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William Shephard Helm 1881–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1881-09-00

Birth Location: Kaufman Co, TX

Death Date: 1964-01-29

Death Location: Atoy Cem, Cherokee Co, TX

Father: William Helm

Mother: Martha Turner

Spouse(s): Francis Underwood

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

In 1881, William Shephard Helm entered the world in Kaufman Co, TX, born to William Carroll Helm And Martha Francis Turner. In 1920, William Shephard Helm resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA. In 1930, William Shephard Helm resided in Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA. William Shephard Helm married Francis Louisa Underwood, and had children including Albert Helm, Corinne Helm, Dick Marvin Helm, Earl Helm, Elmer Floyd Helm, Essie Lavada Helm, Farris Helm, Fossie Helm, Ike Helm, Leana Helm, Leona Helm, Marvin Dick Helm, Oliver Thomas Helm, Oscar Erwin Helm, Warren Waylon Helm, Warris Helm, William Albert Helm. William Shephard Helm passed away in 1964 in Atoy Cem, Cherokee Co, TX.

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Biography

  • In 1881, William Shephard Helm entered the world in Kaufman Co, TX, born to William Carroll Helm And Martha Francis Turner.
  • In 1920, William Shephard Helm resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, William Shephard Helm resided in Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • William Shephard Helm married Francis Louisa Underwood, and had children including Albert Helm, Corinne Helm, Dick Marvin Helm, Earl Helm, Elmer Floyd Helm, Essie Lavada Helm, Farris Helm, Fossie Helm, Ike Helm, Leana Helm, Leona Helm, Marvin Dick Helm, Oliver Thomas Helm, Oscar Erwin Helm, Warren Waylon Helm, Warris Helm, William Albert Helm.
  • William Shephard Helm passed away in 1964 in Atoy Cem, Cherokee Co, TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Helm's Ancestors

Self
William Helm
1881–1964
Birth Place: Kaufman Co, TX
Parents
William Carroll Helm
1852–1929
Henderson Co, TX
Martha (Francis) Turner
1853–1938
Lauderdale Co, MS
Grandparents
William (S.) Helm
1817–1880
TN
Unity Littlejohn
1817–1860
Lauderdale Co, AL
John (Lee) Turner
1830–1870
Wilcox Co, AL
Winniford (S.) Price
1831–1870
AL
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Helm
1790–1860
Francis
1800–1860
Messer Littlejohn
1784–1830
Elizabeth
1802–1850
Martin Turner
1801–1860
Harriet Haddox
1810–1860
James Price
1785–1860
Phereba
1798–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Littlejohn
1765–1822
Mary\Polly
1765–1804

William Helm's Descendants

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William (Shephard) Helm (1881-09-00–1964-01-29) m. Francis (Louisa) Underwood (1880-04-12–1956-07-06)
  1. 1. Leana Helm 1915–
  2. 2. Albert Helm 1917–
  3. 3. Ike Helm 1923–
  4. 4. Fossie Helm 1906–
  5. 5. Warris Helm 1913–1993
  6. 6. William (Albert) Helm 1917–2006
  7. 7. Marvin (Dick) Helm 1921–1997
  8. 8. Corinne Helm 1902–
  9. 9. Oscar (Erwin) Helm 1901–1976 m. Bessie (Elnora) Evans 1901–1958
    1. 1. Virgina Helm 1939–1939
    2. 2. Elsie (Rae) Helm 1935–1935
    3. 3. Felix (Lloyd) Helm 1934–1934
    4. 4. Hellen (Lue) Helm 1925–1925
    5. 5. Lorene Helm 1923–
    6. 6. Leneia Helm 1922–
    7. 7. William Helm 1921–1921
  10. 10. Essie (Lavada) Helm 1919–2002 m. Sanford (Douglas Edwards) Jr. 1925–1985
    1. 1. Sherry (Lee) Edwards 1946–2023
  11. 11. Leona Helm 1914–1996 m. Orbie (Jackson) Loden 1911–1984
  12. 12. Earl Helm 1909–1972 m. Trudie (Mae) Loden 1913–1996
    1. 1. Darrell (Wayne) Helm 1949–1970
    2. 2. Bobby (Earl) Helm 1936–1936
    3. 3. Virgil (Ray) Helm 1933–1933
  13. 13. Farris Helm 1905–1920 m. David (A.) Woodall 1875–1925
  14. 14. Oliver (Thomas) Helm 1900–1900
  15. 15. Elmer (Floyd) Helm 1902–1989 m. Carrie (Lou) Edwards 1911–1999
    1. 1. Floyd (Douglas) Helm 1935–1936
    2. 2. R. (V.) Helm 1929–1987 m. Dorothy Beard 1932–2015

William Helm's Timeline

4 Records

1881
1881-09-00
Birth of William Shephard Helm in Kaufman Co, TX
Kaufman Co, TX
1920
1920
Age 39
William Shephard Helm resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
William Shephard Helm resided here in Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1964
1964-01-29
Age 83
Death of William Shephard Helm in Atoy Cem, Cherokee Co, TX
Atoy Cem, Cherokee Co, TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1881-09-00
    Event Place: Kaufman Co, TX
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: T625_1786; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 654
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: 2307; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 500.0; FHL microfilm: 2342041

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: T625_1786; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 654

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: 2307; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 500.0; FHL microfilm: 2342041

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1964-01-29
    Event Place: Atoy Cem, Cherokee Co, TX

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