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William M Self 1823–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1823

Birth Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1877

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

Father: Littleberry Self

Mother: Mary Cottrell

Spouse(s): Margaret Self

Children(s): Sarah (Vanhook), George Self, Mary Self, Thomas Self, James Self, Asel Self, Greenbery Self, John Self, Jesse Self, Asa Self

The story of William M Self began in 1823 in Hart County, Kentucky, USA. In 1863, William M Self resided in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA. William M Self married Margaret Ellen Davis Self, and had children including Asa C Self, Asel Self, George Washington Or Red Self, Greenbery Self, James A Self, Jesse Self, John Self, Mary E Self, Sarah Elizabeth Self Vanhook, Thomas Self. William M Self passed away in 1877 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William M Self began in 1823 in Hart County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1863, William M Self resided in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA.
  • William M Self married Margaret Ellen Davis Self, and had children including Asa C Self, Asel Self, George Washington Or Red Self, Greenbery Self, James A Self, Jesse Self, John Self, Mary E Self, Sarah Elizabeth Self Vanhook, Thomas Self.
  • William M Self passed away in 1877 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Self's Ancestors

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William Self
1823–1877
Birth Place: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Littleberry "Jockey" Self
1806–1875
Charleston, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Polly) Cottrell
1805–1860
Hart, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (E.) Self
1765–1844
Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Ann Atterberry) (Self)
1784–1844
Chester, South Carolina, United States
Henry (Cotterell II) _
1775–1860
Chester, South Carolina, USA
Lydia Atterbury
1783–1850
Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John _
1719–1790
Alice _
1720–1785
Thomas _
1755–1840
Bridget (Atterbury)
1760–1840
John Cotterell
1755–1805
Sarah _
1755–1820
Michael Atterbury
1744–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Susannah Blincoe
1675–1735
Robert Sparrow
1697–
William IV
1711–1768
Sarah Mitchell
1720–1770
George Murray
1734–1770
Bridgett Luraney
1738–
Richard Cotterell
1707–1778
Lettice Ligon
1706–1781
Elizabeth Vaughn
1734–1809
William Sr
1710–1766
Elizabeth MITCHELL
1720–1800

William Self's Descendants

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William (M) Self (abt 1823–1877) m. Margaret (Ellen Davis) Self (abt 1818–1883)
  1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth Self) (Vanhook) 1864–1929 m. Thomas (Milton) Nelson 1861–1940
    1. 1. Calvin (L) Nelson 1899–1935 m. Laura (Mae) Chappell 1903–1994
      1. 1. Dorothy Nelson 1935–2025 m. Edward (Gerald) Hargraves 1933–1991
      2. 2. hazel nelson 1925–2002
      3. 3. calvin (( Bob)) nelson 1928–2016
      4. 4. Eugene Nelson 1930–1985
      5. 5. clara (lee) nelson 1932–2015
      6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Miller 1925–1991
    2. 2. Artie (Jane) Smith 1890–1969
    3. 3. Dennie Nelson 1892–1965
    4. 4. Kirby (Cloverport) Nelson 1894–1974
    5. 5. Floyd Nelson 1898–1976
    6. 6. Dimie Nelson 1892–
    7. 7. Guy Nelson 1895–1967
    8. 8. Laura Nelson 1902–1989
    9. 9. Guffy Nelson 1906–
      1. 1. Edgar (O.) Bryant 1925–1993
  2. 2. George (Washington or Red) Self 1851–1920
    1. 1. Ruby Gibson –1936
  3. 3. Mary (E) Self 1847–
  4. 4. Thomas Self 1857–1919
  5. 5. James (A) Self 1855–1889
  6. 6. Asel Self 1859–
  7. 7. Greenbery Self 1846–1903
  8. 8. John Self 1849–1921
  9. 9. Jesse Self 1854–1916
  10. 10. Asa (C) Self 1860–1928

William Self's Timeline

3 Records

1823
abt 1823
Birth of William M Self in Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Hart County, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 40
William M Self resided here in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1877
1877
Age 54
Death of William M Self in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1823
    Event Place: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Page: 510b; Enumeration District: 038
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_365; Page: 59; Family History Library Film: 803365
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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