YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Franklin Sandefur 1907–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1907

Birth Location: Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 26 Jan 1962

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Robert earner

Mother: Fannie Wilkerson

Spouse(s): Claris Humphrey, Lucy Smith

Children(s): Bobby Sandefur, Albert Sandefur

William Franklin Sandefur was born in 1907 in Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Robert George Sandefur Wage Earner And Fannie Elizabeth Dance Wilkerson. In 1910, William Franklin Sandefur resided in District 8, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1940, William Franklin Sandefur resided in 8 District, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. William Franklin Sandefur married Claris Ethel Humphrey, Lucy Pattie Smith, and had children including Albert Owen Sandefur, Bobby Joe Sandefur, Linda Jean Sandefur Sutton Dna Match Via Myheritage, Margaret C Margie Sandefur. William Franklin Sandefur passed away in 1962 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Sandefur
WS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • William Franklin Sandefur was born in 1907 in Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Robert George Sandefur Wage Earner And Fannie Elizabeth Dance Wilkerson.
  • In 1910, William Franklin Sandefur resided in District 8, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1940, William Franklin Sandefur resided in 8 District, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Franklin Sandefur married Claris Ethel Humphrey, Lucy Pattie Smith, and had children including Albert Owen Sandefur, Bobby Joe Sandefur, Linda Jean Sandefur Sutton Dna Match Via Myheritage, Margaret C Margie Sandefur.
  • William Franklin Sandefur passed away in 1962 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sandefur's Ancestors

Self
William Sandefur
1907–1962
Birth Place: Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Robert George Sandefur, wage earner
1871–1919
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Fannie (Elizabeth Dance) Wilkerson
1871–1956
Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin Sandefur, US Civil War: Union Indiana) Infantry
1839–1899
Geneva (Henderson County), Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Law
1842–1920
Bedford, Trimble, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles 1862
1816–1892
Elizabeth (Allgood)
1815–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles 2x
1792–1852
Martha Robards
1795–1831

William Sandefur's Descendants

1.
WS
William (Franklin) Sandefur (20 Oct 1907–26 Jan 1962) m. Claris (Ethel) Humphrey (8 Jun 1910–1 Nov 1939) m. Lucy (Pattie) Smith (08 Jun 1918–7 Jan 2015)
  1. 1. Bobby (Joe) Sandefur 1931–2014
  2. 2. Albert (Owen) Sandefur 1933–2013

William Sandefur's Timeline

4 Records

1907
20 Oct 1907
Birth of William Franklin Sandefur in Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
William Franklin Sandefur resided here in District 8, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
District 8, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 33
William Franklin Sandefur resided here in 8 District, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
8 District, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1962
26 Jan 1962
Age 55
Death of William Franklin Sandefur in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Geneva, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 559
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01316; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-23
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 8, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374493
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 8, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 8, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374493

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 8 District, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01316; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-23

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Henderson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 559

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01316; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1962
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE