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Sam Henry Nance 1918–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 June 1918

Birth Location: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 31 July 1969

Death Location: Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Isaac Nance

Mother: Easter Cothorn

Spouse(s): Pauline Parker

Children(s): Merrian Nance, Isaac Nance

In 1918, Sam Henry Nance entered the world in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA, born to Isaac Nance And Easter B Cothorn. In 1920, Sam Henry Nance resided in Meridianville, Madison, Alabama, USA. In 1928, Sam Henry Nance resided in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Sam Henry Nance married Pauline Louise Parker, and had children including Isaac Nance, Merrian Nance. Sam Henry Nance passed away in 1969 in Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Sam Henry Nance entered the world in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA, born to Isaac Nance And Easter B Cothorn.
  • In 1920, Sam Henry Nance resided in Meridianville, Madison, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1928, Sam Henry Nance resided in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
  • Sam Henry Nance married Pauline Louise Parker, and had children including Isaac Nance, Merrian Nance.
  • Sam Henry Nance passed away in 1969 in Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Nance
1889–1956
Birth Location: Alabama
IN
Easter Cothorn
1890–1935
Birth Location: Alabama
EC

Spouses(s)

Pauline Parker
1909–1996
Birth Location: Marshallville, Macon, Georgia, USA
PP

Children(s)

Merrian Nance
1926–2007
Birth Location: Marshallville, Gerorgia
MN
Isaac Nance
1936–2013
Birth Location: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
IN

Sam Nance's Ancestors

Self
Sam Nance
1918–1969
Birth Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Parents
Isaac Nance
1889–1956
Alabama
Easter (B.) Cothorn
1890–1935
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sam Nance's Descendants

1.
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Sam (Henry) Nance (26 June 1918–31 July 1969) m. Pauline (Louise) Parker (31 March 1909–2 October 1996)
  1. 1. Merrian Nance 1926–2007 m. Otis (Charles) Jeffrey 1925–2006
  2. 2. Isaac Nance 1936–2013

Sam Nance's Timeline

6 Records

1918
26 June 1918
Birth of Sam Henry Nance in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Sam Henry Nance resided here in Meridianville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Meridianville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1928
1928
Age 10
Sam Henry Nance resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Sam Henry Nance resided here in Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama, USA
Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 33
Sam Henry Nance resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1969
31 July 1969
Age 51
Death of Sam Henry Nance in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 June 1918
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 856
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridianville, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T625_31; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 137
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2339772
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Meridianville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meridianville, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T625_31; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 137

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2339772

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 856

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 July 1969
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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