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Luther Melvin Jett 1890 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 October 1890

Birth Location: Texas, USA

Death Date: 25 Apr 1941

Death Location: Ellis, Texas, United States

Father: James Jett

Mother: Mary Joines

Spouse(s): Nellie Jett

Children(s): Cecil Jett, Earl Jett, Edward Jett, Donna Jett, James Jett, Betty Jett

Luther Melvin Jett was born in 1890 in Texas, USA, the child of James Martin Jett and Mary Eliza Joines. In 1900, Luther Melvin Jett resided in Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas. In 1920, Luther Melvin Jett resided in Farmersville, Collin, Texas. Luther Melvin Jett married Nellie May Jett, and had children including Cecil Jewel Jett, Earl R Jett, Edward L Jett, Donna L Jett, James Jett, Betty Marie Jett. Luther Melvin Jett passed away in 1941 in Ellis, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • Luther Melvin Jett was born in 1890 in Texas, USA, the child of James Martin Jett and Mary Eliza Joines.
  • In 1900, Luther Melvin Jett resided in Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas.
  • In 1920, Luther Melvin Jett resided in Farmersville, Collin, Texas.
  • Luther Melvin Jett married Nellie May Jett, and had children including Cecil Jewel Jett, Earl R Jett, Edward L Jett, Donna L Jett, James Jett, Betty Marie Jett.
  • Luther Melvin Jett passed away in 1941 in Ellis, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jett
1845 – 1892
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
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Mary Joines
1853 – 1908
Birth Location: Giles, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nellie Jett
1895 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Cecil Jett
1917 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Earl Jett
1920 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Edward Jett
1921 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Donna Jett
1924 –
Birth Location: Texas
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James Jett
1929 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Betty Jett
1932 –
Birth Location: Italy, Ellis, Texas, USA
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Luther Jett's Ancestors

Self
Luther Jett
1890 – 1941
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Parents
James Martin Jett
1845 – 1892
Blount, Alabama, United States
Mary (Eliza) Joines
1853 – 1908
Giles, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Jett
1805 – 1870
Warren, Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Bird) Jones
1826 – 1914
Blount, Alabama, United States
Daniel (Logan) Joines
1827 – 1905
Giles, Tennessee, United States
Nancy Ann
1828 – 1898
Giles, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Jett
1779 – 1816
Nancy\Sarah Avery
1779 – 1830
James Jones
1795 – 1854
Amanda Baker
1805 – 1861
Thomas Joines
1785 – 1865
Julia Gordon
1793 – 1871
Margaret Walker
1796 – 1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jett
1760 – 1816
Naomy Webb
1765 – 1845
Peter Avery
1750 –
ANNA YAPLE
1760 –
Jeremiah Jones
1770 – 1847
Mary Swisher
1766 – 1852
Peter Baker
1775 – 1840
Margaret Regan
1781 – 1840
Richard Joins
1740 –
Thomas Gordon
1779 – 1850
Sarah Creed
1774 – 1861
Jacob Walker
1775 –
Rachel Raper
1780 –

Luther Jett's Descendants

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Luther (Melvin) Jett (11 October 1890 – 25 Apr 1941) m. Nellie (May) Jett (abt 1895 – )
  1. 1. Cecil (Jewel) Jett (abt 1917 – )
  2. 2. Earl (R) Jett (abt 1920 – )
  3. 3. Edward (L) Jett (abt 1921 – )
  4. 4. Donna (L) Jett (abt 1924 – )
  5. 5. James Jett (abt 1929 – )
  6. 6. Betty (Marie) Jett (3 Feb 1932 – )

Luther Jett's Timeline

7 Records

1890
11 October 1890
Birth of Luther Melvin Jett in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Luther Melvin Jett resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
1920
1920
Age 30
Luther Melvin Jett resided here in Farmersville, Collin, Texas
Farmersville, Collin, Texas
1930
1930
Age 40
Luther Melvin Jett resided here in Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
1935
1935
Age 45
Luther Melvin Jett resided here in Rural, Ellis, Texas
Rural, Ellis, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Luther Melvin Jett resided here in Ellis, Texas, United States
Ellis, Texas, United States
1941
25 Apr 1941
Age 51
Death of Luther Melvin Jett in Ellis, Texas, United States
Ellis, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 October 1890
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4027; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 70-42
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Farmersville, Collin, Texas; Roll: T625_1788; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 915
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 2326; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 760.0; FHL microfilm: 2342060
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Collin; Roll: 1952488; Draft Board: 2
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T623_1675; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 137.
    [6] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: T623_1675; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 137.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Farmersville, Collin, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Farmersville, Collin, Texas; Roll: T625_1788; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 2326; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 760.0; FHL microfilm: 2342060

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4027; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 70-42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4027; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 70-42

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Collin, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Collin; Roll: 1952488; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1941
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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