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John Summers 1877 – 1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1877

Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1950

Death Location: IN

Father: Allen Summers

Mother: Elizabeth Summers

Spouse(s): Mary Roberts, Mary Roberts

Children(s): Bessie Summers, Ida Summers

John Summers was born in 1877 in Jackson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Allen Summers and Elizabeth Summers. In 1880, John Summers resided in River, Jackson, Kentucky, United States. John Summers married Mary Jane Roberts, Mary Jane Roberts, and had children including Bessie Summers, Ida Summers. John Summers passed away in 1950 in IN.

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Biography

  • John Summers was born in 1877 in Jackson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Allen Summers and Elizabeth Summers.
  • In 1880, John Summers resided in River, Jackson, Kentucky, United States.
  • John Summers married Mary Jane Roberts, Mary Jane Roberts, and had children including Bessie Summers, Ida Summers.
  • John Summers passed away in 1950 in IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Summers
1811 – 1888
Birth Location: Washington Co., TN
AS
Elizabeth Summers
1844 – 1917
Birth Location: Laurel Co.,KY
ES

Spouses(s)

Mary Roberts
1880 – 1963
Birth Location: Jackson Co. Ky.
MR
Mary Roberts
1880 – 1963
Birth Location: Jackson Co., KY
MR

Children(s)

Bessie Summers
1903 – 1943
Birth Location: Jackson Co., KY
BS
Ida Summers
1906 –
Birth Location: Jackson Co. Ky.
IS

John Summers's Ancestors

Self
John Summers
1877 – 1950
Birth Place: Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Allen Summers
1811 – 1888
Washington Co., TN
Elizabeth Summers
1844 – 1917
Laurel Co.,KY
Grandparents
Isaac Summers
1790 –
Virginia
Rebecca Nelson
1790 – 1856
Washington CO., TN
Mahlon Summers
1815 –
Washington Co.,TN
Christina Branstetter
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Summers
1765 – 1846
Sarah Millinix
1772 – 1850
William Nelson
1769 – 1837
Sarah Owens
1774 – 1870
Rebecca Nelson
1790 – 1861
Michael Branstetter
1804 – 1892
Permelia Yoakley
1809 – 1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Summers
1736 – 1805
Elizabeth Springer
1738 – 1805
William Nelson
1769 – 1837
Rebecca Pettibone
1774 – 1850
Johann Brandstetter
1764 – 1818
Mary Ray
1768 – 1810
Peter Yoakley
1782 – 1857
Rachel Canole
1789 – 1855

John Summers's Descendants

1.
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John Summers (1877 – 1950) m. Mary (Jane) Roberts (25 JUL 1880 – 24 AUG 1963) m. Mary (Jane) Roberts (25 JUL 1880 – 24 Aug 1963)
  1. 1. Bessie Summers (3 AUG 1903 – 13 Jan 1943) m. James (B.) Saltsgaver (28 DEC 1886 – 19 Oct 1962)
    1. 1. Vernon Saltsgaver (13 Sep 1924 – 03 Jul 1998)
    2. 2. Robert Saltsgaver (24 Dec 1939 – 04 Aug 2002)
    3. 3. Laverne Saltsgaver m. Noble Sheckell (9 JAN – )
      1. 1. Terry Sheckells
      2. 2. Donna (Faye) Sheckells
      3. 3. Judy Sheckells
  2. 2. Ida Summers (1 JUL 1906 – ) m. Henry Wade m. Ernest Roby
    1. 1. Nellie (Jane) Wade

John Summers's Timeline

10 Records

1876
4 Dec 1876
Birth of John Summers in Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1877
1877
Birth of John Summers
None
1880
1880
Age 3
John Summers resided here in River, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
River, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 23
John Summers resided here in Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
John Summers resided here in Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
John Summers resided here in Hasselick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Hasselick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
John Summers resided here in Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana
Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
John Summers resided here in Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana, United States
Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana, United States
1950
1950
Age 73
Death of John Summers in IN
IN
1950
2 SEP 1950
Age 73
Burial of John Summers in East Cemetery, Crawford Co., IN
East Cemetery, Crawford Co., IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1876
    Event Place: Jackson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1852-1910
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 13-14
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hasselick, Jackson, Kentucky
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: River, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Family History Film: 1254421; Page: 533B; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0189
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: 527; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240527
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1877

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: River, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: River, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Family History Film: 1254421; Page: 533B; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0189

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: 527; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240527

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hasselick, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hasselick, Jackson, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 13-14

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiskey Run, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 13-14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson
    Record Source: Kentucky, Birth Records, 1852-1910

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: IN
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 SEP 1950
    Event Place: East Cemetery, Crawford Co., IN
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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