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Mary Day Crowder 1907–2005

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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 Mary Crowder in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 9 Jan 1907 · Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Died 17 Aug 2005 · Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Spouse Buford Nelson Highers

Researchers connected through Mary Crowder 1907–2005

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Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Day Crowder began in 1907 in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, United States. In 1935, Mary Day Crowder resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee. In 1940, Mary Day Crowder resided in Davidson, Tennessee, USA. Mary Day Crowder married buford nelson highers. Mary Day Crowder passed away in 2005 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

  4. 4
    Birth Records Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records

Life Timeline

1907
Birth of Mary Day Crowder in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Birth
1935
Mary Day Crowder resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Residence
1940
Mary Day Crowder resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Residence
2005
Death of Mary Day Crowder in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Crowder (1907–2005) was born in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, United States and died in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee. 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 Mary 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Mary Crowder's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Day Crowder PTP
1907–2005
Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Parents
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Mary Crowder's Descendants

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Mary Day Crowder PTP 1907–2005