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Roy Otis Jennings 1905–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jul 1905

Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1 Dec 1941

Death Location: Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Charlie Jennings

Mother: Nettie Hardway

Spouse(s): Velma Davis

Children(s): LeRoy Jennings, James Jennings

In 1905, Roy Otis Jennings entered the world in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, born to Charlie Delbert Jennings And Nettie Hardway. In 1920, Roy Otis Jennings resided in Brown, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Roy Otis Jennings resided in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA. Roy Otis Jennings married Velma Mae Davis, and had children including Billy Jennings, James Ralph Jennings, Leroy Jennings, Mary Elizabeth Jennings. Roy Otis Jennings passed away in 1941 in Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Roy Otis Jennings entered the world in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, born to Charlie Delbert Jennings And Nettie Hardway.
  • In 1920, Roy Otis Jennings resided in Brown, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Roy Otis Jennings resided in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA.
  • Roy Otis Jennings married Velma Mae Davis, and had children including Billy Jennings, James Ralph Jennings, Leroy Jennings, Mary Elizabeth Jennings.
  • Roy Otis Jennings passed away in 1941 in Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roy Jennings's Ancestors

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Roy Jennings
1905–1941
Birth Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Charlie Delbert Jennings
1873–1952
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Nettie Hardway
1876–1952
Haynesville, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
John (Nolan) Hardaway
1858–1928
Nancy (Elizabeth) Tinsley
1858–1946
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roy Jennings's Descendants

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Roy (Otis) Jennings (5 Jul 1905–1 Dec 1941) m. Velma (Mae) Davis (18 Nov 1907–15 Jun 1971)
  1. 1. LeRoy Jennings 1929–2007 m. Geraldine McMahen 1936–2006
  2. 2. James (Ralph) Jennings 1933–1999

Roy Jennings's Timeline

6 Records

1905
5 Jul 1905
Birth of Roy Otis Jennings in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Roy Otis Jennings resided here in Brown, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Brown, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Roy Otis Jennings resided here in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Roy Otis Jennings resided here in Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 35
Roy Otis Jennings resided here in Clay Township, Clay, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Clay Township, Clay, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1941
1 Dec 1941
Age 36
Death of Roy Otis Jennings in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1905
    Event Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brown, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 73
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] Arkansas Death Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brown, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brown, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 73

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Clay Township, Clay, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1941
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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