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Robert Sylvester Garner 1924–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 July 1924

Birth Location: Dresden, Tennessee

Death Date: 10 Aug 1966

Death Location: Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Snowdie Garner

Mother: Lula Garner

Spouse(s): Thelma Potts

Children(s): Franklin Garner

In 1924, Robert Sylvester Garner entered the world in Dresden, Tennessee, born to Snowdie Lee Garner And Lula Bell Garner. In 1930, Robert Sylvester Garner resided in District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Robert Sylvester Garner resided in Rural, Weakley, Tennessee. Robert Sylvester Garner married Thelma A Potts, Thelma Ann Potts, and had children including Franklin Mitchell Garner. Robert Sylvester Garner passed away in 1966 in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Robert Sylvester Garner entered the world in Dresden, Tennessee, born to Snowdie Lee Garner And Lula Bell Garner.
  • In 1930, Robert Sylvester Garner resided in District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Robert Sylvester Garner resided in Rural, Weakley, Tennessee.
  • Robert Sylvester Garner married Thelma A Potts, Thelma Ann Potts, and had children including Franklin Mitchell Garner.
  • Robert Sylvester Garner passed away in 1966 in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Garner's Ancestors

Self
Robert Garner
1924–1966
Birth Place: Dresden, Tennessee
Parents
Snowdie Lee Garner
1889–1956
Tennessee
Lula (Bell) Garner
1904–1981
Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Simeon (Thomas) Garner
1867–1940
Alabama, United States
Lillie A
1859–1927
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jackson Garner
1825–1897
Celia Brewer
1825–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Garner
1779–1850
Nancy Head
1793–1827
NATHAN BREWER
1800–1868
Charity Brewers
1804–1850

Robert Garner's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Sylvester) Garner (03 July 1924–10 Aug 1966) m. Thelma (Ann) Potts (20 Feb 1927–11 Sep 1978)
  1. 1. Franklin (Mitchell) Garner 1947–1983

Robert Garner's Timeline

7 Records

1924
03 July 1924
Birth of Robert Sylvester Garner in Dresden, Tennessee
Dresden, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 6
Robert Sylvester Garner resided here in District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Robert Sylvester Garner resided here in Rural, Weakley, Tennessee
Rural, Weakley, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 16
Robert Sylvester Garner resided here in Civil D No 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Civil D No 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Robert Sylvester Garner resided here in Dresden, Weakley, Tennessee
Dresden, Weakley, Tennessee
1964
5 Aug 1964
Age 40
Robert Sylvester Garner resided here in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
1966
10 Aug 1966
Age 42
Death of Robert Sylvester Garner in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 July 1924
    Event Place: Dresden, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 103
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 92-13
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342018
    [4] U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, Chicago & North Western Historical Society; Berwyn, Illinois; CNW Social Security Applications
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342018

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Weakley, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 92-13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil D No 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 92-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Dresden, Weakley, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 103

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1964
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, Chicago & North Western Historical Society; Berwyn, Illinois; CNW Social Security Applications

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1966
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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