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John Lafayette Story 1854–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 MAR 1854

Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 25 FEB 1930

Death Location: Monroe, Overton, Tennessee, United States

Father: Arthur Story

Mother: Eleanor Graham

Spouse(s): Irene Wells

Children(s): Clare Story, Ellen Story, Lydia Story, Henry Story

John Lafayette Story was born in 1854 in Overton, Tennessee, United States, the child of Arthur Story And Eleanor Ellen Graham. In 1880, John Lafayette Story resided in Hays, Clinton, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, John Lafayette Story resided in Civil District 7, Pickett, Tennessee. John Lafayette Story married Irene Elizabeth Wells, and had children including Clare G Story, Ellen I Story, Henry Oscar Story, Lydia Caldonia Story. John Lafayette Story passed away in 1930 in Monroe, Overton, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • John Lafayette Story was born in 1854 in Overton, Tennessee, United States, the child of Arthur Story And Eleanor Ellen Graham.
  • In 1880, John Lafayette Story resided in Hays, Clinton, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, John Lafayette Story resided in Civil District 7, Pickett, Tennessee.
  • John Lafayette Story married Irene Elizabeth Wells, and had children including Clare G Story, Ellen I Story, Henry Oscar Story, Lydia Caldonia Story.
  • John Lafayette Story passed away in 1930 in Monroe, Overton, Tennessee, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Story's Ancestors

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John Story
1854–1930
Birth Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Arthur Story
1817–1917
Overton, Tennessee, United States
Eleanor ((Ellen)) Graham
1820–1875
Pickett, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Archibald Story
1781–1865
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Betsy) Flowers
1785–1869
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
John Graham
1774–1827
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Buntin
1778–1846
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Story
1756–1837
Joicy SAMPSON
1757–1839
Roland Flowers
1764–1837
Anna GARRETT
1762–1854
Richard Graham
1725–1779
Asnath Hall
1728–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Storey
1735–
Elizabeth Russell
–1810
James Flowers
1743–1826
Betty Amos
1743–1767

John Story's Descendants

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John (Lafayette) Story (28 MAR 1854–25 FEB 1930) m. Irene (Elizabeth) Wells (28 JUN 1854–30 NOV 1938)
  1. 1. Clare (G) Story 1879–
  2. 2. Ellen (I) Story 1877–
  3. 3. Lydia (Caldonia) Story 1875–1965 m. Paul (Herbert (Bert)) Neal 1874–1953
    1. 1. Silas (Hurst) Neal 1909–1984
    2. 2. Timothy (Dale) Neal 1903–1973
    3. 3. Ward (Story) Neal 1918–2000
    4. 4. Myrle (K) Neal 1913–1913
    5. 5. George (Washington) Neal 1895–1895
    6. 6. Clifford (Glen "Shortie") Neal 1920–1997
    7. 7. Myrtle (Alma) Neal 1913–1997
    8. 8. Clayton (Viron) Neal 1911–1979
    9. 9. John (Alic) Neal 1896–1962
    10. 10. Herman (Alvis) Neal 1899–1965
    11. 11. Herbert (Earnest) Neal 1906–1974
    12. 12. Leslie (Oswald) Neal 1904–1984
    13. 13. Guston (Oscar) Neal 1901–1963
  4. 4. Henry (Oscar) Story 1882–1946

John Story's Timeline

4 Records

1854
28 MAR 1854
Birth of John Lafayette Story in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 26
John Lafayette Story resided here in Hays, Clinton, Kentucky, United States
Hays, Clinton, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 46
John Lafayette Story resided here in Civil District 7, Pickett, Tennessee
Civil District 7, Pickett, Tennessee
1930
25 FEB 1930
Age 76
Death of John Lafayette Story in Monroe, Overton, Tennessee, United States
Monroe, Overton, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 MAR 1854
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Pickett, Tennessee; Roll:T623_1592; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hays, Clinton, Kentucky; Roll: 410; FamilyHistory Film: 1254410; Page: 647B; Enumeration District: 031; Image:0501.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hays, Clinton, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hays, Clinton, Kentucky; Roll: 410; FamilyHistory Film: 1254410; Page: 647B; Enumeration District: 031; Image:0501.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 FEB 1930
    Event Place: Monroe, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Monroe, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Pickett, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Pickett, Tennessee; Roll:T623_1592; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60.

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