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Henry Clay Francis 1883–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Death Date: 7 May 1955

Death Location: Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Isaac Francis

Mother:

Spouse(s): Geneva Newman

Children(s): Manie Francis, Bessie Francis, Jessie Francis, Edgar Francis, Nora Francis, Helen Francis, Woodrow Francis, Arlan Francis, Nelly Francis

The story of Henry Clay Francis began in 1883 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In 1920, Henry Clay Francis resided in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA. In 1930, Henry Clay Francis resided in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA. Henry Clay Francis married Geneva Lily Newman, and had children including Arlan C Francis, Bessie A Francis, Edgar Cleo Francis, Helen Pauline Francis, Jessie L Francis, Manie M Francis, Nelly Francis, Nora Lucile Francis, Woodrow Francis. Henry Clay Francis passed away in 1955 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Clay Francis began in 1883 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
  • In 1920, Henry Clay Francis resided in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1930, Henry Clay Francis resided in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA.
  • Henry Clay Francis married Geneva Lily Newman, and had children including Arlan C Francis, Bessie A Francis, Edgar Cleo Francis, Helen Pauline Francis, Jessie L Francis, Manie M Francis, Nelly Francis, Nora Lucile Francis, Woodrow Francis.
  • Henry Clay Francis passed away in 1955 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Francis's Ancestors

Self
Henry Francis
1883–1955
Birth Place: Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Parents
Isaac M Francis
1851–1924
Madison, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Gideon (Leonard) Francis
1814–1860
Tennessee
Sarah Burcham
1818–1870
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
John Francis
1786–1876
Ruth Reed
1811–1860
Isaac Bircham
1794–1852
Mary Santee
1794–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Francis's Descendants

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Henry (Clay) Francis (5 Mar 1883–7 May 1955) m. Geneva (Lily) Newman (21 April 1885–26 March 1944)
  1. 1. Manie (M) Francis 1905–
  2. 2. Bessie (A) Francis 1907–
  3. 3. Jessie (L) Francis 1909–
  4. 4. Edgar (Cleo) Francis 1913–1963
  5. 5. Nora (Lucile) Francis 1916–
  6. 6. Helen (Pauline) Francis 1919–
  7. 7. Woodrow Francis 1920–2003
  8. 8. Arlan (C) Francis 1925–1947
  9. 9. Nelly Francis 1923–

Henry Francis's Timeline

6 Records

1883
5 Mar 1883
Birth of Henry Clay Francis in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
1920
1920
Age 37
Henry Clay Francis resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Henry Clay Francis resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Henry Clay Francis resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 57
Henry Clay Francis resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1955
7 May 1955
Age 72
Death of Henry Clay Francis
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02090; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 12-28
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T625_909; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340914
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T625_909; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340914

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02090; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 12-28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02090; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 12-28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1955
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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