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William Robert Bynum 1893 – 1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1893

Birth Location: Gilbert, Lexington, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 Oct 1955

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Henry Bynum

Mother: Isabelle Bynum

Spouse(s): Bertha Summers

Children(s): Harvey Byrum, J Bynum, Henry Bynum, Laura Bynum, Willie Bynum, Ruth Bynum, Jim Bynum, Benjamin Bynum, William Bynum, Zelma Bynum, Thelma Overton, Zeleen Cook

The story of William Robert Bynum began in 1893 in Gilbert, Lexington, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, William Robert Bynum resided in Hollow Creek, Lexington, South Carolina, USA. In 1917, William Robert Bynum established residence. William Robert Bynum married Bertha Summers, and had children including Harvey Byrum, J C Bynum, Henry Bynum, Laura Bynum, Willie Ray Bynum, Ruth C Bynum, Jim Bynum, Benjamin L. Bynum, William P Bynum, Zelma Bynum, Thelma Overton, Zeleen Cook. William Robert Bynum passed away in 1955 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Robert Bynum began in 1893 in Gilbert, Lexington, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, William Robert Bynum resided in Hollow Creek, Lexington, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1917, William Robert Bynum established residence.
  • William Robert Bynum married Bertha Summers, and had children including Harvey Byrum, J C Bynum, Henry Bynum, Laura Bynum, Willie Ray Bynum, Ruth C Bynum, Jim Bynum, Benjamin L. Bynum, William P Bynum, Zelma Bynum, Thelma Overton, Zeleen Cook.
  • William Robert Bynum passed away in 1955 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

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William Bynum's Ancestors

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William Bynum
1893 – 1955
Birth Place: Gilbert, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Henry Bynum
Isabelle Bynum
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Bynum's Descendants

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William (Robert) Bynum (12 Aug 1893 – 30 Oct 1955) m. Bertha Summers (28 March 1889 – 20 Dec 1990)
  1. 1. Harvey Byrum (5 Oct 1907 – )
  2. 2. J (C) Bynum (abt 1912 – )
  3. 3. Henry Bynum (abt 1912 – )
  4. 4. Laura Bynum (abt 1914 – )
  5. 5. Willie (Ray) Bynum (1918 – ) m. James (Gaywell) Murdock (abt 1911 – 26 Nov 1990)
  6. 6. Ruth (C) Bynum (abt 1920 – )
  7. 7. Jim Bynum (abt 1922 – )
  8. 8. Benjamin (L.) Bynum (abt 1923 – )
  9. 9. William (P) Bynum (abt 1925 – )
  10. 10. Zelma Bynum (abt 1927 – )
  11. 11. Thelma Overton (abt 1931 – )
  12. 12. Zeleen Cook

William Bynum's Timeline

6 Records

1893
12 Aug 1893
Birth of William Robert Bynum in Gilbert, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
Gilbert, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
William Robert Bynum resided here in Hollow Creek, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
Hollow Creek, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
1917
abt 1917
Age 24
William Robert Bynum resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 42
William Robert Bynum resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 47
William Robert Bynum resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
30 Oct 1955
Age 62
Death of William Robert Bynum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1893
    Event Place: Gilbert, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03750; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 51-2045
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 089551-092400
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hollow Creek, Lexington, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1466; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375479
    [4] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1917

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hollow Creek, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hollow Creek, Lexington, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1466; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375479

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03750; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 51-2045

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03750; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 51-2045

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1955
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 089551-092400

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