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Myrtle Sanders 1897–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1897

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 15 April 1985

Death Location: Crestwood, Oldham County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Erastus Sanders

Mother: Bettie Herns

Spouse(s): William Cravens

Children(s): Evelyn Cravens, Carlos Cravens

The story of Myrtle Sanders began in 1897 in Kentucky. In 1900, Myrtle Sanders resided in Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Myrtle Sanders resided in Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Myrtle Sanders married William Cravens, and had children including Carlos Cravens, Evelyn Cravens. Myrtle Sanders passed away in 1985 in Crestwood, Oldham County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Myrtle Sanders began in 1897 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Myrtle Sanders resided in Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Myrtle Sanders resided in Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Myrtle Sanders married William Cravens, and had children including Carlos Cravens, Evelyn Cravens.
  • Myrtle Sanders passed away in 1985 in Crestwood, Oldham County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Erastus Sanders
1868–1929
Birth Location: Henry, Kentucky
ES
Bettie Herns
1876–
Birth Location: Kentucky
BH

Spouses(s)

William Cravens
1892–1950
Birth Location: Henry, Kentucky, USA
WC

Children(s)

Evelyn Cravens
1916–1991
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
EC
Carlos Cravens
1916–1989
Birth Location: Kentucky
CC

Myrtle Sanders's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Sanders
1897–1985
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Erastus Sanders
1868–1929
Henry, Kentucky
Bettie Herns
1876–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Nathaniel Sanders
1823–
Kentucky
Mariah Sanders
1830–1918
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Senr
1780–1847
Nancy Moxley
1784–1847
Enoch Brewer
1792–
Emma Marshall
1801–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Sanders
1741–1826
Samuel Moxley
1763–1815
Agnes Cox
1764–1820
William Sr
1744–1834
Sarah Thompson
1747–1841

Myrtle Sanders's Descendants

1.
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Myrtle Sanders (29 Jan 1897–15 April 1985) m. William Cravens (29 Oct 1892–25 April 1950)
  1. 1. Evelyn Cravens 1916–1991 m. Carl (Sharden) Houghton 1912–1957
    1. 1. Pearl (Ardell) Houghton 1942–2007
    2. 2. Myrtle (Agnas) Houghton 1934–1999
    3. 3. Elmer (Lee "Butch") Houghton 1950–1970
    4. 4. William (M) Houghton 1936–1945
    5. 5. Carl (Sharden "Carlo") Houghton 1938–2008
  2. 2. Carlos Cravens 1916–1989

Myrtle Sanders's Timeline

13 Records

1897
29 Jan 1897
Birth of Myrtle Sanders in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 3
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky, USA
Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky, USA
Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky, USA
1933
1933
Age 36
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1934
1934
Age 37
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1939
1939
Age 42
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 45
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1949
1949
Age 52
Myrtle Sanders resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1985
15 April 1985
Age 88
Death of Myrtle Sanders in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1365; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 121-13
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 405-44-3799; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1951-1952
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky; Roll: T625_594; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 669
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky; Roll: 772; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 867.0; FHL microfilm: 2340507
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 531; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1240531
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_483; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1374496
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 531; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1240531

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_483; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1374496

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky; Roll: T625_594; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 669

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ballardsville, Oldham, Kentucky; Roll: 772; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 867.0; FHL microfilm: 2340507

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1365; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 121-13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1365; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 121-13

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 1985
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 405-44-3799; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1951-1952
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crestwood, Oldham County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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