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Michael "Big Mike" HELMS 1830–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1830

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 Feb 1892

Death Location: Union County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Joel Helms

Mother: Sarah Pyron

Spouse(s): Jane Polk

Children(s): James Helms, Franklin Helms, Sydney Helms, Jane Helms

Michael "Big Mike" HELMS was born in 1830 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Joel Helms And Sarah Pyron. In 1860, Michael "Big Mike" HELMS resided in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA. In 1866, Michael "Big Mike" HELMS resided in North Carolina, USA. Michael "Big Mike" HELMS married Jane Emaline Polk, and had children including Franklin Helms, James Thomas Helms, Jane Helms, Sydney Helms. Michael "Big Mike" HELMS passed away in 1892 in Union County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Michael "Big Mike" HELMS was born in 1830 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Joel Helms And Sarah Pyron.
  • In 1860, Michael "Big Mike" HELMS resided in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1866, Michael "Big Mike" HELMS resided in North Carolina, USA.
  • Michael "Big Mike" HELMS married Jane Emaline Polk, and had children including Franklin Helms, James Thomas Helms, Jane Helms, Sydney Helms.
  • Michael "Big Mike" HELMS passed away in 1892 in Union County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael HELMS's Ancestors

Self
Michael HELMS
1830–1892
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Joel Helms
1794–1862
, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Pyron
1796–1890
, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (D) Helms
1761–1838
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
William (Calvin) Pyron
1756–1850
Henroco, Hanover, Virginia, United States
Mary (Jane) Powell
1755–1850
Mecklenburg,,North Carolina,USA
Great-Grandparents
George helmsreb+kdhelms
1720–1805
Mary Faulkenburg
1730–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Helms
1690–1760

Michael HELMS's Descendants

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Michael ("Big Mike") HELMS (11 Jan 1830–13 Feb 1892) m. Jane (Emaline) Polk (29 May 1828–Feb 1892)
  1. 1. James (Thomas) Helms 1850–1910 m. Clarinda Helms 1850–1909 m. M. (J.) Helms 1844–
    1. 1. Ervin (J) Helms 1862–1955 m. Emma (A) Helms 1942–1951
      1. 1. Roy (Adams) Helms 1907–1962 m. Rena (Catherine) Helms 1910–1994 m. Rena (Katherine) Paris 1910–1994
        1. 1. John (Ervin) Helms 1937–2021
      2. 2. Beulah Helms 1895–1986
      3. 3. Lillie (Mae) Helms 1910–1967
    2. 2. A. (E.) Helms 1870–
    3. 3. W. (H.) Helms 1872–
    4. 4. Jas. (F.) Helms 1874–
    5. 5. M. (J.) Helms 1879–
  2. 2. Franklin Helms 1865–
  3. 3. Sydney Helms 1872–
  4. 4. Jane Helms 1874–

Michael HELMS's Timeline

5 Records

1830
11 Jan 1830
Birth of Michael "Big Mike" HELMS in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Michael "Big Mike" HELMS resided here in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
1866
1866
Age 36
Michael "Big Mike" HELMS resided here in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Michael "Big Mike" HELMS resided here in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
1892
13 Feb 1892
Age 62
Death of Michael "Big Mike" HELMS in Union County, North Carolina, USA
Union County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1830
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Union, North Carolina; Roll: M653_915; Page: 420; Family History Library Film: 803915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for North Carolina, 1864-1866; Series: M784; Roll: 2; Description: District 3; Annual, Monthly and Special Lists; 1864-1866; Record Group: 58, Records of

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monroe, Union, North Carolina; Roll: 983; Page: 353B; Enumeration District: 210

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Union County, North Carolina, USA

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