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Earnest Parker Lassiter 1895–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1895

Birth Location: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee

Death Date: 6 Feb 1963

Death Location: Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Lassiter

Mother: Catharine Parker

Spouse(s): Hilda Cantrell

Children(s): William Lassiter

In 1895, Earnest Parker Lassiter entered the world in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, born to William H C Lassiter And Catharine Elenstas Parker. In 1900, Earnest Parker Lassiter resided in Civil Districts 4-5, De Kalb, Tennessee. In 1910, Earnest Parker Lassiter resided in Civil District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee. Earnest Parker Lassiter married Hilda Pearl Cantrell, and had children including William Hamilton Lassiter. Earnest Parker Lassiter passed away in 1963 in Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Earnest Parker Lassiter entered the world in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, born to William H C Lassiter And Catharine Elenstas Parker.
  • In 1900, Earnest Parker Lassiter resided in Civil Districts 4-5, De Kalb, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Earnest Parker Lassiter resided in Civil District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee.
  • Earnest Parker Lassiter married Hilda Pearl Cantrell, and had children including William Hamilton Lassiter.
  • Earnest Parker Lassiter passed away in 1963 in Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lassiter
1850–1934
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Catharine Parker
1862–1939
Birth Location: De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Hilda Cantrell
1905–1990
Birth Location: Keltonburg, DeKalb, Tennessee
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Children(s)

William Lassiter
1936–2014
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Earnest Lassiter's Ancestors

Self
Earnest Lassiter
1895–1963
Birth Place: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee
Parents
William H. C. Lassiter
1850–1934
Tennessee
Catharine (Elenstas) Parker
1862–1939
De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Elisha (H.) LASSITER
1813–
Stokes, North Carolina
Elizabeth Vaughn
1814–
De Kalb Co, TN.
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Earnest Lassiter's Descendants

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Earnest (Parker) Lassiter (15 Apr 1895–6 Feb 1963) m. Hilda (Pearl) Cantrell (23 Sept 1905–23 Mar 1990)
  1. 1. William (Hamilton) Lassiter 1936–2014 m. Annette (Kay) Zimmerman 1938–2001

Earnest Lassiter's Timeline

9 Records

1895
15 Apr 1895
Birth of Earnest Parker Lassiter in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee
Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 5
Earnest Parker Lassiter resided here in Civil Districts 4-5, De Kalb, Tennessee
Civil Districts 4-5, De Kalb, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 15
Earnest Parker Lassiter resided here in Civil District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee
Civil District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 25
Earnest Parker Lassiter resided here in Civil District 5, De Kalb, Tennessee
Civil District 5, De Kalb, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 35
Earnest Parker Lassiter resided here in District 5, Dekalb, Tennessee
District 5, Dekalb, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 40
Earnest Parker Lassiter resided here in Rural, Dekalb, Tennessee
Rural, Dekalb, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Earnest Parker Lassiter resided here in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
1963
6 Feb 1963
Age 68
Death of Earnest Parker Lassiter in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee
Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee
1963
12 Feb 1963
Age 68
Earnest Parker Lassiter - Probate in DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
DeKalb, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1895
    Event Place: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3887; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 21-10
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-64-5778; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1956.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, De Kalb, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Dekalb, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: DeKalb County, Tennessee; Roll: 1852979; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, De Kalb, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1567; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil Districts 4-5, De Kalb, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, De Kalb, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1567; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, De Kalb, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, De Kalb, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Dekalb, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Dekalb, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Dekalb, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3887; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 21-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3887; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 21-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: DeKalb, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: DeKalb County, Tennessee; Roll: 1852979; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1963
    Event Place: Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-64-5778; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1956.
    [2] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1838-1969; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Dekalb County); Probate Place: DeKalb, Tennessee
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1963
    Event Place: DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1838-1969; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Dekalb County); Probate Place: DeKalb, Tennessee
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