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Edward Bruce Tinsley 1870–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Dec 1870

Birth Location: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 4 Dec 1940

Death Location: Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Father: George Tinsley

Mother: Elmira Troutman

Spouse(s): Josetta Harris

Children(s): Eric Tinsley

In 1870, Edward Bruce Tinsley entered the world in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA, born to George W Tinsley And Elmira M Troutman. In 1880, Edward Bruce Tinsley resided in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Edward Bruce Tinsley resided in Louisville Ward 8, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Edward Bruce Tinsley married Josetta Harris, and had children including Eric Bruce Tinsley. Edward Bruce Tinsley passed away in 1940 in Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Edward Bruce Tinsley entered the world in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA, born to George W Tinsley And Elmira M Troutman.
  • In 1880, Edward Bruce Tinsley resided in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Edward Bruce Tinsley resided in Louisville Ward 8, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Edward Bruce Tinsley married Josetta Harris, and had children including Eric Bruce Tinsley.
  • Edward Bruce Tinsley passed away in 1940 in Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Tinsley
1839–1908
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA
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Elmira Troutman
1841–1922
Birth Location: Columbus Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Josetta Harris
1874–1966
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

Eric Tinsley
1899–1966
Birth Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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Edward Tinsley's Ancestors

Self
Edward Tinsley
1870–1940
Birth Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Parents
George W Tinsley
1839–1908
Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA
Elmira (M.) Troutman
1841–1922
Columbus Indiana
Grandparents
Washington Tinsley
1812–1841
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr.
1770–1826
Olive Willis
1770–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Tinsley
1730–1815
Sarah Parks
1736–1789

Edward Tinsley's Descendants

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Edward (Bruce) Tinsley (4 Dec 1870–4 Dec 1940) m. Josetta Harris (abt 1874–1966)
  1. 1. Eric (Bruce) Tinsley 1899–1966 m. Edith Miller 1901–
    1. 1. Edward (Bruce) Tinsley 1923–2011 m. Doris (Jeanne) Hofmann 1926–1994
    2. 2. Edith (Sherry) Tinsley 1922–2015 m. Col. (Norman Carl) Appold 1917–2004

Edward Tinsley's Timeline

9 Records

1870
4 Dec 1870
Birth of Edward Bruce Tinsley in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Edward Bruce Tinsley resided here in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Edward Bruce Tinsley resided here in Louisville Ward 8, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 8, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Edward Bruce Tinsley resided here in Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Edward Bruce Tinsley resided here in Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Edward Bruce Tinsley resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Edward Bruce Tinsley resided here in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 70
Edward Bruce Tinsley resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1940
4 Dec 1940
Age 70
Death of Edward Bruce Tinsley in Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1870
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01366; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 121-81
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_580; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 88
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340488
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: 265; Page: 52A; Enumeration District: 004
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 8, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240531
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_484; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374497

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: 265; Page: 52A; Enumeration District: 004

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 8, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 8, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240531

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_484; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374497

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_580; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 88

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340488

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01366; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 121-81

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01366; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 121-81

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
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