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John Luther Snelson 1892–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1892

Birth Location: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 17 Sep 1952

Death Location: Garrison, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA

Father: John Snelson

Mother: Julia Asbell

Spouse(s): Elder Leslie

Children(s): Jesse Snelson, Everrett Snelson, John Snelson, Dale Snelson, Mariah Snelson

The story of John Luther Snelson began in 1892 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, John Luther Snelson resided in Petersburg, Elbert, Georgia, USA. In 1910, John Luther Snelson resided in Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. John Luther Snelson married Elder Rada Leslie, and had children including Dale D Snelson, Everrett Asbel Snelson, Jesse Ray Snelson, John Melton Snelson, Mariah Snelson. John Luther Snelson passed away in 1952 in Garrison, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Luther Snelson began in 1892 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, John Luther Snelson resided in Petersburg, Elbert, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1910, John Luther Snelson resided in Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA.
  • John Luther Snelson married Elder Rada Leslie, and had children including Dale D Snelson, Everrett Asbel Snelson, Jesse Ray Snelson, John Melton Snelson, Mariah Snelson.
  • John Luther Snelson passed away in 1952 in Garrison, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Snelson
1860–1920
Birth Location: Georgia
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Julia Asbell
1859–1936
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Elder Leslie
1890–1978
Birth Location: Garrison, Texas
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Children(s)

Jesse Snelson
1921–1982
Birth Location: Garrison, Nacadoches, Texas, USA
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Everrett Snelson
1912–1999
Birth Location: Near Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
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John Snelson
1917–1966
Birth Location: Texas
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Dale Snelson
1920–1944
Birth Location: Texas
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Mariah Snelson
1928–2016
Birth Location: Texas
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John Snelson's Ancestors

Self
John Snelson
1892–1952
Birth Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Parents
John L Snelson
1860–1920
Georgia
Julia (A "Fannie") Asbell
1859–1936
South Carolina
Grandparents
William (D) Snelson
1823–1875
Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Ann (S.) Snelson
1829–
Georgia
William Asbell
1818–
Susan Evans
1818–
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Snelson
1787–1864
Bethany Carrington
1802–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Snelson
1745–1833
Elizabeth Robinson
1770–1843
Daniel Rev.
1776–1860
Nancy Callaway
1778–1850

John Snelson's Descendants

1.
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John (Luther) Snelson (19 Dec 1892–17 Sep 1952) m. Elder (Rada) Leslie (16 January 1890–18 June 1978)
  1. 1. Jesse (Ray) Snelson 1921–1982 m. Ella (Roy) Hudgins 1925–2006
  2. 2. Everrett (Asbel) Snelson 1912–1999 m. Doris (Irene) Stokes 1921–1992
    1. 1. Joel (Dale) Snelson 1946–2018
  3. 3. John (Melton) Snelson 1917–1966 m. Anita Snelson 1924–2011
  4. 4. Dale (D) Snelson 1920–1944
  5. 5. Mariah Snelson 1928–2016 m. Herman (Grady) McFadden 1926–1999

John Snelson's Timeline

11 Records

1892
19 Dec 1892
Birth of John Luther Snelson in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
John Luther Snelson resided here in Petersburg, Elbert, Georgia, USA
Petersburg, Elbert, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
John Luther Snelson resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
John Luther Snelson resided here in Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches, Texas
1920
1920
Age 28
John Luther Snelson resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
John Luther Snelson resided here in Precinct 4, Rusk, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Rusk, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
John Luther Snelson resided here in Sh, Nacogdoches, Texas
Sh, Nacogdoches, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
John Luther Snelson resided here in Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
John Luther Snelson resided here in Garrison, Texas, USA
Garrison, Texas, USA
1952
17 Sep 1952
Age 60
Death of John Luther Snelson in Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
1952
17 Sep 1952
Age 60
Death of John Luther Snelson in Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1892
    Event Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, 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 Texas, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576252; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: T627_4111; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 174-17
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 972
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Rusk, Texas; Roll: 2387; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0019; Image: 1058.0; FHL microfilm: 2342121
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Nacogdoches; Roll: 1983494
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petersburg, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: 194; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1240194
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1375594
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Petersburg, Elbert, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petersburg, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: 194; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1240194

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1375594

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Nacogdoches, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Nacogdoches; Roll: 1983494

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 972

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Rusk, Texas; Roll: 2387; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0019; Image: 1058.0; FHL microfilm: 2342121

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Nacogdoches, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: T627_4111; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 174-17

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: T627_4111; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 174-17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Garrison, Texas, USA
    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 Texas, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576252; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1952
    Event Place: Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1952
    Event Place: Garrison, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Garrison, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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