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William E "Willie" Shelby 1896–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 March 1896

Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 19 December 1985

Death Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Shelby

Mother: Lucinda Shelby

Spouse(s): Lillie Maners

Children(s): Lillian Shelby

The story of William E "Willie" Shelby began in 1896 in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1900, William E "Willie" Shelby resided in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, William E "Willie" Shelby resided in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. William E "Willie" Shelby married Lillie Mae Maners, and had children including Lillian Addie Shelby. William E "Willie" Shelby passed away in 1985 in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William E "Willie" Shelby began in 1896 in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1900, William E "Willie" Shelby resided in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, William E "Willie" Shelby resided in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • William E "Willie" Shelby married Lillie Mae Maners, and had children including Lillian Addie Shelby.
  • William E "Willie" Shelby passed away in 1985 in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Shelby
1856–1912
Birth Location: Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
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Lucinda Shelby
1866–1944
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Lillie Maners
1899–1978
Birth Location: Decatur Co., Tennessee
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Children(s)

Lillian Shelby
1924–1985
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
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William Shelby's Ancestors

Self
William Shelby
1896–1985
Birth Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
William Carson Shelby
1856–1912
Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Lucinda (Ann Creasy) Shelby
1866–1944
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
William ("Bill" Halem Harris) Shelby
1825–1891
Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Ann) Walker
1826–1909
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Shelby's Descendants

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William (E "Willie") Shelby (10 March 1896–19 December 1985) m. Lillie (Mae) Maners (11 Sep 1899–Feb 1978)
  1. 1. Lillian (Addie) Shelby 1924–1985

William Shelby's Timeline

8 Records

1896
10 March 1896
Birth of William E "Willie" Shelby in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 4
William E "Willie" Shelby resided here in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William E "Willie" Shelby resided here in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
William E "Willie" Shelby resided here in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William E "Willie" Shelby resided here in District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
William E "Willie" Shelby resided here in Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 44
William E "Willie" Shelby resided here in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1985
19 December 1985
Age 89
Death of William E "Willie" Shelby in Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee, United States of America
Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 March 1896
    Event Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 20-13
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-58-3337; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1954
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 67
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341979
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Decatur; Roll: 1852979
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241566
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375507
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1241566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375507

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 67

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341979

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 20-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 20-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1985
    Event Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, William E. Shelby 19 Dec 1985

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Decatur; Roll: 1852979

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 December 1985
    Event Place: Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-58-3337; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1954
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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