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Russell William Herndon 1896–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Aug 1896

Birth Location: Charlottesville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Aug 1968

Death Location: Hollymead, Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Father: Ben Herndon

Mother: Lula Herndon

Spouse(s): Lily Branham

Children(s): Eleanor Mcdaniel, Nancy Herndon, Russell Herndon, Sijourney Herndon, Lou Herndon

The story of Russell William Herndon began in 1896 in Charlottesville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Russell William Herndon resided in Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Russell William Herndon resided in Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia, USA. Russell William Herndon married Lily Mckinley Branham, and had children including Eleanor Herndon Mcdaniel, Helen L Herndon, Lillian A Herndon, Lou Willie Herndon, Nancy C Herndon, Russell W Herndon, Sijourney Herndon. Russell William Herndon passed away in 1968 in Hollymead, Albemarle County, Virginia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Russell William Herndon began in 1896 in Charlottesville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Russell William Herndon resided in Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Russell William Herndon resided in Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia, USA.
  • Russell William Herndon married Lily Mckinley Branham, and had children including Eleanor Herndon Mcdaniel, Helen L Herndon, Lillian A Herndon, Lou Willie Herndon, Nancy C Herndon, Russell W Herndon, Sijourney Herndon.
  • Russell William Herndon passed away in 1968 in Hollymead, Albemarle County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ben Herndon
1864–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Lula Herndon
1878–
Birth Location: Virginia
LH

Spouses(s)

Lily Branham
1896–1968
Birth Location: Virginia
LB

Children(s)

Eleanor Mcdaniel
1926–1961
Birth Location: Virginia
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Nancy Herndon
1925–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Russell Herndon
1929–1930
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sijourney Herndon
1922–1924
Birth Location: –
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Lou Herndon
1928–1975
Birth Location: Virginia
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Russell Herndon's Ancestors

Self
Russell Herndon
1896–1968
Birth Place: Charlottesville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Parents
Ben W Herndon
1864–
Virginia
Lula (B) Herndon
1878–
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Russell Herndon's Descendants

1.
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Russell (William) Herndon (7 Aug 1896–Aug 1968) m. Lily (Mckinley) Branham (Aug 1896–1968)
  1. 1. Eleanor (Herndon) Mcdaniel 1926–1961 m. Christopher (Columbus) McDaniel 1918–1992
  2. 2. Nancy (C) Herndon 1925–
  3. 3. Russell (W) Herndon 1929–1930
  4. 4. Sijourney Herndon 1922–1924
  5. 5. Lou (Willie) Herndon 1928–1975

Russell Herndon's Timeline

8 Records

1896
7 Aug 1896
Birth of Russell William Herndon in Charlottesville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Charlottesville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Russell William Herndon resided here in Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia, USA
Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Russell William Herndon resided here in Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Russell William Herndon resided here in Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia
Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Russell William Herndon resided here in Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States
Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States
1942
1942
Age 46
Russell William Herndon resided here in Albemarle, Virginia
Albemarle, Virginia
1956
1956
Age 60
Russell William Herndon resided here in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
1968
Aug 1968
Age 72
Death of Russell William Herndon in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1896
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Virginia
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4305; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 104-4
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 225-18-5296; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia; Roll: 2434; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 194.0; FHL microfilm: 2342168
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Albemarle; Roll: 1984204
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia; Roll: 1711; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241711
    [7] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia; Roll: 1711; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241711

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Rivanna, Albemarle, Virginia; Roll: 2434; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 194.0; FHL microfilm: 2342168

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4305; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 104-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4305; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 104-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Albemarle, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Albemarle, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Albemarle; Roll: 1984204

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1968
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 225-18-5296; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hollymead, Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012
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