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Ernest Priest 1899–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 June 1899

Birth Location: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 25 May 1976

Death Location: Bewleyville, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Burrel Priest

Mother: Minerva Smith

Spouse(s): Lena Priest

Children(s): Christine Wheatley, Edward Priest, Howard Priest, Tula Hillerich

In 1899, Ernest Priest entered the world in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Burrel Priest And Minerva Fannie Smith. In 1900, Ernest Priest resided in Burleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Ernest Priest resided in Magisterial District 4, Breckinridge, Kentucky, US. Ernest Priest married Lena Mae Priest, and had children including Christine Wheatley, Edward Owen Priest, Howard E Priest, Tula Lucille Hillerich. Ernest Priest passed away in 1976 in Bewleyville, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Ernest Priest entered the world in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Burrel Priest And Minerva Fannie Smith.
  • In 1900, Ernest Priest resided in Burleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Ernest Priest resided in Magisterial District 4, Breckinridge, Kentucky, US.
  • Ernest Priest married Lena Mae Priest, and had children including Christine Wheatley, Edward Owen Priest, Howard E Priest, Tula Lucille Hillerich.
  • Ernest Priest passed away in 1976 in Bewleyville, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Priest's Ancestors

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Ernest Priest
1899–1976
Birth Place: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Burrel Priest
1868–1940
Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
Minerva ("Fannie") Smith
–1941
Beckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Henry (T. Priest) Jr
1833–1919
Owensboro, Daviess, KY
Letitia ("Lettie") Compton
1841–1906
Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Sr
1799–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ernest Priest's Descendants

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Ernest Priest (13 June 1899–25 May 1976) m. Lena (Mae) Priest (9 September 1904–25 September 1981)
  1. 1. Christine Wheatley 1934–2015
  2. 2. Edward (Owen) Priest 1920–1979
  3. 3. Howard (E) Priest 1922–1967
  4. 4. Tula (Lucille) Hillerich 1924–2021

Ernest Priest's Timeline

4 Records

1899
13 June 1899
Birth of Ernest Priest in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 1
Ernest Priest resided here in Burleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Burleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Ernest Priest resided here in Magisterial District 4, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 4, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
1976
25 May 1976
Age 77
Death of Ernest Priest in Irvington, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
Irvington, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 June 1899
    Event Place: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: 510; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0008
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 4, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T624_467; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1374480
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Burleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: 510; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0008

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 4, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 4, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T624_467; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1374480

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1976
    Event Place: Irvington, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bewleyville, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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