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William Thomas Driskell 1862–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 November 1862

Birth Location: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 8 February 1948

Death Location: Kingswood, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Andrew Driskell

Mother: Johanna Lamb

Spouse(s): Rhoda Butler

Children(s): Ada Driskell, Nora Driskell, Alberta Driskell

In 1862, William Thomas Driskell entered the world in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA, born to Andrew M Driskell And Johanna Lamb. In 1870, William Thomas Driskell resided in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, William Thomas Driskell resided in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA. William Thomas Driskell married Rhoda Ann Roxie Butler, and had children including Ada Driskell, Alberta Birdie Driskell, Nora Driskell. William Thomas Driskell passed away in 1948 in Kingswood, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1862, William Thomas Driskell entered the world in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA, born to Andrew M Driskell And Johanna Lamb.
  • In 1870, William Thomas Driskell resided in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, William Thomas Driskell resided in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Thomas Driskell married Rhoda Ann Roxie Butler, and had children including Ada Driskell, Alberta Birdie Driskell, Nora Driskell.
  • William Thomas Driskell passed away in 1948 in Kingswood, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Driskell
1820–1872
Birth Location: Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
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Johanna Lamb
1830–1863
Birth Location: Meade County KY
JL

Spouses(s)

Rhoda Butler
1866–1945
Birth Location: Breckinridge Co., KY
RB

Children(s)

Ada Driskell
1885–1965
Birth Location: Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
AD
Nora Driskell
1888–1962
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Alberta Driskell
1890–1932
Birth Location: Kentucky
AD

William Driskell's Ancestors

Self
William Driskell
1862–1948
Birth Place: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Andrew M Driskell
1820–1872
Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
Johanna Lamb
1830–1863
Meade County KY
Grandparents
Elijah (B) Driskell
1778–1830
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Ann Springgate
1788–1855
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Abraham Lamb
1805–1863
Bedford, Virginia, United States
Zilpah McCoy
1792–1822
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Driskell
1749–1795
Priscilla Dobbins
1753–1810
William Springgate
1752–1802
Catherine McGibbon
1755–1810
Joseph Lamb
1750–
William McCoy
1756–1835
Joanna Payne
1761–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dennis III
1725–1768
Margaret Thacker
1725–1753
William Springet
1712–1793
Ruth Wass
1720–1796
Archibald McGibbon
1712–
Katherine Hedrick
1722–
Willis McCoy
1735–1801
Thomas Payne
1723–1765
Elizabeth Porter
1735–1767

William Driskell's Descendants

1.
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William (Thomas) Driskell (17 November 1862–8 February 1948) m. Rhoda (Ann "Roxie") Butler (13 Apr 1866–1 Nov 1945)
  1. 1. Ada Driskell 1885–1965 m. Louis (Herman) Niles 1879–1964
    1. 1. Ila (Louise) Niles 1907–1997 m. William (Tip) Wilson 1909–1958
      1. 1. Marda (Ruth) Wilson 1939–2012 m. Raibourn (Marion "Skip" Numann) Jr 1940–2015
    2. 2. Emma (Ruth) Niles 1910–1994 m. Paul Drane 1909–1974
      1. 1. Mary (Magdalene) Drane 1934–1936
      2. 2. Jack (Beadles) Drane 1931–2007
      3. 3. Joseph (Carroll) Drane 1939–2003
      4. 4. William (Thomas) Drane 1932–1997
      5. 5. Paul (James) Drane 1937–2014
      6. 6. Tony (L) Drane 1948–2017
      7. 7. Barbara (J) Drane 1946–2002
    3. 3. Thomas (Winfield) Niles 1913–1992 m. Eula Stivers 1911–2002 m. Lena (Mae) Henning 1922–1984
      1. 1. Thomas (Gerald) Niles 1945–1986
      2. 2. Lew (Winfield) Niles 1938–2025
    4. 4. Elnora (Shoemaker) Niles 1916–2002 m. Robert (Franklin) Butler 1909–1981
    5. 5. Ruby (Kathleen) Niles 1923–2014 m. James (Robert) Wheatley 1922–1996
    6. 6. Kimble (Butler "K.B.") Niles 1925–2012 m. Cleona Burnette 1931–2001
    7. 7. Anna (B) Niles 1920–2023 m. William (Davis) McDonald 1918–1940 m. Arthur Moore 1916–1990
      1. 1. Edgar (Niles) MacDonald 1940–2018
  2. 2. Nora Driskell 1888–1962 m. Frank (M.) Mattingly 1890–
    1. 1. Curtis (Bridwell) Mattingly 1918–2010 m. Ada (Pearl) Jackson 1926–2013
      1. 1. Janice (Marie) Mattingly 1947–1992
    2. 2. Anna (Elizabeth) Mattingly 1921–2018 m. Joseph (Franklin) Hedden 1919–2010
    3. 3. Thelma (Kathryn) Mattingly 1924–2015 m. William (Russell "Bill") Clark 1921–2016
  3. 3. Alberta ('Birdie') Driskell 1890–1932 m. Walter (Beadles) Dunkum 1884–1969

William Driskell's Timeline

10 Records

1862
17 November 1862
Birth of William Thomas Driskell in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
William Thomas Driskell resided here in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
William Thomas Driskell resided here in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
William Thomas Driskell resided here in McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
William Thomas Driskell resided here in Magisterial District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
William Thomas Driskell resided here in McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
William Thomas Driskell resided here in District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 73
William Thomas Driskell resided here in Sp, Breckinridge, Kentucky
Sp, Breckinridge, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 78
William Thomas Driskell resided here in Mag District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Mag District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1948
8 February 1948
Age 86
Death of William Thomas Driskell in Roff, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
Roff, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 November 1862
    Event Place: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01286; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14-16
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T625_561; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 15
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340470
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 019
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M593_450; Page: 82A; Family History Library Film: 545949
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240510
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T624_467; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1374480
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: M593_450; Page: 82A; Family History Library Film: 545949

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hardinsburg, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 019

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240510

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T624_467; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1374480

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McDaniels, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T625_561; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340470

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Breckinridge, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01286; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14-16

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag District 6, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01286; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14-16

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Breckenridge
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 February 1948
    Event Place: Roff, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kingswood, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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