Robert
Shelby
"Bob"
McCrary
Sr.
Born in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Alfred Hardaway McCrary
and Sarah Elizabeth McCrary
Brother of
Dallas Logan McCrary, Dallas Logan McCrary, Ellen McCrary, Reed E. (McCrary) Anonymous, Redie McCrary, Mary Ann McCrary, Ellum (Unknown) McCrary [half], Susan Jane (McCrary) Smith, Sarah Jane McCrary, James Atlas McCrary [half] and Grover Virgil McCrary [half]
Husband of
Fannie Jane (Griggs) McCrary
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Rosie Lee (McCrary) Cash, Rosie Lee (McCrary) McBride, J. R. McCrary, Robert Shelby McCrary Jr., Mildred Lucille (McCrary) Guffey, Mary Lou McCrary, Ginny Lee (McCrary) Kay, Mack McCrary and Douglas McCrary Sr
Died
at age 60
in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 31 Mar 2016
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Biography
Robert Shelby McCrary was born about February 12, 1892 in Alabama, United States, son of Alfred Hardaway McCrary (abt. 1869–abt. 1937) and Sarah Elizabeth McCrary (abt. 1863–abt. 1930).
In the 1900 census Robert (age 9) was the son of Alferd Mc Crary in Allison, Jackson, Alabama, United States.[1]
In the 1910 census Robert (age 20) was the single son of Alfred H McCrary in Cave Spring, Jackson, Alabama, United States.[2]
Robert was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.[3]
Robert was in a record on 29 November 1918 in Alabama, United States.[4]
Robert was in the military and died on 16 January 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.[5]
Robert (age 27) married Fannie Griggs (age 18y) on 7 December 1919 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.[6]
In the 1930 census Robert (age 37) was the married head of household in Kyles, Jackson, Alabama, United States.[7]
Robt's daughter Rosa Lee Mccrary married Wm Homer Cash on 26 June 1937 in Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, United States.[8][9]
In the 1940 census Bob (age 53) was the married head of household in Election Precinct 6 Fackler, Jackson, Alabama, United States.[10]
Robert's daughter Mildred Mccrary married Melvin Ferguson on 29 December 1944 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States.[11]
Robert's son J R McCrary married Laura Frances Ferguson on 29 December 1944 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States.[12]
Robert's son J R Mccrary married Laura Frances Ferguson on 29 December 1944 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.[13]
Robert's daughter Mildred Mccrary married Melvin Ferguson on 29 December 1944 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.[14]
Robert's daughter Mildred Louise Mc Crary married James H Guffey on 3 July 1946 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States.[15]
Robert's daughter Mildred Louise Mccrary married James H Guffey on 6 July 1946 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.[16]
Bob's daughter Jennie Lee Mccrary married Charles Ulice Kay on 16 August 1952 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.[17][18]
Robert, son of A. H. McCrary & Sarah Knigt, died (age 60) in 1953 in Section, Jackson, Alabama, United States.[19]
Robert died on 16 January 1953 and was buried in 1953 in Hollywood, Jackson, Alabama, United States.[20]
Bob's son Douglas M McCrary married Chloe Emma Dobbs on 14 May 1960 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.[21]
Robert's daughter Mary Lou Smart married William Robert Elkins on 16 June 1982 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.[22]
Robert was mentioned in the obituary of his daughter Mary Lou Smart Elkins on 1 May 2009 in Scottsboro, Alabama, United States.[23]
Robert's son J R McCrary was born.[24]
Robert's daughter Jennie Lee McCrary was born.[25]
Robert's daughter Rosie Lee Cash was born.[26]
Robert's daughter Mildred Louise Ferguson was born.[27]
Sources
- ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 100; Digital film/folder number: 004119987; FHL microfilm: 1240019; Image number: 786; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00826-1
FamilySearch Record: M985-4SJ (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DY93-1H4
Robert Mc Crary (9), single son, in household of Alferd Mc Crary (37) in Allison, Jackson, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970189; FHL microfilm: 1374029; Image number: 946; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03322-3
FamilySearch Record: MKQR-FSG (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RV4-K91
Robert S McCrary (20), single son, in household of Alfred H McCrary (41) in Cave Spring, Jackson, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005150378; FHL microfilm: 1509390
FamilySearch Record: K3PJ-F1J (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTG-SG9Q Image number 05293
Name: Robert S Mc Crary; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Jackson, Alabama, United States; Birth Date: 12 Feb 1892; Birth Place: Stevenson, Alabama, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White. - ↑
"Alabama, Military Discharge Records: ca.1918 - ca.1962"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007737693_003_M9MF-5ZJ; Image number: 62
FamilySearch Record: DFGT-T1T2 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C914-GS48-V
Name: Robert S McCrary; Military Discharge Date: 29 Nov 1918; Military Discharge Place: Alabama, United States; Birth Place: Stevenson, Alabama; Mil Branch: Army; Miitary Unit: Third Company Development Battalion; Record Nbr: 1; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
Military:
"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940; Affiliate Publication Number: 76193916; Digital film/folder number: 105248892; Image number: 5024
FamilySearch Record: 7YP8-LQ6Z (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1T-B7NM-H
Name: Robert Shelby McCrary; Military Service Date: 29 Nov 1918; Military Service Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States; Birth Date: 12 Feb 1890; Death Date: 16 Jan 1953; Residence Place: Hollywood, Ala; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
Marriage:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007316583; FHL microfilm: 1029809; Image number: 288; Packet letter: C; Indexing batch: M03777-8
FamilySearch Record: QKZ9-2XHW (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99HJ-GHBP
Robert S McCraig (27) marriage to Fannie Griggs (18y) on 7 Dec 1919 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 87; Digital film/folder number: 004949997; FHL microfilm: 2339755; Image number: 991; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03728-6
FamilySearch Record: 3NZP-RN2 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR44-1V
Robert S McCray (37), married head of household in Kyles, Jackson, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Rosa Lee Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Page: 302; Digital film/folder number: 007066758; FHL microfilm: 001734819; Image number: 904
FamilySearch Record: 29NJ-V92 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G97J-54JJ
Robt S Mccrary's daughter Rosa Lee Mccrary marriage to Wm Homer Cash on 26 Jun 1937 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Rosa Lee Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,877,193
FamilySearch Record: Q2D7-NY89 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BY-23TX-Z Image number 00276
Robt S Mccrary's daughter Rosa Lee Mccrary marriage to Wm Homer Cash on 26 Jun 1937 in Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 005454732; Image number: 262; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: V1GV-CYG (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MR-BSH
Bob McCrary (53), married head of household in Election Precinct 6 Fackler, Jackson, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Mildred Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007733096; FHL microfilm: 001892287; Image number: 1354
FamilySearch Record: Q21D-ZR4B (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C919-33BX
Robert Mccrary's daughter Mildred Mccrary marriage to Melvin Ferguson on 29 Dec 1944 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of son J R McCrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007733096; FHL microfilm: 001892287; Image number: 1382
FamilySearch Record: Q21X-GH45 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C919-3CNV
Robert Mccrary's son J R McCrary marriage to Laura Frances Ferguson on 29 Dec 1944 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of son J R Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Page: 442; Digital film/folder number: 007066760; FHL microfilm: 001734887; Image number: 1115
FamilySearch Record: 29NJ-GRV (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L97J-R66T
Robert Mccrary's son J R Mccrary marriage to Laura Frances Ferguson on 29 Dec 1944 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Mildred Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Page: 429; Digital film/folder number: 007066760; FHL microfilm: 001734887; Image number: 1102
FamilySearch Record: 29NJ-2PH (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-997J-R6LS
Robert Mccrary's daughter Mildred Mccrary marriage to Melvin Ferguson on 29 Dec 1944 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Mildred Louise Mc Crary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007732836; FHL microfilm: 001892564; Image number: 578
FamilySearch Record: Q216-39X3 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C919-Q3LF
Robert S Mccrary's daughter Mildred Louise Mc Crary marriage to James H Guffey on 3 Jul 1946 in Election Precinct 29 Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Mildred Louise Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Page: 374; Digital film/folder number: 007066761; FHL microfilm: 001734888; Image number: 137
FamilySearch Record: 29NJ-CF3 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G97J-649V
Robert S Mccrary's daughter Mildred Louise Mccrary marriage to James H Guffey on 6 Jul 1946 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Jennie Lee Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Page: 374; Digital film/folder number: 007066761; FHL microfilm: 001734888; Image number: 1127
FamilySearch Record: 29NV-SHH (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-997J-6464
Bob Mccrary's daughter Jennie Lee Mccrary marriage to Charles Ulice Kay on 16 Aug 1952 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Jennie Lee Mccrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,892,843
FamilySearch Record: Q2DW-Z89D (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C919-Q7M3-F Image number 01629
Bob Mccrary's daughter Jennie Lee Mccrary marriage to Charles Ulice Kay on 16 Aug 1952 in Alabama, United States. - ↑
Death:
"Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004198770; FHL microfilm: 1908876; Image number: 731; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: B02333-0
FamilySearch Record: J66B-DQR (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TT-QQWW-G
Robert S McCrary death 1953 (age 60), son of A. H. McCrary & Sarah Knigt, in Section, Jackson, Alabama, United States. - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79682850/robert-s-mccrary: accessed 27 December 2023), memorial page for Robert S. McCrary (12 Feb 1892–16 Jan 1953), Find A Grave: Memorial #79682850, citing Old Baptist Cemetery, Hollywood, Jackson County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave
- ↑
Marriage of son Douglas M McCrary:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007733228; FHL microfilm: 001892912; Image number: 1208
FamilySearch Record: QG1H-XGWV (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C919-QW7N-Q
Bob McCrary's son Douglas M McCrary marriage to Chloe Emma Dobbs on 14 May 1960 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Mary Lou Smart:
"Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007733529; FHL microfilm: 001893815; Image number: 2541
FamilySearch Record: QG1H-81PF (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C919-W3NP-M
Robert McCrary's daughter Mary Lou Smart marriage to William Robert Elkins on 16 Jun 1982 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. - ↑
Obituary of daughter Mary Lou Smart Elkins:
"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Daily Sentinel, The, born-digital text
FamilySearch Record: QKL6-3TZ1 (accessed 18 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZ8-T9MK-8 Image number 00365
Name: Robert Mccrary; Source Newspaper: Daily Sentinel, The; Event Type: Obituary. - ↑
Birth of son J R McCrary:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K7M-LWJW (accessed 18 December 2023)
J R McCrary born to Robert S McCrary. - ↑
Birth of daughter Jennie Lee McCrary:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K7M-Z48Y (accessed 18 December 2023)
Jennie Lee McCrary born to Robert S McCrary. - ↑
Birth of daughter Rosie Lee Cash:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQ1-61Q7 (accessed 18 December 2023)
Rosie Lee Cash born to Robert S McCrary. - ↑
Birth of daughter Mildred Louise Ferguson:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KQB-K92H (accessed 18 December 2023)
Mildred Louise Ferguson born to Robert McCrary.
See Also:
- "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JL4G-ZMJ : 20 May 2014), Robert S Mccrary, 16 Jan 1953; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: N...
- "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J66B-DQR : 15 February 2018), Robert S. Mccrary, 16 Jan 1953; citing reference 723, Department of Health, Montgomery; FHL microfilm 1,908,876.
- "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29NJ-V92 : 17 October 2017), Robt S Mccrary in entry for Wm Homer Cash and Rosa Lee Mccrary, 26 Jun 1937; citing Jackson, Alabama, United States, County ...
- "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M985-4SJ : accessed 20 August 2019), Robert Mc Crary in household of Alferd Mc Crary, Precincts 8-9 Cave Spring, Allison, Jackson, Alabama, United States; citing ...
- "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKQR-FSG : accessed 20 August 2019), Robert S Mccrary in household of Alfred H Mccrary, Cave Spring, Jackson, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district
- "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3PJ-F1J : 14 August 2019), Robert S Mc Crary, 1917-1918; citing Jackson County, Alabama, United States, NARA microfilm publica...
- "Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQWQ-Q6T : 9 February 2018), Robert S. Mccraig and Fannie Griggs, 07 Dec 1919; citing reference p. 495 #1; FHL microfilm 1,029,809.
- "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:3NZP-RN2 : accessed 20 August 2019), Robert S Mccray, Kyles, Jackson, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 24, sheet 4B, line 85, family 76...
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