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Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon 1847–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1847

Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 10 Feb 1933

Death Location: Noonday, Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Edmund Herndon

Mother: Selina Smith

Spouse(s): Isaac Shelton

Children(s):

In 1847, Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon entered the world in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States, born to Edmund Herndon And Selina Smith. In 1880, Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon resided in Tugaloo, Oconee, South Carolina, USA. Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon married Isaac Monroe Shelton. Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon passed away in 1933 in Noonday, Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon entered the world in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States, born to Edmund Herndon And Selina Smith.
  • In 1880, Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon resided in Tugaloo, Oconee, South Carolina, USA.
  • Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon married Isaac Monroe Shelton.
  • Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon passed away in 1933 in Noonday, Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Herndon
1807–1898
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
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Selina Smith
1811–1887
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Isaac Shelton
1841–1918
Birth Location: Mississippi
IS

Children(s)

Matilda Herndon's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Herndon
1847–1933
Birth Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Edmund Herndon
1807–1898
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Selina Smith
1811–1887
South Carolina
Grandparents
George Herndon
1779–1848
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Prisilla Wells
1791–
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Samuel (L.) Smith
1780–1855
Marion, South Carolina, United States
Mary Harlan
1788–1824
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Herndon
1746–1811
Frances Pierce
1744–1799
Hardymond Wells
1762–1820
Elizabeth Parker
1769–
John Smith
1760–1816
Nancy McWhite
1760–1831
Aaron III
1752–1806
Elizabeth Stuart
1755–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Herndon
1708–1754
Sarah Poe
1710–1793
John\Jeremiah Pierce
1720–1790
Elizabeth Bass
1730–1777
Miles Sr
1742–1829
Susannah Hardy
1744–1829
Solomon Parker
1734–1821
Elizabeth Jones
1742–1790
Robert Smith
1724–1798
Rebecca Sheppard
1735–1810
White (McWhite)
1735–
Elizabeth Foxworth
1735–1817
Aaron Jr
1724–1798
Sarah Hollingsworth
1726–1776
Samuel Stuart
1725–1824
Jane Dickey
1735–1813

Matilda Herndon's Timeline

8 Records

1847
17 FEB 1847
Birth of Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon in Pickens Co., S. Carolina, USA
Pickens Co., S. Carolina, USA
1847
17 Feb 1847
Birth of Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon resided here in Tugaloo, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Tugaloo, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Smith, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Smith, Texas, USA
1925
23 Apr 1925
Age 78
Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon resided here in Smith, Texas, United States
Smith, Texas, United States
1930
1930
Age 83
Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon resided here in Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA
Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA
1932
1932
Age 85
Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon resided here in Tyler, Texas, USA
Tyler, Texas, USA
1933
10 Feb 1933
Age 86
Death of Matilda A. (Nettie) Herndon in Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 FEB 1847
    Event Place: Pickens Co., S. Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1847
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 177; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 40906 to 40935, Application Years 1919 to 1925
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tyler, Smith, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342124
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tugaloo, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: 1236; Page: 412B; Enumeration District: 126
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1375602
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tyler Morning Telegraph; Publication Date: 11 Feb 1933; Publication Place: Tyler, Texas, United States of America; ,0.07229412,0.98164254,0.2134

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tugaloo, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tugaloo, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: 1236; Page: 412B; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1375602

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1925
    Event Place: Smith, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 177; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 40906 to 40935, Application Years 1919 to 1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tyler, Smith, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342124

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Tyler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Smith county
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tyler Morning Telegraph; Publication Date: 11 Feb 1933; Publication Place: Tyler, Texas, United States of America; ,0.07229412,0.98164254,0.2134

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tyler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1933
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tyler Morning Telegraph; Publication Date: 11 Feb 1933; Publication Place: Tyler, Texas, United States of America; ,0.07229412,0.98164254,0.2134

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Noonday, Smith County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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