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John Wesley Proffitt 1860–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 August 1860

Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 5 Jan 1909

Death Location: Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Thomas Proffitt

Mother: Mary Mitchell

Spouse(s): Mary Thomas

Children(s): Lora Proffitt, Iva Proffitt, Oscar Proffitt, Audie Proffitt, Lucy Proffitt, Bettie Proffitt, Ova Proffitt, Verdie Proffitt

The story of John Wesley Proffitt began in 1860 in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1870, John Wesley Proffitt resided in Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, John Wesley Proffitt resided in Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA. John Wesley Proffitt married Mary Louise Thomas, and had children including Audie Proffitt, Bettie Proffitt, Iva Proffitt, Lora Proffitt, Lucy Proffitt, Oscar A Proffitt, Ova Proffitt, Verdie Proffitt. John Wesley Proffitt passed away in 1909 in Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley Proffitt began in 1860 in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1870, John Wesley Proffitt resided in Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, John Wesley Proffitt resided in Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Wesley Proffitt married Mary Louise Thomas, and had children including Audie Proffitt, Bettie Proffitt, Iva Proffitt, Lora Proffitt, Lucy Proffitt, Oscar A Proffitt, Ova Proffitt, Verdie Proffitt.
  • John Wesley Proffitt passed away in 1909 in Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Proffitt
1833–1916
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee
TP
Mary Mitchell
1834–1913
Birth Location: Tennessee
MM

Spouses(s)

Mary Thomas
1865–1918
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
MT

Children(s)

Lora Proffitt
1886–1912
Birth Location: Kentucky
LP
Iva Proffitt
1898–1938
Birth Location: Kentucky
IP
Oscar Proffitt
1883–1933
Birth Location: Kentucky
OP
Audie Proffitt
1896–1965
Birth Location: Kentucky
AP
Lucy Proffitt
1892–1915
Birth Location: Samaliel Monroe, Kentucky, USA
LP
Bettie Proffitt
1890–1911
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
BP
Ova Proffitt
1888–1919
Birth Location: Kentucky
OP
Verdie Proffitt
1901–1979
Birth Location: Kentucky
VP

John Proffitt's Ancestors

Self
John Proffitt
1860–1909
Birth Place: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Thomas William Proffitt
1833–1916
Washington, Tennessee
Mary (Elizabeth) Mitchell
1834–1913
Tennessee
Grandparents
George (Washington) Proffitt
1807–1888
Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Margaret Wheelock
1809–1890
Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
James (Rogers) Mitchell
1798–1878
Jonesborough, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Bacon
1805–1864
Washington County, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Proffitt
1780–1848
Margaret Haun
1787–1835
John Wheelock
1772–1851
Elizabeth Kincheloe
1787–1850
William Mitchell
1775–1842
Ellender Clayton
1774–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Sr
1746–1818
Nancy Haton
1748–1783
Adam Haun
1765–1830
Mary McInturff
1765–1836
John Wheelock
1751–1822
Sarah Kincheloe\Wheelock
1755–1842
George Sr.
1761–1843

John Proffitt's Descendants

1.
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John (Wesley) Proffitt (22 August 1860–5 Jan 1909) m. Mary (Louise) Thomas (15 July 1865–24 July 1918)
  1. 1. Lora Proffitt 1886–1912 m. George (C) Taylor 1882–
    1. 1. Mary (M) Taylor 1910–
  2. 2. Iva Proffitt 1898–1938 m. Lewis (E) Ryherd 1893–
    1. 1. Essie (M) Ryherd 1917–
    2. 2. Clyde Ryherd 1918–
    3. 3. Carl Ryherd 1921–
    4. 4. Eva Ryherd 1923–
    5. 5. Wilma Ryherd 1925–
    6. 6. Audie (Edward) Ryherd 1929–2016
  3. 3. Oscar (A.) Proffitt 1883–1933
  4. 4. Audie Proffitt 1896–1965
  5. 5. Lucy Proffitt 1892–1915
  6. 6. Bettie Proffitt 1890–1911
  7. 7. Ova Proffitt 1888–1919 m. Tol McCoy 1880–1956
    1. 1. Lucy (Mae) McCoy 1915–1990
    2. 2. Fred (Raymond) McCoy 1913–2000 m. Irene Knight 1920–
    3. 3. Gomer (Lee) Mccoy 1917–1991 m. Jacqueline (June) Gafford 1923–1997
    4. 4. Maud (M) Mccoy 1910–1977 m. Ben (S) Smithson 1904–1981
      1. 1. Wayne Smithson 1934–2010
      2. 2. Dovie (Clestiah) Smithson 1939–1998
  8. 8. Verdie Proffitt 1901–1979 m. Charles (Edward) England 1893–1977
    1. 1. Carlos (Edward) England 1929–1990
    2. 2. Eleanor (Mae) England 1936–2010
    3. 3. Mary (Mildred) Shipman 1918–2011
    4. 4. Edith (Lois) Eaton 1923–1964
    5. 5. Marjorie (Marie) Spangler 1920–2012
    6. 6. Pauline (Evelyn) Eaton 1921–2015
    7. 7. Lucille McKinzie 1927–2017

John Proffitt's Timeline

6 Records

1860
22 August 1860
Birth of John Wesley Proffitt in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 10
John Wesley Proffitt resided here in Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
John Wesley Proffitt resided here in Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
John Wesley Proffitt resided here in Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1909
5 Jan 1909
Age 49
Death of John Wesley Proffitt in Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
1919
15 January 1919
Age 59
Death of John Wesley Proffitt in Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 August 1860
    Event Place: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Turner, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Page: 273D; Enumeration District: 199
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_489; Page: 124A; Family History Library Film: 545988
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240544
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_489; Page: 124A; Family History Library Film: 545988

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Turner, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Page: 273D; Enumeration District: 199

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240544

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 January 1919
    Event Place: Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1909
    Event Place: Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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