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Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur 1836 – 1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1836

Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 18 Dec 1897

Death Location: McLean County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Sandefur,

Mother: Obedience Collier

Spouse(s): Sarah Davis,

Children(s): William Sandefur, John Sandefur, Matilda Sandefur, Malinda Sandefur, Eliza Sandefur, James Sandefur, Lou Sandefur, Leander Sandefur, Lillie Sandefur

Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson was born in 1836 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Samuel Alexander Sandefur, and Obedience O'Bannon Collier. In 1860, Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson resided in McLean, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson resided in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA. Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson married Sarah Elizabeth Davis,, and had children including William 'Billy' Bennett Sandefur, John Claiborne Sandefur, Matilda Susan Sandefur, Malinda Jane 'Lindy' Sandefur, Eliza O'Bannon Sandefur, James Thomas Sandefur, Lou Etta Sandefur, Leander Alexander 'Lee' Sandefur, Lillie May Mae Sandefur. Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson passed away in 1897 in McLean County, Kentucky, USA.

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  • Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson was born in 1836 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Samuel Alexander Sandefur, and Obedience O'Bannon Collier.
  • In 1860, Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson resided in McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson resided in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson married Sarah Elizabeth Davis,, and had children including William 'Billy' Bennett Sandefur, John Claiborne Sandefur, Matilda Susan Sandefur, Malinda Jane 'Lindy' Sandefur, Eliza O'Bannon Sandefur, James Thomas Sandefur, Lou Etta Sandefur, Leander Alexander 'Lee' Sandefur, Lillie May Mae Sandefur.
  • Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson passed away in 1897 in McLean County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Pvt Sandefur's Ancestors

Self
Pvt Sandefur
1836 – 1897
Birth Place: Henderson, 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

Pvt Sandefur's Descendants

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Pvt (Alexander Hamlett 'Ham') Sandefur (11 Jan 1836 – 18 Dec 1897) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Davis, (26 Mar 1844 – 18 Dec 1903)
  1. 1. William ('Billy' Bennett) Sandefur (3 Nov 1861 – 3 Jun 1935) m. Mary (Luss) Ashby (18 AUG 1867 – 28 FEB 1933)
    1. 1. Lena (Belle) Sandefur (01 Dec 1888 – 11 Aug 1944)
    2. 2. Comma (Zell) Sandefur (10 Nov 1892 – 10 Nov 1896)
    3. 3. Corrola Sandefur (29 Apr 1895 – 11 Jan 1991)
    4. 4. Rosalie Sandefur (23 May 1896 – 22 February 1976)
    5. 5. Lewis (Trumble) Sandefur (8 Nov 1900 – 16 Feb 1954)
    6. 6. Teddy (Roosevelt) Sandefur (8 Nov 1904 – 19 Mar 1991) m. Hazel (Della) Vines (8 Aug 1907 – 12 Nov 1974)
      1. 1. Rovrett (Everett Earl) Sandefur (23 Jul 1927 – 24 Jul 1927)
      2. 2. Nora (Irene) Sandefur
      3. 3. Ewing (Ray) Sandefur
    7. 7. Vernon (Auston) Sandefur (10 Sep 1906 – 14 March 1987) m. Myrtle Sandefur
  2. 2. John (Claiborne) Sandefur (1 May 1864 – 12 Mar 1944) m. Laura Cline (21 Sep 1870 – 24 Mar 1932)
    1. 1. George (Elwood) Meade (14 Jan 1892 – 21 November 1969)
    2. 2. Samuel (E) Sandefur (12 Aug 1903 – Jan 1984)
    3. 3. Hubert (Clay) Sandefur (7 Nov 1908 – Feb 1984)
  3. 3. Matilda (Susan) Sandefur (27 Jan 1867 – 17 MAR 1952) m. James (M) Musgrave
  4. 4. Malinda (Jane 'Lindy') Sandefur (28 Jul 1869 – 5 Jul 1929) m. John (Richard) Bottom (3 March 1864 – 27 Sep 1938)
    1. 1. Orville (Pool) Bottom (1 Aug 1892 – 11 May 1936)
    2. 2. Maud (Bottome () Ball) (1894 – 1956)
    3. 3. Nellie (Mae Bottom) (Jordan) (31 May 1900 – 4 Jan 1951) m. Samuel (L) Jordan (3 Jan 1883 – )
      1. 1. Ernest Jordan
  5. 5. Eliza (O'Bannon) Sandefur (25 Dec 1871 – 16 Apr 1898)
  6. 6. James (Thomas) Sandefur (8 Feb 1875 – 5 Jul 1937) m. Antionette Fenwick (10 Oct 1876 – 20 Jun 1934)
    1. 1. Magdaline (Sandefur) (Overton) (9 Apr 1901 – 7 Feb 1973)
  7. 7. Lou (Etta) Sandefur (19 Feb 1882 – 29 Nov 1951)
  8. 8. Leander (Alexander 'Lee') Sandefur (8 May 1884 – 10 Nov 1956) m. Mary (Ann) Keown (06 Jan 1886 – 15 Dec 1918) m. Annie Berry (22 Jun 1896 – 15 Apr 1988)
    1. 1. Birdie (Mae) Sandefur (01 Oct 1909 – Apr 1990)
    2. 2. Alvis (Olden) Sandefur (24 Apr 1906 – 8 Dec 1967)
    3. 3. Ily (Wesley) Sandefur (21 May 1912 – 29 Mar 1978) m. Mildred Brooks (abt 1916 – )
      1. 1. Ily (Thomas) Sandefur, (25 May 1936 – ) m. Ruby (Louise) Brown (abt 1940 – )
      2. 2. William (H) Sandefur (abt 1938 – )
      3. 3. Donald (Coy) Sandefur (abt 1940 – )
      4. 4. Kenneth (Wilbur) Sandefur
      5. 5. Helen (Lou Sandefur () Nickolson)
  9. 9. Lillie (May Mae) Sandefur (20 May 1888 – 1983) m. James (H) Smith (12 Sep 1887 – 1961) m. James Smith (abt 1886 – )
    1. 1. James Smith, (Abt. 1909 – )
    2. 2. Elaine Smith (abt 1915 – )
    3. 3. Mary Fox (abt 1917 – )

Pvt Sandefur's Timeline

4 Records

1836
11 Jan 1836
Birth of Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 24
Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson resided here in McLean, Kentucky, USA
McLean, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson resided here in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1897
18 Dec 1897
Age 61
Death of Pvt Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R. Johnson in McLean County, Kentucky, USA
McLean County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1836
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [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] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M653_384; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 803384
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M653_384; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 803384

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1897
    Event Place: McLean County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Age:
    61

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Joseph, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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