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Early Floyds
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George Rogers Floyd was born on December 13, 1810 in Christiansburg, Virginia USA, and died at age 84 years old on May 7, 1895. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Rogers Clark Floyd.
Harriet (Floyd) Bloore of Collingwood, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1817 in Birmingham, West Midlands County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Benjamin Grosvenor Bloore, and had children Benjamin Grosvenor Bloore, Frederick Bloore, Alfred Bloore, and Julia Amelia Bloore. Harriet Bloore died at age 72 years old in 1889 in Collingwood, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia.
David L Floyd was born in 1841. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David L Floyd.
Emandy Floyd was born on April 29, 1846 in Tennessee United States, and died at age 77 years old on September 25, 1923. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emandy Floyd.
Mary Floyd of North Melbourne Australia was born in 1859 in North Melbourne. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Floyd.
Joseph Floyd of Sandhurst Australia was born in 1861 in Sandhurst to John Floyd and Margaret (Healy) Floyd. Joseph Floyd has siblings Mary Floyd, Ellen Floyd, and Catherine Floyd. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Floyd.
William R Floyd was born on July 30, 1862. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William "Jasper" Floyd.
Ellen Floyd of Daylesford Australia was born in 1865 in Daylesford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ellen Floyd.
Lydia F. (Floyd) Coyle was born in 1866 in Ohio United States. She was married to John W. Coyle on December 28, 1881 in Stark County, and had a child Elias Coyle. Lydia Coyle died at age 93 years old on February 1, 1960 in WV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lydia F. Coyle.
Zula Floyd was born on June 22, 1866, and died at age 100 years old in June 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Zula Floyd.
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Surnames: Floriea - Focazio
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Johnnie Floyd
A photo of Johnnie Floyd, 1917 WW1. My mother's maiden name was Floyd, and I would like to see if we are related to Johnnie Floyd - picture taken May 13, 1917. Wearing soldier uniform from WWI.
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Nell Stuart Howard and Harry Floyd
A wedding photo of Nell Stuart Howard and Harry Floyd
People in photo include: Nell Stuart (Howard) Floyd and Harry Floyd
People in photo include: Nell Stuart (Howard) Floyd and Harry Floyd
Jasper & Sara Jane (Hawks) Floyd, Tennessee
William "Jasper" Floyd & Sara Jane (Hawks) Floyd of Beechgrove, Tennessee: Jasper was in the Civil war and was caught by the Yankees and held in a camp. When he was finally released he was about starved to death.
He married Sara Jane Hawks Dec, 21. 1878. They had 13 kids.
James rily (Jim) Floyd, Samuel Rily (Sam) Floyd, Betty Ann Floyd, Mary Ida Floyd, Gaines B. Floyd, William Mitchell Floyd, Walter Floyd, John Martin Floyd, Frank Pearson Floyd, Mattie Jane Floyd, Minnie Catherine Floyd, Henry Summers Floyd, and Golden Pearl Floyd.
He was buried at Hoodoo Wilson Chapel Cemetery.
She was 64 in 1920, widowed, living in Dist #10, Coffee County, Tennessee.
She lived at RT #3, Morrison, Tennessee in 1929 when she applied for a Confederate Pension for her husband James Hawks service.
Her parents were James Thomas Hawks, and Nancy Ann Ballard.
People in photo include: Sara Jane (Hawks) Floyd
He married Sara Jane Hawks Dec, 21. 1878. They had 13 kids.
James rily (Jim) Floyd, Samuel Rily (Sam) Floyd, Betty Ann Floyd, Mary Ida Floyd, Gaines B. Floyd, William Mitchell Floyd, Walter Floyd, John Martin Floyd, Frank Pearson Floyd, Mattie Jane Floyd, Minnie Catherine Floyd, Henry Summers Floyd, and Golden Pearl Floyd.
He was buried at Hoodoo Wilson Chapel Cemetery.
She was 64 in 1920, widowed, living in Dist #10, Coffee County, Tennessee.
She lived at RT #3, Morrison, Tennessee in 1929 when she applied for a Confederate Pension for her husband James Hawks service.
Her parents were James Thomas Hawks, and Nancy Ann Ballard.
People in photo include: Sara Jane (Hawks) Floyd
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John William Floyd and Mary Helen Fischer family
This photo shows the Floyd family: Parents: John William Floyd and Mary Helen (Fischer)and their children: John William Floyd, Jr., Betty, Jack, James, Jerry, and in front, Jay Raymond Floyd. The parents in the picture were my paternal grandparents, and John William Floyd, Jr. was my father. The others in the picture are my aunt and my uncles. They lived in Decatur, IL, though John William Floyd's parents were from the Carbondale, Jackson County, IL, area.
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David Vant Floyd
David Vant Floyd, son of John and Margaret Mayo Floyd. Taken in either Pope Co, Ark. or while visiting Tishomingo Co, MS. He was born in SC, grew up in Tishomingo Co, MS, and moved to London, Pope Co, Ark in the late 1880's. He was married in Tishomingo Co, MS to Mary Felker.
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Kelly Wayne and Melvin Luther Floyd
Youngest Floyd brothers...
Left: Kelley Wayne Floyd (born 1930)
Right: Melvin Luther Floyd (born 1928)
Left: Kelley Wayne Floyd (born 1930)
Right: Melvin Luther Floyd (born 1928)
Jack Floyd and Hattle Lee (Moore) Floyd
Jack Floyd (1915-1960) son of Earl Kelly Floyd (1889-1957) and Lillian Opal (Whitten) Floyd (1890-1949).
Hattie Lee Moore (1918-1989) mother of Wanda Jo Price and John Curtis Price.
Hattie Lee Moore (1918-1989) mother of Wanda Jo Price and John Curtis Price.
Emery Russell Family
A photo of the Emery Russell familly, taken around 1942 at the White house at Baker farm on Barnes Mill Road, Richmond KY where Emery Russell and his family lived. Emery worked sharecropping on the James Baker farm raising tobacco with his family.
l to r Achie Russell m. Annie Benton, Emery Russell, Jewell Russell (John) Ballard, Demie Russell and Alvis Russell m. Jean Cunliff. Emery is holding Alene Russell (Floyd) Faber on his knee and Demie is holding Lora Mae Russell (Robert) Lee on her lap.
Emery and Demie are buried in Dale Cemetery, Connersville, IN.
People in photo include: Jewell Russell, John Ballard Russell, Alene (Russell) Floyd-Faber, and Lora Mae (Russell) Robert-Lee
l to r Achie Russell m. Annie Benton, Emery Russell, Jewell Russell (John) Ballard, Demie Russell and Alvis Russell m. Jean Cunliff. Emery is holding Alene Russell (Floyd) Faber on his knee and Demie is holding Lora Mae Russell (Robert) Lee on her lap.
Emery and Demie are buried in Dale Cemetery, Connersville, IN.
People in photo include: Jewell Russell, John Ballard Russell, Alene (Russell) Floyd-Faber, and Lora Mae (Russell) Robert-Lee
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Helen LaFevers, Beulah Floyd, Grace Claxton
A photo of Helen Marie LaFevers, born 03 Jun 1900 Mcalester, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA married to Frank Samuel King.
Beulah Myrtle Floyd born 16 Apr 1897 in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA, died 26 Jan 1984 Carmichael Convalescent, Carmichael, California, USA married Fred Jack Haynes.
Grace Alene Claxton, born 08 Jan 1913 Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA, died 07 Mar 2002 Selah, Yakima, Washington, United States of America married to Loyce Mack Gabbard.
Helen was Ruth May Price's niece. Ruth May Price was married to Robert "Bob" Newton Floyd, who was Beulah Myrtle Floyd's brother.
Beulah Myrtle Floyd born 16 Apr 1897 in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA, died 26 Jan 1984 Carmichael Convalescent, Carmichael, California, USA married Fred Jack Haynes.
Grace Alene Claxton, born 08 Jan 1913 Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA, died 07 Mar 2002 Selah, Yakima, Washington, United States of America married to Loyce Mack Gabbard.
Helen was Ruth May Price's niece. Ruth May Price was married to Robert "Bob" Newton Floyd, who was Beulah Myrtle Floyd's brother.
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Sgt. David L. Floyd
David served in Co. E, 4th Tennessee, Mounted Infantry, Union Army. David died 30 June 1866 of chronic diarrhea and liver disease. He was 5 foot 5 inches tall had blue eyes, light hair and complexion. He died at home from effects suffered from the war. He enlisted as a private and was discharged as a sergeant. His mother Eliza Ann Parker Floyd received a mother's pension for his service.
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Charlie Floyd and wife
Charlie is the son of George A Floyd and Martha Jane Mashburn.His wife's name is Dora Clark.He is the grandson of Logan B Mashburn.
People in photo include: Charlie M Floyd
People in photo include: Charlie M Floyd
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Updated Floyd Biographies
James Alonzo Floyd was born at Mississippi. He married Betty Milligan and they later divorced. They had children James Floyd, Cindy Floyd, and Cheryl Mercer. He married Betty Jean Ingram Floyd, and they were married until death separated them in 2003. James Floyd died in 2003 at Alamogordo, NM. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Alonzo Floyd.
Cheryl (Floyd) Mercer was born to James Alonzo Floyd and Betty Milligan, and had siblings James Floyd and Cindy Floyd. She was in a relationship with Gene Mercer, and had a child Jennifer Mercer. Cheryl Mercer died circa 2014. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheryl Mercer.
Crystal Kay Floyd was born on October 24, 1989 at Martinsville, IN.. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Crystal Kay Floyd.
Pearle (Rodgers) Floyd Wallace was born on August 20, 1901 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina United States. She was married to John Aaron Wallace on November 7, 1970 in Caldwell County, and they were together until John's death on February 15, 1972 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, Randolph County. Pearle Floyd Wallace died at age 96 years old on September 11, 1997 in Concord, and was buried on September 14, 1997 at Memorial Park Cemetery W Innes St, in Salisbury, Rowan County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pearle (Rodgers) Floyd Wallace.
Delia G Floyd of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA was born on March 6, 1934 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish County, and died at age 65 years old on April 16, 1999 in Baton Rouge.
Aaron B Floyd of Dunedin, Pinellas County, FL was born on March 22, 1906, and died at age 88 years old on January 19, 1995. Aaron Floyd was buried circa 1995.
Harriet (Floyd) Bloore of Collingwood, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1817 in Birmingham, West Midlands County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Benjamin Grosvenor Bloore, and had children Benjamin Grosvenor Bloore, Frederick Bloore, Alfred Bloore, and Julia Amelia Bloore. Harriet Bloore died at age 72 years old in 1889 in Collingwood, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia.
Krystyna N Floyd of Riverside, Riverside County, CA was born on October 28, 1959, and died at age 38 years old on January 1, 1998.
Nancy Florence Clementine (Floyd) Clifton was born in September 1894 in Tennessee United States, and died at age 83 years old on December 20, 1977 in Harrisburg, AR. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Florence Clementine (Floyd).
Betty Sue (Powell) Floyd was born on January 9, 1956 in Danville, Virginia United States to Virginia Lee Henderson Powell and Frank Hill Powell, and has siblings Frankie Jean (Powell) Chandler and Jerry Mitchell Powell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Betty Sue (Powell) Floyd.
Amanda Kristine (Floyd) Adkins was born on August 30, 1987 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amanda Kristine (Floyd) Adkins.
Kristi Kay (Kroetch) Floyd was born on November 2, 1960 in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California United States to Anne Johannes Calkin Kroetch and Hollis Frederick Kroetch, and has siblings Wendy Lee "Brandi" Kroetch Rafferty and Brent Kroetch. Kristi Floyd is the mother of Amanda Kristine (Floyd) Adkins and Julia Nicole (Floyd) Estrem. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kristi Kay (Kroetch) Floyd.
Julia Nicole (Floyd) Estrem was born on January 2, 1990 in Dayton, Ohio United States to Kristi Kay (Kroetch) Floyd, and has a sister Amanda Kristine (Floyd) Adkins. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Nicole (Floyd) Estrem.
Cindy Floyd was born to James Alonzo Floyd and Betty Milligan, and has siblings James Floyd and Cheryl Mercer. Cindy Floyd is the mother of James Sandoval, Ariel Sandoval, and John Sandoval. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cindy Floyd.
Angela M Floyd of TX was born circa 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Angela M. (Groh) Floyd.
Angela L Floyd of TX was born circa 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Angela L. (Sheard) Floyd.
Lydia (Browy) Floyd of Newark, New Jersey United States was born on October 13, 1949, and died at age 70 years old on September 6, 2020.
Pamela D Floyd of Jesup, Wayne County, GA was born on December 26, 1969, and died at age 24 years old on February 15, 1994.
Lydia F. (Floyd) Coyle was born in 1866 in Ohio United States. She was married to John W. Coyle on December 28, 1881 in Stark County, and had a child Elias Coyle. Lydia Coyle died at age 93 years old on February 1, 1960 in WV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lydia F. Coyle.
George Perry Floyd Jr. was born on October 14, 1973 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina United States, and died at age 46 years old on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN. George Floyd was buried on June 9, 2020 at Houston Memorial Gardens 2426 Cullen Blvd, in Pearland, Brazoria County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Perry Floyd Jr..
Popular Floyd Biographies
William R Floyd was born on July 30, 1862. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William "Jasper" Floyd.
Nancy Clementine (Floyd) Rush was born in 1867, and died at age 52 years old in 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Clementine (Floyd) Rush.
Crystal Kay Floyd was born on October 24, 1989 at Martinsville, IN.. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Crystal Kay Floyd.
Kristi Kay (Kroetch) Floyd was born on November 2, 1960 in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California United States to Anne Johannes Calkin Kroetch and Hollis Frederick Kroetch, and has siblings Wendy Lee "Brandi" Kroetch Rafferty and Brent Kroetch. Kristi Floyd is the mother of Amanda Kristine (Floyd) Adkins and Julia Nicole (Floyd) Estrem. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kristi Kay (Kroetch) Floyd.
Beulah Myrtle Floyd was born on April 16, 1897, and died at age 86 years old on January 26, 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beulah Myrtle Floyd.
James Alonzo Floyd was born at Mississippi. He married Betty Milligan and they later divorced. They had children James Floyd, Cindy Floyd, and Cheryl Mercer. He married Betty Jean Ingram Floyd, and they were married until death separated them in 2003. James Floyd died in 2003 at Alamogordo, NM. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Alonzo Floyd.
David L Floyd was born in 1841. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David L Floyd.
Verlon Floyd was born on October 9, 1911. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Verlon Floyd.
Cindy Floyd was born to James Alonzo Floyd and Betty Milligan, and has siblings James Floyd and Cheryl Mercer. Cindy Floyd is the mother of James Sandoval, Ariel Sandoval, and John Sandoval. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cindy Floyd.
Arlander J Floyd was born on August 23, 1884. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arlander J Floyd.
Pamela Susan (DeLottinville) Floyd of Edgewood, Harford County, Maryland United States was born on March 15, 1970 in MA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pamela Susan Floyd.
Ruby Floyd was born in 1892. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ruby Floyd.
Ricky Gene Floyd was born on February 3, 1967 at Pemiscot Memorial in Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ricky Gene Floyd.
Merrin O Floyd was born on September 26, 1910. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Merrin O Floyd.
Pinkie E Floyd of Desoto, Dallas County, TX was born on November 21, 1890, and died at age 88 years old in December 1978.
Harrison Floyd was born in 1889. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harrison Floyd.
Cheryl (Floyd) Mercer was born to James Alonzo Floyd and Betty Milligan, and had siblings James Floyd and Cindy Floyd. She was in a relationship with Gene Mercer, and had a child Jennifer Mercer. Cheryl Mercer died circa 2014. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheryl Mercer.
Willard E Floyd was born on November 11, 1918, and died at age 77 years old on September 16, 1996. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willard E Floyd.
Floyd Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Floyd family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 22,472 people with the last name Floyd that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Floyds
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Corinne Floyd of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on March 18, 1869, and died at age 111 years old in December 1980.
Myrtle Floyd of Jefferson, Marion County, Texas was born on July 1, 1900, and died at age 107 years old on July 17, 2007.
Maggie Floyd of Bristol, Liberty County, FL was born on December 9, 1899, and died at age 106 years old on November 23, 2006.
Ethel D Floyd of Macon, Bibb County, GA was born on May 21, 1899, and died at age 107 years old on October 4, 2006.
Annie Floyd of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on March 27, 1888, and died at age 106 years old on October 10, 1994.
Lottie H Floyd of Elgin, Kane County, IL was born on January 10, 1898, and died at age 106 years old on November 27, 2004.
Sallie Floyd of North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas was born on June 12, 1874, and died at age 105 years old in April 1980.
Dorothy K Floyd of Lilburn, Gwinnett County, GA was born on January 3, 1905, and died at age 105 years old on December 20, 2010.
Otis B Floyd of Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, TX was born on November 16, 1905, and died at age 104 years old on February 4, 2010.
Blanche J Floyd of Morehead, Rowan County, KY was born on July 17, 1898, and died at age 105 years old on November 19, 2003.
Josephene C Floyd of Marion, Union County, LA was born on September 22, 1883, and died at age 104 years old on September 10, 1988.
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My Floyd family history:
Grandparents: Edith Marie Lilly Born 5/23/1910 and Hansford Baldwin Floyd Born 4/18/1902 in Beckley, WV
Great grandparents: Bessie G. Baldwin Born 4/20/1880 in Gilmer County, WV and Thomas G. Floyd Born 9/18/1875 in Rockbridge County, VA;
Great great grandparents: Fannie Hinderson Born 1/24/1865 in Rockbridge County, VA and John B. Floyd Born 3/28/1837 in Cabel County, VA.
Great great great grandfather Thomas E. Floyd Born 3/28/1837 in England.
Grandparents: Edith Marie Lilly Born 5/23/1910 and Hansford Baldwin Floyd Born 4/18/1902 in Beckley, WV
Great grandparents: Bessie G. Baldwin Born 4/20/1880 in Gilmer County, WV and Thomas G. Floyd Born 9/18/1875 in Rockbridge County, VA;
Great great grandparents: Fannie Hinderson Born 1/24/1865 in Rockbridge County, VA and John B. Floyd Born 3/28/1837 in Cabel County, VA.
Great great great grandfather Thomas E. Floyd Born 3/28/1837 in England.
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My Father, Brawner Floyd Anderson Sr. was a personal friend of Dr. George Washington Carver and starting when he was 13 years old spent a couple of weeks each summer at Tuskeegee Institute visiting him.