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William Shepard Helm 1879–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Sep 1879

Birth Location: Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United States

Death Date: 29 Jan 1964

Death Location: Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Helm

Mother: Martha Dawson

Spouse(s): Francis Underwood

Children(s): Elmer Helm, Fossie Helm, Earl Helm, Warris Helm, Leona Helm, Albert Helm, Essie Helm, Warren Helm, Marvin Helm, Leona Loden, Earl Helm, William Helm, Oscar Helm, Farris Wooddell, Oliver Helm, Corinne Helm

In 1879, William Shepard Helm entered the world in Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United States, born to William Carroll Helm And Martha Francis Dawson. In 1920, William Shepard Helm resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA. In 1930, William Shepard Helm resided in Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA. William Shepard Helm married Francis Louisa Underwood, and had children including Albert Helm, Corinne Helm, Earl Helm, Elmer Floyd Helm, Essie Levada Helm, Farris Wooddell, Fossie Helm, Leona Helm, Leona Loden, Marvin Dick Helm, Oliver Thomas Helm, Oscar Irvin Helm, Warren Waylon Helm, Warris Helm, William Albert Helm. William Shepard Helm passed away in 1964 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, William Shepard Helm entered the world in Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United States, born to William Carroll Helm And Martha Francis Dawson.
  • In 1920, William Shepard Helm resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, William Shepard Helm resided in Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • William Shepard Helm married Francis Louisa Underwood, and had children including Albert Helm, Corinne Helm, Earl Helm, Elmer Floyd Helm, Essie Levada Helm, Farris Wooddell, Fossie Helm, Leona Helm, Leona Loden, Marvin Dick Helm, Oliver Thomas Helm, Oscar Irvin Helm, Warren Waylon Helm, Warris Helm, William Albert Helm.
  • William Shepard Helm passed away in 1964 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Helm's Ancestors

Self
William Helm
1879–1964
Birth Place: Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United States
Parents
William Carroll Helm
1852–1929
Henderson County, Texas, USA
Martha (Francis) Dawson
1853–1938
Mississippi, United States of America
Grandparents
William (S.) Helm
1817–1880
Tennessee
Unity Littlejohn
1817–1860
Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Hellums
1790–1860
Frances Helm
1800–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mayberry Jr
1763–1800
Mary Helm
1749–

William Helm's Descendants

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William (Shepard) Helm (7 Sep 1879–29 Jan 1964) m. Francis (Louisa) Underwood (12 April 1880–06 Jul 1956)
  1. 1. Elmer (Floyd) Helm 1902–1989 m. Carrie (Lou) Edwards 1911–1999
    1. 1. Floyd (Douglas) Helm 1935–1936
  2. 2. Fossie Helm 1906–
  3. 3. Earl Helm 1911–
  4. 4. Warris Helm 1913–
  5. 5. Leona Helm 1915–
  6. 6. Albert Helm 1917–
  7. 7. Essie (Levada) Helm 1920–2002
  8. 8. Warren (Waylon) Helm 1912–1993
  9. 9. Marvin (Dick) Helm 1921–1997
  10. 10. Leona Loden 1914–1996
  11. 11. Earl Helm 1909–1972
  12. 12. William (Albert) Helm 1917–2006
  13. 13. Oscar (Irvin) Helm 1901–1976
  14. 14. Farris Wooddell 1904–1920
  15. 15. Oliver (Thomas) Helm 1900–1900
  16. 16. Corinne Helm 1902–

William Helm's Timeline

5 Records

1879
7 Sep 1879
Birth of William Shepard Helm in Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United States
Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United States
1920
1920
Age 41
William Shepard Helm resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
William Shepard Helm resided here in Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1964
Abt 1964
Age 85
William Shepard Helm resided here in Lufkin, Angelina, Texas, USA
Lufkin, Angelina, Texas, USA
1964
29 Jan 1964
Age 85
Death of William Shepard Helm in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America
Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1879
    Event Place: Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2342041

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1964
    Event Place: Lufkin, Angelina, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1964
    Event Place: Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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