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Lenora Hankins 1917 – 1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jan 1917

Birth Location: McCracken, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 Mar 1996

Death Location: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Father: Roy Hankins

Mother: Cora Lawrence

Spouse(s): Virgil Hays, Art Sheets

Children(s): Carolyn Hays

In 1917, Lenora Hankins entered the world in McCracken, Kentucky, USA, born to Roy Hankins and Cora Lawrence. In 1920, Lenora Hankins resided in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Lenora Hankins resided in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA. Lenora Hankins married Virgil Winfrey Hays, Art E. Sheets, and had children including Carolyn Sue Hays. Lenora Hankins passed away in 1996 in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Lenora Hankins entered the world in McCracken, Kentucky, USA, born to Roy Hankins and Cora Lawrence.
  • In 1920, Lenora Hankins resided in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Lenora Hankins resided in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA.
  • Lenora Hankins married Virgil Winfrey Hays, Art E. Sheets, and had children including Carolyn Sue Hays.
  • Lenora Hankins passed away in 1996 in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Hankins
1891 – 1970
Birth Location: Metropolis, Massac, Illinois, USA
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Cora Lawrence
1901 – 1969
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Virgil Hays
1914 – 1992
Birth Location: McCracken County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Art Sheets
1907 – 1984
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Carolyn Hays
1936 – 1970
Birth Location: McCracken, Kentucky, USA
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Lenora Hankins's Ancestors

Self
Lenora Hankins
1917 – 1996
Birth Place: McCracken, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Roy Hankins
1891 – 1970
Metropolis, Massac, Illinois, USA
Cora Lawrence
1901 – 1969
Kentucky
Grandparents
Bert Hankins
Jennie Mcelya
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lenora Hankins's Descendants

1.
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Lenora Hankins (21 Jan 1917 – 1 Mar 1996) m. Virgil (Winfrey) Hays (8 July 1914 – 14 July 1992) m. Art (E.) Sheets (1907 – 1984)
  1. 1. Carolyn (Sue) Hays (28 Jun 1936 – 18 July 1970)

Lenora Hankins's Timeline

6 Records

1917
21 Jan 1917
Birth of Lenora Hankins in McCracken, Kentucky, USA
McCracken, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Lenora Hankins resided here in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Lenora Hankins resided here in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
1934
Abt 1934
Age 17
Lenora Hankins resided here in 1503 North Twelfth Street
1503 North Twelfth Street
1958
1958
Age 41
Lenora Hankins resided here in Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
1996
1 Mar 1996
Age 79
Death of Lenora Hankins in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1917
    Event Place: McCracken, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 157
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0013
    [3] Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 347; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 157

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1934
    Event Place: 1503 North Twelfth Street
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Lincoln Park; Allen Park; Melvindale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 347; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1996
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-10-5440; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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