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Laura Saunders 1856–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1856

Birth Location: Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 16 December 1919

Death Location: Sudley Springs, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Charles Sr

Mother: Hasseltine Shepherd

Spouse(s): Frederick Sanders

Children(s): Nellie Sanders, Roberta Sanders, Monette Sanders

The story of Laura Saunders began in 1856 in Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1860, Laura Saunders resided in Fluvanna, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Laura Saunders resided in Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA. Laura Saunders married Frederick Hampton Sanders, and had children including Monette Sanders, Nellie H Sanders, Roberta Pearl Sanders. Laura Saunders passed away in 1919 in Sudley Springs, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura Saunders began in 1856 in Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Laura Saunders resided in Fluvanna, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Laura Saunders resided in Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA.
  • Laura Saunders married Frederick Hampton Sanders, and had children including Monette Sanders, Nellie H Sanders, Roberta Pearl Sanders.
  • Laura Saunders passed away in 1919 in Sudley Springs, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Saunders's Ancestors

Self
Laura Saunders
1856–1919
Birth Place: Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Charles John Saunders Sr
1821–1917
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Hasseltine (J.) Shepherd
1835–1896
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Saunders
1790–1865
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Sally) Snead
1791–1863
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Holman (R) Shepherd
1811–1883
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Jane
1812–1862
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
SAUNDERS
1752–1841
Rebecca Strange
1764–1841
John Snead
1766–1822
Sarah Weaver
1765–
Abraham Sr
1780–1847
Mary Payne
1784–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Julius Sr
1720–1765
Jemima Woodward
1703–1806
John Strange
1727–1811
Mildred Strange
1751–1837
Zacharia Sneed
1737–1783
Martha Nance
1739–1783
1733–1806
Mary Woodrum
1737–1795
Laurence Shephard
1737–1842
Anna Shepherd
1746–1850
Col. Payne
1763–1835
Matilda Dix
1763–1810

Laura Saunders's Descendants

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Laura Saunders (15 May 1856–16 December 1919) m. Frederick (Hampton) Sanders (27 March 1855–4 October 1932)
  1. 1. Nellie (H.) Sanders 1883–1943 m. Everette (Superior) Clary 1886–1955
  2. 2. Roberta (Pearl) Sanders 1885–1956 m. James (Worthington) Alvey 1894–1957
    1. 1. Everett (Lynn) Alvey 1928–2018 m. Ann Crimmins 1927–1998
    2. 2. James (Worthington Alvey) Jr 1921–1996
    3. 3. Robert (Winfield Alvey) Sr 1926–2013 m. Sarah (Jane) Lightner 1928–2014
    4. 4. Frederick (Hampton) Alvey 1924–2022 m. Irving Rion 1924–2020
  3. 3. Monette Sanders 1882–

Laura Saunders's Timeline

6 Records

1856
15 May 1856
Birth of Laura Saunders in Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 4
Laura Saunders resided here in Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Laura Saunders resided here in Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Laura Saunders resided here in Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Laura Saunders resided here in Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia, USA
Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia, USA
1919
16 December 1919
Age 63
Death of Laura Saunders in Catharpin, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Catharpin, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1856
    Event Place: Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia; Roll: M593_1646; Page: 214B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fluvanna, Virginia; Roll: M653_1345; Page: 736; Family History Library Film: 805345
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia; Roll: 1724; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241724
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: T843; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record G
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fluvanna, Virginia; Roll: M653_1345; Page: 736; Family History Library Film: 805345

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia; Roll: M593_1646; Page: 214B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia; Roll: 1724; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241724

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: T843; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record G

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: T843; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record G

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nova Scotia
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: T843; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record G

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 December 1919
    Event Place: Catharpin, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sudley Springs, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America

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