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Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell 1872 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1872

Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

Death Date: 27 Oct 1930

Death Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Father: Thomas Russell

Mother: Martha Ailey

Spouse(s): Alfred Ailey

Children(s): Virgie Ailey, Neita Ailey, Sophia Ailey, Zelma Ailey, Hobart Ailey, Zura Ailey, Lillie Ailey, Roosevelt Ailey, Myrtle Ailey, Cecille Ailey

The story of Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell began in 1872 in Jefferson, Tennessee. In 1880, Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided in Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee. Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell married Alfred Newman Ailey, and had children including Virgie L. Ailey, Neita Mae Ailey, Sophia Ima Ailey, Zelma Abbie Ailey, Hobart C. Ailey, Zura Belle Ailey, Lillie M. Ailey, Roosevelt "Rosie" Ailey, Myrtle Minnie Ailey, Cecille Ailey. Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell passed away in 1930 in Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell began in 1872 in Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • In 1880, Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided in Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell married Alfred Newman Ailey, and had children including Virgie L. Ailey, Neita Mae Ailey, Sophia Ima Ailey, Zelma Abbie Ailey, Hobart C. Ailey, Zura Belle Ailey, Lillie M. Ailey, Roosevelt "Rosie" Ailey, Myrtle Minnie Ailey, Cecille Ailey.
  • Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell passed away in 1930 in Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Russell
1848 – 1930
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
TR
Martha Ailey
1846 – 1924
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
MA

Spouses(s)

Alfred Ailey
1871 – 1926
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
AA

Children(s)

Virgie Ailey
1895 – 1974
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
VA
Neita Ailey
1898 – 1944
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
NA
Sophia Ailey
1898 – 1965
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
SA
Zelma Ailey
1900 – 1990
Birth Location: Sevierville, Jefferson, Tennessee
ZA
Hobart Ailey
1903 – 1930
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
HA
Zura Ailey
1905 – 1992
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
ZA
Lillie Ailey
1907 – 1944
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
LA
Roosevelt Ailey
1909 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
RA
Myrtle Ailey
1911 – 1974
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
MA
Cecille Ailey
1912 –
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
CA

Laura Russell's Ancestors

Self
Laura Russell
1872 – 1930
Birth Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Russell
1848 – 1930
Sevier, Tennessee
Martha (G.) Ailey
1846 – 1924
Jefferson, Tennessee
Grandparents
John (Jackson "Jack") Russell
1815 – 1905
Leadvale, Jefferson, Tennessee
Nancy Patterson
1815 – 1888
Sevier, Tennessee
George (Anderson) Ailey
1821 – 1880
Sevier, Tennessee
Mary ("Polly") Fox
1825 – 1906
Sevier, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William Russell
1770 – 1840
Sarah Moreland
1780 – 1850
Samuel Patterson
1760 – 1831
Mary Doherty
1765 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Moreland
1750 – 1808
Celia
1755 – 1830
Robert Patterson
1727 – 1808
Margaret Baskin
1735 – 1808

Laura Russell's Descendants

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Laura (Laverna "Vernie") Russell (20 Jul 1872 – 27 Oct 1930) m. Alfred (Newman) Ailey (14 Feb 1871 – 2 Jul 1926)
  1. 1. Virgie (L.) Ailey (2 Nov 1895 – 27 Apr 1974)
  2. 2. Neita (Mae) Ailey (1 Jan 1898 – 13 May 1944) m. Ottis (Lonza "Attie") Kelley (26 Mar 1897 – 29 Aug 1953)
    1. 1. Raymond (Boyd) Kelley (11 Nov 1917 – 5 Sep 1947)
    2. 2. Geneva (G.) Kelley (abt 1920 – )
    3. 3. Emely (Adieline) Kelley (16 May 1921 – 18 Sep 1922)
    4. 4. Josephine Kelley (abt 1923 – )
    5. 5. Ottis (Lonza) Kelley (31 May 1925 – 10 Aug 1942)
  3. 3. Sophia (Ima) Ailey (28 Jun 1898 – 12 Jan 1965)
  4. 4. Zelma (Abbie) Ailey (27 Feb 1900 – 6 Aug 1990) m. Sutton ( – bef 1930) m. John (Ernest) Roberts (26 May 1899 – 18 Feb 1981)
    1. 1. Joe (C.) Sutton (18 Jan 1922 – 10 Jun 2001) m. Elizabeth (A.) Fox (21 May 1924 – 19 May 1997)
    2. 2. Vera (K.) Roberts (abt 1936 – )
  5. 5. Hobart (C.) Ailey (1903 – 1930)
  6. 6. Zura (Belle) Ailey (21 Jun 1905 – 1 Feb 1992)
  7. 7. Lillie (M.) Ailey (6 Jul 1907 – 3 Feb 1944)
  8. 8. Roosevelt ("Rosie") Ailey (1909 – )
  9. 9. Myrtle (Minnie) Ailey (3 Mar 1911 – 10 Jan 1974)
  10. 10. Cecille Ailey (1912 – )

Laura Russell's Timeline

7 Records

1872
20 Jul 1872
Birth of Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 8
Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided here in Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided here in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 38
Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided here in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 48
Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1930
27 Oct 1930
Age 58
Death of Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 58
Laura Laverna "Vernie" Russell resided here in District 5, Sevier, Tennessee
District 5, Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1930
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1872
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0136; Image: 75; FHL microfilm: 1375531.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 199.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; FHL microfilm: 1241580.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 325A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 695.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005.
    [6] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 695.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 325A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; FHL microfilm: 1241580.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 199.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0136; Image: 75; FHL microfilm: 1375531.
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