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John M Finley 1885–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1885

Birth Location: Neafus, Kentucky

Death Date: 29 June 1972

Death Location: Butler, Kentucky

Father: Benjamin Finley

Mother: Arrenda Lindsey

Spouse(s): Mary Pharris

Children(s): Latney Pharris, Wadie Finley, Laney Finley, Wavie Finley, Lanney Finley, Floy Finly

In 1885, John M Finley entered the world in Neafus, Kentucky, born to Benjamin Finley And Arrenda Dorkis Lindsey. In 1900, John M Finley resided in Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, John M Finley resided in Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA. John M Finley married Mary Alford Pharris, and had children including Floy Vernon Finly, Laney Finley, Lanney Pearl Finley, Latney Verban Pharris, Leonard Finley, Wadie Finley, Wavie James Finley. John M Finley passed away in 1972 in Butler, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1885, John M Finley entered the world in Neafus, Kentucky, born to Benjamin Finley And Arrenda Dorkis Lindsey.
  • In 1900, John M Finley resided in Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, John M Finley resided in Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA.
  • John M Finley married Mary Alford Pharris, and had children including Floy Vernon Finly, Laney Finley, Lanney Pearl Finley, Latney Verban Pharris, Leonard Finley, Wadie Finley, Wavie James Finley.
  • John M Finley passed away in 1972 in Butler, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Finley
1848–1934
Birth Location: Kentucky
BF
Arrenda Lindsey
1863–
Birth Location: Indiana
AL

Spouses(s)

Mary Pharris
1883–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MP

Children(s)

Latney Pharris
1906–1965
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
LP
Wadie Finley
1921–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WF
Laney Finley
1918–1999
Birth Location: Buttler Butt, Kentucky
LF
Wavie Finley
1918–2009
Birth Location: Butler, Kentucky
WF
Lanney Finley
1923–2005
Birth Location: Butler Co, Kentucky
LF
Floy Finly
1909–1999
Birth Location: Kentucky
FF

John Finley's Ancestors

Self
John Finley
1885–1972
Birth Place: Neafus, Kentucky
Parents
Benjamin Finley
1848–1934
Kentucky
Arrenda (Dorkis) Lindsey
1863–
Indiana
Grandparents
Daniel (D.) Finley
1824–1880
Kentucky, USA
Irelia (Relda) Daugherty
1832–
Kentucky, USA
William Lindsay
1834–
Spencer County, IN
Emily Richmond
1837–1900
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Finley
1788–
Sally Daugherty
1786–
William Daugherty
1803–1887
Elizabeth Wiley
1805–1880
John Lindsay
1814–
Rhoda Phelps
1815–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Daugherty
1760–1846
Nancy Taylor
1770–1846
William Phelps
1788–1860
Sarah Logsdon
1788–1840

John Finley's Descendants

1.
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John (M) Finley (6 Jan 1885–29 June 1972) m. Mary (Alford) Pharris (abt 1883–)
  1. 1. Latney (Verban) Pharris 1906–1965
  2. 2. Wadie Finley 1921–
  3. 3. Laney Finley 1918–1999
  4. 4. Wavie (James) Finley 1918–2009 m. Sina Beasley 1917–2016
  5. 5. Lanney (Pearl) Finley 1923–2005 m. Wavy (G) Burden 1918–
    1. 1. Wendell (W) Burden 1942–2011
  6. 6. Floy (Vernon) Finly 1909–1999 m. Charlie (Herbert) Miller 1900–1991
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Miller 1931–2008
    2. 2. Wesley (Arthur) Miller 1930–1989

John Finley's Timeline

9 Records

1885
6 Jan 1885
Birth of John M Finley in Neafus, Kentucky
Neafus, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 15
John M Finley resided here in Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
John M Finley resided here in Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
John M Finley resided here in Butler County, Kentucky, USA
Butler County, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
John M Finley resided here in District 5, District 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
District 5, District 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
John M Finley resided here in Butler, Kentucky
Butler, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 55
John M Finley resided here in Mag Dist No 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist No 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
John M Finley resided here in , Butler, Kentucky, USA
, Butler, Kentucky, USA
1972
29 June 1972
Age 87
Death of John M Finley in Butler, Kentucky
Butler, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Neafus, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 074
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Butler, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01287; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 16-13
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Butler, Kentucky; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340468
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Butler County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240511
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: T624_468; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1374481
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Butler, Kentucky; Roll: 4126; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 16-18

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flatwoods, Butler, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240511

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Woods, Butler, Kentucky; Roll: T624_468; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1374481

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Butler County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Butler County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, District 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Butler, Kentucky; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340468

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Butler, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01287; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 16-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist No 5, Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Butler, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01287; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 16-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Butler, Kentucky; Roll: 4126; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 16-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Butler
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Neafus, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 074

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 June 1972
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index
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