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William Lonnie Shelby 1917–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 18 1917

Birth Location: Scotts Hill, Tennessee

Death Date: 23 Dec 1980

Death Location: Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Perry Shelby

Mother: Lula Shelby

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The story of William Lonnie Shelby began in 1917 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee. In 1930, William Lonnie Shelby resided in District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, William Lonnie Shelby resided in Sh, Decatur, Tennessee. William Lonnie Shelby passed away in 1980 in Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Lonnie Shelby began in 1917 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, William Lonnie Shelby resided in District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, William Lonnie Shelby resided in Sh, Decatur, Tennessee.
  • William Lonnie Shelby passed away in 1980 in Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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William Shelby's Ancestors

Self
William Shelby
1917–1980
Birth Place: Scotts Hill, Tennessee
Parents
Perry Washington Shelby
1891–1975
Thurman, Decatur, Tennessee, United States
Lula (Alma Robbins) Shelby
1896–1972
Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
William (Carson) Shelby
1856–1912
Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Lucinda (Ann Creasy) Shelby
1866–1944
Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Shelby
1825–1891
Sarah Walker
1826–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Shelby's Timeline

5 Records

1917
10 18 1917
Birth of William Lonnie Shelby in Scotts Hill, Tennessee
Scotts Hill, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 13
William Lonnie Shelby resided here in District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
William Lonnie Shelby resided here in Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 23
William Lonnie Shelby resided here in Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1980
23 Dec 1980
Age 63
Death of William Lonnie Shelby in Bolivar Memorial Cemetery, Hardeman County, Tennessee
Bolivar Memorial Cemetery, Hardeman County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 18 1917
    Event Place: Scotts Hill, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-13
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 11, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341979
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341979

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-13

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1980
    Event Place: Bolivar Memorial Cemetery, Hardeman County, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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