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Ira Oscar Sandefur 1896–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1896

Birth Location: Mclean Co, Beech Grove, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 Apr 1960

Death Location: Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Thomas farmer

Mother: Sarah Iler

Spouse(s): Lila Bohannon, Alberta Nesmith

Children(s): Emil Sandefur, Lila Sandefur

In 1896, Ira Oscar Sandefur entered the world in Mclean Co, Beech Grove, Kentucky, USA, born to Thomas Coleman Sandefur Farmer And Sarah Belle Iler. In 1900, Ira Oscar Sandefur resided in Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Ira Oscar Sandefur resided in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA. Ira Oscar Sandefur married Alberta Nesmith, Lila Bohannon, and had children including Emil Esco Buster Sandefur, Lila Sandefur. Ira Oscar Sandefur passed away in 1960 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Ira Oscar Sandefur entered the world in Mclean Co, Beech Grove, Kentucky, USA, born to Thomas Coleman Sandefur Farmer And Sarah Belle Iler.
  • In 1900, Ira Oscar Sandefur resided in Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Ira Oscar Sandefur resided in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ira Oscar Sandefur married Alberta Nesmith, Lila Bohannon, and had children including Emil Esco Buster Sandefur, Lila Sandefur.
  • Ira Oscar Sandefur passed away in 1960 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas farmer
1872–1956
Birth Location: Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Tf
Sarah Iler
1879–1960
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SI

Spouses(s)

Lila Bohannon
1899–1979
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
LB
Alberta Nesmith
1908–1965
Birth Location: Daviess, Kentucky, USA
AN

Children(s)

Emil Sandefur
1920–1941
Birth Location: McLean, Kentucky, USA
ES
Lila Sandefur
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LS

Ira Sandefur's Ancestors

Self
Ira Sandefur
1896–1960
Birth Place: Mclean Co, Beech Grove, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Thomas Coleman Sandefur, farmer
1872–1956
Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Belle) Iler
1879–1960
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Hayes Sandefur, US Civil War: Union Co. K, 35th Inf Btn; brother Alexander married Sarah Eliz) Davis
1844–1897
Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
Martha (S 'Matty') Davis
1848–1914
Bowling Greene, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Cavalry
1804–1884
Obedience Collier
1808–1890
William Davis
1806–1873
Jane Downs
1818–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Bennett 10x
1765–1840
Judith Bilbo
1760–1840
Claiborne Collier
1780–1846
Matilda Duncan
1779–1850
David Davis
1778–1855
Martha Freeman
1785–1846

Ira Sandefur's Descendants

1.
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Ira (Oscar) Sandefur (22 Sep 1896–1 Apr 1960) m. Lila Bohannon (28 May 1899–17 Apr 1979) m. Alberta Nesmith (2 October 1908–06 Jun 1965)
  1. 1. Emil (Esco "Buster") Sandefur 1920–1941
  2. 2. Lila Sandefur 1900–

Ira Sandefur's Timeline

10 Records

1896
22 Sep 1896
Birth of Ira Oscar Sandefur in Mclean Co, Beech Grove, Kentucky, USA
Mclean Co, Beech Grove, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Chouteau, Montana
Chouteau, Montana
1920
1920
Age 24
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky
Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, Kentucky
1945
1945
Age 49
Ira Oscar Sandefur resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
1960
1 Apr 1960
Age 64
Death of Ira Oscar Sandefur in Vine Grove, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
Vine Grove, Hardin, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1896
    Event Place: Mclean Co, Beech Grove, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1298; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 30-10
    [4] Indiana, Marriage Index, Vanderburgh County Indiana; Index to Marriage Records 1846-1920 Inclusive Volu, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 72; Page: 154
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 116
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Montana; Registration County: Chouteau; Roll: 1684108
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240541
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507
    [9] Indiana, Select Marriages Index
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240541

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chouteau, Montana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Montana; Registration County: Chouteau; Roll: 1684108

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 116

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1298; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 30-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1298; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 30-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1960
    Event Place: Vine Grove, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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