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Wallace Lafayette Hamby 1888–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1888

Birth Location: Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1966

Death Location: Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States

Father: James Hamby

Mother: Nancy Leming

Spouse(s): Roxy Gordon

Children(s): Lois HAMBY, Faye Hamby, Larie Hamby

In 1888, Wallace Lafayette Hamby entered the world in Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA, born to James Robert Hamby And Nancy Jane Leming. In 1900, Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA. Wallace Lafayette Hamby married Roxy Mae Gordon, and had children including Faye Fay Hamby, Larie Hamby, Lois Elizabeth Bessie Hamby, Nonnie L Hamby. Wallace Lafayette Hamby passed away in 1966 in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Wallace Lafayette Hamby entered the world in Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA, born to James Robert Hamby And Nancy Jane Leming.
  • In 1900, Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA.
  • Wallace Lafayette Hamby married Roxy Mae Gordon, and had children including Faye Fay Hamby, Larie Hamby, Lois Elizabeth Bessie Hamby, Nonnie L Hamby.
  • Wallace Lafayette Hamby passed away in 1966 in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Hamby
1846–1926
Birth Location: Scott, Tennessee, USA
JH
Nancy Leming
1846–1915
Birth Location: Polk, Tennessee, USA
NL

Spouses(s)

Roxy Gordon
1893–1974
Birth Location: Polk County, Arkansas, USA
RG

Children(s)

Lois HAMBY
1915–1993
Birth Location: Mena, Polk, Arkansas, USA
LH
Faye Hamby
1918–2003
Birth Location: Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, USA
FH
Larie Hamby
1916–
Birth Location: Arkansas
LH

Wallace Hamby's Ancestors

Self
Wallace Hamby
1888–1966
Birth Place: Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
James Robert Hamby
1846–1926
Scott, Tennessee, USA
Nancy (Jane) Leming
1846–1915
Polk, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (Edward (Jesse )) Hamby
1797–1870
South Carolina, United States
Mary hamby
1807–1880
Tennessee, United States
James (Hill) Lemming
1822–1898
Freedom, Polk, Arkansas or Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth (Jane) ^McCOY
1830–1890
Greene Co., Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Hamby
1744–1847
Ellenor
1767–1834
John Dyer
1760–1818
Viney Morton
1767–1840
Jesse Leming
1785–1852
Nancy Giles
1787–1860
Cornelius McCoy
1772–1861
Milly McCoy
1783–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Hamby
1727–1788
Anne Merritt
1726–1790
John Sr
1725–1800
Judith Coles
1726–1775
John Dyer
1748–1799
Elizabeth *
1739–1814
John Colonel
1733–1797
Mary Anderson
1733–1776
Thomas (Lemmons)
1760–1814
Mary Carter
1760–1860
James Blair
1767–1813
Elizabeth Bailey
1765–1827
John Sr
1725–1762
Jane Mann
1725–1825
Jonathan Richardson
1765–1797
Mary Terrel
1735–1839

Wallace Hamby's Descendants

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Wallace (Lafayette) Hamby (16 May 1888–15 Feb 1966) m. Roxy (Mae) Gordon (1 May 1893–15 Sept 1974)
  1. 1. Lois (Elizabeth 'Bessie') HAMBY 1915–1993
  2. 2. Faye (Fay) Hamby 1918–2003 m. Roy (W.) Saylor 1906–1987 m. Ralph (Lewis) Cantero 1914–1966
    1. 1. Kenny (Dale) Cantero 1944–2003
    2. 2. Bettie (Jean (Jane)) Cantero 1938–2021 m. Teddy (Joe) Bivins 1932–2020 m. Edwin (Norvell) Dalley 1933–2021
  3. 3. Larie Hamby 1916–

Wallace Hamby's Timeline

10 Records

1888
16 May 1888
Birth of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Mountain Falls, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA
Mountain Falls, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA
1888
16 May 1888
Birth of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA
Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA
Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Eagle, Polk, Arkansas, USA
Eagle, Polk, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma
Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Wallace Lafayette Hamby resided here in Sulphur, Oklahoma, USA
Sulphur, Oklahoma, USA
1966
15 Feb 1966
Age 78
Death of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States
Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States
1966
15 Feb 1966
Age 78
Death of Wallace Lafayette Hamby in Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States
Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1888
    Event Place: Mountain Falls, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1888
    Event Place: Mountain Fork, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3312; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 50-6
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: T625_74; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 105
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma; Roll: 1914; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341648
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Polk; Roll: 1530571
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freedom, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: 72; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240072
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freedom, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: 72; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240072

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Eagle, Polk, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle, Polk, Arkansas; Roll: T625_74; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma; Roll: 1914; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341648

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3312; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 50-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leeper, Murray, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3312; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 50-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Sulphur, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mena, Polk, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Polk, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Polk; Roll: 1530571

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1966
    Event Place: Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1966
    Event Place: Sulphur, Murray, Oklahoma, United States
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