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Silas William Priest 1912–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 August 1912

Birth Location: Shelby Co, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1991

Death Location: Arlington, Reno County, Kansas, USA

Father: Adolphus Priest

Mother: Bernice Smith

Spouse(s): Faye Garnett

Children(s):

In 1912, Silas William Priest entered the world in Shelby Co, Missouri, USA, born to Adolphus Edgar Priest And Bernice Mae Smith. In 1920, Silas William Priest resided in Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, USA. In 1930, Silas William Priest resided in Cimmaron, Morton, Kansas. Silas William Priest married Faye Geraldine Garnett, and had children including Bob Priest, Judith E Priest, Woodie Priest. Silas William Priest passed away in 1991 in Arlington, Reno County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Silas William Priest entered the world in Shelby Co, Missouri, USA, born to Adolphus Edgar Priest And Bernice Mae Smith.
  • In 1920, Silas William Priest resided in Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1930, Silas William Priest resided in Cimmaron, Morton, Kansas.
  • Silas William Priest married Faye Geraldine Garnett, and had children including Bob Priest, Judith E Priest, Woodie Priest.
  • Silas William Priest passed away in 1991 in Arlington, Reno County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adolphus Priest
1886–1957
Birth Location: Leonard, Shelby County, MO.
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Bernice Smith
1892–1965
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Spouses(s)

Faye Garnett
1920–1995
Birth Location: La Plata, Macon, Missouri, USA
FG

Children(s)

Silas Priest's Ancestors

Self
Silas Priest
1912–1991
Birth Place: Shelby Co, Missouri, USA
Parents
Adolphus Edgar Priest
1886–1957
Leonard, Shelby County, MO.
Bernice (Mae) Smith
1892–1965
Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Priest's Timeline

8 Records

1912
4 August 1912
Birth of Silas William Priest in Shelby Co, Missouri, USA
Shelby Co, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Silas William Priest resided here in Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, USA
Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Silas William Priest resided here in Cimmaron, Morton, Kansas
Cimmaron, Morton, Kansas
1935
1935
Age 23
Silas William Priest resided here in Rural, Shelby, Missouri
Rural, Shelby, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Silas William Priest resided here in Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, USA
Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 30
Silas William Priest resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1986
1986
Age 74
Silas William Priest resided here in Meade, KS
Meade, KS
1991
21 May 1991
Age 79
Death of Silas William Priest in Arlington, Reno, Kansas, USA
Arlington, Reno, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 August 1912
    Event Place: Shelby Co, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 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 Missouri, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 261
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: T627_2158; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 103-15
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 509-14-0020; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: T625_963; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 874
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cimmaron, Morton, Kansas; Roll: 713; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 9.0; FHL microfilm: 2340448
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: T625_963; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 177; Image: 874

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cimmaron, Morton, Kansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cimmaron, Morton, Kansas; Roll: 713; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 9.0; FHL microfilm: 2340448

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Shelby, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: T627_2158; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 103-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri, 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 Missouri, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 261
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: T627_2158; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 103-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Meade, KS
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arlington
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1991
    Event Place: Arlington, Reno, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 509-14-0020; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arlington, Reno County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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