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Calvin Celvester Cantrell 1887–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 MAY 1887

Birth Location: Henderson, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 17 JUN 1964

Death Location: Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Cantrell

Mother: Ellen Mintz

Spouse(s): Margaret Hightower

Children(s): Mozell Cantrell, Grace Cantrell, Tessie Cantrell, Clifford Cantrell

In 1887, Calvin Celvester Cantrell entered the world in Henderson, North Carolina, USA, born to John Cantrell And Ellen Elizabeth Mintz. In 1900, Calvin Celvester Cantrell resided in Cleveland Township, Greenville, South Carolina. Calvin Celvester Cantrell married Margaret Hightower, and had children including Clifford Calvin Cantrell, Grace Cantrell, Mozell Cantrell, Tessie Cantrell. Calvin Celvester Cantrell passed away in 1964 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Calvin Celvester Cantrell entered the world in Henderson, North Carolina, USA, born to John Cantrell And Ellen Elizabeth Mintz.
  • In 1900, Calvin Celvester Cantrell resided in Cleveland Township, Greenville, South Carolina.
  • Calvin Celvester Cantrell married Margaret Hightower, and had children including Clifford Calvin Cantrell, Grace Cantrell, Mozell Cantrell, Tessie Cantrell.
  • Calvin Celvester Cantrell passed away in 1964 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Calvin Cantrell's Ancestors

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Calvin Cantrell
1887–1964
Birth Place: Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Cantrell
1823–1906
Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Ellen (Elizabeth) Mintz
1843–1930
Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Cantrell
1785–1873
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Lou) Giles
1793–1861
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Cantrell
1756–1789
Martha Savage
1761–1830
John Giles
1770–1850
Anna Trent
1773–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Cantrell
1729–1805
Elizabeth Cantrell
1729–1800
William Savage
1729–1790
Elizabeth Bell
1728–1800
Daniel Giles
1750–
Rebecca Hill
1750–1796

Calvin Cantrell's Descendants

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Calvin (Celvester) Cantrell (29 MAY 1887–17 JUN 1964) m. Margaret Hightower (ABT 1887–)
  1. 1. Mozell Cantrell 1913–2000 m. Eddie (Lewis) Lark 1911–1993
    1. 1. Elford (J.) Lark 1939–1997
  2. 2. Grace Cantrell 1911–1996 m. William (Frank) Golightly 1905–1950
  3. 3. Tessie Cantrell 1909–1987 m. Guy Farmer 1904–1983
  4. 4. Clifford (Calvin) Cantrell 1916–2000 m. Lula (Mildred) Foster 1921–1993

Calvin Cantrell's Timeline

3 Records

1887
29 MAY 1887
Birth of Calvin Celvester Cantrell in Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Calvin Celvester Cantrell resided here in Cleveland Township, Greenville, South Carolina
Cleveland Township, Greenville, South Carolina
1964
17 JUN 1964
Age 77
Death of Calvin Celvester Cantrell in Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 MAY 1887
    Event Place: Henderson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spindale, NC

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 JUN 1964
    Event Place: Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cleveland Township, Greenville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Union Mills, Rutherford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

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