YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey 1877–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Dec 1877

Birth Location: Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA

Death Date: 1 Feb 1939

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Storey

Mother: Mary Kennedy

Spouse(s): Jasper Sr.

Children(s): J Jr., Ola Phillips, Elsie Phillips, Vesta Phillips, Artie Phillips

The story of Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey began in 1877 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA. In 1900, Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey resided in Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA. Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey married Jasper Clinton Phillips Sr, and had children including Artie Lou Phillips, Elsie Lolita Phillips, J C Phillips Jr, Ola B Phillips, Vesta Jack Phillips. Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey passed away in 1939 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Find more search results for Jewel Storey
JS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey began in 1877 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey resided in Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey married Jasper Clinton Phillips Sr, and had children including Artie Lou Phillips, Elsie Lolita Phillips, J C Phillips Jr, Ola B Phillips, Vesta Jack Phillips.
  • Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey passed away in 1939 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jewel Storey's Ancestors

Self
Jewel Storey
1877–1939
Birth Place: Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA
Parents
James Martin Storey
1829–1912
Pickens County, Alabama, United States of America
Mary (Jane) Kennedy
1836–1894
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
William (Williamson) Storey
1798–1887
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Rebecca (Jane) Love
1802–1882
Greene County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Storey
1757–1837
Elizabeth Cunningham
1764–1837
Benjamin Love
1779–1851
Mary Patton
1785–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Storey
1725–1805
Nancy Cantor
1730–1800
Arthur Cunningham
1737–1807
Mary McCreary
1740–1815
Robert Love
1750–1784
Mary Sadler
1759–1780

Jewel Storey's Descendants

1.
JS
Jewel (Vesta "Vessie") Storey (29 Dec 1877–1 Feb 1939) m. Jasper (Clinton Phillips) Sr. (14 Feb 1875–4 Nov 1939)
  1. 1. J (C Phillips) Jr. 1908–1973
  2. 2. Ola (B) Phillips 1902–1978
  3. 3. Elsie (Lolita) Phillips 1914–1993 m. James (Stratton) Wax 1912–1990
    1. 1. Judy (Kathleen) Wax 1943–2011 m. John (Jack William (L.Moore) Lander) Jr 1926–2002 m. Greg (Newton) Martin 1938–2023
  4. 4. Vesta ("Jack") Phillips 1900–1950
  5. 5. Artie (Lou) Phillips 1910–1982

Jewel Storey's Timeline

3 Records

1877
29 Dec 1877
Birth of Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA
Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
1939
1 Feb 1939
Age 62
Death of Jewel Vesta "Vessie" Storey in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1877
    Event Place: Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241655
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241655

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1939
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE