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William Henry Varney 1875–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Sep 1875

Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky

Death Date: 27 Dec 1946

Death Location: Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Varney

Mother: Susannah Smith

Spouse(s): Dollie Smith

Children(s): Alex Varney, James Varney, Hester Varney, Clyde Varney, Dora Varney, Frederick Varney, Prudence Varney, Johnny Varney, Grace Varney, Nona Varney, Roscoe Varney

William Henry Varney was born in 1875 in Pike, Kentucky, the child of James Mitchell Varney And Susannah Susie Smith. In 1880, William Henry Varney resided in Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA. William Henry Varney married Dollie Smith, and had children including Alex Henry Varney, Clyde Varney, Dora Lee Varney, Frederick Robert Varney, Grace Varney, Hester M Varney, James Monroe Varney, Johnny Varney, Nona J Varney, Prudence Varney, Roscoe Leonard Varney. William Henry Varney passed away in 1946 in Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Henry Varney was born in 1875 in Pike, Kentucky, the child of James Mitchell Varney And Susannah Susie Smith.
  • In 1880, William Henry Varney resided in Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Henry Varney married Dollie Smith, and had children including Alex Henry Varney, Clyde Varney, Dora Lee Varney, Frederick Robert Varney, Grace Varney, Hester M Varney, James Monroe Varney, Johnny Varney, Nona J Varney, Prudence Varney, Roscoe Leonard Varney.
  • William Henry Varney passed away in 1946 in Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Varney's Ancestors

Self
William Varney
1875–1946
Birth Place: Pike, Kentucky
Parents
James Mitchell Varney
1854–1930
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Susannah ("Susie") Smith
1852–
Pike, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
John (Henderson) Varney
1816–1886
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mary (Polly Williamson) Varney
1821–1871
Logan. Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America
David Smith
1829–1900
Pike, Kentucky, USA
Melvina Prewett
1833–1910
Pike Co, KY, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Sr
1797–1870
Susannah Runyon
1798–1852
John Williamson
1797–1841
Nancy MCCOY
1798–1875
Jeremiah Timothy
1782–1870
Susanna Maynard-Smith
1805–1880
Nancy Murray
1800–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Varner
1765–1805
Elizabeth Hunter
1775–1880
John Runyon
1765–1848
Elizabeth Runner
1761–1845
Benjamin Sr
1779–1854
Lucretia Scott
1780–1833
William Smith
1731–1822
Ruth Parsons
1738–1825
James Maynard
1743–1852
Chaney Smith
1780–1857
Francis Murray
1775–
Nancy Perkins
1780–

William Varney's Descendants

1.
WV
William (Henry) Varney (2 Sep 1875–27 Dec 1946) m. Dollie Smith (29 Jul 1883–14 January 1959)
  1. 1. Alex (Henry) Varney 1921–1991 m. Virginia (Ruth Hensley) Varney 1926–2001
    1. 1. Janice (Loraine Varney) Lawson 1945–2000
    2. 2. Fred Varney 1943–1993
  2. 2. James (Monroe) Varney 1924–2002
  3. 3. Hester (M) Varney 1919–1986
  4. 4. Clyde Varney 1908–1987
  5. 5. Dora (Lee) Varney 1902–
  6. 6. Frederick (Robert) Varney 1916–1988
  7. 7. Prudence Varney 1913–1930
  8. 8. Johnny Varney 1911–
  9. 9. Grace Varney 1906–2000
  10. 10. Nona (J) Varney 1903–1984
  11. 11. Roscoe (Leonard) Varney 1901–1978

William Varney's Timeline

7 Records

1875
2 Sep 1875
Birth of William Henry Varney in Pike, Kentucky
Pike, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 5
William Henry Varney resided here in Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1900
10 March 1900
Age 25
William Henry Varney was married in Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Mingo, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
William Henry Varney resided here in District 6, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
William Henry Varney resided here in Zebulon, Pike, Kentucky
Zebulon, Pike, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 65
William Henry Varney resided here in Mag District No 5, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mag District No 5, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1946
27 Dec 1946
Age 71
Death of William Henry Varney in Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America
Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1875
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 98-23
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340510
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 698b; Enumeration District: 103
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 March 1900
    Event Place: Mingo, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Big Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 698b; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Pike, Kentucky; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340510

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Zebulon, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 98-23

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag District No 5, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 98-23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1946
    Event Place: Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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