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William Barton Napier 1867 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1867

Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 1930

Death Location: Grant, Kentucky, USA

Father: Thomas Napier

Mother: Nancy Rogers

Spouse(s): Nancy Napier

Children(s): Frank Napier, John Napier, Martha Napier, Celia Napier, Dora Napier, Thomas Napier, George Napier

William Barton Napier was born in 1867 in Clay, Kentucky, USA, the child of Thomas Alonzo Napier and Nancy E. Rogers. In 1870, William Barton Napier resided in Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, William Barton Napier resided in Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA. William Barton Napier married Nancy Jane Brewster Napier, and had children including Frank Napier, John G Napier, Martha L Napier, Celia Napier, Dora Napier, Thomas Napier, George Nicholas Napier. William Barton Napier passed away in 1930 in Grant, Kentucky, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • William Barton Napier was born in 1867 in Clay, Kentucky, USA, the child of Thomas Alonzo Napier and Nancy E. Rogers.
  • In 1870, William Barton Napier resided in Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, William Barton Napier resided in Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Barton Napier married Nancy Jane Brewster Napier, and had children including Frank Napier, John G Napier, Martha L Napier, Celia Napier, Dora Napier, Thomas Napier, George Nicholas Napier.
  • William Barton Napier passed away in 1930 in Grant, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Napier
1827 – 1885
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, United States
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Nancy Rogers
1837 – 1863
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NR

Spouses(s)

Nancy Napier
1860 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
NN

Children(s)

Frank Napier
1887 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
FN
John Napier
1891 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
JN
Martha Napier
1893 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
MN
Celia Napier
1895 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
CN
Dora Napier
1897 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
DN
Thomas Napier
1899 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
TN
George Napier
1901 –
Birth Location: Walton, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
GN

William Napier's Ancestors

Self
William Napier
1867 – 1930
Birth Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Thomas Alonzo Napier
1827 – 1885
Lee, Virginia, United States
Nancy (E.) Rogers
1837 – 1863
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Robert Napier
1787 – 1860
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ely) Napier
1786 – 1850
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
John (Martin) Rogers
1804 – 1870
Big Jay, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Lavica ("Lucy") Barrett
1806 – 1880
Big Jay, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward Napier
1764 – 1832
Rachel Ely
1763 – 1853
John (Ely)
1755 – 1839
Barbara Fry
1755 – 1857
Nancy Rogers
1780 – 1826
William Rogers
1778 – 1834
William Barrett
1775 – 1860
Elizabeth Honeycutt
1775 – 1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Napier
1722 – 1800
THOMAS 5GG
1725 – 1819
Elizabeth Smith
1727 – 1796
Captain Holcombe
1730 – 1821
Elizabeth May
1730 – 1814

William Napier's Descendants

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William (Barton) Napier (10 Oct 1867 – 27 Mar 1930) m. Nancy (Jane Brewster) Napier (1860 – )
  1. 1. Frank Napier (Apr 1887 – )
  2. 2. John (G) Napier (1891 – )
  3. 3. Martha (L) Napier (1893 – )
  4. 4. Celia Napier (1895 – )
  5. 5. Dora Napier (1897 – )
  6. 6. Thomas Napier (1899 – )
  7. 7. George (Nicholas) Napier (7 May 1901 – )

William Napier's Timeline

7 Records

1867
10 Oct 1867
Birth of William Barton Napier in Clay, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 3
William Barton Napier resided here in Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
William Barton Napier resided here in Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
William Barton Napier resided here in Independence, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Independence, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
William Barton Napier resided here in Independence, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Independence, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
William Barton Napier resided here in Butler, Franklin, Indiana, USA
Butler, Franklin, Indiana, USA
1930
27 Mar 1930
Age 63
Death of William Barton Napier in Grant, Kentucky, USA
Grant, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1867
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: T625_430; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 501D; Enumeration District: 023
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Independence, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: 535; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240535
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Independence, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374502
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: M593_456; Page: 174A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 501D; Enumeration District: 023

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Independence, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Independence, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: 535; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240535

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Independence, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Independence, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374502

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Butler, Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: T625_430; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1930
    Event Place: Grant, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Walton, Boone County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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