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elizabeth catherine neal 1854–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 April 1854

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 22 July 1931

Death Location: New Prospect, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Neal

Mother: Elizabeth Wall

Spouse(s): John Hightower

Children(s): William Hightower, Leander Hightower, Ida Hightower, James Hightower, Martha Hightower, Eddie Hightower, Laura Powell, Jesse Hightower, Thomas Hightower, Mary Hightower

In 1854, elizabeth catherine neal entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Edward Ed Neal And Elizabeth Ann Wall. In 1880, elizabeth catherine neal resided in Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, elizabeth catherine neal resided in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. elizabeth catherine neal married John Henry Hightower, and had children including Eddie Hightower, Ida Lorena Hightower, James Harvey Hightower, Jesse Robert Hightower, Laura Ophelia Powell, Leander Clark Hightower, Martha Jane Hightower, Mary Elizabeth Hightower, Thomas Allen Hightower, William Chapman Hightower. elizabeth catherine neal passed away in 1931 in New Prospect, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1854, elizabeth catherine neal entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Edward Ed Neal And Elizabeth Ann Wall.
  • In 1880, elizabeth catherine neal resided in Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, elizabeth catherine neal resided in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • elizabeth catherine neal married John Henry Hightower, and had children including Eddie Hightower, Ida Lorena Hightower, James Harvey Hightower, Jesse Robert Hightower, Laura Ophelia Powell, Leander Clark Hightower, Martha Jane Hightower, Mary Elizabeth Hightower, Thomas Allen Hightower, William Chapman Hightower.
  • elizabeth catherine neal passed away in 1931 in New Prospect, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Neal
1830–1865
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
TN
Elizabeth Wall
1828–1885
Birth Location: South Carolina
EW

Spouses(s)

John Hightower
1845–1929
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
JH

Children(s)

William Hightower
1893–1938
Birth Location: Boiling Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
WH
Leander Hightower
1876–1945
Birth Location: South Carolina
LH
Ida Hightower
1888–1973
Birth Location: South Carolina
IH
James Hightower
1895–1947
Birth Location: Spartanburg County
JH
Martha Hightower
1886–1952
Birth Location: South Carolina
MH
Eddie Hightower
1881–1955
Birth Location: South Carolina
EH
Laura Powell
1890–1976
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
LP
Jesse Hightower
1878–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JH
Thomas Hightower
1874–1970
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
TH
Mary Hightower
1873–1963
Birth Location: Spartanburg Co, South Carolina
MH

elizabeth neal's Ancestors

Self
elizabeth neal
1854–1931
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Edward "Ed" Neal
1830–1865
South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Wall
1828–1885
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

elizabeth neal's Descendants

1.
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elizabeth (catherine) neal (12 April 1854–22 July 1931) m. John (Henry) Hightower (12 Jul 1845–31 October 1929)
  1. 1. William (Chapman) Hightower 1893–1938 m. Josephine Womick 1898–
    1. 1. Billie Hightower 1925–
    2. 2. Ray Hightower 1923–
    3. 3. Helen (Margaret) Chappell 1918–1965 m. Greeley (Malcolm) Chappell 1909–1967
    4. 4. Betty (Jo) Hightower 1930–2004 m. Jesse (Bell) Childers 1932–1998
    5. 5. William (Chapman) Hightower 1924–2013
  2. 2. Leander (Clark) Hightower 1876–1945 m. Minnie Bridger 1880–1955
    1. 1. Esther (Patsy) Hightower 1908–1967 m. Floyd Galbraith 1906–
      1. 1. Patricia (Joe) Galbraith 1935–2004
    2. 2. Thurlo (E) Hightower 1902–
    3. 3. Odessa (M.) Hightower 1904–1982
  3. 3. Ida (Lorena) Hightower 1888–1973 m. david hawkins 1889–
    1. 1. marjorie hawkins 1920–
  4. 4. James (Harvey) Hightower 1895–1947 m. Alice Atkins 1906–
    1. 1. Thelma (Seal) Hightower 1926–1996 m. E. (Bruce) Shuler 1927–1989
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Hightower 1886–1952 m. W. (P.) Williams 1868–
  6. 6. Eddie Hightower 1881–1955
    1. 1. dupree Hightower 1910–
  7. 7. Laura (Ophelia) Powell 1890–1976 m. Bookter Powell 1888–1977
    1. 1. Madge Dowell 1923–
    2. 2. Mimmie Dowell 1926–
    3. 3. Floyd Powell 1931–1963
    4. 4. Madge Powell 1922–2012
    5. 5. James (Milton) Powell 1912–2010 m. Margaret 1915–2002
    6. 6. Hilton (Baxter) Powell 1914–1995 m. Ruth 1917–1976
    7. 7. Janie (Alliene) Powell 1910–2006 m. Charles (R.) Hunt 1918–2000
    8. 8. Charles (W) Powell 1918–1995 m. Angilena 1919–2003
    9. 9. Minnie (L) Powell 1924–
    10. 10. Lila (M) Powell 1920–
  8. 8. Jesse (Robert) Hightower 1878–
  9. 9. Thomas (Allen) Hightower 1874–1970 m. Ila Green 1879–1942
    1. 1. Thomas (Pittman) Hightower 1914–
    2. 2. Waneta (F) Hightower 1909–1982 m. William Bowser 1908–1958
      1. 1. William (Alan) Bowser 1936–2008
    3. 3. Vivian (G) Hightower 1919–
    4. 4. Thomas (Paul) highTower 1911–2000
  10. 10. Mary (Elizabeth) Hightower 1873–1963 m. John (W) Donahoo 1870–1950
    1. 1. William (Millard Donnahoo) Sr 1897–1977
    2. 2. Jimmie (Roberson) Donnahoo 1907–1984
    3. 3. Grover (C.) Donnahoo 1900–1961
    4. 4. Sony Donahoo 1896–1976 m. Will Henson 1891–
      1. 1. Venia Henson 1914–
      2. 2. Pauline Henson 1917–
      3. 3. Eunice Henson 1918–
      4. 4. Ethel Henson 1923–
      5. 5. Ruth Henson 1925–
      6. 6. Vessie Henson 1914–
      7. 7. Eiford Henson 1916–
    5. 5. Vance Donnahoo 1909–2000
    6. 6. Hodge Donnahoo 1914–1985
    7. 7. Isom (Fletcher) Donnahoo 1903–1984
    8. 8. Dean Donnahoo 1912–2001
    9. 9. James Donahoo 1909–
    10. 10. Maude (Donahoo) Hughes 1911–1997
    11. 11. Roie (donohoo) Anthony 1918–2006
    12. 12. Edward Donahoo 1898–1991

elizabeth neal's Timeline

7 Records

1854
12 April 1854
Birth of elizabeth catherine neal in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
elizabeth catherine neal resided here in Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
elizabeth catherine neal resided here in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
elizabeth catherine neal resided here in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
elizabeth catherine neal resided here in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
elizabeth catherine neal resided here in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1931
22 July 1931
Age 77
Death of elizabeth catherine neal in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 April 1854
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 601
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 2211; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 865.0; FHL microfilm: 2341945
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1240; Family History Film: 1255240; Page: 85C; Enumeration District: 138
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1541; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1241541
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1472; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1375485
    [6] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1961
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1240; Family History Film: 1255240; Page: 85C; Enumeration District: 138

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1541; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1241541

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1472; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1375485

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 601

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 2211; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 865.0; FHL microfilm: 2341945

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 July 1931
    Event Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1961
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Prospect, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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