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Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop 1868–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1868

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 9 Nov 1960

Death Location: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama

Father: James Bishop

Mother: Martha Penton-Bishop

Spouse(s): Marget Bishop

Children(s): Ola Bishop-Steward, Loumie Bishop, Ellie (Twin), Esser Bishop, Octavia Bishop-Thrift, James Bishop

In 1868, Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop entered the world in Alabama, born to James Washington Bishop And Martha A Penton Bishop. In 1870, Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided in Milltown, Chambers, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop married Marget Ann Bishop, and had children including Ellie Bishop, Ellie L Bishop Twin, Esser Is A Twin Bishop, James W Bishop, Loumie Bishop, Octavia Bishop Thrift, Ola Bishop Steward, Will D Thrift. Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop passed away in 1960 in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop entered the world in Alabama, born to James Washington Bishop And Martha A Penton Bishop.
  • In 1870, Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided in Milltown, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop married Marget Ann Bishop, and had children including Ellie Bishop, Ellie L Bishop Twin, Esser Is A Twin Bishop, James W Bishop, Loumie Bishop, Octavia Bishop Thrift, Ola Bishop Steward, Will D Thrift.
  • Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop passed away in 1960 in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Bishop
1826–1908
Birth Location: Dekalb, Georgia, USA
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Martha Penton-Bishop
1827–1905
Birth Location: Jones, Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Marget Bishop
1854–1931
Birth Location: Griffin, Pike County, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Ola Bishop-Steward
1887–1936
Birth Location: Alabama
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Loumie Bishop
1880–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Ellie (Twin)
1891–1967
Birth Location: Tallapoosa Co, AL, USA
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Esser Bishop
1891–1973
Birth Location: Alabama
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Octavia Bishop-Thrift
1885–1968
Birth Location: Alabama
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James Bishop
1885–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Joseph Bishop's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Bishop
1868–1960
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
James Washington Bishop
1826–1908
Dekalb, Georgia, USA
Martha (A.) Penton-Bishop
1827–1905
Jones, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Reuben Bishop
1794–1884
Georgia, United States
Nancy Bishop
1800–1870
Georgia, USA
Peter King
1805–1849
Newton Co., Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Bishop
1762–1845
Weltheann Adams
1760–1839
Thomas Wooten
1743–1839
Susanna Wooton
1747–1850
William King
1782–1848
Elizabeth Hawkins
1774–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Lt.
1743–1821
Hannah Bishop
1744–1835
Phineas Adams
1726–1779
Samuel Hawkins
1745–1828

Joseph Bishop's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Thomas "Tom") Bishop (Jul 1868–9 Nov 1960) m. Marget (Ann) Bishop (Jul 1854–28 Oct 1931...Died in Wadley..)
  1. 1. Ola Bishop-Steward 1887–1936 m. Richard Steward 1885– m. James (Richard) Stewart 1885–1967
    1. 1. Dolphus Stewart 1910–1975 m. Macy Parker 1911–1973 m. Macie Stewart 1911–1973
      1. 1. Frances (Taylor) Stewart 1945–2026 m. Charles (Vernon) Yarbrough 1939–2003
      2. 2. Ruby (S.) Patterson 1928–2002
      3. 3. F (Jackson) Stewart 1932–1997
      4. 4. Margaret (Ramos) Stewart 1936–2024 m. Guy (W) Kelly 1919–1960 m. Francis (Fontanez “ Amigo”) Ramos 1935–2003
      5. 5. James (Walter) Stewart 1939–1985
      6. 6. Thurston (A) Stewart 1934–1987
      7. 7. Ruby Stewart 1929–2002
      8. 8. Forrest (Jackson) Stewart 1932–1997
      9. 9. Willie (“Buddy” Frank) Stewart 1950–2017
    2. 2. Bettie (Lou ' Sis') Stewart 1907–1982 m. Milton (R.) Dye 1907–1979
    3. 3. John (Thomas) Stewart 1903–1936 m. Nancy Bishop 1904–
      1. 1. Herma Bishop 1926–1994
  2. 2. Loumie Bishop 1880–
  3. 3. Ellie (L Bishop) (Twin) 1891–1967
  4. 4. Esser (( is a Twin)) Bishop 1891–1973
  5. 5. Octavia Bishop-Thrift 1885–1968 m. Willie (Dee) Thrift 1886–1966
    1. 1. Susie (Lee Thrift) Spivey 1918–2000
    2. 2. Otis (Boles) Thrift 1912–1998
  6. 6. James (W) Bishop 1885–

Joseph Bishop's Timeline

11 Records

1868
Jul 1868
Birth of Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop in Alabama
Alabama
1870
1870
Age 2
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Milltown, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Milltown, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1884
12-17-1884
Age 16
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop was married in Tallapoosa,Alabama
Tallapoosa,Alabama
1900
1900
Age 32
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Precinct 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Precinct 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 67
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Rural, Tallapoosa, Alabama
Rural, Tallapoosa, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 72
Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop resided here in Eagle Creek, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Eagle Creek, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1960
9 Nov 1960
Age 92
Death of Joseph Thomas "Tom" Bishop in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama
Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1868
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Convict Records, 1886-1952
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eagle Creek, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00083; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 62-11
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T625_44; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 181
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2339785
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 492B; Enumeration District: 150
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Milltown, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M593_6; Page: 40B; Family History Library Film: 545505
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240042
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 8, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: T624_31; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374044
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Alexander City Outlook; Publication Date: 14 Nov 1960; Publication Place: Alexander City, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.56487864,0.4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12-17-1884
    Event Place: Tallapoosa,Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Milltown, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Milltown, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M593_6; Page: 40B; Family History Library Film: 545505

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 492B; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240042

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 8, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: T624_31; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374044

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T625_44; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 181

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2339785

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Tallapoosa, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eagle Creek, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00083; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 62-11

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Eagle Creek, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eagle Creek, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00083; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 62-11

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cherokee, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Convict Records, 1886-1952

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Daviston
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Alexander City Outlook; Publication Date: 14 Nov 1960; Publication Place: Alexander City, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.56487864,0.4

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1960
    Event Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Alexander City Outlook; Publication Date: 14 Nov 1960; Publication Place: Alexander City, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.56487864,0.4
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