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William James Yancey 1884–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1884

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 31 August 1942

Death Location: Covington County, Alabama, USA

Father: James Yancey

Mother: Elizabeth Peavey

Spouse(s): Georgia Stewart

Children(s): Henry Yancey, Avery Yancey, James Yancy, Nellie Jones, Henry Yancey, Aubrey Yancy

The story of William James Yancey began in 1884 in Alabama. In 1917, William James Yancey resided in Butler, Alabama. William James Yancey married Georgia A Stewart, and had children including Aubrey D Yancy, Avery Danels Yancey, Henry L Yancey, Henry Leo Yancey, James H Yancy, Nellie Mae Jones. William James Yancey passed away in 1942 in Covington County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Yancey began in 1884 in Alabama.
  • In 1917, William James Yancey resided in Butler, Alabama.
  • William James Yancey married Georgia A Stewart, and had children including Aubrey D Yancy, Avery Danels Yancey, Henry L Yancey, Henry Leo Yancey, James H Yancy, Nellie Mae Jones.
  • William James Yancey passed away in 1942 in Covington County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Yancey's Ancestors

Self
William Yancey
1884–1942
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
James H Yancey
1850–1926
Putnam County, Georgia, USA
Elizabeth ("Lizzie" M) Peavey
1845–1928
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
James Yancey
1805–1875
Clarksville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Louisa Lee
1830–
Georgia, USA
Asa (Madison) Peavy
1813–1894
Hancock County, Georgia, USA
Epsa (McKenzie) Atkinson
1820–1890
Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Yancey's Descendants

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William (James) Yancey (abt 1884–31 August 1942) m. Georgia (A) Stewart (abt 1902–3 June 1972)
  1. 1. Henry (L) Yancey 1920–2011 m. Ann (Lou) DuBose 1924–2002 m. Jessie (Mae) Odom 1909–1981
  2. 2. Avery (Danels) Yancey 1923–1981
  3. 3. James (H) Yancy 1928–1998
  4. 4. Nellie (Mae) Jones 1928–1986 m. Albert (Sidney) Jones 1920–1990 m. Albert Jones 1908– m. Herman Jones 1929–2025
    1. 1. Barbara (Elaine) Jones 1951–2009
    2. 2. Betty (Joyce) Jones 1917–
    3. 3. Barbara (Elaine) Jones 1951–2009
  5. 5. Henry (Leo) Yancey 1918–1994 m. Carrie (O.) Yancey 1931–2011
  6. 6. Aubrey (D) Yancy 1923–

William Yancey's Timeline

6 Records

1882
9 Sep 1882
Birth of William James Yancey in Alabama
Alabama
1884
abt 1884
Birth of William James Yancey in Alabama
Alabama
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
William James Yancey resided here in Butler, Alabama
Butler, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 36
William James Yancey resided here in McKenzie, Butler, Alabama, USA
McKenzie, Butler, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
William James Yancey resided here in Shell, Butler, Alabama, USA
Shell, Butler, Alabama, USA
1942
31 August 1942
Age 58
Death of William James Yancey in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1882
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McKenzie, Butler, Alabama; Roll: T625_4; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 637
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shell, Butler, Alabama; Roll: 4; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 641.0; FHL microfilm: 2339739
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1509362
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1884
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shell, Butler, Alabama; Roll: 4; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 641.0; FHL microfilm: 2339739

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Butler, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1509362

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McKenzie, Butler, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McKenzie, Butler, Alabama; Roll: T625_4; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 637

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shell, Butler, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shell, Butler, Alabama; Roll: 4; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 641.0; FHL microfilm: 2339739

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 August 1942
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Covington County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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