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John Ellis Lindsey 1866 – 1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1866

Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

Death Date: 7 Apr 1955

Death Location: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Father: Pleasant Lindsey

Mother: Eveline Moree

Spouse(s): Sarah Riggs

Children(s): Roy Lindsey, William Lindsey, Pearley Lindsey, James Lindsey, Bennie Lindsey, Charles Lindsey, Hugh Lindsey, Edgar Lindsey

In 1866, John Ellis Lindsey entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to Pleasant Lindsey and Eveline Moree. In 1880, John Ellis Lindsey resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, John Ellis Lindsey resided in Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee. John Ellis Lindsey married Sarah Jane "Sallie" Riggs, and had children including Roy R. Lindsey, William B. Lindsey, Pearley L. Lindsey, James M. Lindsey, Bennie W. Lindsey, Charles J. Lindsey, Hugh Pless Lindsey, Edgar J. Lindsey. John Ellis Lindsey passed away in 1955 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1866, John Ellis Lindsey entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to Pleasant Lindsey and Eveline Moree.
  • In 1880, John Ellis Lindsey resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, John Ellis Lindsey resided in Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • John Ellis Lindsey married Sarah Jane "Sallie" Riggs, and had children including Roy R. Lindsey, William B. Lindsey, Pearley L. Lindsey, James M. Lindsey, Bennie W. Lindsey, Charles J. Lindsey, Hugh Pless Lindsey, Edgar J. Lindsey.
  • John Ellis Lindsey passed away in 1955 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Lindsey's Ancestors

Self
John Lindsey
1866 – 1955
Birth Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
Parents
Pleasant Lindsey
1842 – 1915
Tennessee
Eveline Moree
1840 – 1921
Jefferson, Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Lindsey's Descendants

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John (Ellis) Lindsey (6 Dec 1866 – 7 Apr 1955) m. Sarah (Jane "Sallie") Riggs (29 Dec 1870 – 26 Jun 1944)
  1. 1. Roy (R.) Lindsey (Aug 1890 – )
  2. 2. William (B.) Lindsey (May 1892 – )
  3. 3. Pearley (L.) Lindsey (Nov 1894 – )
  4. 4. James (M.) Lindsey (Mar 1897 – )
  5. 5. Bennie (W.) Lindsey (1903 – )
  6. 6. Charles (J.) Lindsey (abt 1907 – )
  7. 7. Hugh (Pless) Lindsey (9 Apr 1908 – 30 Nov 1999) m. Lela (Grace) Hodsden (25 Apr 1912 – 22 Nov 1996)
  8. 8. Edgar (J.) Lindsey (abt 1911 – )

John Lindsey's Timeline

7 Records

1866
6 Dec 1866
Birth of John Ellis Lindsey in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 14
John Ellis Lindsey resided here in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 34
John Ellis Lindsey resided here in Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 44
John Ellis Lindsey resided here in Civil District 6, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 6, Jefferson, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 64
John Ellis Lindsey resided here in District 14, Knox, Tennessee
District 14, Knox, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 74
John Ellis Lindsey resided here in Knox, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Tennessee, United States
1955
7 Apr 1955
Age 89
Death of John Ellis Lindsey in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1866
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3910; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 47-38.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 14, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 2260; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 423.0; FHL microfilm: 2341994.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0073; Image: 1160; FHL microfilm: 1375519.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 367B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
    [5] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [6] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 48; FHL microfilm: 1241580.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 48; FHL microfilm: 1241580.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1955
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 367B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0073; Image: 1160; FHL microfilm: 1375519.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 14, Knox, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 14, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 2260; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 423.0; FHL microfilm: 2341994.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3910; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 47-38.

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