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Joseph Ellis 1844–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1844

Birth Location: Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 17 May 1916

Death Location: Fair View, United States

Father: Jesse Ellis

Mother: RACHEL BROWN**

Spouse(s): Martha Ellis

Children(s):

In 1844, Joseph Ellis entered the world in Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA, born to Jesse L Ellis And Rachel Brown. In 1900, Joseph Ellis resided in Civil District 13, Greene, Tennessee, USA. Joseph Ellis married Martha Ellis. Joseph Ellis passed away in 1916 in Fair View, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Joseph Ellis entered the world in Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA, born to Jesse L Ellis And Rachel Brown.
  • In 1900, Joseph Ellis resided in Civil District 13, Greene, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joseph Ellis married Martha Ellis.
  • Joseph Ellis passed away in 1916 in Fair View, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Ellis's Ancestors

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Joseph Ellis
1844–1916
Birth Place: Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Jesse L Ellis
1804–1870
Big Sinking Creek, Greene County, Tennessee
RACHEL BROWN**
1801–1866
Greene, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Ellis
1760–1838
Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Kezia Worrall
1770–1839
South River, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Mordechai Ellis
1723–1785
Mary Hutton
1728–1788
Jonathan Worrall
1724–1801
Elizabeth Davis
1723–1762
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ellis
1683–
Nehemiah Hutton
1693–1740
Sarah Miller
1702–1767
Hannah Taylor
1703–1791
John Worrall
1703–1762
John Davis
1690–1736

Joseph Ellis's Timeline

4 Records

1844
1 May 1844
Birth of Joseph Ellis in Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA
Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Joseph Ellis resided here in Civil District 13, Greene, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Greene, Tennessee, USA
1916
16 MAY 1916
Age 72
Death of Joseph Ellis in Civil Dist 13, Greene, Tennessee
Civil Dist 13, Greene, Tennessee
1916
17 May 1916
Age 72
Burial of Joseph Ellis in Fair View, United States
Fair View, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1844
    Event Place: Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 48
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 1573; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241573

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Greene, Tennessee; Roll: 1573; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241573

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1916
    Event Place: Civil Dist 13, Greene, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 48
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 May 1916
    Event Place: Fair View, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

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