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John Kirksey Longshore 1897–1948

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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 John Longshore in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 7 Apr 1897 · Tennessee
Died 30 Mar 1948 · Rosa, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
Father Thomas Henry Longshore
Mother Sarah Vennie Lawrence
Spouse Lula Dessie Longshore
Children Fred E Longshore, Junior Longshore, Kirksey John Longshore, Louise Longshore, Medford Longshore, Qualee Longshore, Stella Mae Phillips
Siblings Albert Longshore, Elmer Harris Jack Longshore, Hattie Mae Longshore, Louisa Velma Longshore, Martha L Longshore, Rena Longshore, Robert Eldridge Longshore, Ruthie L Longshore, William Willie Henry Longshore

Researchers connected through John Longshore 1897–1948

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Biography

The story of John Kirksey Longshore began in 1897 in Tennessee. In 1900, John Kirksey Longshore resided in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee. In 1910, John Kirksey Longshore resided in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee. John Kirksey Longshore married lula dessie longshore, and had children including fred e longshore, junior longshore, kirksey john longshore, louise longshore, medford longshore, qualee longshore, stella mae phillips. John Kirksey Longshore passed away in 1948 in Rosa, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974

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

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Marriage Records Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1897
Birth of John Kirksey Longshore in Tennessee
Birth
1900
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee
Residence
1910
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Civil District 4, Giles, Tennessee
Residence
1917
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
Residence
1920
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Mitchells, Lauderdale, Alabama
Residence
1920
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Mitchells, Lauderdale, Alabama
Residence
1930
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Cleveland, Blount, Alabama
Residence
1935
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Rural, Tennessee
Residence
1940
John Kirksey Longshore resided here in Concord, Blount, Alabama, USA
Residence
1948
Death of John Kirksey Longshore in Oneanta, Blount, Alabama
Death
1948
Burial of John Kirksey Longshore in Rosa, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Longshore

This ancestor line traces from Langenselbold, Isenburg, Hessen, Germany (1689) to Tennessee (1897) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Longshore (1897–1948) was born in Tennessee and died in Rosa, Blount County, Alabama, United States of America. 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 John 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 8 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.

John Longshore's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Kirksey Longshore PTP
1897–1948
Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Longshore's Descendants

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John Kirksey Longshore PTP 1897–1948