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Jerry Hightower 1882–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1882

Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 9 Jul 1942

Death Location: Lewis, Burleson, Texas, USA

Father: Marcel Hightower

Mother: Sophia Cook

Spouse(s): Polonia Blake

Children(s): Lee Hightower, Leola Hightower, Goldie Hightower

In 1882, Jerry Hightower entered the world in Mississippi, United States of America, born to Marcel Hightower And Sophia Cook. In 1900, Jerry Hightower resided in Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA. In 1910, Jerry Hightower resided in Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA. Jerry Hightower married Polonia Blake, and had children including Goldie Hightower, Lee Hightower, Leola Hightower. Jerry Hightower passed away in 1942 in Lewis, Burleson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Jerry Hightower entered the world in Mississippi, United States of America, born to Marcel Hightower And Sophia Cook.
  • In 1900, Jerry Hightower resided in Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Jerry Hightower resided in Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA.
  • Jerry Hightower married Polonia Blake, and had children including Goldie Hightower, Lee Hightower, Leola Hightower.
  • Jerry Hightower passed away in 1942 in Lewis, Burleson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marcel Hightower
1834–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Sophia Cook
1844–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Polonia Blake
1887–1980
Birth Location: Burleson
PB

Children(s)

Lee Hightower
1906–1972
Birth Location: Texas
LH
Leola Hightower
1910–
Birth Location: Texas
LH
Goldie Hightower
1912–
Birth Location: Texas
GH

Jerry Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Jerry Hightower
1882–1942
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Marcel Hightower
1834–
Mississippi, USA
Sophia Cook
1844–
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Jordan (W.) Hightower
1800–
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jerry Hightower's Descendants

1.
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Jerry Hightower (14 Feb 1882–9 Jul 1942) m. Polonia Blake (31 Aug 1887–5 Jan 1980)
  1. 1. Lee Hightower 1906–1972 m. Everta (Ornie Mae) Delaney 1913–
  2. 2. Leola Hightower 1910–
  3. 3. Goldie Hightower 1912–

Jerry Hightower's Timeline

7 Records

1882
14 Feb 1882
Birth of Jerry Hightower in Mississippi, United States of America
Mississippi, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 18
Jerry Hightower resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Jerry Hightower resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Jerry Hightower resided here in Burleson County, Texas, USA
Burleson County, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Jerry Hightower resided here in Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
1942
Abt 1942
Age 60
Jerry Hightower resided here in Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA
Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA
1942
9 Jul 1942
Age 60
Death of Jerry Hightower in Lewis, Burleson, Texas, USA
Lewis, Burleson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342036
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Burleson County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0039
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Roll: T624_1535; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1375548

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Roll: T624_1535; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1375548

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Burleson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Burleson County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Burleson, Texas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342036

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1942
    Event Place: Caldwell, Burleson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1942
    Event Place: Lewis, Burleson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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