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Henry Frank Roark 1920–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1920

Birth Location: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.

Death Date: 12 Aug 2007

Death Location: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.

Father: Rev. Roark

Mother: Catherine Franklin

Spouse(s): Ruthe Saunders, Mabel Marshall

Children(s):

In 1920, Henry Frank Roark entered the world in Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn., born to Rev Melvin Henry Roark And Catherine Louisa Franklin. In 1930, Henry Frank Roark resided in Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn.. In 1935, Henry Frank Roark resided in Sh, Sevier, Tennessee. Henry Frank Roark married Debbie J, Mabel Varnell Marshall, Ruthe M Saunders, and had children including Frank Roark, Katie Roark. Henry Frank Roark passed away in 2007 in Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn..

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Biography

  • In 1920, Henry Frank Roark entered the world in Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn., born to Rev Melvin Henry Roark And Catherine Louisa Franklin.
  • In 1930, Henry Frank Roark resided in Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn..
  • In 1935, Henry Frank Roark resided in Sh, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • Henry Frank Roark married Debbie J, Mabel Varnell Marshall, Ruthe M Saunders, and had children including Frank Roark, Katie Roark.
  • Henry Frank Roark passed away in 2007 in Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn..

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev. Roark
1880–1949
Birth Location: Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
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Catherine Franklin
1883–1949
Birth Location: Sevier Co., Tn.
CF

Spouses(s)

Ruthe Saunders
1923–
Birth Location: –
RS
Mabel Marshall
1922–1982
Birth Location: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
MM

Children(s)

Henry Roark's Ancestors

Self
Henry Roark
1920–2007
Birth Place: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
Parents
Rev. Melvin Henry Roark
1880–1949
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Catherine (Louisa) Franklin
1883–1949
Sevier Co., Tn.
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Roark
1856–1927
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Mary (Jane) Lambert
1858–1921
Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tn.
Henry (Jackson) Franklin
1852–1938
Sevier Co., Tn.
Frances (Susannah) England
1849–1937
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
James Roark
1833–1863
Sarah Friar
1836–1909
Joseph Lambert
1836–1918
Nancy Ellison
1834–1915
Henry Franklin
1820–1907
Levina King
1824–1915
Joseph England
1814–1893
Catharine Day
1820–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Roark
1807–1880
Nancy Cox
1811–1901
Thomas Jr.
1807–1892
Nancy Richardson
1803–1847
Joseph Lambert
1794–1876
Mary Kimberling
1801–1854
Thomas Ellison
1795–1888
Elizabeth Roark
1810–1871
Rev. Franklin
1798–1880
Tabitha Gibbs
1804–
William King
1805–1880
Elender Keller
1803–1897
Thomas England
1781–1851
Mary Dobbs
1781–1860
John Day
1768–1839
Sarah Crowder
1790–1850

Henry Roark's Timeline

6 Records

1920
30 May 1920
Birth of Henry Frank Roark in Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
1930
1930
Age 10
Henry Frank Roark resided here in Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn.
Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn.
1935
1935
Age 15
Henry Frank Roark resided here in Sh, Sevier, Tennessee
Sh, Sevier, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 20
Henry Frank Roark resided here in Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn.
Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn.
1994
1994
Age 74
Henry Frank Roark resided here in Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
2007
12 Aug 2007
Age 87
Death of Henry Frank Roark in Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1920
    Event Place: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03933; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 78-9
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342005
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Rogersville Review, The; Publication Date: 01 4 2007; Publication Place: Rogersville, Tennessee, USA; Web edition:
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168551
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn.
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03933; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 78-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Sevier Co., Tn.
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03933; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 78-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 2007
    Event Place: Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co., Tn.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Rogersville Review, The; Publication Date: 01 4 2007; Publication Place: Rogersville, Tennessee, USA; Web edition:
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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