Who was Thomas Fesmire?

Thomas Fesmire (1874–1955) was born in Henderson County, Tennessee and died in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Abel Fesmire 1874–1955

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

Born 8 Apr 1874 · Henderson County, Tennessee

Died 2 Jul 1955 · Jackson, Madison, Tennessee

Father John Wesley Fesmire

Children Callie Fesmire

Siblings John W Fesmire, Nancy Margaret Fesmire

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wesley Fesmire

Spouse(s)

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Children

Callie Fesmire

Biography

The story of Thomas Abel Fesmire began in 1874 in Henderson County, Tennessee. Thomas Abel Fesmire had children including callie fesmire. Thomas Abel Fesmire passed away in 1955 in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee.

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1874

Birth of Thomas Abel Fesmire in Henderson County, Tennessee

Birth

1955

Death of Thomas Abel Fesmire in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Fesmire

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Henderson County, Tennessee (1874) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Fesmire (1874–1955) was born in Henderson County, Tennessee and died in Jackson, Madison, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 11 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.
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John Wesley Fesmire

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Thomas Fesmire's Ancestors

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Thomas Abel Fesmire PTP

1874–1955

Henderson County, Tennessee