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Ernest Root 1928–2005 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 04 Apr 1928
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Death Date: 02 Sep 2005
Death Location: Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
Father: Jim Root
Mother: Emma Smith
Spouse(s): Carrie Higginbotham
Children(s):
In 1928, Ernest Root entered the world in Clay County, Kentucky, USA, born to Jim Root And Emma Smith. In 1930, Ernest Root resided in District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Ernest Root resided in Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky. Ernest Root married Carrie Betty Higginbotham, and had children including Brenda Root, Janet Root, Tena Root, Tody Root, Wade H Root. Ernest Root passed away in 2005 in Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.
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Biography
- In 1928, Ernest Root entered the world in Clay County, Kentucky, USA, born to Jim Root And Emma Smith.
- In 1930, Ernest Root resided in District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
- In 1935, Ernest Root resided in Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky.
- Ernest Root married Carrie Betty Higginbotham, and had children including Brenda Root, Janet Root, Tena Root, Tody Root, Wade H Root.
- Ernest Root passed away in 2005 in Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Jim Root
1890–1959
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Emma Smith
1892–1972
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)
Carrie Higginbotham
1934–2011
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)
Ernest Root's Ancestors
Self
Ernest Root
1928–2005
Birth Place: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jim Root
1890–1959
Kentucky, USA
Emma Smith
1892–1972
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William Root
1860–1942
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah ("Sallie") Swafford
1857–1926
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Elias Smith
1825–
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Sally) Wombles
1862–1938
Great-Grandparents
William Sr.
1816–1880
Martha Cottongim
1817–1880
Isaac Swafford
1825–1904
Julia Siebert
1827–1906
William Smith
1784–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Root
1783–1850
Nancy Cox
1784–
Daniel Cottongim
1792–1862
Madison Champlin
1795–1853
William Swafford
1802–1870
Elizabeth Hyles
1803–1881
Daniel Siebert
1794–1881
Sally Cottingim
1795–1839
John Smith
1780–1843
Ernest Root's Timeline
6 Records
1928
04 Apr 1928
Birth of Ernest Root in Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Ernest Root resided here in District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA
District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Ernest Root resided here in Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky
Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 12
Ernest Root resided here in Magist Dist #4, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Magist Dist #4, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
Ernest Root resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
2005
02 Sep 2005
Age 77
Death of Ernest Root
None
1928
04 Apr 1928
Birth of Ernest Root in Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Ernest Root resided here in District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA
District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Ernest Root resided here in Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky
Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 12
Ernest Root resided here in Magist Dist #4, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Magist Dist #4, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
Ernest Root resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
2005
02 Sep 2005
Age 77
Death of Ernest Root
None
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 04 Apr 1928
Event Place: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] Tennessee State Marriages
[2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 548
[3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Clay, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340476
[4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 4338; Page: 56; Enumeration District: 63-27A
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Clay, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340476
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Magist Dist #4, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 4338; Page: 56; Enumeration District: 63-27A
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 2 Sep 2005
Event Place: Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: Findagrave, Ernest Root 2 Sep 2005
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 4 Sep 2005
Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
Record Source: Newspapers.com - Lexington Herald-Leader - 4 Sep 2005 - Page 50, Obituary for Ernest Root (Aged 77) 4 Sep 2005
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 28 May 2011
Event Place: Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: Findagrave, Carrie Betty Higginbotham Root
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Custom Event
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Goose Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 548
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 02 Sep 2005
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 04 Apr 1928
Event Place: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] Tennessee State Marriages
[2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 548
[3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Clay, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340476
[4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 4338; Page: 56; Enumeration District: 63-27A
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: District 8, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Clay, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340476
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Goose Rock, Clay, Kentucky
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Magist Dist #4, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 4338; Page: 56; Enumeration District: 63-27A
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 2 Sep 2005
Event Place: Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: Findagrave, Ernest Root 2 Sep 2005
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 4 Sep 2005
Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
Record Source: Newspapers.com - Lexington Herald-Leader - 4 Sep 2005 - Page 50, Obituary for Ernest Root (Aged 77) 4 Sep 2005
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 28 May 2011
Event Place: Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: Findagrave, Carrie Betty Higginbotham Root
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Custom Event
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Goose Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 548
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 02 Sep 2005
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America