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Jacob Henry Sanders 1887–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1887

Birth Location: Kanawha, County, West Virginia

Death Date: 10 May 1952

Death Location: Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA

Father: John Saunders

Mother: Elmira Saunders

Spouse(s): Nellie Hicks

Children(s): John Sanders, Charles Sanders, Eugene Sanders

The story of Jacob Henry Sanders began in 1887 in Kanawha, County, West Virginia. In 1900, Jacob Henry Sanders resided in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Jacob Henry Sanders resided in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. Jacob Henry Sanders married Nellie May Hicks, and had children including Charles Sanders, Eugene Richard Sanders, John Sanders. Jacob Henry Sanders passed away in 1952 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Henry Sanders began in 1887 in Kanawha, County, West Virginia.
  • In 1900, Jacob Henry Sanders resided in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Jacob Henry Sanders resided in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob Henry Sanders married Nellie May Hicks, and had children including Charles Sanders, Eugene Richard Sanders, John Sanders.
  • Jacob Henry Sanders passed away in 1952 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Saunders
1852–1933
Birth Location: Giles County, Virginia
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Elmira Saunders
1862–1946
Birth Location: Kanawha, County, West Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Nellie Hicks
1900–1967
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

John Sanders
–2008
Birth Location: –
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Charles Sanders
–2008
Birth Location: –
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Eugene Sanders
1931–2008
Birth Location: Charleston, USA, WV, Kanawha
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Jacob Sanders's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Sanders
1887–1952
Birth Place: Kanawha, County, West Virginia
Parents
John William Saunders
1852–1933
Giles County, Virginia
Elmira (L.) Saunders
1862–1946
Kanawha, County, West Virginia
Grandparents
Elizabeth SANDERS
1824–
Giles County, Virginia
James (William) Saunders
1840–1929
Virginia now West Virginia
Lucinda Painter
1848–1872
Putnam County, VA
Great-Grandparents
William Saunders
1765–1854
Martha Lane
1779–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Lane
1734–1802
Sylvia Perry
1746–1844

Jacob Sanders's Descendants

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Jacob (Henry) Sanders (30 Dec 1887–10 May 1952) m. Nellie (May) Hicks (10 April 1900–1967)
  1. 1. John Sanders –2008
  2. 2. Charles Sanders –2008
  3. 3. Eugene (Richard) Sanders 1931–2008

Jacob Sanders's Timeline

6 Records

1887
30 Dec 1887
Birth of Jacob Henry Sanders in Kanawha, County, West Virginia
Kanawha, County, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 13
Jacob Henry Sanders resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Jacob Henry Sanders resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Jacob Henry Sanders resided here in Kanawha, West Virginia
Kanawha, West Virginia
1942
1942
Age 55
Jacob Henry Sanders resided here in Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1952
10 May 1952
Age 65
Death of Jacob Henry Sanders in Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Kanawha, County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Kanawha; Roll: 1992561; Draft Board: 2
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 44
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 1762; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241762
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 1762; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241762

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Kanawha; Roll: 1992561; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 44

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1952
    Event Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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