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james hightower 1777–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 jan 1777

Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 1851

Death Location: Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: thomas hightower

Mother: Mildred Arnold

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Leggett

Children(s): James Hightower, Elizabeth hightower, David Hightower, Harriett Hightower

The story of james hightower began in 1777 in Amelia County, Virginia, USA. In 1850, james hightower resided in District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA. james hightower married Elizabeth Leggett, Nancey Smith, and had children including David Clements Hightower, Elizabeth Leggett Hightower, Harriett A Hightower, James Millard Hightower. james hightower passed away in 1851 in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of james hightower began in 1777 in Amelia County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, james hightower resided in District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA.
  • james hightower married Elizabeth Leggett, Nancey Smith, and had children including David Clements Hightower, Elizabeth Leggett Hightower, Harriett A Hightower, James Millard Hightower.
  • james hightower passed away in 1851 in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

thomas hightower
1751–1803
Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, USA
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Mildred Arnold
1755–1820
Birth Location: VA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Leggett
1783–1859
Birth Location: NC
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Children(s)

James Hightower
1805–1869
Birth Location: Greene County, Georgia, United States of America
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Elizabeth hightower
1816–1886
Birth Location: Virginia
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David Hightower
1818–1839
Birth Location: Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
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Harriett Hightower
1821–1847
Birth Location: –
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james hightower's Ancestors

Self
james hightower
1777–1851
Birth Place: Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Parents
thomas hightower
1751–1803
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Mildred (Millicent) Arnold
1755–1820
VA
Grandparents
James Arnold
1724–1776
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Martha (W.) Atkinson
1720–1783
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Arnold
1700–1774
Christopher Atkinson
1682–1763
Elizabeth Rodwell
1700–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents

james hightower's Descendants

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james hightower (11 jan 1777–25 Mar 1851) m. Elizabeth Leggett (1783–27 October 1859)
  1. 1. James (Millard) Hightower 1805–1869 m. Caroline Bell 1812–1847
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Caroline) hightower 1839–1877 m. W (O) Watson 1835–1904
      1. 1. James (Hightower) Watson 1870–1870
      2. 2. Horrie (Hogan) Watson 1872–1873
      3. 3. John (Will) Watson 1874–1874
    2. 2. John (Gardner) Hightower 1845–1934
    3. 3. Martha (Jane) hightower 1841–1875 m. John (F) Hunt 1842–
      1. 1. James (C) Hunt 1865–
    4. 4. Charnell (Calhoun Hightower) Sr 1833–1911 m. Rebecca (F) Lyons 1837–1917
      1. 1. Stella Hightower 1863–1878
      2. 2. James (Newton) Hightower 1869–1967
      3. 3. Carrie (E) Owen 1867–1935
      4. 4. Charnell (Calhoun Hightower) Jr 1878–1944
      5. 5. Inez Askin 1874–
      6. 6. Marry (B.) Hightower 1857–
      7. 7. Robert Hightower 1859–
      8. 8. Emma Hightower 1861–
      9. 9. Sallie Hightower 1865–
      10. 10. Carrie Hightower 1867–
      11. 11. Martha Hightower 1871–
      12. 12. Francis Hightower 1873–
      13. 13. Inez Hightower 1875–
      14. 14. Sarah Hightower 1864–
    5. 5. Daniel (Newton) Hightower 1835–1908 m. Frances mims 1838–1906
      1. 1. James (W.) Hightower –1870
      2. 2. Mims (D) Hightower 1873–1936
      3. 3. Cynthia (R) Whitcomb –1937
      4. 4. Estell Hightower 1858–
      5. 5. Ognthia Hightower 1866–
      6. 6. Charnel Hightower 1869–
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Leggett) hightower 1816–1886 m. John (M) White 1806–1850 m. Allen Fambro 1800–
    1. 1. Allen (Wesley) Fambro 1854–1914
    2. 2. Charles (H) White 1844–1922
    3. 3. Mary (Antoinette) Gardner 1835–1912
    4. 4. John (M.) White 1842–1911
    5. 5. Allen Fambro 1853–
    6. 6. Frank Fambro 1856–
  3. 3. David (Clements) Hightower 1818–1839
  4. 4. Harriett (A) Hightower 1821–1847

james hightower's Timeline

3 Records

1777
11 jan 1777
Birth of james hightower in Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 73
james hightower resided here in District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
1851
25 Mar 1851
Age 74
Death of james hightower in Upson County, Georgia, USA
Upson County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 jan 1777
    Event Place: Amelia County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4311.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LMB
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia; Roll: M432_85; Page: 314B; Image: 67
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia; Roll: M432_85; Page: 314B; Image: 67

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Upson County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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