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Joseph William Epperson 1884–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1884

Birth Location: Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 17 Dec 1946

Death Location: New London, Ralls, Missouri, USA

Father: William Epperson

Mother: Mary Sinkliar

Spouse(s): Dora Beshears

Children(s): William Epperson, Garnett Gordon

Joseph William Epperson was born in 1884 in Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, USA, the child of William A Epperson And Mary Jane Polly Sinkliar. In 1900, Joseph William Epperson resided in Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Joseph William Epperson resided in Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA. Joseph William Epperson married Dora Lee Beshears, and had children including Garnett Lee Epperson Gordon, William Edward Epperson. Joseph William Epperson passed away in 1946 in New London, Ralls, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • Joseph William Epperson was born in 1884 in Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, USA, the child of William A Epperson And Mary Jane Polly Sinkliar.
  • In 1900, Joseph William Epperson resided in Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph William Epperson resided in Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA.
  • Joseph William Epperson married Dora Lee Beshears, and had children including Garnett Lee Epperson Gordon, William Edward Epperson.
  • Joseph William Epperson passed away in 1946 in New London, Ralls, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Epperson
1856–1936
Birth Location: Missouri
WE
Mary Sinkliar
1851–1925
Birth Location: Saverton, Ralls, Missouri, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Dora Beshears
1892–1976
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
DB

Children(s)

William Epperson
1912–1990
Birth Location: Frankford, Missouri, USA
WE
Garnett Gordon
1910–2000
Birth Location: Frankford, Pike, Missouri, USA
GG

Joseph Epperson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Epperson
1884–1946
Birth Place: Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, USA
Parents
William A Epperson
1856–1936
Missouri
Mary (Jane (Polly)) Sinkliar
1851–1925
Saverton, Ralls, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Joel Eperson
1828–1890
Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Ann Epperson) Bramblett
1825–1916
Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
John (G.) Sinkliar
1806–1892
Kentucky, USA
Maria (J.) Sneed
1826–1888
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Joel Epperson
1801–1875
*Elizabeth Alsman
1803–1843
Reuben Bramblett
1785–1853
Nancy Bell
1790–1850
John Sinkliar
1785–
James Sneed
1790–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Bramblet
1760–1847
Gladah Gough
1769–1850
Thomas Bell
1770–1825
John Sinclair
1761–
Helen Mckenly\Mcarthur
1761–
Nicholas Sneed
1775–

Joseph Epperson's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (William) Epperson (27 Nov 1884–17 Dec 1946) m. Dora (Lee) Beshears (4 Mar 1892–7 Apr 1976)
  1. 1. William (Edward) Epperson 1912–1990
  2. 2. Garnett (Lee Epperson) Gordon 1910–2000

Joseph Epperson's Timeline

10 Records

1884
27 Nov 1884
Birth of Joseph William Epperson in Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, USA
Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA
Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Ralls County, Missouri, USA
Ralls County, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Spencer, Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
Spencer, Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Rural
Rural
1939
1939
Age 55
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 56
Joseph William Epperson resided here in Peno, Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA
Peno, Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA
1946
17 Dec 1946
Age 62
Death of Joseph William Epperson in New London, Ralls, Missouri, USA
New London, Ralls, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1884
    Event Place: Spencer Township, Ralls, Missouri, USA
    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 Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 860
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Peno, Pike, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02140; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 82-20
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spencer, Ralls, Missouri; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340954
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Ralls County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Peno, Pike, Missouri; Roll: T624_805; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1374818
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Peno, Pike, Missouri; Roll: T624_805; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1374818

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

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spencer, Spencer, Ralls, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spencer, Ralls, Missouri; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340954

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Peno, Pike, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02140; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 82-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Peno, Peno, Pike, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Peno, Pike, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02140; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 82-20

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Frankford, Missouri, 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 Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 860

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1946
    Event Place: New London, Ralls, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New London, Ralls, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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