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Celesta Marhala Shows 1900–1991

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Celesta Shows in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Oct 1900 · Jones, Mississippi
Died 29 Oct 1991 · Jones, Mississippi
Father John Monroe Shows
Mother Frousean Anne Williams
Spouse Wade C Cross
Siblings Ada Sarah Shows, Allie Mary Shows, Claudis Jones Shows, F Lettie Shows, Fnu Shows, Henry Monroe Shows, Herbert Shows, Lenora Shows, Octavia Emaline Shows, Roberta Shows

Researchers connected through Celesta Shows 1900–1991

and 1 more tree owner connected with Celesta Shows 1900–1991

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Wade C Cross
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Celesta Marhala Shows began in 1900 in Jones, Mississippi. Celesta Marhala Shows married wade c cross. Celesta Marhala Shows passed away in 1991 in Jones, Mississippi.

Sources

Life Timeline

1900
Birth of Celesta Marhala Shows in Jones, Mississippi
Birth
1991
Death of Celesta Marhala Shows in Jones, Mississippi
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Celesta Shows

This ancestor line traces from Twiggs, Georgia (1770) to Jones, Mississippi (1900) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Celesta Shows (1900–1991) was born in Jones, Mississippi and died in Jones, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Celesta in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Celesta Shows's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Celesta Marhala Shows PTP
1900–1991
Jones, Mississippi
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Celesta Shows's Descendants

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Celesta Marhala Shows PTP 1900–1991