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John Poston 1871–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1871

Birth Location: Tenn

Death Date: 17 Jan 1951

Death Location: Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Zadock Poston

Mother: Mary Langford

Spouse(s): Lizzie Poston

Children(s): Carrie Poston

In 1871, John Poston entered the world in Tenn, born to Zadock Yedie Poston And Mary Jane Langford. In 1880, John Poston resided in District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States. In 1935, John Poston resided in Sh, Overton, Tennessee. John Poston married Lizzie Poston, and had children including Carrie Poston, Fred D Poston. John Poston passed away in 1951 in Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, John Poston entered the world in Tenn, born to Zadock Yedie Poston And Mary Jane Langford.
  • In 1880, John Poston resided in District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1935, John Poston resided in Sh, Overton, Tennessee.
  • John Poston married Lizzie Poston, and had children including Carrie Poston, Fred D Poston.
  • John Poston passed away in 1951 in Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Poston's Ancestors

Self
John Poston
1871–1951
Birth Place: Tenn
Parents
Zadock Yedie Poston
1835–1916
Overton, Tennessee, United States
Mary (Jane) Langford
1840–1928
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Hiram Poston
1812–1902
Tennessee, United States
Mahale Lee
1813–1893
Overton, Tennessee, United States
Rufus (Wiley) Langford
1800–1876
Greenville S.C.
Nancy Hardy
1800–1891
Overton, TN, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Poston
1790–1843
amelia copeland
1790–1860
John Lee
1791–1870
Molly Matthews
1796–1870
John Langford
1758–1800
Martha Duke
1756–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Poston
1752–1809
Ann Campbell
1760–1796
Stephen Copeland
1756–1835
Sarah Townsend
1766–1866
John Lee
1749–1797
Mary Webb
1759–1841
Simon DUKE
1745–1808

John Poston's Descendants

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John Poston (abt 1871–17 Jan 1951) m. Lizzie Poston (abt 1893–21 July 1961)
  1. 1. Carrie Poston 1930–1957

John Poston's Timeline

5 Records

1871
abt 1871
Birth of John Poston in Tenn
Tenn
1880
1880
Age 9
John Poston resided here in District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1935
1935
Age 64
John Poston resided here in Sh, Overton, Tennessee
Sh, Overton, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
John Poston resided here in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1951
17 Jan 1951
Age 80
Death of John Poston in Rickman, Overton, Tennessee
Rickman, Overton, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Tenn
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3926; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 67-7
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 290.3000; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 290.3000; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3926; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 67-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3926; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 67-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1951
    Event Place: Rickman, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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