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George Herschel Francis 1907–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1907

Birth Location: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 15 Jan 1990

Death Location: Lightburn, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Columbus Francis

Mother: Annie Furby

Spouse(s): Edna Waggoner

Children(s): Aubrey Francis

In 1907, George Herschel Francis entered the world in Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA, born to Columbus Marion Francis And Annie Furby. In 1910, George Herschel Francis resided in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, George Herschel Francis resided in Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. George Herschel Francis married Edna Marie Waggoner, Mildred Mae Furbee, and had children including Aubrey C Francis. George Herschel Francis passed away in 1990 in Lightburn, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1907, George Herschel Francis entered the world in Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA, born to Columbus Marion Francis And Annie Furby.
  • In 1910, George Herschel Francis resided in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, George Herschel Francis resided in Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • George Herschel Francis married Edna Marie Waggoner, Mildred Mae Furbee, and had children including Aubrey C Francis.
  • George Herschel Francis passed away in 1990 in Lightburn, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Columbus Francis
1881–1949
Birth Location: Good Hope, Harrison County, WV
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Annie Furby
1880–1960
Birth Location: Salem, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
AF

Spouses(s)

Edna Waggoner
1911–1997
Birth Location: Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
EW

Children(s)

Aubrey Francis
1928–1999
Birth Location: Kinchloe, Lewis, West Virginia
AF

George Francis's Ancestors

Self
George Francis
1907–1990
Birth Place: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Columbus Marion Francis
1881–1949
Good Hope, Harrison County, WV
Annie Furby
1880–1960
Salem, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (C) Francis
1849–1917
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Christina Yerkey
1848–1927
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Thomas (Clark) Furbee
1855–1951
Lost Creek, Harrison Co , West Virginia
Eliza (Rebecca) Stutler
1855–1897
Kinchalo Creek, Harrison, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Henry Francis
1817–1880
Margaret Gordon
1823–1905
Joseph Yerkey
1813–1898
Matilda Childers
1813–1900
Wilson Furbee
1827–1904
Mary Burrows
1827–1916
Simon Stuttler
1826–1900
Mary Richards
1829–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Francis
1774–1862
Sarah Cockreil
1788–1894
John Gordon
1784–
Frances C
1787–
John Jr
1787–1865
Abigail Yerkey
1789–1861
Micheal Firby
1796–1887
Lucrecia Jeffers
1807–1853
Levi Burrows
1805–1870
Sarah Cottrill
1800–1861
Elias Stutter
1795–1810
Nancy Hughes
1787–1840
William Richards
1800–1848
Elizabeth Armstrong
1805–1841

George Francis's Descendants

1.
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George (Herschel) Francis (13 Aug 1907–15 Jan 1990) m. Edna (Marie) Waggoner (19 Oct 1911–1 Oct 1997)
  1. 1. Aubrey (C) Francis 1928–1999 m. Mary (Sue) Godfrey 1934–2005

George Francis's Timeline

9 Records

1907
13 Aug 1907
Birth of George Herschel Francis in Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
George Herschel Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
George Herschel Francis resided here in Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
George Herschel Francis resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 28
George Herschel Francis resided here in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia
Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
George Herschel Francis resided here in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 33
George Herschel Francis resided here in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1989
1989
Age 82
George Herschel Francis resided here in Clarksburg, WV
Clarksburg, WV
1990
15 Jan 1990
Age 83
Death of George Herschel Francis in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1907
    Event Place: Freemansburg, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 163
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4408; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17-15A
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-09-7666; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 95
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 739.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375698
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 12B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Churchville, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 739.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4408; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17-15A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4408; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17-15A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 163

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1989
    Event Place: Clarksburg, WV
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1990
    Event Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-09-7666; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lightburn, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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