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Willis Shackelford 1890–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1890

Birth Location: Adair Co, KY

Death Date: 28 Nov 1936

Death Location: Beckton, Barren County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Thomas Shackelford

Mother: Bety Shackelford

Spouse(s): Sarah Trulock

Children(s): Albert Shackelford, Emmit Shackelford, Thelma Shackelford, Elizabeth Shackelford, Maurice Shackelford

In 1890, Willis Shackelford entered the world in Adair Co, KY, born to Thomas Allen Shackelford And Bety Shackelford. In 1900, Willis Shackelford resided in Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA. Willis Shackelford married Sarah F Trulock, and had children including Albert Shackelford, Elizabeth Shackelford, Emmit L Shackelford, Maurice Alton Morris Shackelford, Thelma Shackelford. Willis Shackelford passed away in 1936 in Beckton, Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Willis Shackelford entered the world in Adair Co, KY, born to Thomas Allen Shackelford And Bety Shackelford.
  • In 1900, Willis Shackelford resided in Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA.
  • Willis Shackelford married Sarah F Trulock, and had children including Albert Shackelford, Elizabeth Shackelford, Emmit L Shackelford, Maurice Alton Morris Shackelford, Thelma Shackelford.
  • Willis Shackelford passed away in 1936 in Beckton, Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Shackelford's Ancestors

Self
Willis Shackelford
1890–1936
Birth Place: Adair Co, KY
Parents
Thomas Allen Shackelford
1852–1902
EdmonsonCo, KY
Bety Shackelford
1854–1930
Tennessee
Grandparents
Milton (Speed) Shackelford
1809–1859
Barren Co, KY
Elizabeth Cosby
1826–
Alabama
Anderson (S.) Burke
1822–1890
Possibly Washington Co., Virginia
Elmira (J) Nunn
1823–1890
Russell Co., Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Shackelford
1770–1834
Elizabeth Moore
1779–1830
Maria Unknown
1794–
David Burk
1790–
John Nunn
1805–1840
Deborah Cook
1808–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger Shackelford
1744–1825
Nancy Carter
1748–1798
Robert Moore
1758–1808
Mary Grubbs
1751–1808
John Burk
1763–1838
Mary Stevens
1767–1786
Joseph sr
1780–1860
Mary Stone
1780–1864

Willis Shackelford's Descendants

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Willis Shackelford (25 Apr 1890–28 Nov 1936) m. Sarah (F.) Trulock (9 Jan 1900–20 March 1975)
  1. 1. Albert Shackelford 1921–
  2. 2. Emmit (L) Shackelford 1925–
  3. 3. Thelma Shackelford 1914–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Shackelford 1916–
  5. 5. Maurice (Alton (Morris)) Shackelford 1931–1995

Willis Shackelford's Timeline

5 Records

1889
15 Apr 1889
Birth of Willis Shackelford in Adair Co, KY
Adair Co, KY
1890
25 Apr 1890
Birth of Willis Shackelford in Adair Co, KY
Adair Co, KY
1900
1900
Age 10
Willis Shackelford resided here in Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA
Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Willis Shackelford resided here in District 5, Barren, Kentucky
District 5, Barren, Kentucky
1936
28 Nov 1936
Age 46
Death of Willis Shackelford in Glasgow, Barren Co., Kentucky
Glasgow, Barren Co., Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1889
    Event Place: Adair Co, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 732; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 986.0; FHL microfilm: 2340467
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: 506; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240506
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1890
    Event Place: Adair Co, KY
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Barren; Roll: 1643935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: 506; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240506

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 732; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 986.0; FHL microfilm: 2340467

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Barren; Roll: 1643935

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1936
    Event Place: Glasgow, Barren Co., Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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