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Willie Selby Barnes 1894–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1894

Birth Location: Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 1 Dec 1944

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

Father: Marion Barnes

Mother: Mary Elliott

Spouse(s): Ethel Hendrick

Children(s): Arthur Barnes, Lonnie Barnes

In 1894, Willie Selby Barnes entered the world in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America, born to Marion Lafayette Barnes And Mary Elizabeth Elliott. In 1900, Willie Selby Barnes resided in Justice Precinct 7, Van Zandt, Texas, USA. In 1910, Willie Selby Barnes resided in Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA. Willie Selby Barnes married Ethel Leona Hendrick, and had children including Arthur Maurice Barnes, Lonnie Melba Barnes. Willie Selby Barnes passed away in 1944 in Percilla, Houston County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Willie Selby Barnes entered the world in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America, born to Marion Lafayette Barnes And Mary Elizabeth Elliott.
  • In 1900, Willie Selby Barnes resided in Justice Precinct 7, Van Zandt, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie Selby Barnes resided in Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Willie Selby Barnes married Ethel Leona Hendrick, and had children including Arthur Maurice Barnes, Lonnie Melba Barnes.
  • Willie Selby Barnes passed away in 1944 in Percilla, Houston County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Barnes's Ancestors

Self
Willie Barnes
1894–1944
Birth Place: Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Marion Lafayette Barnes
1871–1953
Elkmont, Limestone, Alabama, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Elliott
1874–1963
Athens, Limestone, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
John (William Colby) Elliott
1852–1883
Alabama, USA
Nancy (Frances) Clardy
1854–1932
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Elliott
1804–1894
Mary Brown
1809–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1782–1865
Sarah McCracken
1789–1844

Willie Barnes's Descendants

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Willie (Selby) Barnes (24 Apr 1894–1 Dec 1944) m. Ethel (Leona) Hendrick (9 Mar 1901–26 Mar 1988)
  1. 1. Arthur (Maurice) Barnes 1921–2000 m. Dorothy (Mae) Anderson 1925–1977
  2. 2. Lonnie (Melba) Barnes 1925–2018

Willie Barnes's Timeline

9 Records

1894
24 Apr 1894
Birth of Willie Selby Barnes in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America
Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 6
Willie Selby Barnes resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Willie Selby Barnes resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 23
Willie Selby Barnes resided here in Houston County, Texas, USA
Houston County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Willie Selby Barnes resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Willie Selby Barnes resided here in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Wheeler, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Wheeler, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Willie Selby Barnes resided here in Rural, Houston, Texas
Rural, Houston, Texas
1940
1940
Age 46
Willie Selby Barnes resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Houston, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Houston, Texas, USA
1944
1 Dec 1944
Age 50
Death of Willie Selby Barnes in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Houston County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Houston County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 May 1919
    Event Place: Bordeaux, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 179

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 May 1919
    Event Place: Brooklyn, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 179

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Wheeler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Wheeler, Texas; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342135

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Houston, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04069; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 113-22

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04069; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 113-22

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grapeland, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Percilla, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Priscilla, Texas Route # 1
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 179

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1944
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Percilla, Houston County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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