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Robert R Herndon 1897–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1897

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 27 Jun 1986

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Herndon

Mother: Minnie Thompson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1897, Robert R Herndon entered the world in South Carolina, born to Samuel Andrew George Herndon And Minnie Estelle Thompson. In 1900, Robert R Herndon resided in Columbia Ward 4, Richland, South Carolina, USA. Robert R Herndon married Laura, Mary, Virginia. Robert R Herndon passed away in 1986 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Robert R Herndon entered the world in South Carolina, born to Samuel Andrew George Herndon And Minnie Estelle Thompson.
  • In 1900, Robert R Herndon resided in Columbia Ward 4, Richland, South Carolina, USA.
  • Robert R Herndon married Laura, Mary, Virginia.
  • Robert R Herndon passed away in 1986 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Herndon
1870–1942
Birth Location: Walhalla, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
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Minnie Thompson
1874–1915
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Herndon's Ancestors

Self
Robert Herndon
1897–1986
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Samuel Andrew George Herndon
1870–1942
Walhalla, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Minnie (Estelle) Thompson
1874–1915
South Carolina
Grandparents
Samuel (George) Herndon
1839–1876
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Rhoda ("Rose") Billingsley
1841–1916
, , Georgia, USA
John (Martin) Thompson
1848–1878
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Alice (Eugenia) Robinson
1851–1907
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edmund Herndon
1807–1898
Selina Smith
1811–1887
Andrew Billingsley
1817–1850
Harriet Nicholson
1822–1895
Ellis Thompson
1820–1893
Frances Garrett
1821–1883
James Robinson
1830–1879
Elizabeth Maroney
1829–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Herndon
1779–1848
Prisilla Wells
1791–
Samuel Smith
1780–1855
Mary Harlan
1788–1824
James Sr.
1792–1830
Rhoda Alexander
1798–1830
Ira Nicholson
1793–1840
Jane Palmer
1793–1843
Ambrose Garrett
1798–1840
Nancy DeLong
1799–1861

Robert Herndon's Timeline

11 Records

1897
22 Jan 1897
Birth of Robert R Herndon in Walla Nalla, South Carolina, USA
Walla Nalla, South Carolina, USA
1897
abt 1897
Birth of Robert R Herndon in South Carolina
South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 3
Robert R Herndon resided here in Columbia Ward 4, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Columbia Ward 4, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Robert R Herndon resided here in Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas, USA
Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas, USA
1913
1913
Age 16
Robert R Herndon resided here in Tyler, Texas, USA
Tyler, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 20
Robert R Herndon resided here in St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Robert R Herndon resided here in St Louis Ward 7, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis Ward 7, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 45
Robert R Herndon resided here in Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1956
1956
Age 59
Robert R Herndon resided here in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Indiana, USA
1959
1959
Age 62
Robert R Herndon resided here in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Indiana, USA
1986
27 Jun 1986
Age 89
Death of Robert R Herndon in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Walla Nalla, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Louis Ward 7, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_950; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 122
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: St Louis (Independent City); Roll: 1683848; Draft Board: 17
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Columbia Ward 4, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: 1540; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1241540
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1375602
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1986; Roll: 10
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1897
    Event Place: South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Columbia Ward 4, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Columbia Ward 4, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: 1540; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1241540

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1375602

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Tyler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: St Louis (Independent City); Roll: 1683848; Draft Board: 17

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 7, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Louis Ward 7, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_950; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Evansville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Evansville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: St Louis (Independent City); Roll: 1683848; Draft Board: 17

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1986
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1986; Roll: 10

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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