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Robert Melvin Hansford 1922–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1922

Birth Location: Seaford York, Virginia

Death Date: 11 Nov 1998

Death Location: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Father: Willie Hansford

Mother: Bertha White

Spouse(s): Gloria Staples

Children(s):

In 1922, Robert Melvin Hansford entered the world in Seaford York, Virginia, born to Willie B Hansford And Bertha Virginia White. In 1930, Robert Melvin Hansford resided in Grafton, York, Virginia. In 1935, Robert Melvin Hansford resided in Grafton, York, Virginia. Robert Melvin Hansford married Gloria V Staples. Robert Melvin Hansford passed away in 1998 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Robert Melvin Hansford entered the world in Seaford York, Virginia, born to Willie B Hansford And Bertha Virginia White.
  • In 1930, Robert Melvin Hansford resided in Grafton, York, Virginia.
  • In 1935, Robert Melvin Hansford resided in Grafton, York, Virginia.
  • Robert Melvin Hansford married Gloria V Staples.
  • Robert Melvin Hansford passed away in 1998 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willie Hansford
1889–1921
Birth Location: Virginia
WH
Bertha White
1892–1971
Birth Location: York, Virginia, USA
BW

Spouses(s)

Gloria Staples
1925–1991
Birth Location: Newport News, Virginia USA
GS

Children(s)

Robert Hansford's Ancestors

Self
Robert Hansford
1922–1998
Birth Place: Seaford York, Virginia
Parents
Willie B Hansford
1889–1921
Virginia
Bertha (Virginia) White
1892–1971
York, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Carter Hansford
1859–1953
Seaford, York County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (L) Hansford
1864–1936
Seaford, York County, Virginia USA
Mordecai (Diego) White
1868–1946
Virginia
Alice (Virginia) Green
1875–1936
York County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Louis Hansford
1823–1863
Lizzie Mason
1835–1911
Richd. Hansford
1823–1900
Sarah Stroud
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Hansford
1783–1850
Ann Jordan
1795–1831
Lewis Hansford
1783–1850
William Stroud
1795–1834
Frances Hogg
1804–1854

Robert Hansford's Timeline

9 Records

1922
6 Jan 1922
Birth of Robert Melvin Hansford in Seaford York, Virginia
Seaford York, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 8
Robert Melvin Hansford resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia
Grafton, York, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 13
Robert Melvin Hansford resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia
Grafton, York, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 18
Robert Melvin Hansford resided here in Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
1949
1949
Age 27
Robert Melvin Hansford resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1955
1955
Age 33
Robert Melvin Hansford resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1960
1960
Age 38
Robert Melvin Hansford resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1993
1993
Age 71
Robert Melvin Hansford resided here in Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA
1998
11 Nov 1998
Age 76
Death of Robert Melvin Hansford in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1922
    Event Place: Seaford York, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: T627_4303; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 100-2
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 226-16-9801; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: 2464; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 407.0; FHL microfilm: 2342198
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [6] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: 2464; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 407.0; FHL microfilm: 2342198

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: T627_4303; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 100-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Grafton, York, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grafton, York, Virginia; Roll: T627_4303; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 100-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Newport News, VA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1998
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 226-16-9801; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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