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john Hightower 1828–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1828

Birth Location: Monroe County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1913

Death Location: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Father: john parents

Mother: Mary cunningham

Spouse(s): rebecca williams, Clarrissa Hightower

Children(s): William notes, Nancy Hightower, Sarah Hightower

john Hightower was born in 1828 in Monroe County, Tennessee, USA, the child of John William Hightower See Notes On Parents And Mary Polly Cunningham. In 1850, john Hightower resided in District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, john Hightower resided in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA. john Hightower married Clarrissa Hightower, Rebecca Williams, and had children including Nancy Ann Hightower, Sarah Caroline Hightower, William Thomas Hightower See Notes. john Hightower passed away in 1913 in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • john Hightower was born in 1828 in Monroe County, Tennessee, USA, the child of John William Hightower See Notes On Parents And Mary Polly Cunningham.
  • In 1850, john Hightower resided in District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, john Hightower resided in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA.
  • john Hightower married Clarrissa Hightower, Rebecca Williams, and had children including Nancy Ann Hightower, Sarah Caroline Hightower, William Thomas Hightower See Notes.
  • john Hightower passed away in 1913 in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

john parents
1796–1882
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Mary cunningham
1805–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

rebecca williams
1833–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Clarrissa Hightower
1831–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

William notes
1854–1935
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
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Nancy Hightower
1861–1944
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Sarah Hightower
1855–1885
Birth Location: Arkansas
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john Hightower's Ancestors

Self
john Hightower
1828–1913
Birth Place: Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
john william hightower see notes on parents
1796–1882
South Carolina
Mary (polly) cunningham
1805–
Grandparents
george (washington Hightower see CH 16 HARRINGTONS \) notes
1750–
Elvinia (Magnolia) Smith
1780–
joseph cunningham
1768–1858
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Phoebe wilson
1779–1859
Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John (nc)
1730–
mary hawkins
1743–
christopher cunningham
1740–
Vinet Fine
1755–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
thomas sr
1712–1761
TBD DNA
1700–1763
Major hawkins
1715–1804
broadus theory
1740–
Agnes Fine
1730–1794

john Hightower's Descendants

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john Hightower (28 May 1828–1913) m. rebecca williams (abt 1833–) m. Clarrissa Hightower (Abt 1831–)
  1. 1. William (Thomas Hightower see) notes 1854–1935 m. louise (adaline) payne 1858–1946
    1. 1. felix (albert) hightower 1893–1971 m. Ucal Ingrum 1899–1976 m. Lulu (Mae) Damron 1893–
      1. 1. clara (louise) hightower 1922–1975
      2. 2. Jewel Hightower 1916–1999
      3. 3. William Hightower 1913–1993 m. Betty (B.) Hunter 1922–1995
      4. 4. Wilson (Albert) Hightower 1919–2009 m. Dorothy (Oral) Ritz 1923–
      5. 5. Andrew Hightower 1920–
    2. 2. Elba Hightower 1898–1959 m. Bert Grimsley 1894–
      1. 1. Cage (William) Grimsley 1921–2005
      2. 2. Jessie (Marie) Pridemore 1919–2006
      3. 3. Clara (Edith) Pridemore 1916–2015
      4. 4. Edith Grimsley 1916–
      5. 5. Jessie Grimsley 1920–
    3. 3. John (Ed) Hightower 1883–1946 m. Dora M. 1884–1965
      1. 1. Virgie (Lee) Hightower 1906–1984 m. Ruba Epperson 1905–
      2. 2. Birdie (Mae) Hightower 1908–1985 m. Eugene Vinson 1905–
        1. 1. William (Eugene) Vinson 1928–2007
      3. 3. Clarissia (Maria) Hightower 1912–1999 m. J (D) Green 1888–
      4. 4. Mattie (Lou) Hightower 1914–
      5. 5. Nannie (Maud) Hightower 1916–
      6. 6. Bernice Hightower 1921–2003
      7. 7. Edward (A) Hightower 1922–
      8. 8. Clifford Hightower 1925–
    4. 4. Robert (Walter) Hightower 1900–1960
    5. 5. Nancy (J.) Hightower 1879–1953 m. Ike Cantrell 1870–1933
      1. 1. Kee Cantrell 1923–1998
      2. 2. Fannie Cantrel 1899–1949 m. Oscar Williams 1900–1924
        1. 1. Oscar (J.) Williams 1924–2002
        2. 2. Ronald Dockery 1935–2007
      3. 3. Addie Cantrel 1904–
      4. 4. Robert Cantrel 1908–
      5. 5. Mae Cantrel 1911–
      6. 6. Frank Cantrel 1914–
      7. 7. Nillie Cantrel 1917–
      8. 8. Louisa Cantrell 1904–
      9. 9. Robert Cantrell 1908–
    6. 6. Clercy (Jane) hightower 1880–1960
    7. 7. Rebecca (Evaline) Scott 1891–1937
    8. 8. Thomas (Andrew) Hightower 1885–1969 m. Birdie (A) Long 1890–1962
      1. 1. Walter (William) Hightower 1909–1953 m. Blanche (V) Hill 1913–
        1. 1. Virginia Hightower 1936–2004
      2. 2. Viola (Beatrice Hightower) Roofe 1911–1993 m. Issac (V) Roofe 1913–1969
        1. 1. Marvin (D) Roofe 1935–1996
      3. 3. Rosa (L) Hightower 1914–
      4. 4. Gracie (M) Hightower 1918–
      5. 5. Robert (J) Hightower 1920–
      6. 6. Charles (E) Hightower 1921–1959
      7. 7. Flora Hightower 1925–
    9. 9. George (Washington) Hightower 1888–1952 m. Ethel (E) Wise 1895–
      1. 1. Valree (C) Hightower 1916–
      2. 2. Morris (S) Hightower 1918–
      3. 3. Elba (M) Hightower 1920–
      4. 4. Mae (Dean) Hightower 1922–1990
    10. 10. Eva Hightower 1892–
  2. 2. Nancy (ann) Hightower 1861–1944 m. John (Dean) Odom 1851–1926
    1. 1. Cora (L) Odom 1882–
    2. 2. Ella (H) Odom 1883–
    3. 3. Edna (C) Odom 1885–
    4. 4. Charles (L) Odom 1887–
    5. 5. Robert (S) Odom 1889–
    6. 6. John (Arthur) Odom 1890–
  3. 3. Sarah (Caroline) Hightower 1855–1885 m. Dewitt (Clinton) Kirby 1850–1938
    1. 1. William (Lydle) Kirby 1874–1935 m. Nellie 1880–
      1. 1. Audie (E) Kirby 1897–
      2. 2. Jettie (E) Kirby 1904–
    2. 2. Caroline (S kirby) King 1885–1986
    3. 3. Antonia (Mae) kirby 1880–1980 m. John (F) Johnson 1880–
      1. 1. Marie Johnson 1912–
      2. 2. Ruben Johnson 1905–
      3. 3. Harley Johnson 1917–
      4. 4. Warren Johnson 1920–
      5. 5. Florence Johnson 1908–
      6. 6. Eddie Johnson 1910–
      7. 7. Floyce Johnson 1908–
    4. 4. Lura (Ella kirby) Garrett 1878–1954
    5. 5. Caroline (S) Kiby 1885–
    6. 6. Etta (C) Kiby 1893–
    7. 7. Clinton (F) Kiby 1896–
    8. 8. Mary (A) Kiby 1898–

john Hightower's Timeline

5 Records

1828
28 May 1828
Birth of john Hightower in Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
john Hightower resided here in District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
john Hightower resided here in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
john Hightower resided here in District 8, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1913
1913
Age 85
Death of john Hightower in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1828
    Event Place: Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: 1272; Page: 52D; Enumeration District: 205
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 34A; Family History Library Film: 545556
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: M432_891; Page: 118A; Image: 240

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: M432_891; Page: 118A; Image: 240

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 34A; Family History Library Film: 545556

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: 1272; Page: 52D; Enumeration District: 205

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
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