YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Liles 1808–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1808

Birth Location: Roane County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Meigs, Tennessee, USA

Father: Daniel 🧬

Mother: Jane 🧬

Spouse(s): Nancy Cofer\Kofer

Children(s): Doctor Liles, Caroline Liles, Mary Liles, Absolam MD

Joseph Liles was born in 1808 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Daniel Robert Lyle And Jane Ramsey. In 1835, Joseph Liles resided in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. Joseph Liles married Nancy Cofer Kofer, and had children including Absolam Liles Md, Caroline Liles, Doctor Francis Quincie Liles, Mary Matilda Liles. Joseph Liles passed away in 1860 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for Joseph Liles
JL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Joseph Liles was born in 1808 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Daniel Robert Lyle And Jane Ramsey.
  • In 1835, Joseph Liles resided in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joseph Liles married Nancy Cofer Kofer, and had children including Absolam Liles Md, Caroline Liles, Doctor Francis Quincie Liles, Mary Matilda Liles.
  • Joseph Liles passed away in 1860 in Meigs, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Liles's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Liles
1808–1860
Birth Place: Roane County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Daniel Robert Lyle 🧬
1759–1847
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Jane (Ramsey) 🧬
1765–1844
Timber Ridge, Rockbridge, VA American Colonies
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Liles's Descendants

1.
JL
Joseph Liles (1808–1860) m. Nancy Cofer\Kofer (1805–7 February 1889)
  1. 1. Doctor (Francis Quincie) Liles 1830–1855
  2. 2. Caroline Liles 1832–1882
  3. 3. Mary (Matilda) Liles 1834–
  4. 4. Absolam (Liles) MD 1829–1865 m. Cynthia ((Nelson)) Colinger 1834–1863
    1. 1. Josephus ((Joseph) Carroll) Liles 1857–1927 m. Sarah ((Elizabeth)) Bell 1860–1930
      1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth) Liles 1881–1930 m. Hiram (Dexter) Cowles 1875–1973
        1. 1. Effie (Louretta) Cowles 1917–2011 m. Lester (Ray) Stevens 1915–1998
        2. 2. Lola (Estella) Cowles 1895–1980
        3. 3. Ella (May) Cowles 1898–1920
        4. 4. John (Hudson) Cowles 1900–1960
        5. 5. Florence (Ethel) Cowles 1904–1979
        6. 6. Maggie (Elizabeth) Cowles 1906–1913
        7. 7. Ida (Bell Marie) Cowles 1908–1958
        8. 8. Joseph (Carroll) Cowles 1910–1979
        9. 9. Harry (Eddy) Cowles 1913–1980
        10. 10. Verly (Edna) Cowles 1915–1919
      2. 2. Sarah (Catherine (Katie)) Liles 1883–1926
      3. 3. James (Thomas (Tom)) Liles 1888–1950
      4. 4. Doctor (Sevier) Liles 1891–1956
      5. 5. Nora (O.) Liles 1893–1929 m. T (M) Tenison 1881– m. Charles Helt 1881–1913
      6. 6. Gertie Liles 1896–1934
      7. 7. William (Joe (Willie)) Liles 1899–1928
      8. 8. Ernest Liles 1903–1961
      9. 9. George (Washinton) Liles 1905–1983
    2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Liles 1850–1899
    3. 3. Young Lyle 1852–
    4. 4. Mary Lyle 1854–1878
    5. 5. Cynthia (G.) Liles 1863–1863
    6. 6. Martha (Adeline) Stephens 1861–1916
    7. 7. John (W) Liles 1853–1925

Joseph Liles's Timeline

4 Records

1808
abt 1808
Birth of Joseph Liles in Roane, Tennessee, USA
Roane, Tennessee, USA
1808
1808
Birth of Joseph Liles in Roane County, Tennessee, USA
Roane County, Tennessee, USA
1835
1835-1850
Age 27
Joseph Liles resided here in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Death of Joseph Liles in Meigs, Tennessee, USA
Meigs, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1808
    Event Place: Roane, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Roane County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Meigs, Tennessee, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE