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John Wesley LYNN 1856–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1856

Birth Location: Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 22 Apr 1939

Death Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: James Lynn

Mother: Sarah Cooper

Spouse(s): Canzada Mercer

Children(s): Ernest Lynn, Andrew Lynn, William Lynn, Lowthar Lynn, Martha Lynn, James Lynn, Ida Lynn, Maude Lynn, John Lynn, Ider Lynn, Martin Lynn, Ader Lynn, Charles Lynn, Louisa Lynn, E Lynn, Ada Lynn

The story of John Wesley LYNN began in 1856 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, John Wesley LYNN resided in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, John Wesley LYNN resided in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States. John Wesley LYNN married Canzada Mercer, and had children including Ada Lynn, Ader Lynn, Andrew Johnson Lynn, Charles Lynn, E Joe Lynn, Ernest Eugene Lynn, Ida Grace Lynn, Ider Lynn, James Fowler Lynn, John Simpson Lynn, Louisa Lynn, Lowthar Lynn, Martha Clementine Lynn, Martin Luther Lynn, Maude Perlina Lynn, William Barlow Lynn. John Wesley LYNN passed away in 1939 in Jackson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley LYNN began in 1856 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, John Wesley LYNN resided in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, John Wesley LYNN resided in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States.
  • John Wesley LYNN married Canzada Mercer, and had children including Ada Lynn, Ader Lynn, Andrew Johnson Lynn, Charles Lynn, E Joe Lynn, Ernest Eugene Lynn, Ida Grace Lynn, Ider Lynn, James Fowler Lynn, John Simpson Lynn, Louisa Lynn, Lowthar Lynn, Martha Clementine Lynn, Martin Luther Lynn, Maude Perlina Lynn, William Barlow Lynn.
  • John Wesley LYNN passed away in 1939 in Jackson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John LYNN's Ancestors

Self
John LYNN
1856–1939
Birth Place: Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
James D. Lynn
1829–1891
Jackson Co. Tennessee
Sarah (Clementine) Cooper
1832–1878
Overton, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Asa LYNN
1777–1868
North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth HAWKINS
1790–1844
Burke, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John LYNN's Descendants

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John (Wesley) LYNN (7 Jul 1856–22 Apr 1939) m. Canzada Mercer (22 Apr 1860–17 Jan 1920)
  1. 1. Ernest (Eugene) Lynn 1897–1966
  2. 2. Andrew (Johnson) Lynn 1889–
  3. 3. William (Barlow) Lynn 1880–1951
  4. 4. Lowthar Lynn 1891–
  5. 5. Martha (Clementine) Lynn 1883–
  6. 6. James (Fowler) Lynn 1885–1957
  7. 7. Ida (Grace) Lynn 1899–1931
  8. 8. Maude (Perlina) Lynn 1886–
  9. 9. John (Simpson) Lynn 1881–1918
  10. 10. Ider Lynn 1901–
  11. 11. Martin (Luther) Lynn 1892–1972
  12. 12. Ader Lynn 1896–
  13. 13. Charles Lynn 1904–
  14. 14. Louisa Lynn 1907–
  15. 15. E (Joe) Lynn 1905–1985 m. Lester (G) Reed 1905–1967
    1. 1. Patsy (Jo) Reed 1944–2013
    2. 2. Iris (Lonnell) Reed 1925–2006 m. Ben (Roark) Shrum 1925–
  16. 16. Ada Lynn 1894–

John LYNN's Timeline

8 Records

1856
7 Jul 1856
Birth of John Wesley LYNN in Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 14
John Wesley LYNN resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 24
John Wesley LYNN resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
John Wesley LYNN resided here in Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee
Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 54
John Wesley LYNN resided here in Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee
Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 64
John Wesley LYNN resided here in Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee
Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee
1939
21 Apr 1939
Age 83
Death of John Wesley LYNN in Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
1939
22 Apr 1939
Age 83
Burial of John Wesley LYNN in Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Jackson County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1856
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, 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, 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1939
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1939
    Event Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

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