YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Edith Hurst 1915 – 1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Nov 1915

Birth Location: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 16 Jul 1964

Death Location: Rural-Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Father: Emerson Hurst

Mother: Alpha Sturgill

Spouse(s): Ernest Allen

Children(s): Donnie Allen, Norma Allen

The story of Edith Hurst began in 1915 in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States. In 1935, Edith Hurst resided in Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harla. In 1940, Edith Hurst resided in Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harla. Edith Hurst married Ernest Allen, and had children including Donnie Morris Allen, Norma Jean Allen. Edith Hurst passed away in 1964 in Rural-Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

Find more search results for Edith Hurst
EH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Edith Hurst began in 1915 in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1935, Edith Hurst resided in Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harla.
  • In 1940, Edith Hurst resided in Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harla.
  • Edith Hurst married Ernest Allen, and had children including Donnie Morris Allen, Norma Jean Allen.
  • Edith Hurst passed away in 1964 in Rural-Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Emerson Hurst
1895 – 1977
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
EH
Alpha Sturgill
1897 – 1939
Birth Location: Keokee, Lee, Virginia, United States
AS

Spouses(s)

Ernest Allen
1910 – 1980
Birth Location: Kentucky
EA

Children(s)

Donnie Allen
1936 – 2011
Birth Location: Harlan County, KY
DA
Norma Allen
1938 – 1992
Birth Location: High Splint, Kentucky
NA

Edith Hurst's Ancestors

Self
Edith Hurst
1915 – 1964
Birth Place: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Emerson Hurst
1895 – 1977
Tennessee, United States
Alpha Sturgill
1897 – 1939
Keokee, Lee, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Matthew (John) Hurst
1865 – 1918
Wilhite Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Sarrah Smith
1870 –
Tennessee, United States
James (Newton "Newt") Sturgill
1876 – 1947
Keokee, Lee, Virginia, United States
Rebecca (Jane) Daugherty
1871 – 1943
Keokee, Lee, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hurst
1847 – 1923
Delania Hurst
1847 – 1900
Daniel Smith
1850 – 1886
Rosaline Alvis
1852 – 1919
Elijah Sturgill
1853 – 1934
Susanna Morris
1854 – 1891
Benjamin Dougherty
1851 – 1930
Sarah Bush
1852 – 1919
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Noah Hurst
1820 – 1870
Jane Henry
1820 – 1870
Stephen Hurst
1809 – 1864
Martha Peddington
1811 – 1854
Edmond Smith
1827 – 1916
Mary Gann
1829 – 1902
Elijah STURGILL
1831 – 1885
Emaline Creech
1829 – 1918
Jacob Morris
1802 – 1850
Almira Whisman
1814 – 1880
Samuel Dougherty
1792 – 1881
Mary Jones
1813 – 1886
Enoch Bush
1825 – 1932
Esther Perkins
1832 –

Edith Hurst's Descendants

1.
EH
Edith Hurst (7 Nov 1915 – 16 Jul 1964) m. Ernest Allen (15 Jan 1910 – 30 Mar 1980)
  1. 1. Donnie (Morris) Allen (16 Nov 1936 – 26 Sep 2011)
  2. 2. Norma (Jean) Allen (3 Apr 1938 – 6 Feb 1992) m. Robert (Nelson) Parsons (1 Feb 1931 – 13 Dec 2000) m. Jessie Kelly (6 Apr 1936 – 9 May 1996) m. Arbie (Lee) Wilder-Saylor (26 July 1937 – 4 November 1992)
    1. 1. Brenda (Fay) Saylor (27 May 1955 – 14 January 2013)
      1. 1. Robert Boyl (1975 – )
      2. 2. James (Elden Allen) Jr (29 Aug 1975 – )
      3. 3. Richard Allen
      4. 4. Tasha Boyl
    2. 2. Arbie (Lee) Saylor (20 Dec 1958 – 22 Dec 1958)
    3. 3. Anna Saylor
    4. 4. Edith Saylor
    5. 5. Dorothy Saylor
    6. 6. James Saylor
    7. 7. Sandy Saylor

Edith Hurst's Timeline

4 Records

1915
7 Nov 1915
Birth of Edith Hurst in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1935
1935
Age 20
Edith Hurst resided here in Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky
Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 25
Edith Hurst resided here in Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1964
16 Jul 1964
Age 49
Death of Edith Hurst in Rural-Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Rural-Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1915
    Event Place: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01313; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 48-16

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01313; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 48-16

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louellen-BlackBottom-Closplint-Cloversplint, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01313; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 48-16

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1964
    Event Place: Rural-Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
Find more search results for Edith Hurst

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE