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Elizabeth Hightower 1856–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 January 1856

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 5 August 1938

Death Location: Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Richard Hightower

Mother: sarah watkins

Spouse(s): Hezekiah Durr

Children(s): Gertrude Murphy, James Durr, Robert Durr, Ethel Durr, Gertrude Durr, Walker Dunn

The story of Elizabeth Hightower began in 1856 in Kentucky. In 1870, Elizabeth Hightower resided in Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Elizabeth Hightower resided in Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA. Elizabeth Hightower married Hezekiah T Durr, and had children including Ethel Durr, Gertrude Durr, Gertrude Murphy, James S Durr, Robert K Durr, Walker D Dunn. Elizabeth Hightower passed away in 1938 in Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Hightower began in 1856 in Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth Hightower resided in Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth Hightower resided in Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elizabeth Hightower married Hezekiah T Durr, and had children including Ethel Durr, Gertrude Durr, Gertrude Murphy, James S Durr, Robert K Durr, Walker D Dunn.
  • Elizabeth Hightower passed away in 1938 in Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Hightower
1831–1911
Birth Location: Kenton, Kentucky
RH
sarah watkins
1835–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky
sw

Spouses(s)

Hezekiah Durr
1857–1925
Birth Location: Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
HD

Children(s)

Gertrude Murphy
1886–1980
Birth Location: Crittenden K, Kentucky
GM
James Durr
1883–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JD
Robert Durr
1888–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RD
Ethel Durr
1884–
Birth Location: Kentucky
ED
Gertrude Durr
1886–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GD
Walker Dunn
1883–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WD

Elizabeth Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Hightower
1856–1938
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Richard Hightower
1831–1911
Kenton, Kentucky
sarah (f) watkins
1835–1911
Kentucky
Grandparents
rawleigh (rolla) hightower
1809–1891
Georgia
Elizabeth Mullins
1810–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
George Hightower
1770–1845
francis hall
1774–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George hightower
1733–1820
Susannah Thorne
1741–1797
robert hall
1750–

Elizabeth Hightower's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth Hightower (30 January 1856–5 August 1938) m. Hezekiah (T.) Durr (abt 1857–12 April 1925)
  1. 1. Gertrude Murphy 1886–1980
  2. 2. James (S) Durr 1883–
  3. 3. Robert (K) Durr 1888–
  4. 4. Ethel Durr 1884–
  5. 5. Gertrude Durr 1886–
  6. 6. Walker (D) Dunn 1883–

Elizabeth Hightower's Timeline

8 Records

1856
30 January 1856
Birth of Elizabeth Hightower in Kentucky
Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 14
Elizabeth Hightower resided here in Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Elizabeth Hightower resided here in Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Elizabeth Hightower resided here in Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Elizabeth Hightower resided here in Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Elizabeth Hightower resided here in Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
Elizabeth Hightower resided here in District 6, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1938
5 August 1938
Age 82
Death of Elizabeth Hightower in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 January 1856
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T625_584; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 143
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Kenton, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2340497
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: 426; Family History Film: 1254426; Page: 681A; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 0583
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M593_479; Page: 318B; Family History Library Film: 545978
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240535
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1374502
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M593_479; Page: 318B; Family History Library Film: 545978

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: 426; Family History Film: 1254426; Page: 681A; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 0583

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240535

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stevenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1374502

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T625_584; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 143

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Kenton, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2340497

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 August 1938
    Event Place: Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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