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Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson 1900 – 1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jun 1900

Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 28 Mar 1962

Death Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Father: Luther Robertson

Mother: Laura Murphy

Spouse(s): Mildred Umbarger, Nelle Eckel

Children(s): Vivian Robertson, Eugene Robertson

In 1900, Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson entered the world in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, born to Luther Darius Robertson and Laura "Ethel" Murphy. In 1900, Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee. In 1910, Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee. Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson married Mildred Keith Umbarger, Nelle Eckel, and had children including Vivian Keith Robertson, Eugene Eckel "Little Gene" Robertson. Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson passed away in 1962 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson entered the world in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, born to Luther Darius Robertson and Laura "Ethel" Murphy.
  • In 1900, Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson married Mildred Keith Umbarger, Nelle Eckel, and had children including Vivian Keith Robertson, Eugene Eckel "Little Gene" Robertson.
  • Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson passed away in 1962 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Luther Robertson
1874 – 1959
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Laura Murphy
1880 – 1954
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
LM

Spouses(s)

Mildred Umbarger
1902 – 1992
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Nelle Eckel
1901 – 1919
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
NE

Children(s)

Vivian Robertson
1930 –
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
VR
Eugene Robertson
1919 – 1980
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Eugene Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Eugene Robertson
1900 – 1962
Birth Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
Luther Darius Robertson
1874 – 1959
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Laura ("Ethel") Murphy
1880 – 1954
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
Darius (Luther) Robertson
1834 – 1888
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Mary (Jane) Underwood
1837 – 1922
Kodak, Sevier, Tennessee
John (H.) Murphy
1834 – 1903
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Eliza (Rebecca) Trotter
1857 – 1936
Sevier, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Dio Robertson
1804 – 1891
Elizabeth Kear
1805 – 1861
George Underwood
1791 – 1865
Elizabeth Kymes
1794 – 1855
James Murphy
1807 – 1894
Mary Smith
1811 – 1894
Isaac Trotter
1821 – 1870
Mary Emert
1824 – 1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Robertson
1768 – 1816
James Kear
1753 – 1832
Mary Shelton
1770 – 1830
John Underwood
1767 – 1858
Mary Kirby
1767 – 1850
Archibald Murphy
1775 – 1845
Mary McKinney
1777 – 1845
Joseph Smith
1786 –
Margaret McCutcheon
1786 – 1848
John Trotter
1777 – 1856
Asa White
1782 – 1852
Daniel Emert
1793 – 1851
Sarah Reagan
1787 – 1855

Eugene Robertson's Descendants

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Eugene (Darius "Big Gene") Robertson (1 Jun 1900 – 28 Mar 1962) m. Mildred (Keith) Umbarger (10 Nov 1902 – 15 Nov 1992) m. Nelle Eckel (11 Aug 1901 – 18 Aug 1919)
  1. 1. Vivian (Keith) Robertson (22 May 1930 – ) m. James ("Jim" O.) Miner (15 Mar 1926 – )
    1. 1. James (Michael "Mike") Miner (29 Dec 1951 – 24 Jul 2008) m. Randa Hoover (8 Aug 1953 – )
      1. 1. Ashley (Laura) Miner (1981 – )
      2. 2. John (Forrest) Miner (1990 – )
  2. 2. Eugene (Eckel "Little Gene") Robertson (14 Aug 1919 – 3 Jun 1980) m. Ruth Mills (13 May 1924 – )
    1. 1. Rhonda (Keith) Robertson (1 Nov 1947 – 3 May 1997) m. William (Edward "Bill") Harrison (11 Oct 1946 – 18 Jan 2012) m. Larry Tarwater
      1. 1. William ("Blake") Harrison (12 Feb 1975 – )
      2. 2. Eugene (Robertson "Geno") Harrison (9 Oct 1980 – 5 Apr 2007) m. Heather (LeAnne) Hobbs (12 Jun 1984 – )
        1. 1. Davin (Anne) Hobbs (4 Feb 2003 – )
    2. 2. Alexis (A.) Robertson (28 May 1951 – )

Eugene Robertson's Timeline

7 Records

1900
1 Jun 1900
Birth of Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
1900
1900
Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 10
Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 20
Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 30
Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided here in District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 40
Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson resided here in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1962
28 Mar 1962
Age 62
Death of Eugene Darius "Big Gene" Robertson in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1595; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 138.
    [2] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sevier County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877690; Draft Board: 0.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 634.0.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 140; Image: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
    [7] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 78-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1962
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 78-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 140; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 634.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sevier County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877690; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1595; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 138.
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