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Bettie Jane Thompson 1865–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 May 1865

Birth Location: , Carroll, TN, USA

Death Date: 20 Feb 1955

Death Location: Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: J Thompson

Mother: Elizabeth Bailey

Spouse(s): Stephen VanCleave, Peyton Carlton

Children(s): John VanCleave, Lela Vancleve, Bessie Vancleve, Ulysses Cleave, Ernest Cleave, Mary VanCleave, Ethel Cleave, Luther VanCleave, Earlie Cleave

The story of Bettie Jane Thompson began in 1865 in , Carroll, TN, USA. In 1870, Bettie Jane Thompson resided in District 17, Marlborough, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Bettie Jane Thompson resided in District 16, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. Bettie Jane Thompson married Peyton Parris Carlton, Stephen Lafayette Vancleave, and had children including Bessie Lee Vancleve, Earlie Fate Lafayette Van Cleave, Ernest Jasper Van Cleave, Ethel Mae Van Cleave, John Ervin Vancleave, Lela Ada Vancleve, Luther Vancleave, Mary Ellen Vancleave, Ulysses S Grant Van Cleave. Bettie Jane Thompson passed away in 1955 in Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bettie Jane Thompson began in 1865 in , Carroll, TN, USA.
  • In 1870, Bettie Jane Thompson resided in District 17, Marlborough, Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Bettie Jane Thompson resided in District 16, Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
  • Bettie Jane Thompson married Peyton Parris Carlton, Stephen Lafayette Vancleave, and had children including Bessie Lee Vancleve, Earlie Fate Lafayette Van Cleave, Ernest Jasper Van Cleave, Ethel Mae Van Cleave, John Ervin Vancleave, Lela Ada Vancleve, Luther Vancleave, Mary Ellen Vancleave, Ulysses S Grant Van Cleave.
  • Bettie Jane Thompson passed away in 1955 in Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

J Thompson
1808–1880
Birth Location: Montgomery, North Carolina
JT
Elizabeth Bailey
1828–1923
Birth Location: South Carolina
EB

Spouses(s)

Stephen VanCleave
1866–1913
Birth Location: Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
SV
Peyton Carlton
1849–1932
Birth Location: York, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
PC

Children(s)

John VanCleave
1887–1981
Birth Location: Huntington, Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
JV
Lela Vancleve
1888–1974
Birth Location: Tennessee
LV
Bessie Vancleve
1898–1985
Birth Location: Tennessee
BV
Ulysses Cleave
1902–1984
Birth Location: Lake Co, Tennessee
UC
Ernest Cleave
1894–1982
Birth Location: Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
EC
Mary VanCleave
1889–1979
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
MV
Ethel Cleave
1905–1993
Birth Location: Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
EC
Luther VanCleave
1908–
Birth Location: –
LV
Earlie Cleave
1893–1972
Birth Location: Carroll County, Tennessee, USA
EC

Bettie Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Bettie Thompson
1865–1955
Birth Place: , Carroll, TN, USA
Parents
J Edmund Thompson
1808–1880
Montgomery, North Carolina
Elizabeth (Jane) Bailey
1828–1923
South Carolina
Grandparents
John Thompson
1785–1867
Orange, NC, USA
Elizabeth Jones
1786–1881
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Jesse Bailey
1796–1880
North Carolina, United States
Bethany
1797–1880
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Thompson
1755–1825
Martha Langston
1760–1825
Samuel Jones
1741–1802
Patience Jordan
1746–1820
Benjamin Bailey
1763–1832
Elizabeth Womble
1767–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Thompson
1740–1785
Elizabeth Street
1738–1798
Leonard JR.
1728–1780
Ann Woodward
1728–1789
Samuel Sr
1698–1770
Sarah Shaw
1710–1753
John Jordan
1714–1781
Martha Hardin
1713–1768
Benjamin Sr
1737–1784
Elizabeth Scott
1744–1821
John Smith
1715–1807

Bettie Thompson's Descendants

1.
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Bettie (Jane) Thompson (04 May 1865–20 Feb 1955) m. Stephen (Lafayette) VanCleave (12 Oct 1866–13 Aug 1913) m. Peyton (Parris) Carlton (10 Feb 1849–04 May 1932)
  1. 1. John (Ervin) VanCleave 1887–1981 m. Rosa (L Van) Cleave 1893–
    1. 1. Odis (L Van) Cleave 1913–
    2. 2. Ewin (D Van) Cleave 1918–
  2. 2. Lela (Ada) Vancleve 1888–1974 m. James (Edward) Burress 1879–1957
    1. 1. Ada (Mai) Burress 1907–1985 m. Leonard (Bedford) Brown 1905–1979
      1. 1. Inez Brown 1926–
      2. 2. Burress 1923–1923
      3. 3. Betty (Sue) Brown 1933–2008
      4. 4. Rachel (Iona) Brown 1937–2012
    2. 2. Eva (Callie Alene) Burress 1918–1994 m. Russell (Lee) Boone 1912–1991 m. William (Stephen) Robison 1914–1988
      1. 1. Charles (Lee) Boone 1939–1997 m. Beverly (Jean) Hart 1937–1998
      2. 2. Jerry (Wayne) Boone 1941–1941
    3. 3. Charlie (Robert) Burress 1911–1975
    4. 4. Betty (Pauline) Burress 1922–2004 m. Clyde (Vernon) Tucker 1915–1975
      1. 1. Melvin Turner 1939–1980
    5. 5. Elsie (Mai) Burress 1924–1932
    6. 6. Myrtle (L) Burress 1905–1977 m. Floyd Palmer 1900–1928
      1. 1. Brooksie (Nelle) Palmer 1925–1937
      2. 2. Willow (Dean) Palmer 1922– m. William (M) Byer 1919–
    7. 7. Delia (Frances) Burress 1909–1986 m. William (S) Bates 1909–
    8. 8. Esther (Bessie) Burress 1915–1993 m. Clifford (Durandy) Smith 1907–1974 m. Cecil (Gentry) Hutchison 1906–1962
      1. 1. Mary (Louise) Hutchison 1932–2007
  3. 3. Bessie (Lee) Vancleve 1898–1985 m. William (Henry Claudius) Lowry 1889–1968
    1. 1. Audrey (Lee) Lowry 1920–2001 m. James (Thomas) Kemp 1915–1978
      1. 1. Richard (Dee) Kemp 1939–1996
      2. 2. Harold (Eugene Kemp) Sr 1943–1975 m. Sherrl (Dean) Sloan 1944–2008
    2. 2. Claudia (Lucille) Lowry 1928–2017 m. John (Kenneth) Jones 1926–2014
    3. 3. James (Verdel) Lowry 1920–2000
    4. 4. Thelmer (Arlton) Lowry 1922–1996 m. Bobby (Jo) Franks 1935–2019
    5. 5. Hallie (B) Lowry 1930–2007 m. Thomas (Jake) Miller 1924–2012
    6. 6. William (Parker) Lowry 1932–1951
    7. 7. Edith (Louise) Lowry 1940–1940
    8. 8. James Lowry 1919–1983
    9. 9. Robert (“bob”) Lowry 1936–2020
  4. 4. Ulysses (S Grant Van) Cleave 1902–1984 m. Effie Bradberry 1903–1986
    1. 1. Albert (Lester) VanCleave 1925–2007 m. Cora (Russelleen) Gardner 1929–2016
      1. 1. Roger (Dale) VanCleave 1949–2019
    2. 2. Calvin (Vester) VanCleave 1926–2004 m. Nell (Willis) Morris 1924–2019 m. Mary (Katherine) Phelps 1929–1980
    3. 3. Herman (Edward) Vancleave 1928–2003
    4. 4. Mildred (Irene) Vancleave 1923–2019 m. Paul (Hannings) Sadler 1913–1979
  5. 5. Ernest (Jasper Van) Cleave 1894–1982 m. Fleetie (Earl) Burnett 1895–1965
    1. 1. Roy (Edward) VanCleave 1917–1983 m. Inez (Travis) Davis 1906–1981
      1. 1. Ruth (Evelyn) Vancleave 1938–2020 m. Earl (Ray) Ellis 1935–2012
    2. 2. Leon (Jasper) Vancleave 1924– m. Mildred Capps 1933–2014
    3. 3. Freeman Vancleave 1919–2007 m. Eunice (Campbel) VanCleave 1927–1987
      1. 1. Linda (Faye) Vancleave 1948–2005
    4. 4. Imogene Vancleave 1936–1973 m. Ernest (James) Norris 1933–1960
    5. 5. Lena (Mae) Vancleave 1923–1976
  6. 6. Mary (Ellen) VanCleave 1889–1979 m. Andrew (Lycurgus) Craig 1872–1956
    1. 1. Dovie (Marie) Lowe 1923–2017 m. Lucian (Ervin) Nelson 1921–2010
      1. 1. Kenneth (Wayne) Nelson 1947–2012
      2. 2. Mitchell (Ray) Nelson 1949–2001
  7. 7. Ethel (Mae Van) Cleave 1905–1993 m. Rubie (Lonzo) Sutherland 1898–1974 m. Addison (Everett) Barnett 1887–1960
    1. 1. Nelda (Lois) Barnett 1932–1991
    2. 2. Paul (Everett) Barnett 1931–1975
    3. 3. Addison (Fields) Barnett 1929–2014
  8. 8. Luther VanCleave 1908–
  9. 9. Earlie ("Fate" Lafayette Van) Cleave 1893–1972 m. Virginia (Mae "Virgie") Wright 1896–1984
    1. 1. George (Olion Van) Cleave 1931–1986 m. Dorothy (Louise) Brockwell 1930–1985
    2. 2. Earlie (Eugene) VanCleave 1919–2010 m. Betty (Frances) Inman 1935–1991 m. Anvy (Pauline) Hoskins 1918–1997
      1. 1. Wilma (Jean) VanCleave 1941–1946
    3. 3. Kay (Van) Cleave 1938–2019 m. Benjamin (Edward) Harris 1937–2019 m. Robert (Emmett Bubba) Dunlap 1938–1967
    4. 4. Rachel (Katherine Van) Cleave 1924–2017 m. Orville (Raye) Allen 1920– m. Lemuel (Edwin) Hicks 1923–1998
    5. 5. Garvin (McClellan Van) Cleave 1918–1997 m. Alvilda (Mary) Beecham 1919–2007
      1. 1. Johnnie (Earl Van) Cleave 1947–1947
    6. 6. Gladys (May Van) Cleave 1917–1917
    7. 7. Hershel (Lee Van) Cleave 1915–1939
    8. 8. James (Martin Van) Cleave 1922–1931

Bettie Thompson's Timeline

11 Records

1865
04 May 1865
Birth of Bettie Jane Thompson in , Carroll, TN, USA
, Carroll, TN, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in District 17, Marlborough, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Marlborough, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in District 16, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
District 16, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in ED 135 Civil Districts 16, 23, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
ED 135 Civil Districts 16, 23, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 35
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in ED 135 Civil Districts 16, 23, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
ED 135 Civil Districts 16, 23, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 45
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in Civil District 6, , Tennessee
Civil District 6, , Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 55
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in Civil District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 70
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in Weakley, Tennessee
Weakley, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 75
Bettie Jane Thompson resided here in Civil District No 6, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District No 6, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1955
20 Feb 1955
Age 90
Death of Bettie Jane Thompson in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 May 1865
    Event Place: , Carroll, TN, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 92-10
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1747; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 121
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342018
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 1247; Page: 198D; Enumeration District: 021
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 23, Carroll, Tennessee; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1241560
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375503
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 June 2017, 20:41), entry for Bettie J Thompson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LVDF-TNK
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 21 October 2017), Bettie J Vancleaves in household of Steaven L Vancleaves, Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee, United States; cit
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 21 October 2017), Bettie J Vancleave in household of Steven L Vancleave, Civil Districts 16, 23, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 18 May 2016, 23:09), entry for Bettie Jane Thompson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9V1C-VCL

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 17, Marlborough, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 1247; Page: 198D; Enumeration District: 021

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: ED 135 Civil Districts 16, 23, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 23, Carroll, Tennessee; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1241560

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: ED 135 Civil Districts 16, 23, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 June 2017, 20:41), entry for Bettie J Thompson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LVDF-TNK

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, , Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375503
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 June 2017, 20:41), entry for Bettie J Thompson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LVDF-TNK

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1747; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342018

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 92-10

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District No 6, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 92-10

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1955
    Event Place: Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 18 May 2016, 23:09), entry for Bettie Jane Thompson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 9V1C-VCL

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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