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William H. (Bill) Slack 1851–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 April 1851

Birth Location: Thorpe, Surrey, England

Death Date: 17 Apr 1930

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Slack

Mother: Alberta Woods

Spouse(s): Minnie Fisher, Lavina Slack

Children(s): Otto Slack, Joseph Slack, William Slack, Della Slack, Everlina Slack, Ida Slack, August Slack

The story of William H. (Bill) Slack began in 1851 in Thorpe, Surrey, England. In 1860, William H. (Bill) Slack resided in Pct 5, Dallas, Texas, USA. William H. (Bill) Slack married Lavina Slack, Minnie Fisher, and had children including August Slack, Della Slack, Everlina Slack, Ida Slack, Joseph Slack, Otto Slack, William Edward Slack. William H. (Bill) Slack passed away in 1930 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William H. (Bill) Slack began in 1851 in Thorpe, Surrey, England.
  • In 1860, William H. (Bill) Slack resided in Pct 5, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • William H. (Bill) Slack married Lavina Slack, Minnie Fisher, and had children including August Slack, Della Slack, Everlina Slack, Ida Slack, Joseph Slack, Otto Slack, William Edward Slack.
  • William H. (Bill) Slack passed away in 1930 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Slack
1843–1885
Birth Location: GA
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Alberta Woods
1848–1909
Birth Location: Colorado, Texas, United States
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Spouses(s)

Minnie Fisher
1860–
Birth Location: Texas
MF
Lavina Slack
1866–
Birth Location: Iowa
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Children(s)

Otto Slack
1897–1969
Birth Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
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Joseph Slack
1884–1957
Birth Location: Texas
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William Slack
1886–1963
Birth Location: Texas
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Della Slack
1887–1962
Birth Location: Texas
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Everlina Slack
1893–1926
Birth Location: Texas
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Ida Slack
1890–
Birth Location: Texas
IS
August Slack
1894–1935
Birth Location: Texas
AS

William Slack's Ancestors

Self
William Slack
1851–1930
Birth Place: Thorpe, Surrey, England
Parents
Thomas Slack
1843–1885
GA
Alberta (Elizabeth) Woods
1848–1909
Colorado, Texas, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (S (m. Julia Holland) Slack (on DAR records for John) Slack#104942)
1807–1877
Wilkes Co, GA
Julia (Ann) Holland
1811–1856
Hancock or Putnam Co, GA
Solomon (J "Saul") Woods
1812–1850
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Lowery
1825–1897
Kent County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Slack#104942)
1783–1831
SUSANNAH SLACK
1780–1846
Joseph Holland
1768–1826
Permelia Brewington
1772–1865
James Lowry
1785–1850
Elizabeth Newcomb
1796–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Lowery
1751–1793
Levisa Stayton
1759–
John 5GGU
1764–1844
Nancy W5GGU
1770–1832

William Slack's Descendants

1.
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William (H. (Bill)) Slack (2 April 1851–17 Apr 1930) m. Minnie Fisher (Aug 1860–) m. Lavina Slack (abt 1866–)
  1. 1. Otto Slack 1897–1969 m. Helen (Louise) Thomas 1915–
    1. 1. Will (Edward) Slack –2025 m. private 1947–1989
    2. 2. Barbara slack 1948–2005
    3. 3. Harmon (Otto) Slack 1937–1999
    4. 4. Infant (son) Slack 1950–1950
  2. 2. Joseph Slack 1884–1957
  3. 3. William (Edward) Slack 1886–1963
  4. 4. Della Slack 1887–1962
  5. 5. Everlina Slack 1893–1926
  6. 6. Ida Slack 1890–
  7. 7. August Slack 1894–1935 m. Mary (Eugenia) Pierce 1901–1955
    1. 1. Raymond (Van) Slack 1924–2017 m. Virginia (J) Slack 1924–1999
    2. 2. William (M Mc Whorther) Jr 1912–

William Slack's Timeline

7 Records

1851
2 April 1851
Birth of William H. (Bill) Slack in Thorpe, Surrey, England
Thorpe, Surrey, England
1860
1860
Age 9
William H. (Bill) Slack resided here in Pct 5, Dallas, Texas, USA
Pct 5, Dallas, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
William H. (Bill) Slack resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
William H. (Bill) Slack resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas, USA
1930
17 Apr 1930
Age 79
Death of William H. (Bill) Slack in Harris County, Texas, USA
Harris County, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 84
William H. (Bill) Slack resided here in Rural, Harris, Texas
Rural, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 89
William H. (Bill) Slack resided here in Jp 4, Harris, Texas, USA
Jp 4, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 April 1851
    Event Place: Thorpe, Surrey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04056; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 101-45
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1642; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0095
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T624_1573; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375586
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pct 5, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1820-1890
    [2] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T624_1573; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375586

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1642; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0095

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T624_1573; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375586

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04056; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 101-45

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jp 4, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04056; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 101-45

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Harris County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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