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William Henry Reid 1854–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1854

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 7 Feb 1931

Death Location: Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA

Father: Elle Reid

Mother: Nancy Sumrall

Spouse(s): Frances Bentley, Eudora Sheppard, Huldha Evans

Children(s): Oscar Reid, Thomas Reid, Lessie Reid, Ella Reid

The story of William Henry Reid began in 1854 in Mississippi, USA. In 1860, William Henry Reid resided in Clarke, Mississippi, USA. William Henry Reid married Eudora Dora K E Sheppard, Frances Bentley, Huldha Huldy Evans, and had children including Ella Ellie Reid, Lessie Reid, Oscar Reid, Thomas Franklin Reid. William Henry Reid passed away in 1931 in Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Henry Reid began in 1854 in Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, William Henry Reid resided in Clarke, Mississippi, USA.
  • William Henry Reid married Eudora Dora K E Sheppard, Frances Bentley, Huldha Huldy Evans, and had children including Ella Ellie Reid, Lessie Reid, Oscar Reid, Thomas Franklin Reid.
  • William Henry Reid passed away in 1931 in Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elle Reid
1832–1888
Birth Location: Conecuh County, Alabama, USA
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Nancy Sumrall
1838–1879
Birth Location: Clarke, Mississippi, USA
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Spouses(s)

Frances Bentley
1853–1886
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Eudora Sheppard
1856–1912
Birth Location: Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
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Huldha Evans
1863–1930
Birth Location: Clarke, Mississippi, USA
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Children(s)

Oscar Reid
1879–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Thomas Reid
1882–1974
Birth Location: Clarke, Mississippi, USA
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Lessie Reid
1886–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Ella Reid
1879–1968
Birth Location: Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
ER

William Reid's Ancestors

Self
William Reid
1854–1931
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
Elle Reid
1832–1888
Conecuh County, Alabama, USA
Nancy Sumrall
1838–1879
Clarke, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Absolam Reid
1786–1846
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Louisa (Abigail) Meeks
1799–1880
Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Elisha (Woods Sumrall) Sr.
1809–1849
Tennessee, USA
Margaret Watts
1814–1894
Wayne County, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaiah Reid
1750–1850
Abigail Reid
1760–1821
Merritt Sr.
1765–1850
Mrs Meeks
1765–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Sr.
1730–1790
Deana Hicks
1735–1830

William Reid's Descendants

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William (Henry) Reid (10 Dec 1854–7 Feb 1931) m. Frances Bentley (1853–1886) m. Eudora ("Dora" K E) Sheppard (Oct 1856–1912) m. Huldha ("Huldy") Evans (1863–AFT 1930)
  1. 1. Oscar Reid 1879–
  2. 2. Thomas (Franklin) Reid 1882–1974
  3. 3. Lessie Reid 1886–
  4. 4. Ella ("Ellie") Reid 1879–1968 m. William (S.) Hailes 1885–1960
    1. 1. Floyd Hailes 1896–1967
    2. 2. Edith (Captolis) Hailes 1900–1989 m. Edgar (Angus Moody) Sr. 1887–1972
      1. 1. Austin (Randall) Moody 1928–2020
    3. 3. Edner Hailes 1899–1968 m. Gladys (Ardell) McInnes 1910–2008
    4. 4. Rosier (T.) Hailes 1903–1965
    5. 5. Glenn (S.) Hailes 1905–1968
    6. 6. Lessie (Bell) Hailes 1908–1972

William Reid's Timeline

10 Records

1854
10 Dec 1854
Birth of William Henry Reid in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
1854
10 Dec 1854
Birth of William Henry Reid in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 6
William Henry Reid resided here in Clarke, Mississippi, USA
Clarke, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
William Henry Reid resided here in District 3, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
District 3, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
William Henry Reid resided here in Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
William Henry Reid resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
William Henry Reid resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
William Henry Reid resided here in Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
William Henry Reid resided here in Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
1931
7 Feb 1931
Age 77
Death of William Henry Reid in Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1854
    Event Place: Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi; Roll: T625_872; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 2
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340876
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi; Roll: 644; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 114
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Clarke, Mississippi; Roll: M593_726; Page: 732B; Family History Library Film: 552225
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Ouachita, Louisiana; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240576
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clarke, Mississippi; Page: 660; Family History Library Film: 803580
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: T624_525; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374538
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Clarke County Tribune; Publication Date: 27 Feb 1931; Publication Place: Quitman, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.1440219,0.499196

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1854
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clarke, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clarke, Mississippi; Page: 660; Family History Library Film: 803580

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Clarke, Mississippi; Roll: M593_726; Page: 732B; Family History Library Film: 552225

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi; Roll: 644; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 114

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Ouachita, Louisiana; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240576

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: T624_525; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374538

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi; Roll: T625_872; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Quitman, Clarke, Mississippi; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340876

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Quitman, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Clarke County Tribune - 27 Feb 1931 - Page 3, 27 Feb 1931

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clarke county
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Clarke County Tribune; Publication Date: 27 Feb 1931; Publication Place: Quitman, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.1440219,0.499196

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Shubuta, Clarke, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Clarke County Tribune; Publication Date: 27 Feb 1931; Publication Place: Quitman, Mississippi, United States of America; ,0.1440219,0.499196
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