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Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur 1851 – 1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Mar 1851

Birth Location: Delaware, Daviess, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 8 Mar 1889

Death Location: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Sandefur,

Mother: Obedience Collier

Spouse(s): Joseph Wells

Children(s): Josephine Wells, Lula Wells, John Wells, Ora Wells, Nora (Arnold)

The story of Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur began in 1851 in Delaware, Daviess, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur resided in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA. Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur married Joseph Alexander Wells, and had children including Josephine 'Josie' Wells, Lula O'Bannon Wells, John William Wells, Ora Clinton Wells, Nora Wells (Arnold). Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur passed away in 1889 in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur began in 1851 in Delaware, Daviess, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur resided in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur married Joseph Alexander Wells, and had children including Josephine 'Josie' Wells, Lula O'Bannon Wells, John William Wells, Ora Clinton Wells, Nora Wells (Arnold).
  • Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur passed away in 1889 in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matilda Sandefur's Ancestors

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Matilda Sandefur
1851 – 1889
Birth Place: Delaware, Daviess, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel Alexander Sandefur,
1804 – 1884
McLean County, Kentucky, USA
Obedience (O'Bannon) Collier
1808 – 1890
Nicholas County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Bennett Sandefur,
1765 – 1840
St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Judith Bilbo
1760 – 1840
St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Claiborne Collier
1780 – 1846
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Matilda Duncan
1779 – 1850
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sandefur
1722 – 1807
Elizabeth Norvell
1730 – 1782
John Bilbo
1735 – 1809
Ann Walker
1743 – 1786
Capt III,
1743 – 1820
Hannah Hamlett
1742 – 1824
Joseph Jr,
1742 – 1822
Catherine O'Banion
1748 – 1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William #2
1666 – 1742
Mary Young
1684 – 1774
Hugh Norvell
1699 – 1759
Mary Sandifer
1700 – 1760
Jean Bilbeau,
1706 – 1751
Susannah Pankey
1716 – 1739
Tandy Walker
1714 – 1751
Judah Langford
1714 – 1752
Capt Collier
1707 – 1773
Elizabeth Meredith
1710 – 1753
James Hamblett??,
1720 – 1798
Obedience Pleasant
1730 – 1798
Joseph Sr,
1732 – 1803
Lydia Duncan
1735 – 1795
Capt O'Banion,
1712 – 1778
Elizabeth Duncan
1712 – 1750

Matilda Sandefur's Descendants

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Matilda (Melvina 'Bina') Sandefur (8 Mar 1851 – 8 Mar 1889) m. Joseph (Alexander) Wells (Sep 1853 – abt 1910)
  1. 1. Josephine ('Josie') Wells (1870 – 30 Nov 1948)
  2. 2. Lula (O'Bannon) Wells (15 Sep 1874 – 29 Aug 1976)
  3. 3. John (William) Wells (10 Jan 1876 – 26 October 1956)
  4. 4. Ora (Clinton) Wells (6 Jun 1879 – 12 Sep 1963)
  5. 5. Nora (Wells) (Arnold) (24 Jan 1882 – 8 Dec 1918)

Matilda Sandefur's Timeline

3 Records

1851
8 Mar 1851
Birth of Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur in Delaware, Daviess, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
Delaware, Daviess, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 19
Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur resided here in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1889
8 Mar 1889
Age 38
Death of Matilda Melvina 'Bina' Sandefur in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Delaware, Daviess, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 222A; Family History Library Film: 545986
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 222A; Family History Library Film: 545986

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1889
    Event Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Age:
    38

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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