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William Powhatan Sandefur 1846 – 1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1846

Birth Location: McLean County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 29 May 1929

Death Location: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Sandefur,

Mother: Obedience Collier

Spouse(s): Rachel Sharp

Children(s): Viola Sandefur, Samuel Sandefur, Norbin Sandefur,, Virginia Sandefur, Stephen Sandefur,, Othar Sandefur, Alvy Sandefur, Clara Sandefur, Thomas Sandefur, William Sandefur,, Forrest Sandefur

The story of William Powhatan Sandefur began in 1846 in McLean County, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, William Powhatan Sandefur resided in McLean, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, William Powhatan Sandefur resided in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA. William Powhatan Sandefur married Rachel Sharp, and had children including Viola 'Ola' Sandefur, Samuel Alexander 'Alex' Sandefur, Norbin 'Norb' Sandefur,, Virginia 'Jennie' Sandefur, Stephen 'Steve' Sandefur,, Othar Sandefur, Alvy Edward Sandefur, Clara Pearl Sandefur, Thomas P Sandefur, William Roger Sandefur,, Forrest Noble "Hut" Sandefur. William Powhatan Sandefur passed away in 1929 in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Powhatan Sandefur began in 1846 in McLean County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, William Powhatan Sandefur resided in McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, William Powhatan Sandefur resided in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Powhatan Sandefur married Rachel Sharp, and had children including Viola 'Ola' Sandefur, Samuel Alexander 'Alex' Sandefur, Norbin 'Norb' Sandefur,, Virginia 'Jennie' Sandefur, Stephen 'Steve' Sandefur,, Othar Sandefur, Alvy Edward Sandefur, Clara Pearl Sandefur, Thomas P Sandefur, William Roger Sandefur,, Forrest Noble "Hut" Sandefur.
  • William Powhatan Sandefur passed away in 1929 in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

William Sandefur's Ancestors

Self
William Sandefur
1846 – 1929
Birth Place: McLean County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel Alexander Sandefur,
1804 – 1884
McLean County, Kentucky, USA
Obedience (O'Bannon) Collier
1808 – 1890
Nicholas County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Bennett Sandefur,
1765 – 1840
St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Judith Bilbo
1760 – 1840
St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Claiborne Collier
1780 – 1846
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Matilda Duncan
1779 – 1850
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sandefur
1722 – 1807
Elizabeth Norvell
1730 – 1782
John Bilbo
1735 – 1809
Ann Walker
1743 – 1786
Capt III,
1743 – 1820
Hannah Hamlett
1742 – 1824
Joseph Jr,
1742 – 1822
Catherine O'Banion
1748 – 1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William #2
1666 – 1742
Mary Young
1684 – 1774
Hugh Norvell
1699 – 1759
Mary Sandifer
1700 – 1760
Jean Bilbeau,
1706 – 1751
Susannah Pankey
1716 – 1739
Tandy Walker
1714 – 1751
Judah Langford
1714 – 1752
Capt Collier
1707 – 1773
Elizabeth Meredith
1710 – 1753
James Hamblett??,
1720 – 1798
Obedience Pleasant
1730 – 1798
Joseph Sr,
1732 – 1803
Lydia Duncan
1735 – 1795
Capt O'Banion,
1712 – 1778
Elizabeth Duncan
1712 – 1750

William Sandefur's Descendants

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William (Powhatan) Sandefur (18 Oct 1846 – 29 May 1929) m. Rachel Sharp (25 Dec 1856 – 29 Oct 1945)
  1. 1. Viola ('Ola') Sandefur (18 Oct 1870 – 19 Aug 1904) m. William (Wesley) Fireline (28 May 1859 – 24 Dec 1914) m. James (Wynn) Gibson (06 Oct 1867 – 30 August 1897)
    1. 1. Hallie (D) Fireline (Dec 1889 – )
    2. 2. Willis (Earl) Fireline (6 Aug 1907 – 11 March 1965) m. Bessie (L) Myrl (20 March 1900 – 22 November 1974) m. Dessie (L) Ferline (abt 1900 – )
      1. 1. Betty (Lou) Fireline (abt 1930 – )
      2. 2. Willis (Earl) Fireline, m. Dra
      3. 3. Nina Fireline m. Hugh Jones m. Ash?
      4. 4. Claude Mosely (abt 1923 – )
    3. 3. Nina (L) Fireline (12 May 1911 – Mar 1980)
    4. 4. George (Wynn) Gibson (2 Nov 1896 – 9 Apr 1977) m. Chlora Critser (18 Nov 1896 – ) m. Theda (Mae) Boone (3 Jan 1901 – Jan. 5, 1979)
      1. 1. Willis (Earl) Gibson (28 September 1924 – 1 November 2013)
      2. 2. Robert (Eugene) Gibson, (08 Aug 1926 – 4 Jul 2009) m. Zella (Zane) Collins (17 Jan 1925 – 19 Apr 2017)
        1. 1. Valerie (Jean Gibson) (Hardin),
      3. 3. James (Wynn) Gibson (July 1, 1928 – July 13, 1999)
      4. 4. Agt (Mervin William) Gibson, (21 Jan 1930 – 12 May 1962)
      5. 5. Shirley Madison (5 Jun 1932 – 6 Feb 1994)
  2. 2. Samuel (Alexander 'Alex') Sandefur (18 Nov 1875 – 09 Sept 1939) m. Eunice (Elizabeth Cline) Zuerner (17 Feb 1883 – 30 Jul 1962)
    1. 1. Argyle Sandefur (1 Jan 1904 – 06 Mar 1968) m. Mary (Alice) Ward (24 Feb 1915 – 09 Jan 2002)
    2. 2. Louise (Cora) Sandefur (25 May 1906 – 30 Apr 1982) m. George (Theodore) Smith (10 Jan 1906 – 7 Mar 1968)
      1. 1. Chester Smith (10 SEP 1908 – ) m. Dorothy Spangler
      2. 2. Mollie (Sue) Smith, (5 Jun 1932 – 2 Nov 2014) m. Capt (John Kint Tulley) Jr, (25 Sep 1957 – 1 Jun 2000)
        1. 1. Michael (S) Tulley
        2. 2. Linda (J) Tulley
        3. 3. Susan (L) Tulley
        4. 4. John (K 'Jack') Tulley ( – Bef. 2014)
      3. 3. Theadore ('Teddy') Smith (abt 1937 – ) m. Jackie
    3. 3. Chester (A) Sandefur, (10 Sep 1908 – 8 Apr 1978) m. Dorothy Spangler (abt 1910 – )
  3. 3. Norbin ('Norb') Sandefur, (04 Jul 1877 – 26 Mar 1971) m. Margaret (Eleanor "Maggie") Harralson (18 DEC 1873 – 1952)
    1. 1. Ruth Sandefur (Apr 1898 – 16 Apr 1990) m. Stephen (Benjamin) LeGrande (16 Nov 1897 – Jan 1968)
      1. 1. Versa LeGrande (25 Jul 1919 – 23 Dec 2000) m. Cornelius Heisserer (abt 1912 – )
    2. 2. Elbert (H) Sandefur (14 Apr 1902 – 18 Nov 1978) m. Edna (Merle) Lynn (24 Apr 1899 – 6 Apr 1968)
    3. 3. Ethel (B) Sandefur (20 Jan 1907 – Feb 1994) m. Adam Baumhouser m. Drake m. Herman Cowles
    4. 4. William (Claude) Sandefur, (20 Oct 1914 – 8 Feb 2000) m. Effie (L) Bolton (5 June 1898 – 2 August 1995)
      1. 1. Claudette Sandefur (29 Dec 1938 – 29 Jun 1994) m. Roderick Warren
  4. 4. Virginia ('Jennie') Sandefur (13 Dec 1879 – 18 Aug 1974) m. John (Henry) Alexander (3 Jan 1875 – 5 Nov 1959)
    1. 1. Mabel Alexander (abt 1898 – ) m. Louis Combs
    2. 2. Edith Alexander (26 Feb 1901 – 24 Aug 1988) m. Clarance (Ballard) Smith (7 May 1897 – 5 April 1962)
      1. 1. Clarence (B) Smith (abt 1925 – )
      2. 2. Mable (Jean) Smith (5 Feb 1926 – 14 Jul 2009) m. Robert (Bruce) Wolf (abt 1929 – 9 Feb 2019)
      3. 3. John (Marvin) Smith, (28 Nov 1928 – ) m. Jane (Ellen) Palmer (7 Sep 1929 – )
  5. 5. Stephen ('Steve') Sandefur, (08 Nov 1883 – 23 May 1950) m. Izora ((Zoe)) Thompson (11 Feb 1886 – 28 Jul 1963)
    1. 1. Rev (James Price) Sandefur (17 Feb 1915 – 5 Jan 1982) m. Muriel (Elizabeth) Hess (abt 1923 – ) m. Virginia (Ellen) Williams (30 Jun 1922 – 31 Jan 2009) m. Jane (June) Moretto (1918 – )
      1. 1. James (Price Sandefur) Jr. ( – 1959)
      2. 2. Barbara (Anne) Sandefur ( – 1998)
      3. 3. Tonita (Noretta) Sandefur (3 Jun 1936 – 3 Jun 1936)
      4. 4. David (Emmanual) Sandefur, (8 Jul 1937 – )
    2. 2. Wilma (Lanell) Sandefur (15 Mar 1919 – 15 Jan 1994) m. LeRoy (S) Drake (16 Sep 1916 – 9 Nov 2006)
    3. 3. Doris (Rachel) Sandefur (25 Apr 1926 – 13 March 2010) m. James (Berlon) Lee (27 Sep 1922 – 26 Jan 2009)
      1. 1. Linda Lee
      2. 2. Donald (Ray) Lee
  6. 6. Othar Sandefur (27 Jul 1884 – 21 Oct 1966) m. Lora (Mae) Hildebrand (16 June 1888 – 3 January 1972)
    1. 1. Marjorie (Illen) Sandefur (21 May 1919 – 7 February 2014) m. Robert (Wayne "Bob") McCarver (9 Nov 1916 – 30 March 2007)
      1. 1. Judy McCarver
  7. 7. Alvy (Edward) Sandefur (1 Feb 1888 – 13 May 1952) m. Emma (Gertrude) Henson (8 May 1897 – 3 Oct 1937) m. Clara (Claire Hennie) Hina (13 Jun 1893 – Aug 1977)
    1. 1. Carl (Busby) Sandefur (24 Apr 1913 – 31 Jan 1992) m. Mary (Frances 'Francis') Toomey (12 Jul 1911 – 06 Mar 1969) m. Reva (Riva K) Mitchell (1921 – )
      1. 1. Frances (Carol) Sandefur (1 Aug 1931 – 29 Oct 1979) m. Roy Staples (9 Mar 1928 – 15 Feb 2003)
        1. 1. Alan (Keith) Staples (11 Jun 1950 – ) m. Deborah (L) Crowder (12 Feb 1956 – )
        2. 2. Richard (Scott) Staples (14 Mar 1959 – 8 Nov 2010)
        3. 3. Christopher (Neil) Staples (21 Jun 1963 – ) m. Shannon (Elizabeth) Barrett (13 May 1970 – )
      2. 2. William ('Bill' Carl) Sandefur (13 Aug 1935 – 17 Feb 2023) m. Diana (Jean) Ramsey (16 Oct 1947 – )
        1. 1. Ricky (Lee) Sandefur (14 Mar 1961 – ) m. Missy
        2. 2. Dawn (M) Sandefur (15 Jul 1961 – ) m. Conrad Ganczewski (Abt. 1959 – )
        3. 3. Deadra Sandefur
        4. 4. LeeAnne Sandefur
        5. 5. Doug (Ramsey) Sandefur m. Erin
      3. 3. Archibald (Archie 'David') Sandefur (13 Nov 1936 – ) m. Caroline (( Carolyn) Bernice) Carrico (28 Apr 1939 – 30 Dec 2020)
        1. 1. Cynthia (Ann "Cindy") Sandefur (22 Mar 1958 – ) m. Charles (Raymond) Stogner (15 Mar 1957 – ) m. Walter (Louis) Burghard
        2. 2. Veronica (Sue) Sandefur (7 Feb 1959 – 15 Aug 2019) m. Gerald (Wayne "Jerry") Perdue (23 Aug 1949 – 5 Mar 2021)
        3. 3. Michael (David) Sandefur (2 Mar 1962 – ) m. Linda (Ann) Durbin (31 Jul 1961 – )
      4. 4. Francis ('Frankie' Patrick) Sandefur (2 OCT 1938 – 12 Oct 1943)
      5. 5. Teckla (Marie) Sandefur (abt 1966 – ) m. Robert (Russell) Gilles (19 May 1940 – ) m. Larry (J) Pruitt (28 Nov 1943 – )
        1. 1. Lana (Lawla Jeanette) Gilles (Jul 1963 – ) m. Pvt (Terry Ray) Sims, (12 Mar 1949 – 28 Oct 2000) m. Franklin (D 'Denny') Roth, (13 Jan 1958 – ) m. Billy Combs
        2. 2. Gary (Robert) Gilles (15 Jan 1966 – ) m. Rebecca (Sue) Ramey (1 Feb 1967 – )
        3. 3. Mark (K S) Gilles (Jun 1968 – ) m. Mechelle Wallace, (Abt. Aug 1969 – )
        4. 4. John (Michael) Gilles, (11 Apr 1975 – ) m. Kim (Renee) Holweger (Abt. 1978 – )
    2. 2. Catherine (Pearl Haley) Sandefur (22 Mar 1915 – 21 Apr 1981) m. Harry (Marvin) Griffin, (5 Jul 1912 – 15 Sep 1995) m. Pvt (George Edward) Haley, (20 Mar 1918 – 2 May 1989) m. PFC (Whitsell H) Dickerson, (22 Jan 1913 – 17 Oct 1969)
      1. 1. George (Fielding) Griffin (2 Jul 1935 – 3 Feb 2025) m. Sandra Fried (13 Nov 1937 – )
        1. 1. Terry (Mike) Griffin (1958 – )
        2. 2. Bradley (Scott) Griffin (Feb 1960 – ) m. Susan (Michelle) Evans (30 Dec 1958 – ) m. Anna Toney (15 Dec 1961 – )
        3. 3. Douglas (Rosenfeld) Griffin, (Mar 1961 – ) m. Therese (Anne) Brinkley, (25 May 1961 – 1 Aug 2024)
        4. 4. Christopher (Mark) Griffin (25 Aug 1964 – 12 Mar 1984)
        5. 5. Steven (Mathew) Griffin (18 Jul 1968 – ) m. Crystal (Ann Griffin) Parker (14 OCT 1973 – ) m. Jessica Dolph (2 MAR 1976 – )
    3. 3. Sgt (William 'Bubby' Henry) Sandefur, (05 Feb 1917 – 29 May 1961) m. Dorothy (Lee Hazelwood () Meador) (15 Mar 1920 – 2 Apr 2008)
      1. 1. William (Edward ' Dumpy') Sandefur, (8 Oct 1942 – 5 Apr 2010) m. Kathyrn (' Kathy' Lou) Rinckle (12 Dec 1942 – ) m. Cecilia (Mora) Calderon
        1. 1. Virginia (' Ginger' Leigh) Sandefur (29 Apr 1963 – ) m. Theodore (Joseph) Boarman, (2 Nov 1962 – )
        2. 2. William (Keach 'Skip') Sandefur (23 Nov 1967 – ) m. Danelia (Santana) Bust (Jun 1972 – ) m. Eun Park m. Geraldine (Trinity Gamboa) Vindas (1966 – 29 Sept. 1999)
        3. 3. Dorothy (Hope) Sandefur
    4. 4. Dorman (Eugene) Sandefur (25 Dec 1924 – 6 April 1996)
      1. 1. Charles Sandefur
  8. 8. Clara (Pearl) Sandefur (03 Dec 1891 – 09 Sept 1970) m. Willis (Sidney) Reeder (18 Sep 1893 – 9 Nov 1969)
    1. 1. Aaron (C) Reeder (10 Feb 1910 – 24 April 1986)
    2. 2. Mildred (O) Reeder (19 OCT 1917 – 17 Apr 1987) m. James Corum m. Woodie Jaggers
      1. 1. Billie (Reeder) Jaggers m. Kay Herron
  9. 9. Thomas (P) Sandefur (19 Jun 1894 – 18 Jan 1967) m. Velma (L) James (1898 – )
    1. 1. Norma (June) Sandefur (29 Jun 1919 – 28 Aug 2005) m. Sherman Downing (1913 – 1996)
      1. 1. Tommy Downing (13 AUG 1941 – )
    2. 2. Swann (D) Sandefur (abt 1933 – ) m. Richard (A) Fletcher (abt 1932 – )
  10. 10. William (Roger) Sandefur, (2 Feb 1897 – 4 May 1982) m. Rosa (B) Coomer (4 Jan 1903 – )
    1. 1. Margaret (Lucille) Sandefur (8 Mar 1926 – 10 Oct 1994) m. Harry Kidder (25 May 1931 – Nov 1986)
      1. 1. Kenneth (Ostby) Kidder (5 May 1955 – 9 November 1971)
    2. 2. Robert (Lee) Sandefur (8 May 1930 – 15 Mar 2006)
  11. 11. Forrest (Noble "Hut") Sandefur (12 May 1902 – 11 Jun 1948) m. Lucy (Pearl) Fenwick (30 July 1903 – 20 December 1983)
    1. 1. William (Rudy) Sandefur (7 Dec 1920 – 24 Oct 2006) m. Dorothy (M) Sandefur (12 Aug 1922 – 30 Oct 1962)
    2. 2. Virginia (F) Sandefur (23 Aug 1922 – 29 Sep 2014) m. Thomas (Eugene) Moseley (16 February 1923 – 8 October 2013)

William Sandefur's Timeline

8 Records

1846
18 Oct 1846
Birth of William Powhatan Sandefur in McLean County, Kentucky, USA
McLean County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 14
William Powhatan Sandefur resided here in McLean, Kentucky, USA
McLean, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 24
William Powhatan Sandefur resided here in Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
William Powhatan Sandefur resided here in Calhoon, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Calhoon, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
William Powhatan Sandefur resided here in Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
William Powhatan Sandefur resided here in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 74
William Powhatan Sandefur resided here in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
1929
29 May 1929
Age 83
Death of William Powhatan Sandefur in Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1846
    Event Place: McLean County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963
    [2] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 479
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Calhoon, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: 430; Family History Film: 1254430; Page: 322B; Enumeration District: 022; Image: 0650
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 222A; Family History Library Film: 545986
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240541
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M653_384; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 803384
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M653_384; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 803384

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jobes Precinct, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 222A; Family History Library Film: 545986

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Calhoon, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Kentucky, 1960-1964; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Calhoon, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: 430; Family History Film: 1254430; Page: 322B; Enumeration District: 022; Image: 0650

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240541

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 479

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1929
    Event Place: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963
    [2] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Age:
    82

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mackey Cemetary, McLean County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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