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Josephine Ely 1894–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1894

Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 30 August 1973

Death Location: Oliver Springs, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Lee

Mother: Lavina Saylor

Spouse(s): Thomas Ely

Children(s): Gladys Ely, Rufus Ely, Milford Ely, June Ely, Tommie Ely, Eugene Ely, Faustina Ely, Glen Ely, Beulah Ely

In 1894, Josephine Ely entered the world in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to William Andrew Lee And Lavina Lovy Saylor. In 1935, Josephine Ely resided in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia. In 1940, Josephine Ely resided in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA. Josephine Ely married Thomas Morton Ely, and had children including Beulah Ely, Eugene Ely, Faustina Ely, Gladys Ely, Glen Ely, June Ely, Milford Ely, Rufus Ely, Tommie Ely. Josephine Ely passed away in 1973 in Oliver Springs, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Josephine Ely entered the world in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to William Andrew Lee And Lavina Lovy Saylor.
  • In 1935, Josephine Ely resided in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia.
  • In 1940, Josephine Ely resided in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • Josephine Ely married Thomas Morton Ely, and had children including Beulah Ely, Eugene Ely, Faustina Ely, Gladys Ely, Glen Ely, June Ely, Milford Ely, Rufus Ely, Tommie Ely.
  • Josephine Ely passed away in 1973 in Oliver Springs, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josephine Ely's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Ely
1894–1973
Birth Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
William Andrew Lee
1855–1935
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Lavina (Lovy) Saylor
1857–1936
Pucketts Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
David Lee
1824–1905
Cumberland, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Sarah (Alice) Chaney
1824–1851
Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Levi SAYLOR
1816–1868
Harlan County, Kentucky
Mary (Polly) Helton
1820–1919
Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Lee
1800–1871
Joyce Napier
1800–1870
John Sr
1790–1871
Mary Hoskins
1789–1850
Shadrach Sr
1785–1866
Mary Osborne
1757–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Saylor
1760–1848
Sarah Salyer
1770–1855
Aaron Brock
1720–1811
Susannah Davis
1720–1760

Josephine Ely's Descendants

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Josephine Ely (15 May 1894–30 August 1973) m. Thomas (Morton) Ely (1889–1958)
  1. 1. Gladys Ely 1916–2014 m. Herbert (Broughton Fitzgerald) Jr 1919–1992
  2. 2. Rufus Ely 1918–1998 m. Mary (Alba) Ely 1918–1998
  3. 3. Milford Ely 1920–2015 m. Mable (C) Ely 1916–2001
  4. 4. June Ely 1925–2007 m. Wm (E) Kreis 1922–2005
    1. 1. James (G) Kreis 1948–2017
  5. 5. Tommie Ely 1934–2013 m. Patricia (G) Ely 1937–2007
  6. 6. Eugene Ely 1923–1989 m. Nola (Jean) Ely 1928–1991
  7. 7. Faustina Ely 1932–1999 m. Edward (Monroe) Norwood 1922–2003
  8. 8. Glen Ely 1929–1986 m. Jewell (D.) Free 1929–1998
  9. 9. Beulah Ely 1922–1986 m. Wade (Hampton Walsh) Jr 1919–1995

Josephine Ely's Timeline

4 Records

1894
15 May 1894
Birth of Josephine Ely in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 41
Josephine Ely resided here in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 46
Josephine Ely resided here in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
1973
30 August 1973
Age 79
Death of Josephine Ely in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1894
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04273; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53-12
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04273; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53-12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04273; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 August 1973
    Event Place: Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oliver Springs, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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