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William Roberts Selby 1911–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1911

Birth Location: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 26 December 1990

Death Location: Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA

Father: Walter Selby

Mother: Valerie Roberts

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William Roberts Selby began in 1911 in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA. In 1920, William Roberts Selby resided in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA. In 1925, William Roberts Selby resided in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA. William Roberts Selby married Ann Selby, Irene. William Roberts Selby passed away in 1990 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Roberts Selby began in 1911 in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1920, William Roberts Selby resided in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1925, William Roberts Selby resided in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA.
  • William Roberts Selby married Ann Selby, Irene.
  • William Roberts Selby passed away in 1990 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

William Selby's Ancestors

Self
William Selby
1911–1990
Birth Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
Parents
Walter William Selby
1876–1952
Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Valerie (Pearl) Roberts
1888–1957
Ness City, Ness, Kansas, USA
Grandparents
Powel (Onbey) Roberts
1837–1907
Howard County, Missouri, USA
Martha (Jane) Clem
1848–1922
Harper's Ferry, Jefferson, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Roberts
1804–
Nancy ?
1813–
Aaron Clem
1818–1899
Sarah DeGarmo
1826–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Selby's Timeline

7 Records

1911
26 May 1911
Birth of William Roberts Selby in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
William Roberts Selby resided here in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 14
William Roberts Selby resided here in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 29
William Roberts Selby resided here in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
1952
1952
Age 41
William Roberts Selby resided here in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA
1990
23 December 1990
Age 79
Death of William Roberts Selby in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1990
26 December 1990
Age 79
Burial of William Roberts Selby in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA
Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1911
    Event Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_102; Line: 15
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 96
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] Kansas, Births and Christenings Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 505-10-2987; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas; Roll: T625_540; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 1163
    [7] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas; Roll: T625_540; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 1163

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_102; Line: 15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 96

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atchison Daily Globe - 1 Feb 1945 - Page 1, Overseas: Sgt. William Selby (with photo) 1 Feb 1945

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1945
    Event Place: Atchison, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atchison Daily Globe - 19 Jul 1945 - Page 2, T-Sgt. Wm. R. Selby spending furlough with parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Selby 19 Jul 1945

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1945
    Event Place: Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atchison Daily Globe - 24 Jul 1945 - Page 5, T-Sgt. Wm. R. Selby goes to Springfield, Illinois, to see his wife 24 Jul 1945

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atchison Daily Globe - 3 Mar 1947 - Page 2, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Selby visiting parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Selby 3 Mar 1947

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 21 Mar 1957 - Page 1, Schultz Bros. Store Has New Manager: William R. Selby 21 Mar 1957

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1957
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 11 Apr 1957 - Page 1, William Selby called to Atchinson, Kansas by death of mother 11 Apr 1957

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1957
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 4 Jul 1957 - Page 1, Patio Restaurant Is Newest In Dells 4 Jul 1957

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1958
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 13 Feb 1958 - Page 4, Few people want rides anymore, 2nd part 13 Feb 1958

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1958
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 13 Feb 1958 - Page 1, Few people want rides anymore: Bill and Ann Selby mentioned. 13 Feb 1958

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 May 1958
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 15 May 1958 - Page 7, Wm. R. Selby a winner of Hit Parade Mystery Tune jingle contest 15 May 1958

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1959
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 24 Dec 1959 - Page 1, Schultz Bros. Co. Distributes Bonus (Wm. R. Selby, manager) 24 Dec 1959

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1959
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 31 Dec 1959 - Page 1, Last of the Rose Bowl fans to leave for sunny Pasadena, California: Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Selby 31 Dec 1959

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1960
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 7 Jan 1960 - Page 1, People back from Pasadena: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Selby mentioned. 7 Jan 1960

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1960
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 18 Feb 1960 - Page 5, Wm. Selby left for vacation; wife will return with him. 18 Feb 1960

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1961
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 30 Mar 1961 - Page 1, Richard Dobratz is new store manager; Wm. Selby has not announced future plans. 30 Mar 1961

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1961
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 6 Apr 1961 - Page 1, Selby will manage Knox, Ind., store. 6 Apr 1961

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1962
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 8 Feb 1962 - Page 1, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Selby leaving for two months visit to Europe. 8 Feb 1962

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1962
    Event Place: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wisconsin Dells Events - 8 Mar 1962 - Page 6, Running into acquaintances in England: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Selby 8 Mar 1962

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 December 1990
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Daily American Republic - 1990-12-24 - Obituary for William R Selby, Obituary for William R Selby 1990-12-24

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 December 1990
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 505-10-2987; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 December 1990
    Event Place: Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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