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Robert Smith "R S" Elkins 1871–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1871

Birth Location: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 17 Jul 1955

Death Location: Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Smith Elkins

Mother: Nancy Yawell

Spouse(s): Tennessee Bacon

Children(s): Robert Elkins, Gladys Elkins, Ray Elkins

In 1871, Robert Smith "R S" Elkins entered the world in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA, born to Smith Capps S C Elkins And Nancy F Yawell. In 1880, Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided in Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA. In 1900, Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided in Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA. Robert Smith "R S" Elkins married Tennessee Tennie Bacon, and had children including Gladys Cathrene Elkins, Ray Loys Elkins, Robert Earl Tige Elkins. Robert Smith "R S" Elkins passed away in 1955 in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Robert Smith "R S" Elkins entered the world in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA, born to Smith Capps S C Elkins And Nancy F Yawell.
  • In 1880, Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided in Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided in Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • Robert Smith "R S" Elkins married Tennessee Tennie Bacon, and had children including Gladys Cathrene Elkins, Ray Loys Elkins, Robert Earl Tige Elkins.
  • Robert Smith "R S" Elkins passed away in 1955 in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Smith Elkins
1843–1920
Birth Location: Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
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Nancy Yawell
1852–1890
Birth Location: Van Buren, Anderson County, Kentucky, USA
NY

Spouses(s)

Tennessee Bacon
1878–1957
Birth Location: Nashville, Howard, Arkansas
TB

Children(s)

Robert Elkins
1905–1981
Birth Location: Grayson County, Texas, USA
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Gladys Elkins
1902–1993
Birth Location: Grayson County, Texas, USA
GE
Ray Elkins
1900–1981
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Robert Elkins's Ancestors

Self
Robert Elkins
1871–1955
Birth Place: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA
Parents
Smith Capps "S. C." Elkins
1843–1920
Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Nancy (F.) Yawell
1852–1890
Van Buren, Anderson County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Elkins's Descendants

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Robert (Smith "R S") Elkins (14 Jul 1871–17 Jul 1955) m. Tennessee (Tennie) Bacon (23 Dec 1878–26 Jan 1957)
  1. 1. Robert (Earl "Tige") Elkins 1905–1981
  2. 2. Gladys (Cathrene) Elkins 1902–1993
  3. 3. Ray (Loys) Elkins 1900–1981

Robert Elkins's Timeline

10 Records

1871
14 Jul 1871
Birth of Robert Smith "R S" Elkins in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Amarillo, Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
Amarillo, Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Amarillo, Potter, Texas
Amarillo, Potter, Texas
1940
1940
Age 69
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
1955
Abt 1955
Age 84
Robert Smith "R S" Elkins resided here in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
1955
17 Jul 1955
Age 84
Death of Robert Smith "R S" Elkins in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA Buried: Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA Buried: Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1871
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1306; Page: 206C; Enumeration District: 009

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1375570

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Amarillo, Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04124; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 188-33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04124; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 188-33

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1955
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1955
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA Buried: Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas

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