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Joseph Henry Jett 1813 – 1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1813

Birth Location: Warren, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 13 February 1891

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

Father: John Jett

Mother: Nancy\Sarah Avery

Spouse(s): Alzora Light

Children(s): Sarah Jett, James Jett, Nancy Jett, Elmira Jett, Rebecca Jett, Melvina Jett, William Jett, Mary Jett, Jesse Jett, Lavinia Jett, Jacob Jett

Joseph Henry Jett was born in 1813 in Warren, Kentucky, United States, the child of John Jett and Nancy\Sarah Avery. In 1840, Joseph Henry Jett resided in Jackson, Alabama, United States. Joseph Henry Jett married Alzora Light, and had children including Sarah Jett, James West Jett, Nancy Jett, Elmira Jane Jett, Rebecca Jett, Melvina Jett, William Jett, Mary Jane Jett, Jesse Jett, Lavinia Jett, Jacob Light Jett. Joseph Henry Jett passed away in 1891 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.

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Biography

  • Joseph Henry Jett was born in 1813 in Warren, Kentucky, United States, the child of John Jett and Nancy\Sarah Avery.
  • In 1840, Joseph Henry Jett resided in Jackson, Alabama, United States.
  • Joseph Henry Jett married Alzora Light, and had children including Sarah Jett, James West Jett, Nancy Jett, Elmira Jane Jett, Rebecca Jett, Melvina Jett, William Jett, Mary Jane Jett, Jesse Jett, Lavinia Jett, Jacob Light Jett.
  • Joseph Henry Jett passed away in 1891 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Jett's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Jett
1813 – 1891
Birth Place: Warren, Kentucky, United States
Parents
John Jett
1779 – 1816
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Nancy\Sarah Avery
1779 – 1830
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Jett
1760 – 1816
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Naomy Webb
1765 – 1845
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Peter Avery
1750 –
North Carolina, USA
ANNA (MARIA) YAPLE
1760 –
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Jett
1735 – 1793
Elizabeth Read
1738 – 1779
Martin Webb
1725 – 1788
Judith Carolina
1725 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ann Wells
1700 – 1770
James Read
1699 – 1765
Winifred Favior
1703 – 1777
Merriwether Webb
1697 – 1774
Elizabeth Martin
1708 – 1805

Joseph Jett's Descendants

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Joseph (Henry) Jett (1813 – 13 February 1891) m. Alzora Light (abt 1815 – 30 Apr 1888)
  1. 1. Sarah Jett (1836 – 7 May 1909)
  2. 2. James (West) Jett (1838 – )
  3. 3. Nancy Jett (1840 – )
  4. 4. Elmira (Jane) Jett (1844 – 13 Oct 1918)
  5. 5. Rebecca Jett (1846 – )
  6. 6. Melvina Jett (1849 – )
  7. 7. William Jett (1855 – )
  8. 8. Mary (Jane) Jett (1858 – 1880)
  9. 9. Jesse Jett
  10. 10. Lavinia Jett
  11. 11. Jacob (Light) Jett

Joseph Jett's Timeline

8 Records

1813
1813
Birth of Joseph Henry Jett in Warren, Kentucky, United States
Warren, Kentucky, United States
1833
11 Dec 1833
Age 20
Joseph Henry Jett was married in Blount
Blount
1840
1840
Age 27
Joseph Henry Jett resided here in Jackson, Alabama, United States
Jackson, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 37
Joseph Henry Jett resided here in Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama
Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama
1855
1855
Age 42
Joseph Henry Jett resided here in No Township Listed, Blount County, AL
No Township Listed, Blount County, AL
1866
1866
Age 53
Joseph Henry Jett resided here in Blount, Alabama
Blount, Alabama
1891
13 Jun 1891
Age 78
Joseph Henry Jett resided here in Blount, Alabama, United States
Blount, Alabama, United States
1891
13 February 1891
Age 78
Death of Joseph Henry Jett in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 164B; Image: 334
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jackson, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 16; Image: 563; Family History Library Film: 0002333
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1833
    Event Place: Blount

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jackson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jackson, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 16; Image: 563; Family History Library Film: 0002333

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 164B; Image: 334

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Blount County, AL
    Record Source: Alabama Census, 1810-90

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama State Census, 1820-1866

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1891
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Jay, A. J. - Johns, Joseph

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, 1785-1898, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 February 1891
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blount County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

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