934–1934
      3. 3. Warren (Laco) Francis 1941–2021 m. Roberta (Susanne) Hughes 1940–1999
    2. 2. Son Francis 1912–1912
    3. 3. Eula (Pearl) Francis 1911–1994 m. Harlan (E Currey) Sr 1902–1980
      1. 1. Shirley (Ruth) Currey 1935–2008 m. Russell (Smith) Allen 1932–1994
      2. 2. James (Marion) Currey 1932–1979
    4. 4. Genevieve Francis 1909–1919 m. Claude` Nichlas 1910–1962 m. Forrest Hitt 1920–1981
      1. 1. John (E) Nichlas 1938–1938
    5. 5. Helen (Lavaughn) Francis 1921–1997 m. John (William) McCartney 1913–2003
    6. 6. Geraldine (Juanita) Francis 1918–1989 m. Forrest (Faith) Hitt 1920–1981 m. James (Claude) Nicholas 1910–1942
      1. 1. Kenneth (Lawrence Nicholas) Sr 1941–2005
      2. 2. John (Edwin) Nicholas 1938–1938
    7. 7. George (Herschel) Francis 1907–1990 m. Edna (Marie) Waggoner 1911–1997
      1. 1. Aubrey (C) Francis 1928–1999 m. Mary (Sue) Godfrey 1934–2005
    8. 8. Almeda (Lerheta "Alma") Francis 1902–1996 m. Hayden (Dolphy) Perkey 1891–1966 m. Herbert (Dan) Taylor 1900–1927 m. Milford (A.) Smith 1918–1978
      1. 1. Herbert (Corder Taylor) Sr 1922–2012 m. Esther (Mildred) McQuain 1917–2007
      2. 2. Marion (Daniel) Perkey 1937–1937
      3. 3. Hayden (Eugene) Perkey 1932–2012
    9. 9. Gladys (Beulah) Francis 1903–1993 m. Jesse (Blair) Bailey 1902–1974
      1. 1. Beulah (Anna Mae) Bailey 1926–1926
      2. 2. Robert (Marian Blair) Bailey 1924–1977 m. Virginia (Nell) Westfall 1926–2013
      3. 3. George (Hollis Ruhl) Bailey 1932–1932
      4. 4. Ronald (Dewayne) Bailey 1941–2006
    10. 10. Hollis (Ferrell) Francis 1914–1998 m. Bessie (Ellen) Gum 1912–2006
  2. 2. Effa (D) Francis 1874–1945 m. Abram Stutler 1864–1935 m. William (Washington) Minter 1879–1953
    1. 1. Lula (Odie) Stuttler 1890–1946
    2. 2. Elva (Missouri Stutler) Arbogast 1899–1978 m. Heber (Hayward) Arbogast 1895–1984
      1. 1. Eva (Clarice) Arbogast 1916– m. Darrell (Albert) Taylor 1916–
      2. 2. Imogene (Irene "Jean" Arbogast) Lester 1918–1996 m. Fred (Charles) Lester 1914–1990
    3. 3. Howard (Simon) Stutler 1893–1964 m. Ethel (Dulcie) Hitt 1899–1992
      1. 1. Betty (Lavonne) Stutler 1921–1993 m. Philip (White) Hall 1918–1972 m. Bush 1919–
    4. 4. George (Burton) Stutler 1892–1964 m. Floda Hitt 1896–1986
      1. 1. Gertrude Stutler 1906– m. Clarence (O) Berwan 1905–
      2. 2. Joanna Stutler 1931–1931
      3. 3. Della (Elizabeth) Stutler 1926–1926
      4. 4. Mark (Monroe) Stutler 1914–1993 m. Virginia (Fern) Gainer 1911–2005
        1. 1. Donald (Hale) Stutler 1935–1975
        2. 2. Kennard (Leon) Stutler 1934–1975
      5. 5. Flora (Bell) Stutler 1924– m. Thomas (Edwin Brown) Sr 1923–2007
      6. 6. Annabelle Stutler 1920–1992 m. Roy (Brake) Lorentz 1917–1992
        1. 1. Roy (Bryan) Lorentz 1944–2000
      7. 7. Wonema (Clair) Stutler 1916–2000 m. Frank (Joseph Martin) Sr 1913– m. William (Richard) Dorsey 1910–1951
        1. 1. George (Thomas) Dorsey 1941–1984
        2. 2. William (Richard Dorsey) Sr 1939–1982 m. Christa (U) Milashewaski 1948–2000

George Francis's Timeline

11 Records

1849
30 Jul 1849
Birth of George C Francis in Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 1
George C Francis resided here in District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA
District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
George C Francis resided here in Harrison, Virginia
Harrison, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 21
George C Francis resided here in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1873
27 Aug 1873
Age 24
George C Francis resided here in Union District, Harrison Co, West Virginia
Union District, Harrison Co, West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 31
George C Francis resided here in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1881
16 Oct 1881
Age 32
George C Francis resided here in Union District, Harrison, West Virginia
Union District, Harrison, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 51
George C Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
George C Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1917
25 Dec 1917
Age 68
Death of George C Francis in Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1917
25 Dec 1917
Age 68
Death of George C Francis in Lewis, West Virginia
Lewis, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1849
    Event Place: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 1404; Family History Film: 1255404; Page: 312C; Enumeration District: 116
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1688; Page: 281B; Family History Library Film: 553187
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241763
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: M653_1351; Page: 980; Family History Library Film: 805351
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375698
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 30, Lewis, Virginia; Roll: M432_956; Page: 12A; Image: 29
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 30, Lewis, Virginia; Roll: M432_956; Page: 12A; Image: 29

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: M653_1351; Page: 980; Family History Library Film: 805351

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1688; Page: 281B; Family History Library Film: 553187

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1873
    Event Place: Union District, Harrison Co, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 1404; Family History Film: 1255404; Page: 312C; Enumeration District: 116

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1881
    Event Place: Union District, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241763

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1917
    Event Place: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1917
    Event Place: Lewis, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McCan's Run United Methodist Church Cemetery, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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