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Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson 1843 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 September 1843

Birth Location: Marion, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 29 July 1928

Death Location: Lamar, Alabama, United States

Father: James Sanderson

Mother: Jane Harris

Spouse(s): Alfred Belk, Fred Sisson

Children(s): Ella Belk, Luther Belk, Council Belk, George Belk, Thomas Belk, Mary Belk, Henry Belk, Rose Belk, John Belk

In 1843, Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson entered the world in Marion, Alabama, United States, born to James Madison Sanderson and Jane K. Harris. In 1880, Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson resided in Marion, Alabama, USA. Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson married Alfred Franklin Belk, Fred Sisson, and had children including Ella J Belk, Luther Daniel Belk, Council Sylvester Belk, George Allen Belk, Thomas Addison Belk, Mary Callie Belk, Henry Cleveland Belk, Rose Caroline Belk, John A Belk. Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson passed away in 1928 in Lamar, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1843, Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson entered the world in Marion, Alabama, United States, born to James Madison Sanderson and Jane K. Harris.
  • In 1880, Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson resided in Marion, Alabama, USA.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson married Alfred Franklin Belk, Fred Sisson, and had children including Ella J Belk, Luther Daniel Belk, Council Sylvester Belk, George Allen Belk, Thomas Addison Belk, Mary Callie Belk, Henry Cleveland Belk, Rose Caroline Belk, John A Belk.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson passed away in 1928 in Lamar, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sanderson
1821 – 1900
Birth Location: Limestone County Alabama
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Jane Harris
1822 – 1890
Birth Location: Marion County, Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Alfred Belk
1849 – 1914
Birth Location: Talladega, Jefferson, Arkansas, United States
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Fred Sisson
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Ella Belk
1873 – 1918
Birth Location: Alabama
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Luther Belk
1876 – 1959
Birth Location: Lamar County, Alabama
LB
Council Belk
1878 – 1956
Birth Location: Marion County, Alabama
CB
George Belk
1880 – 1949
Birth Location: Detroit, Lamar, Alabama, USA
GB
Thomas Belk
1883 – 1969
Birth Location: Lamar County, Alabama
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Mary Belk
1886 – 1948
Birth Location: Marion, Alabama, USA
MB
Henry Belk
1892 – 1967
Birth Location: Lamar County, Alabama
HB
Rose Belk
1899 – 1941
Birth Location: Lamar County, Alabama
RB
John Belk
1903 –
Birth Location: Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, USA
JB

Sarah Sanderson's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Sanderson
1843 – 1928
Birth Place: Marion, Alabama, United States
Parents
James Madison Sanderson
1821 – 1900
Limestone County Alabama
Jane (K.) Harris
1822 – 1890
Marion County, Alabama
Grandparents
John (Granade) Sanderson
1800 – 1830
Currituck Co, NC
Sarah (Dixon) Bell
1802 – 1861
South Carolina, United States
Azael (Daniel) Harris
1789 – 1869
Virginia Colony, America
Great-Grandparents
John Sanderson
1764 – 1810
Elizabeth Granade
1767 – 1827
William Bell
1770 – 1855
Mary Berry
1772 – 1852
Goldman War)
1758 – 1832
Elizabeth Bell
1755 – 1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
MARY GEORGE
1725 – 1774
John Granade
1715 – 1790
Ann Ward
1730 – 1767
Linsey Bell
1739 – 1804
Mary English
1750 – 1855
James Berry
1738 – 1782
Mrs. Berry*
1740 –
Ens. War)
1725 – 1810
Judith Harris
1739 – 1824

Sarah Sanderson's Descendants

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Sarah (Elizabeth) Sanderson (29 September 1843 – 29 July 1928) m. Alfred (Franklin) Belk (Mar 1849 – 30 Mar 1914) m. Fred Sisson
  1. 1. Ella (J) Belk (abt 1873 – 9 August 1918) m. John Smith (Apr 1869 – ) m. John (L.) Smith (25 Jul 1864 – 25 Feb 1941)
    1. 1. Robert (Phelon) Smith (20 Feb 1894 – 19 Jan 1950)
    2. 2. Robert (F) Smith (Feb 1896 – )
    3. 3. Thomas (Jefferson) Smith (16 Oct 1897 – 24 Aug 1977)
    4. 4. Effie (Lou Smith) Boyett (10 Aug 1900 – 29 Jul 1985)
    5. 5. Lawrence (Kelly) Smith (19 Aug 1903 – 28 Aug 1985) m. Loncie (Evelyn) Carruth (19 Nov 1903 – 2 Mar 1980)
      1. 1. Early (Lester) Smith (October 7 1923 – August 16 1995) m. Annie (Grace) Jackson (November 13 1926 – April 15 1999)
        1. 1. Anita (Faye) Smith (08/30/1955 – ) m. Terry (Lee) Pennington (1 Dec 1958 – 27 May 2020)
        2. 2. timothy (lester) smith (26 Aug 1958 – 10 May 2001) m. Donna
        3. 3. Barbara (Ann) Smith
        4. 4. Bobby (Earl) Smith
      2. 2. Nell Smith (abt 1926 – )
      3. 3. Hester Smith (abt 1928 – )
    6. 6. Callie (E) Smith (27 Jan 1907 – Jan 1986)
    7. 7. Leslie (Austin) Smith (30 Dec 1910 – 29 Mar 1987)
    8. 8. Lester Smith (13 Jan 1912 – 21 May 1945)
  2. 2. Luther (Daniel) Belk (20 MAR 1876 – 18 Sep 1959)
  3. 3. Council (Sylvester) Belk (29 JUN 1878 – 26 DEC 1956)
  4. 4. George (Allen) Belk (14 May 1880 – 6 JAN 1949)
  5. 5. Thomas (Addison) Belk (16 SEP 1883 – 29 May 1969)
  6. 6. Mary (Callie) Belk (06 Jun 1886 – 14 JAN 1948)
  7. 7. Henry (Cleveland) Belk (2 DEC 1892 – 16 Jun 1967)
  8. 8. Rose (Caroline) Belk (MAR 1899 – 14 Apr 1941)
  9. 9. John (A) Belk (Abt. 1903 – )

Sarah Sanderson's Timeline

7 Records

1843
29 Sep 1843
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson in Marion, Alabama, United States
Marion, Alabama, United States
1843
29 September 1843
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson in Marion, Alabama, United States
Marion, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson resided here in Marion, Alabama, USA
Marion, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson resided here in Millville, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Millville, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson resided here in Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1928
Jul. 29, 1928
Age 85
Death of Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson in Lamar, Alabama, United States
Lamar, Alabama, United States
1928
29 July 1928
Age 85
Death of Sarah Elizabeth Sanderson in Lamar, Alabama, United States
Lamar, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1843
    Event Place: Marion, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Alabama; Roll: 23; Family History Film: 1254023; Page: 66C; Enumeration District: 242
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millville, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240023
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374033
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 September 1843
    Event Place: Marion, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Alabama; Roll: 23; Family History Film: 1254023; Page: 66C; Enumeration District: 242

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Millville, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millville, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240023

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374033

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul. 29, 1928
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 July 1928
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lamar County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
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