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William Electius Darnell 1862–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1862

Birth Location: Hardin County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 31 January 1942

Death Location: Jefferson, Kentucky

Father: John Darnell

Mother: Louisa "Cissell"

Spouse(s): Mary Storms

Children(s): William Darnell, Laura Darnell, John Darnell, Isaac Darnell, Thomas Darnell, Nancy Darnell, James Darnell, Louise Darnell

In 1862, William Electius Darnell entered the world in Hardin County, Kentucky, USA, born to John M Darnell And Louisa Cecil Cissell. In 1900, William Electius Darnell resided in West Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, William Electius Darnell resided in Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA. William Electius Darnell married Mary E Storms, and had children including Isaac H Darnell, James Ambrose Darnell, John A Darnell, Laura M Darnell, Louise Helena Darnell, Nancy E Darnell, Thomas L Darnell, William Henry Darnell. William Electius Darnell passed away in 1942 in Jefferson, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1862, William Electius Darnell entered the world in Hardin County, Kentucky, USA, born to John M Darnell And Louisa Cecil Cissell.
  • In 1900, William Electius Darnell resided in West Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, William Electius Darnell resided in Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Electius Darnell married Mary E Storms, and had children including Isaac H Darnell, James Ambrose Darnell, John A Darnell, Laura M Darnell, Louise Helena Darnell, Nancy E Darnell, Thomas L Darnell, William Henry Darnell.
  • William Electius Darnell passed away in 1942 in Jefferson, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Darnell's Ancestors

Self
William Darnell
1862–1942
Birth Place: Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John M. Darnell
1840–1919
At Sea; or Rockbridge, Monroe County, KY
Louisa (Cecil) "Cissell"
1839–1872
Marion, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
B. (Electius) Cissell
1813–1866
Washington, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Cordelia) Mattingly
1819–
Marion, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Darnell's Descendants

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William (Electius) Darnell (Oct 1862–31 January 1942) m. Mary (E.) Storms (Jul 1867–)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Darnell 1882–1970 m. Virginia (Magnolia "Virgie") Burkhead 1889–1940
    1. 1. Audra (Hale "George") Darnell 1908–1988 m. Elsie (M) Johnston 1910–1960
      1. 1. Kenneth (Ray) Darnell 1938–1998
    2. 2. Hazel (Hugh) Darnell 1913–1983
    3. 3. Carl (Elmore Darnell) Sr. 1915–1993 m. Mary (Irene Louise "Pat") Musselman 1913–1999
  2. 2. Laura (M) Darnell 1884–
  3. 3. John (A) Darnell 1886–1949
  4. 4. Isaac (H) Darnell 1891–
  5. 5. Thomas (L) Darnell 1893–1980
  6. 6. Nancy (E) Darnell 1898–1962
  7. 7. James (Ambrose) Darnell 1888–1979
  8. 8. Louise (Helena) Darnell 1901–1981

William Darnell's Timeline

7 Records

1862
Oct 1862
Birth of William Electius Darnell in Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
William Electius Darnell resided here in West Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
West Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
William Electius Darnell resided here in Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
William Electius Darnell resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 73
William Electius Darnell resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 78
William Electius Darnell resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1942
31 January 1942
Age 80
Death of William Electius Darnell in Jefferson, Kentucky
Jefferson, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1862
    Event Place: Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1375; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 121-307A
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_572; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 139
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 757; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 985.0; FHL microfilm: 2340492
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 523; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240523

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 523; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240523

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_572; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 139

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 757; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 985.0; FHL microfilm: 2340492

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1375; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 121-307A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1375; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 121-307A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 January 1942
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

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