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Benjamin Franklin Hightower 1836–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 November 1836

Birth Location: Shelby County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 9 October 1908

Death Location: Canadian, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, USA

Father: william hightower

Mother: Elizabeth Utz

Spouse(s): Medora E.

Children(s): Maya Hightower

The story of Benjamin Franklin Hightower began in 1836 in Shelby County, Missouri, USA. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Hightower resided in District 94, Shelby, Missouri, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Hightower resided in Jackson, Shelby, Missouri, USA. Benjamin Franklin Hightower married Medora E, and had children including Maya A Hightower. Benjamin Franklin Hightower passed away in 1908 in Canadian, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Hightower began in 1836 in Shelby County, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Hightower resided in District 94, Shelby, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Hightower resided in Jackson, Shelby, Missouri, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Hightower married Medora E, and had children including Maya A Hightower.
  • Benjamin Franklin Hightower passed away in 1908 in Canadian, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hightower
1836–1908
Birth Place: Shelby County, Missouri, USA
Parents
william hightower
1812–1875
Covington, Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth (Mary) Utz
1816–1902
Madison County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
merriman hightower
1776–1859
Lunenberg, Virginia, USA
sarah dickerson
1788–1840
VA
Great-Grandparents
George hightower
1733–1820
Susannah Thorne
1741–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hightower
1692–1764
mary notes
1697–1780
Joseph Thorn
1717–1785
catherine Hightower
1723–1782

Benjamin Hightower's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Hightower (13 November 1836–9 October 1908) m. Medora E. (22 April 1852–6 February 1909)
  1. 1. Maya (A) Hightower 1875–

Benjamin Hightower's Timeline

5 Records

1836
13 November 1836
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Hightower in Shelby County, Missouri, USA
Shelby County, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 14
Benjamin Franklin Hightower resided here in District 94, Shelby, Missouri, USA
District 94, Shelby, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin Hightower resided here in Jackson, Shelby, Missouri, USA
Jackson, Shelby, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 64
Benjamin Franklin Hightower resided here in Township 7, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
Township 7, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
1908
9 October 1908
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Franklin Hightower
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 November 1836
    Event Place: Shelby County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Native American Applications for Enrollment in Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: M593_806; Page: 56B; Image: 229795; Family History Library Film: 552305
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 7, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1850; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241850
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 94, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: M432_420; Page: 248B; Image: 116
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 94, Shelby, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 94, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: M432_420; Page: 248B; Image: 116

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jackson, Shelby, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: M593_806; Page: 56B; Image: 229795; Family History Library Film: 552305

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Township 7, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 7, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1850; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241850

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 October 1908
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canadian, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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