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James Albert Hightower 1777–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 JAN 1777

Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 25 Mar 1851

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

Father: Thomas Sr

Mother: Mildred Arnold

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Leggett, Elizabeth Leggett

Children(s): James Hightower, Elizabeth Hightower, Amelia Hightower, Albinah Hightower, John Hightower, Charnel Hightower, Mary Hightower, Daniel Hightower, David Hightower, Harriett Hightower, Elizabeth Hightower, William Hightower, Harriett Hightower

The story of James Albert Hightower began in 1777 in Amelia, Virginia, United States. In 1717, James Albert Hightower resided in Upson, Georgia, USA. In 1820, James Albert Hightower resided in Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam, Georgia, Uni. James Albert Hightower married Elizabeth Leggett, and had children including Albinah Caroline Hightower, Amelia Millie Arnold Hightower, Charnel Hightower, Daniel Hightower, David Clements Hightower, Elizabeth C Hightower, Elizabeth Leggett Hightower, Harriett Ann Hightower, Harriett Hightower, James Millard Hightower, John Judge Hightower, Mary Campbell Hightower, William Hightower. James Albert Hightower passed away in 1851 in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Albert Hightower began in 1777 in Amelia, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1717, James Albert Hightower resided in Upson, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1820, James Albert Hightower resided in Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam, Georgia, Uni.
  • James Albert Hightower married Elizabeth Leggett, and had children including Albinah Caroline Hightower, Amelia Millie Arnold Hightower, Charnel Hightower, Daniel Hightower, David Clements Hightower, Elizabeth C Hightower, Elizabeth Leggett Hightower, Harriett Ann Hightower, Harriett Hightower, James Millard Hightower, John Judge Hightower, Mary Campbell Hightower, William Hightower.
  • James Albert Hightower passed away in 1851 in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sr
1751–1803
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, Colonies
TS
Mildred Arnold
1755–1820
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Leggett
1783–1859
Birth Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States
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Elizabeth Leggett
1783–1859
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

James Hightower
1805–1869
Birth Location: Greene County, Georgia, USA
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Elizabeth Hightower
1816–1886
Birth Location: Putnam, Georgia, USA
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Amelia Hightower
1811–1889
Birth Location: Putnam, Georgia, USA
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Albinah Hightower
1826–1857
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, USA
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John Hightower
1808–1843
Birth Location: Putnam County, Georgia, USA
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Charnel Hightower
1800–1824
Birth Location: Greene County, Georgia, USA
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Mary Hightower
1805–1824
Birth Location: Greene, Georgia, United States
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Daniel Hightower
1814–1853
Birth Location: Thomaston, Upson, Georgia, United States
DH
David Hightower
1818–1839
Birth Location: Upson County, Georgia, USA
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Harriett Hightower
1821–1847
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, United States
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Elizabeth Hightower
1823–1823
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, United States
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William Hightower
1822–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Harriett Hightower
1820–
Birth Location: , Thomaston, Upson, Georgia, USA
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James Hightower's Ancestors

Self
James Hightower
1777–1851
Birth Place: Amelia, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Hightower Sr
1751–1803
Amelia, Virginia, Colonies
Mildred (Millicent) Arnold
1755–1820
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William Hightower
1720–1764
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Susannah Hanks
1725–1780
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
James Arnold
1724–1776
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Martha Atkinson
1720–1783
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Hightower
1692–1764
Mary Bryan
1695–1780
William Hanks
1685–1732
Hester Mills
1690–1750
William Arnold
1700–1774
Elizabeth Bostick
1705–1774
Christopher Atkinson
1682–1763
Elizabeth Rodwell
1700–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Hightower
1670–1726
Eleanor Charnold
1675–1734
Thomas Bryan
1649–1718
Eleanor Winnifred
1649–1719
William Hanks
1655–1704
Sarah Woodbridge
1651–1708
John Mills
1648–1704
Hester White
1661–1695
Francis Arnold
1670–1760
Rachael
1685–1738
William Bostick
1675–1739
Elizabeth Audley
1680–1739
James ATKINSON
1665–1723
Mary HOLLYMAN-ATKINSON
1665–1736
Thomas Rodwell
1678–1709
Sarah Clark
1678–1709

James Hightower's Descendants

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James (Albert) Hightower (11 JAN 1777–25 Mar 1851) m. Elizabeth Leggett (7 Jul 1783–27 Oct 1859) m. Elizabeth Leggett (1783–27 October 1859)
  1. 1. James (Millard) Hightower 1805–1869 m. Caroline (Jenkins) Hightower 1812–1847
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Caroline Hightower (married) Watson) 1839–1877
    2. 2. John (Gardner) Hightower 1845–1934
    3. 3. Martha (Jane Hightower (married) Hunt) 1841–1875
    4. 4. Charnell (C.) Hightower 1833–1911
    5. 5. Daniel (Newton) Hightower 1835–1908
    6. 6. Sarah (Hightower (married) Andrews) 1831–1906
    7. 7. Amelia\Milly Hightower 1844–1940
    8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) Hightower 1828–1847
    9. 9. Emily (Priscilla) Hightower 1829–1831
    10. 10. Emily (Priscilla) Hightower 1843–1879
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Leggett) Hightower 1816–1886
  3. 3. Amelia ("Millie" Arnold) Hightower 1811–1889 m. James (Montgomery (Atlanta Mayor)) Calhoun 1811–1875 m. Tarpley (Tillman P (Creek War, Lt)) Holt 1808–1854
    1. 1. Caroline (A D) Holt 1833–1853
    2. 2. Nancy (O) Holt 1832–
  4. 4. Albinah (Caroline) Hightower 1826–1857
  5. 5. John (Judge) Hightower 1808–1843
  6. 6. Charnel Hightower 1800–1824 m. Martha Moreland 1805–1825
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Hightower 1822–1856 m. Augustus (W.) Rogers 1821–1877
      1. 1. Thomas (Homer) Rogers 1855–1917
      2. 2. James (Mallard C.) Rogers 1846–1929
      3. 3. Joseph (C) Rogers 1842–1930
    2. 2. James (M) Hightower 1824–1868 m. Rebecca (Jane) Maddux 1827–1903
      1. 1. Charnel (Chapman) Hightower 1853–1938
      2. 2. Mary (Virginia) Hightower 1859–1868
      3. 3. James (Edgar) Hightower 1860–1870
      4. 4. Edward (Glenn) Hightower 1866–1929
      5. 5. Georgia (Francis) Hightower 1856–1923
      6. 6. Wilbur (Thomas) Hightower 1864–1866
  7. 7. Mary (Campbell) Hightower 1805–1824
  8. 8. Daniel Hightower 1814–1853 m. Martha (Jane) Battle 1822–1857
    1. 1. John (William) Hightower 1843–1913
    2. 2. David (Clemmons) HIGHTOWER 1839–1889
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann Elizabeth) HIGHTOWER 1840–1896
    4. 4. James (Daniel) Hightower 1844–1919
    5. 5. Martha (Emma) HIGHTOWER 1846–1872
    6. 6. Victoria (Virginia) HIGHTOWER 1847–1866
    7. 7. Joseph (Battle) HIGHTOWER 1849–1868
    8. 8. Albina (Caroline) HIGHTOWER 1851–1896
    9. 9. Mary (Cornelia) HIGHTOWER 1852–1853
    10. 10. Warren (Randolph) HIGHTOWER 1854–
    11. 11. John (William) HIGHTOWER 1842–1912
    12. 12. Joshua Hightower 1842–1912
  9. 9. David (Clements) Hightower 1818–1839
  10. 10. Harriett (Ann) Hightower 1821–1847
  11. 11. Elizabeth (C) Hightower 1823–1823
  12. 12. William Hightower 1822– m. Retha Hightower 1852–
    1. 1. Albertus Hightower 1844–
    2. 2. Lizzie Hightower 1851–
    3. 3. Isaac Hightower 1862–
    4. 4. Frank Hightower 1864–
    5. 5. William Hightower 1867–
    6. 6. Chatman Hightower 1869–
    7. 7. George Hightower 1873–
    8. 8. Allice Hightower 1874–
    9. 9. James Hightower 1876–
  13. 13. Harriett Hightower 1820– m. Jack White 1825–
    1. 1. Phillip White 1843– m. Lottie Ogletree 1845–
      1. 1. Jennie White 1876–1942 m. Tom Walker 1870–1941
        1. 1. Tom Walker 1888–1942
        2. 2. Lula (Bell) Walker 1919–2004 m. Elijah Pye 1910–1970
        3. 3. Sallie Walker 1910–2000 m. John (Thomas) Hamm 1910–2007
        4. 4. Scott Walker 1909–1966 m. Lillie (M) Pye 1913–1964
        5. 5. John (james) Walker 1918– m. Laura (M) Spier 1917–
        6. 6. Bessie Walker 1902– m. Robert Dumas 1900–
        7. 7. Luther Walker 1895–1945 m. Lula Walker 1900– m. Elsie Evans 1913–
        8. 8. Val Walker 1908–1985 m. Lourene Evans 1902–
        9. 9. Lizzie Walker 1896–
        10. 10. Corien Walker 1904– m. William (C) Davis 1895–1941
        11. 11. Homer Walker 1909–1923
      2. 2. Mary White 1865–
      3. 3. Phillip White 1864–1920 m. Annie Jones 1883–1925 m. Sally Barksdale 1866–
        1. 1. Effie White 1910–1999
        2. 2. John White 1899–
        3. 3. Forest White 1903–1925
        4. 4. Bernice White 1903–1943 m. H (W) Dixon 1903–1976
        5. 5. Willie White 1907–
        6. 6. John (G) White 1896–
        7. 7. Ora White 1896–1925 m. Fred Gholston 1892–
        8. 8. Minnie White 1897–
        9. 9. Alden White 1899–
        10. 10. Raymond White 1898– m. Marie Henderson 1899–1987
        11. 11. Turner White 1890–1946 m. Mollie White 1892–
        12. 12. Marietta White 1886–
        13. 13. Carrie White 1890–
        14. 14. Moses White 1889–1924
      4. 4. Sarah White 1872– m. Asey Walker 1872–1931
        1. 1. Norah Walker 1892– m. Millard Mann 1901–
        2. 2. Ace Walker 1886– m. Hattie (M) Walker 1902–
        3. 3. Lottie Walker 1897–
        4. 4. Mamie Walker 1902–1935 m. Will taylor 1900–
        5. 5. Addie (M) Walker 1902–1996 m. Albert Mangham 1896–1960
        6. 6. John Walker 1903– m. Jessie Walker 1911–
        7. 7. Alberta Walker 1907–
        8. 8. William Walker 1910–
        9. 9. Eddie Walker 1914–2002
        10. 10. Jim (B) Walker 1916–
        11. 11. Roberta Walker 1919–
      5. 5. Carrie White 1874–
      6. 6. John White 1879–1942 m. Mary (Jane) White 1883–1941
        1. 1. Mattie (L) White 1896–1990 m. Bubbie Rucker 1897–
        2. 2. Estelle White 1892–1968 m. Frank Johnson 1870–1969
        3. 3. Henry White 1893– m. Susie Phillips 1893–
        4. 4. John (Henry) White 1898–1958
        5. 5. Fred (Douglas) White 1897–1966
        6. 6. Elsie White 1899–
        7. 7. Herman White 1896– m. Sarah White 1903–1991
        8. 8. Tom White 1905–
      7. 7. Pollie White 1864– m. Fank Goggins 1859–
        1. 1. Alna Goggins 1885–
        2. 2. Bill Goggins 1888–
        3. 3. Tom Goggins 1889–
        4. 4. Essie Goggins 1891–
        5. 5. Issie Goggins 1899–
      8. 8. Lee White 1866– m. Jessie James 1874–
        1. 1. Mabel White 1889–1957
        2. 2. Annie (K) White 1893–1967
        3. 3. Paul White 1895–1947 m. Lula White 1897–
        4. 4. Claude White 1897–
        5. 5. Louis White 1899–
        6. 6. Lee (White) Jr. 1913– m. Estella White 1913–
    2. 2. Emma White 1855–
      1. 1. William Dumas 1870–
      2. 2. Chas. Dumas 1873–
      3. 3. Drela Dumas 1875–
      4. 4. Jas. Dumas 1878–
    3. 3. Jim White 1852–1944 m. Nancy Nelms 1860–1901 m. Lissie Robertson 1875–
      1. 1. Joseph White 1882– m. Linda ("ledna") White 1882–
        1. 1. Willie (H "William") WHITE 1906–
        2. 2. Woodie WHITE 1908–
        3. 3. Carrie (J) White 1911–
        4. 4. Charlie White 1912–
        5. 5. Nina (P) White 1913–
        6. 6. Oscar (J) White 1916–1964 m. Nellie (Grace) Jenkins 1925–2007
        7. 7. Josie White 1919–
        8. 8. Beatrice White 1921–
        9. 9. Robert White 1923–1985
      2. 2. Clarke White 1888–
      3. 3. Addie White 1889–1920
      4. 4. Robert White 1896– m. Winnie White 1899–
      5. 5. Willie White 1897–
      6. 6. Nina White 1899–
      7. 7. Catherine WHITE 1876–1937 m. John ((Johnie)) FEARS 1872–1919
        1. 1. James (Monroe) FEARS 1912–1983
        2. 2. John Fears 1915–1967 m. Frankie (A) Scales 1925–2010
        3. 3. Henry Fears 1918–1971 m. Hazel Fears 1922–1995
        4. 4. Jay (C) FEARS 1898–1923
        5. 5. Ophelia FEARS 1899–1975 m. James Lackey 1902–1982
        6. 6. Nancy FEARS 1901–1975 m. James (H) DAVIS 1901–1936
        7. 7. Eula (B) FEARS 1903–1985 m. Otis Stephens 1902–1969
        8. 8. James (Daniel (Jim)) FEARS 1907– m. Elizabeth Fears 1917–
        9. 9. Elsie ((Alice) Mae) FEARS 1908– m. Charlie ((Bush)) BARNES 1901–
        10. 10. Lonnie FEARS 1913–1967 m. Frankie Scales 1925–2010
      8. 8. Florence WHITE 1879–
      9. 9. Inez ROBERTSON 1901–1968 m. Authur (THOMAS,) Sr. 1900–
        1. 1. Annie Thomas 1919–
        2. 2. A (D) Thomas 1921–
        3. 3. Arthur ("Hurtell" THOMAS,) Jr. 1923–1991
        4. 4. Andrew ("A.D,") FEARS 1920–1988 m. Helen (Francis) Starks 1927–2002
        5. 5. Lois Stewart 1920–
        6. 6. Annie Thomas 1919–
        7. 7. A (D) Thomas 1921–
      10. 10. Herbert ROBERTSON 1903–
      11. 11. Willie White 1898–
      12. 12. Divid Robertson 1893–
      13. 13. Nina (B) Robertson 1895–
      14. 14. Nina White 1900–
    4. 4. Ben White 1865–1939 m. Jane Blackman 1862– m. Della White 1851–
      1. 1. Mary White 1881–
      2. 2. Thomas White 1888–
      3. 3. Tip White 1889–1926
      4. 4. Murphy White 1897– m. Jennie (Lon) Beasley 1906–
      5. 5. Mattie Smith 1895–1928
      6. 6. Emmett White 1896–1966 m. Luella Patterson 1898–1958
      7. 7. Asa White 1892– m. Willie White 1891–
        1. 1. Theodore Hall 1909–
        2. 2. Ella Johnson 1922–
      8. 8. Joe White 1895–1973 m. Ada White 1896–
        1. 1. Joe White 1923–2004
        2. 2. Annie (S) White 1917–
        3. 3. Willie (B) White 1918– m. Carl Phillips 1917–
        4. 4. Gusie (M) White 1920–2004 m. Robert Goodin 1917–1968
        5. 5. Joe White 1923–
      9. 9. Ethel White 1898– m. Willie Willis 1891–1988
        1. 1. George (F) Willis 1920–
        2. 2. Herman Willis 1921–1992 m. Carrie (W) Willis 1925–
        3. 3. Odell Willis 1923–2005
        4. 4. Florine Willis 1926–
        5. 5. Marvin Willis 1927–2002 m. Dorothy (Mae) Hill-Willis 1931–1990
        6. 6. Emmett (Scott) Willis 1939–1997
        7. 7. Otis Willis 1924–2005
      10. 10. Will White 1887–
      11. 11. Murf White 1890–
      12. 12. Osie White 1902–
      13. 13. Maggie White 1906–
      14. 14. Robert White 1877–

James Hightower's Timeline

8 Records

1717
1717-1930
James Albert Hightower resided here in Upson, Georgia, USA
Upson, Georgia, USA
1777
11 JAN 1777
Birth of James Albert Hightower in Amelia, Virginia, United States
Amelia, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 43
James Albert Hightower resided here in Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam, Georgia, United States
Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 53
James Albert Hightower resided here in Upson, Georgia, USA
Upson, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 63
James Albert Hightower resided here in District 587, Upson, Georgia, USA
District 587, Upson, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 73
James Albert Hightower resided here in District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
1851
25 Mar 1851
Age 74
Death of James Albert Hightower in Upson, Georgia, United States
Upson, Georgia, United States
1852
5 Mar 1852
Age 75
James Albert Hightower - Probate in Upson, Georgia, USA
Upson, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 JAN 1777
    Event Place: Amelia, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia; Roll: M432_85; Page: 314B; Image: 67
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1717-1930
    Event Place: Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: History of Upson County, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam, Georgia; Page: 80; NARA Roll: M33_9; Image: 128

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Upson, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 21; Page: 120; Family History Library Film: 0007041

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 587, Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 587, Upson, Georgia; Page: 28
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 587, Upson, Georgia; Roll: 52; Page: 28; Family History Library Film: 0007048

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Upson, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Administrators and Guardians Bonds, 1829-1876; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Upson County); Probate Place: Upson, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Administrators and Guardians Bonds, 1829-1876; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Upson County); Probate Place: Upson, Georgia
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