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John Morgan Little 1867–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1867

Birth Location: Monroe, Tennessee

Death Date: 26 Oct 1939

Death Location: Allons, Overton County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Little

Mother: Mary Gillentine

Spouse(s): Alta Tompkins, Otie Little

Children(s): Varna Little, Velmer Little, Vance Little, Vernon Little, Verdie Little, Violet Little

In 1867, John Morgan Little entered the world in Monroe, Tennessee, born to John Harmon Little And Mary Polly Gillentine. In 1870, John Morgan Little resided in District 11, Fentress, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, John Morgan Little resided in District 6, Overton, Tennessee, United States. John Morgan Little married Alta Tompkins, Otie Little, and had children including Vance Little, Varna Little, Velmer Little, Verdie Goman Little, Vernon Cecil Little, Violet Little. John Morgan Little passed away in 1939 in Allons, Overton County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1867, John Morgan Little entered the world in Monroe, Tennessee, born to John Harmon Little And Mary Polly Gillentine.
  • In 1870, John Morgan Little resided in District 11, Fentress, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, John Morgan Little resided in District 6, Overton, Tennessee, United States.
  • John Morgan Little married Alta Tompkins, Otie Little, and had children including Vance Little, Varna Little, Velmer Little, Verdie Goman Little, Vernon Cecil Little, Violet Little.
  • John Morgan Little passed away in 1939 in Allons, Overton County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Little
1824–1912
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Mary Gillentine
1830–1924
Birth Location: White, Tennessee, United States
MG

Spouses(s)

Alta Tompkins
1870–1941
Birth Location: Tennessee
AT
Otie Little
1871–
Birth Location: Tennessee
OL

Children(s)

Varna Little
1896–
Birth Location: Allons, Overton, Tennessee, United States
VL
Velmer Little
1904–
Birth Location: Tennessee
VL
Vance Little
1911–
Birth Location: Tennessee
VL
Vernon Little
1899–1986
Birth Location: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, United States
VL
Verdie Little
1893–1981
Birth Location: Tennessee
VL
Violet Little
1908–
Birth Location: Tennessee
VL

John Little's Ancestors

Self
John Little
1867–1939
Birth Place: Monroe, Tennessee
Parents
John Harmon Little
1824–1912
Tennessee
Mary ("Polly") Gillentine
1830–1924
White, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Terry Gillentine
1799–1886
Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
Sarah ((Sally)) Lewis
1803–1890
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Gillentine
1776–1824
Elizabeth Terry
1779–1839
William Jr.
1773–1866
Priscilla Doyle
1784–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Gillentine
1743–1786
Margaret Hurt
1748–1834
Joseph II
1727–1820
Lucy Hatcher
1748–1842
Maj. Lewis
1740–1812
Mary John
1752–1812
Harvey Doyle
1730–
Ora Fryer
1728–1765

John Little's Descendants

1.
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John (Morgan) Little (24 Jun 1867–26 Oct 1939) m. Alta Tompkins (14 Nov 1870–24 Apr 1941) m. Otie Little (abt 1871–)
  1. 1. Varna Little 1896–
  2. 2. Velmer Little 1904–
  3. 3. Vance Little 1911–
  4. 4. Vernon (Cecil) Little 1899–1986 m. Lois (M) Tittle 1904–
  5. 5. Verdie (Goman) Little 1893–1981
  6. 6. Violet Little 1908–

John Little's Timeline

9 Records

1867
24 Jun 1867
Birth of John Morgan Little in Monroe, Tennessee
Monroe, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 3
John Morgan Little resided here in District 11, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
District 11, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 13
John Morgan Little resided here in District 6, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 6, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 33
John Morgan Little resided here in Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee
Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 43
John Morgan Little resided here in Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee
Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee
1917
Abt 1917
Age 50
John Morgan Little resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 53
John Morgan Little resided here in Civil District 12, Overton, Tennessee
Civil District 12, Overton, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 63
John Morgan Little resided here in District 12, Overton, Tennessee
District 12, Overton, Tennessee
1939
26 Oct 1939
Age 72
Death of John Morgan Little in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee
Livingston, Overton, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1867
    Event Place: Monroe, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375528
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 303B; Enumeration District: 089
    [3] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 12
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1759; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 116
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 2268; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 381.0; FHL microfilm: 2342002
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1526; Page: 592B; Image: 823; Family History Library Film: 553025
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241591
    [9] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Fentress, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1526; Page: 592B; Image: 823; Family History Library Film: 553025

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 303B; Enumeration District: 089

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241591

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375528

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1917
    Record Source: U.S., Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty in the District of Columbia; NAI Number: 1159403; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System (World

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1759; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 116

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 2268; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 381.0; FHL microfilm: 2342002

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allons, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Fentress, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1526; Page: 592B; Image: 823; Family History Library Film: 553025

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1939
    Event Place: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 12
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Allons, Overton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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