YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Robert Howard Selby 1843–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Jun 1843

Birth Location: Callaway, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 11 Apr 1902

Death Location: near Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA

Father: Joshua Selby

Mother: Hellina Selby

Spouse(s): Sarah Shipman

Children(s): Edmond Selby, Ida Selby, Joseph Selby, Vera Selby, William Selby

In 1843, Robert Howard Selby entered the world in Callaway, Missouri, USA, born to Joshua B Selby And Hellina Anna Selby. In 1860, Robert Howard Selby resided in Denton, Texas, United States. In 1870, Robert Howard Selby resided in Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States. Robert Howard Selby married Sarah Adline Shipman, and had children including Edmond Allen Selby, Ida Selby, Joseph D Selby, Vera A Selby, William Selby. Robert Howard Selby passed away in 1902 in near Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Robert Selby
RS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1843, Robert Howard Selby entered the world in Callaway, Missouri, USA, born to Joshua B Selby And Hellina Anna Selby.
  • In 1860, Robert Howard Selby resided in Denton, Texas, United States.
  • In 1870, Robert Howard Selby resided in Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States.
  • Robert Howard Selby married Sarah Adline Shipman, and had children including Edmond Allen Selby, Ida Selby, Joseph D Selby, Vera A Selby, William Selby.
  • Robert Howard Selby passed away in 1902 in near Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Selby
1804–1870
Birth Location: Worcester, Maryland, USA
JS
Hellina Selby
1815–1880
Birth Location: Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
HS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Shipman
1851–1926
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
SS

Children(s)

Edmond Selby
1875–1952
Birth Location: Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA
ES
Ida Selby
1877–
Birth Location: Texas
IS
Joseph Selby
1871–
Birth Location: Texas
JS
Vera Selby
1881–
Birth Location: Texas
VS
William Selby
1888–
Birth Location: Texas
WS

Robert Selby's Ancestors

Self
Robert Selby
1843–1902
Birth Place: Callaway, Missouri, USA
Parents
Joshua B. Selby
1804–1870
Worcester, Maryland, USA
Hellina (Anna) Selby
1815–1880
Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Selby's Descendants

1.
RS
Robert (Howard) Selby (08 Jun 1843–11 Apr 1902) m. Sarah (Adline) Shipman (12 Mar 1851–24 Jun 1926)
  1. 1. Edmond (Allen) Selby 1875–1952 m. Lillie (Cordelia) Baxter 1883–1970
    1. 1. Everett (Woodrow) Selby 1913–2001 m. Mescal (Helen) Rutherford 1915–1978
      1. 1. Ross (Allen) Selby 1939–2020 m. Carolyn (Adiel) Johnson 1942–1994
      2. 2. Betty (Carroll) Selby 1935–1970 m. Stanley (G) Sandstrom 1930–1974
    2. 2. Roy (E) Selby 1905–1978 m. Mildred (Cleo) Price 1925–2022
      1. 1. Roylyn (R) Selby 1947–2020
    3. 3. Carl (William) Selby 1907–1972
    4. 4. Ruth (T) Selby 1908–1997
    5. 5. Ruby (Bethenia) Selby 1915–1995
    6. 6. Betty (June) Selby 1926–1964 m. Clifford (Eugene) Buchner 1923–2003
  2. 2. Ida Selby 1877–
  3. 3. Joseph (D) Selby 1871–
  4. 4. Vera (A) Selby 1881–
  5. 5. William Selby 1888–

Robert Selby's Timeline

6 Records

1843
08 Jun 1843
Birth of Robert Howard Selby in Callaway, Missouri, USA
Callaway, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Robert Howard Selby resided here in Denton, Texas, United States
Denton, Texas, United States
1870
1870
Age 27
Robert Howard Selby resided here in Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States
Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
Robert Howard Selby resided here in Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States
Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 57
Robert Howard Selby resided here in Justice Precinct 3 (east part), Cooke, Texas
Justice Precinct 3 (east part), Cooke, Texas
1902
11 Apr 1902
Age 59
Death of Robert Howard Selby in near Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA
near Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1843
    Event Place: Callaway, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas; Roll: 1298; Family History Film: 1255298; Page: 292A; Enumeration District: 114; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas; Roll: 1298; Family History Film: 1255298; Page: 291C; Enumeration District: 114; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas; Roll: T623_1623; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Denton, Texas; Roll: ; Page: 444; Image: 367.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Denton, Texas; Roll: ; Page: 444; Image: 367.
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 168.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CHT.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Denton, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Denton, Texas; Roll: ; Page: 444; Image: 367.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas; Roll: 1298; Family History Film: 1255298; Page: 292A; Enumeration District: 114; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3 (east part), Cooke, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Cooke, Texas; Roll: T623_1623; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1902
    Event Place: near Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA
Find more search results for Robert Selby

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE