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Benjamin "Ben" Tackett 1867–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 August 1867

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 17 December 1907

Death Location: Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Matthew Tackett

Mother: Lucinda Johnson

Spouse(s): Mary McCowan

Children(s): Greenberry Tackett, Eliza Tackett, William Tackett, Joseph Tackett, James Tackett, Rebecca Tackett, Solomon Tackett

The story of Benjamin "Ben" Tackett began in 1867 in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1870, Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided in Precinct 9, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided in Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin "Ben" Tackett married Mary A B Mccowan, and had children including Eliza Jane Tackett, Greenberry Tackett, James Epp Tackett, Joseph P Tackett, Rebecca Tackett, Solomon Tackett, William Bucannan Tackett. Benjamin "Ben" Tackett passed away in 1907 in Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin "Ben" Tackett began in 1867 in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided in Precinct 9, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided in Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin "Ben" Tackett married Mary A B Mccowan, and had children including Eliza Jane Tackett, Greenberry Tackett, James Epp Tackett, Joseph P Tackett, Rebecca Tackett, Solomon Tackett, William Bucannan Tackett.
  • Benjamin "Ben" Tackett passed away in 1907 in Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Tackett's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Tackett
1867–1907
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Matthew Tackett
1840–1929
Long Fork, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Lucinda Johnson
1844–1931
Melvin, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William (Buck Buckey) Tackett
1809–1894
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah ("Sally") Caudill
1813–1898
Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
Harvey Johnson
1818–1895
Kentucky
Sarah Caudill
1820–1925
Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Preacher Sr
1779–1851
Amy (1)
1776–1857
Elijah Johnson
1792–1879
Susannah Martin
1794–1859
Abner Caudill
1773–1860
Ellender (1)
1796–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip Tackett
1745–1830
Sarah Rice
1745–1857
Thomas Johnson*
1750–1828
Sarah Arnold
1745–1784
Patrick Johnson
1770–1850
DELILAH CARTER
1776–1855
William Martin
1765–1846
Susannah Meador
1764–1850
Patrick Johnson
1771–1850

Benjamin Tackett's Descendants

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Benjamin ("Ben") Tackett (22 August 1867–17 December 1907) m. Mary (A B) McCowan (Jul–31 January 1962)
  1. 1. Greenberry Tackett 1893–1939 m. Celia 1886–
    1. 1. Otis Tackett 1927–1969
      1. 1. Richard (E) Tackett 1945–2017
  2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Tackett 1894–1986
  3. 3. William (Bucannan) Tackett 1890–1986 m. Laura (Effie) Edmonds 1891–1932
    1. 1. Dixie (P) Tackett 1916–
    2. 2. Troy Tackett 1919–
    3. 3. James (P) Tackett 1920–
    4. 4. Mabel Tackett 1922–
    5. 5. Ruth Tackett 1925–
    6. 6. Leland (Victor) Tackett 1914–1984 m. Effie Johnson 1911–1993
      1. 1. Victor (E) Tackett 1933–2013 m. Mary (Lou) Cole 1935–1974
    7. 7. Fred Tackett 1912–1990 m. Elizabeth (Kelly) Gaines 1921–2015
      1. 1. Louise (Ann) Tackett 1947–1947
  4. 4. Joseph (P.) Tackett 1905–2002
  5. 5. James (Epp) Tackett 1893–1969
  6. 6. Rebecca Tackett 1897–
  7. 7. Solomon Tackett 1830–1982

Benjamin Tackett's Timeline

6 Records

1867
22 August 1867
Birth of Benjamin "Ben" Tackett in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 3
Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided here in Precinct 9, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 9, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided here in Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1890
1890
Age 23
Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided here in Precinct No. 2, Pike County, KY
Precinct No. 2, Pike County, KY
1900
1900
Age 33
Benjamin "Ben" Tackett resided here in Painter Harve, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Painter Harve, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1907
17 December 1907
Age 40
Death of Benjamin "Ben" Tackett in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 August 1867
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dry Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Precinct No. 2, Pike County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Painter Harve, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 December 1907
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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