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Charity Emeline McMasters 1842–1914

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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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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charity McMasters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Apr 1842 · , Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Died 14 Nov 1914 · Minor Hill, Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Father William Mcmasters
Mother Mary Annie Ross
Spouse William James T Jim Kelley
Children George W Kelly, Henry Samuel Kelley, Joseph Hawkins Kelley, Malinda Frances Kelley, Mary Elizabeth Kelley, Richard F Kelley, Rosa Myrtle Kelly, William Thomas Kelley
Siblings James Robert Mcmasters, John Dickey Mcmasters, Joseph R Mcmasters, Manly Mcmasters, Mary Carolina Polly Mcmasters, Rebecca Jane Mcmasters, Sarah E Mcmasters, Susan Mcmasters, William Daniel Mcmasters

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Biography

In 1842, Charity Emeline McMasters entered the world in, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA, born to william mcmasters and mary annie ross. In 1850, Charity Emeline McMasters resided in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee. In 1860, Charity Emeline McMasters resided in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee. Charity Emeline McMasters married william james t jim kelley, and had children including george w kelly, henry samuel kelley, joseph hawkins kelley, malinda frances kelley, mary elizabeth kelley, richard f kelley, rosa myrtle kelly, william thomas kelley. Charity Emeline McMasters passed away in 1914 in Minor Hill, Giles County, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Burial Records Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

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    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

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    Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1842
Birth of Charity Emeline McMasters in, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1850
Charity Emeline McMasters resided here in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee
Residence
1860
Charity Emeline McMasters resided here in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee
Residence
1870
Charity Emeline McMasters resided here in District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1880
Charity Emeline McMasters resided here in District 4, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1900
Charity Emeline McMasters resided here in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee
Residence
1910
Charity Emeline McMasters resided here in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee
Residence
1914
Death of Charity Emeline McMasters in Minor Hill, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charity McMasters

This ancestor line traces from , , , England (1650) to , Lawrence, Tennessee, USA (1842) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charity McMasters (1842–1914) was born in , Lawrence, Tennessee, USA and died in Minor Hill, Giles County, Tennessee, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charity 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Charity McMasters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charity Emeline McMasters PTP
1842–1914
, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charity McMasters's Descendants

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Charity Emeline McMasters PTP 1842–1914 m. William James T. "Jim" Kelley PTP 1847–1924