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George Edward Helsley Senior 1901–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1901

Birth Location: Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Aug 1988

Death Location: Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Helsley

Mother: Claranda Combs

Spouse(s): Lottie Kerns, Mary Williams

Children(s): James Helsley, George Jr, Joseph Helsley, Jacob Helsley

In 1901, George Edward Helsley Senior entered the world in Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John Christian Helsley And Claranda Minnie Combs. In 1910, George Edward Helsley Senior resided in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. In 1920, George Edward Helsley Senior resided in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. George Edward Helsley Senior married Lottie K Kerns, Mary Olive Williams, and had children including George E Helsley Jr, Irene Elizabeth Helsley, Jacob Helsley, James E Helsley, Jonne M Helsley, Joseph A Helsley, Joseph R Helsley, Madlene F Helsley, Madlene F Helsley, Mary L Helsley, Paul Helsley. George Edward Helsley Senior passed away in 1988 in Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1901, George Edward Helsley Senior entered the world in Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John Christian Helsley And Claranda Minnie Combs.
  • In 1910, George Edward Helsley Senior resided in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, George Edward Helsley Senior resided in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.
  • George Edward Helsley Senior married Lottie K Kerns, Mary Olive Williams, and had children including George E Helsley Jr, Irene Elizabeth Helsley, Jacob Helsley, James E Helsley, Jonne M Helsley, Joseph A Helsley, Joseph R Helsley, Madlene F Helsley, Madlene F Helsley, Mary L Helsley, Paul Helsley.
  • George Edward Helsley Senior passed away in 1988 in Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Senior's Ancestors

Self
George Senior
1901–1988
Birth Place: Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
John Christian Helsley
1871–1913
Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Claranda ("Minnie") Combs
1872–1907
Lost River, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Aaron Helsley
1830–1870
Shenandoah County, VA
Martha (E) Warner
1833–1900
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Helsley
1800–1888
Regina Huntsberger
1806–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Helsley
1756–1840
Magdalena Dellinger
1770–1852

George Senior's Descendants

1.
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George (Edward Helsley) Senior (23 Sep 1901–26 Aug 1988) m. Lottie (K) Kerns (1906–1957) m. Mary (Olive) Williams (11 February 1911–September 1986)
  1. 1. James (E.) Helsley 1927–2021
  2. 2. George (E Helsley) Jr 1928–2005
  3. 3. Joseph (R.) Helsley 1930–2003
  4. 4. Jacob Helsley 1949–1993

George Senior's Timeline

7 Records

1901
23 Sep 1901
Birth of George Edward Helsley Senior in Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 9
George Edward Helsley Senior resided here in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
George Edward Helsley Senior resided here in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
George Edward Helsley Senior resided here in Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia
Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 39
George Edward Helsley Senior resided here in Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 41
George Edward Helsley Senior resided here in North of White Hall, Fred, Virginia, USA
North of White Hall, Fred, Virginia, USA
1988
26 Aug 1988
Age 87
Death of George Edward Helsley Senior in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1901
    Event Place: Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 337
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia; Roll: T627_4264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 35-12
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 230-46-7985; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1954
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: T625_1908; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 117
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375661
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375661

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: T625_1908; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 117

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia; Roll: T627_4264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 35-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Frederick, Virginia; Roll: T627_4264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 35-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: North of White Hall, Fred, 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; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 337

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1988
    Event Place: Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 230-46-7985; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1954
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Columbia Furnace, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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