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Jessie Horton 1885–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 June 1885

Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 18 May 1942

Death Location: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: King Horton

Mother: Nancy Welch

Spouse(s): Mary McKnight

Children(s): Frank Horton, Maggie Horton, Della Harton, Jessie Harton, Lucille Horton, James Horton, Ada Horton, Annie Horton, Alice Horton, Carolyn Horton, Billie Horton

In 1885, Jessie Horton entered the world in Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to King David Horton And Nancy Jane Welch. In 1900, Jessie Horton resided in Civil District 8, Smith, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Jessie Horton resided in Civil District 6, Sumner, Tennessee, USA. Jessie Horton married Mary Elizabeth Mcknight, and had children including Ada Horton, Alice Horton, Annie Horton, Beryle Horton, Billie Horton, Carolyn Horton, Della Harton, Frank William Horton, Hazel Horton, James Archie Horton, Jessie Harton, Lucille Annabelle Horton, Maggie Horton, Mildred Horton. Jessie Horton passed away in 1942 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Jessie Horton entered the world in Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to King David Horton And Nancy Jane Welch.
  • In 1900, Jessie Horton resided in Civil District 8, Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Jessie Horton resided in Civil District 6, Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
  • Jessie Horton married Mary Elizabeth Mcknight, and had children including Ada Horton, Alice Horton, Annie Horton, Beryle Horton, Billie Horton, Carolyn Horton, Della Harton, Frank William Horton, Hazel Horton, James Archie Horton, Jessie Harton, Lucille Annabelle Horton, Maggie Horton, Mildred Horton.
  • Jessie Horton passed away in 1942 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

King Horton
1856–1924
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
KH
Nancy Welch
1860–1930
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
NW

Spouses(s)

Mary McKnight
1889–1986
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
MM

Children(s)

Frank Horton
1919–1999
Birth Location: Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
FH
Maggie Horton
1910–2003
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee
MH
Della Harton
1914–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DH
Jessie Harton
1917–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JH
Lucille Horton
1924–2001
Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
LH
James Horton
1928–2008
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Ada Horton
1911–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AH
Annie Horton
1915–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AH
Alice Horton
1917–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AH
Carolyn Horton
1914–1999
Birth Location: Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
CH
Billie Horton
1934–1937
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
BH

Jessie Horton's Ancestors

Self
Jessie Horton
1885–1942
Birth Place: Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
King David Horton
1856–1924
Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Nancy (Jane) Welch
1860–1930
Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James (W.) Horton
1827–
Tennessee
Sara Williams
1826–
Tennessee
James (M.) Welch
1818–
Kentucky, USA
Anna (D.) Smith
1819–1917
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Welch
1773–1844
Nancy Ray
1776–1867
James Smith
1777–
Gillie Moore
1780–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Welch
1732–1793
Nancy Alexander
1746–

Jessie Horton's Descendants

1.
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Jessie Horton (1 June 1885–18 May 1942) m. Mary (Elizabeth) McKnight (8 April 1889–23 May 1986)
  1. 1. Frank (William) Horton 1919–1999
  2. 2. Maggie Horton 1910–2003 m. Herman (Euel) Burke 1900–
  3. 3. Della Harton 1914–
  4. 4. Jessie Harton 1917–
  5. 5. Lucille (Annabelle) Horton 1924–2001
  6. 6. James (Archie) Horton 1928–2008
  7. 7. Ada Horton 1911– m. Herbert (Jackson) Bentley 1909–1986
  8. 8. Annie Horton 1915–
  9. 9. Alice Horton 1917–
  10. 10. Carolyn Horton 1914–1999 m. Samuel (S) Butler 1910–
  11. 11. Billie Horton 1934–1937

Jessie Horton's Timeline

12 Records

1885
1 June 1885
Birth of Jessie Horton in Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America
Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 15
Jessie Horton resided here in Civil District 8, Smith, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Jessie Horton resided here in Civil District 6, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
1926
1926
Age 41
Jessie Horton resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1929
1929
Age 44
Jessie Horton resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Jessie Horton resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1931
1931
Age 46
Jessie Horton resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Jessie Horton resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1937
1937
Age 52
Jessie Horton resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1940
1940
Age 55
Jessie Horton resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1942
16 May 1942
Age 57
Death of Jessie Horton in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1942
18 May 1942
Age 57
Burial of Jessie Horton in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 June 1885
    Event Place: Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 6, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 121
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2241; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 2341975
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1241600
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1241600

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 6, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2241; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 2341975

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1942
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 May 1942
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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