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Ellen Sears 1832–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 February 1832

Birth Location: Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 23 Jun 1902

Death Location: Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Sears

Mother: Elizabeth Wheeler

Spouse(s): John Mackey

Children(s): Betsy Johnson

Ellen Sears was born in 1832 in Illinois, United States of America, the child of John Sears And Elizabeth Wheeler. In 1850, Ellen Sears resided in District 2, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Ellen Sears resided in Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA. Ellen Sears married John Mackey, and had children including Betsy Johnson. Ellen Sears passed away in 1902 in Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Ellen Sears was born in 1832 in Illinois, United States of America, the child of John Sears And Elizabeth Wheeler.
  • In 1850, Ellen Sears resided in District 2, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Ellen Sears resided in Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ellen Sears married John Mackey, and had children including Betsy Johnson.
  • Ellen Sears passed away in 1902 in Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sears
1797–1881
Birth Location: Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Elizabeth Wheeler
1796–1853
Birth Location: Kentucky, U.S.A.
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Spouses(s)

John Mackey
1828–1901
Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Children(s)

Betsy Johnson
1856–1930
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ellen Sears's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Sears
1832–1902
Birth Place: Illinois, United States of America
Parents
John Sears
1797–1881
Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth Wheeler
1796–1853
Kentucky, U.S.A.
Grandparents
James Sears
1773–1844
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Orpha Corder
1775–1804
Virginia, USA
John Wheeler
1778–
Virginia, U.S.A.
Great-Grandparents
John Sears
1750–1821
Judith Wheeler
1759–1821
John Corder
1736–1822
Elizabeth Branson
1740–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ellen Sears's Descendants

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Ellen Sears (17 February 1832–23 Jun 1902) m. John Mackey (May 1828–2 February 1901)
  1. 1. Betsy Johnson 1856–1930 m. James Johnson 1853–1928
    1. 1. Georgianna Johnson 1878–1962 m. Henry (Jackson) Tye 1877–1951
      1. 1. William Tye 1897–1981 m. Velma Koch 1905–
        1. 1. Clifford (Franklin) Tye 1936–2020 m. Dixie (Lee) Schad 1940–2020

Ellen Sears's Timeline

8 Records

1832
17 February 1832
Birth of Ellen Sears in Illinois, United States of America
Illinois, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 18
Ellen Sears resided here in District 2, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Ellen Sears resided here in Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Ellen Sears resided here in Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Ellen Sears resided here in Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Ellen Sears resided here in Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1902
30 April 1902
Age 70
Death of Ellen Sears in Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
1902
23 Jun 1902
Age 70
Burial of Ellen Sears in Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 February 1832
    Event Place: Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Marriage Records
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: 426; Page: 51D; Enumeration District: 052
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 390A; Family History Library Film: 545979
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240536
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M653_380; Page: 94; Family History Library Film: 803380
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_222; Page: 419B; Image: 173
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_222; Page: 419B; Image: 173

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M653_380; Page: 94; Family History Library Film: 803380

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 390A; Family History Library Film: 545979

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: 426; Page: 51D; Enumeration District: 052

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240536

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knox
    Record Source: Kentucky, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 April 1902
    Event Place: Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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