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Mary Jett 1816–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1816

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 17 October 1890

Death Location: Roane County, West Virginia

Father: Jacob Watson

Mother: Sarah Pritchard*

Spouse(s): John Jett

Children(s): John Jett, Jacob Jett, Sylvester Jett, Wm Jett, Otha Jett, Wilson Jett, Alvin Jett, Mary Jett, Wesley Jett, Eliz Jett

In 1816, Mary Jett entered the world in Virginia, born to Jacob Watson And Sarah Catherine Pritchard. In 1850, Mary Jett resided in Western District, Ritchie, Virginia, USA. In 1855, Mary Jett established residence. Mary Jett married John Jett, and had children including Alvin Jett, Eliz Jett, Jacob Jett, John Marion Jett, Mary K Jett, Otha Jett, Sylvester Jett, Wesley Jett, Wilson F Jett, Wm Jett. Mary Jett passed away in 1890 in Roane County, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1816, Mary Jett entered the world in Virginia, born to Jacob Watson And Sarah Catherine Pritchard.
  • In 1850, Mary Jett resided in Western District, Ritchie, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1855, Mary Jett established residence.
  • Mary Jett married John Jett, and had children including Alvin Jett, Eliz Jett, Jacob Jett, John Marion Jett, Mary K Jett, Otha Jett, Sylvester Jett, Wesley Jett, Wilson F Jett, Wm Jett.
  • Mary Jett passed away in 1890 in Roane County, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Watson
1785–1840
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Sarah Pritchard*
1797–1879
Birth Location: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
SP

Spouses(s)

John Jett
1812–1878
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

John Jett
1853–1913
Birth Location: Ritchie County, West Virginia, USA
JJ
Jacob Jett
1842–1922
Birth Location: Virginia
JJ
Sylvester Jett
1846–1923
Birth Location: Virginia
SJ
Wm Jett
1840–1922
Birth Location: Virginia
WJ
Otha Jett
1851–1931
Birth Location: Virginia
OJ
Wilson Jett
1855–1922
Birth Location: Virginia
WJ
Alvin Jett
1849–1913
Birth Location: Virginia
AJ
Mary Jett
1861–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MJ
Wesley Jett
1837–
Birth Location: Virginia
WJ
Eliz Jett
1844–1844
Birth Location: Virginia
EJ

Mary Jett's Ancestors

Self
Mary Jett
1816–1890
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Jacob Watson
1785–1840
Hagerstown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Sarah (Catherine) Pritchard*
1797–1879
Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Watson
1745–1809
Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Patton
1747–1833
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, United States
Thomas (Pritchard) Jr
1768–1846
Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia
Nancy Tichenal
1766–1812
Morris, Morris, New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Twyford
1717–1783
John Patton
1724–1787
Elizabeth Wallace
1728–1780
Thomas Sr*
1740–1811
Rachel Davis
1746–1813
Moses Tichenor
1743–1796
Mary JACKSON
1745–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ALEXANDER Wallace
1699–1767
Agnes Gordon
1701–1755
Christopher Pritchard
1714–1762
Sarah VA
1720–1765
Joseph NJ
1691–1761
James Jackson
1704–1735
Mary Thorne
1706–

Mary Jett's Descendants

1.
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Mary Jett (abt 1816–17 October 1890) m. John Jett (abt 1812–1 December 1878)
  1. 1. John (Marion) Jett 1853–1913 m. Della Norman 1853–1899 m. Ann M. 1871–1900 m. Delilah Norman 1854–1900
    1. 1. Dora (Rebekah) Jett 1875–1905 m. Emery (D) Reynolds 1873–1951
      1. 1. Dovie (G) Hall 1900–1986 m. Elbert (John) Hall 1895–1965 m. Elbert (Foy) Hall 1894–1965
        1. 1. Smith 1925– m. Charles (Wayne Smith) Jr. 1916–2015 m. Charles Smith 1917–
        2. 2. Hilda (D) Hall 1944–2016
        3. 3. Elbert (B) Hall 1929–1996 m. Faye (Elizabeth) Hall 1928–2001
        4. 4. Gorden (H) Hall 1938–2004 m. Shirley (G.) Hall 1942–2017
        5. 5. Cormell (W) Hall 1926–
        6. 6. Kermitt (J Hall) Jr 1924–
        7. 7. Virgil (E) Hall 1923–
        8. 8. Earthlu Hall 1926–
        9. 9. Cormell (W) Hall 1926–
        10. 10. Kermitt (J) Hall 1924–
        11. 11. Hilda (D) Hall 1944–2016
      2. 2. Fairy Reynolds 1896–1971 m. Jacob (M) Jett 1884–1951
        1. 1. Lacie (F) Jett 1933–2021
        2. 2. Richard (Thair) Jett 1926–1995
        3. 3. Emery (Otho) Jett 1915–1976
        4. 4. Hershall (Ray) Jett 1924–2006
        5. 5. Daris (Fael) Jett 1920–1922
        6. 6. Marlon (Waitman) Jett 1916–1978
        7. 7. Beula (Faye) Adkins 1929–2005
        8. 8. Lonnie (McKinley) Jett 1931–1936
      3. 3. Casa (Pearl) Reynolds 1898–
    2. 2. Arlie ("Arla" Creed) Jett 1893–1976 m. Mabel Jeet 1898– m. Unk Rutledge 1896–1935
    3. 3. Garfield Jett 1880–1958 m. Orna Jett 1882–1977 m. Alcia (Elsie Oma) Jett 1882–1977
      1. 1. Darris (L) Jett 1920–
      2. 2. Bomard (W) Jett 1922–1997
      3. 3. Bernard (Eugene) Jett 1921–
      4. 4. Wherlie (Delmer) Jett 1901–1993
      5. 5. Mamie (Ethyl) Jett 1908–1991
      6. 6. Romie (G) Jett 1906–
      7. 7. Beulah (Bay) Jett 1916–
      8. 8. Glydia\\Gladys (Dale) Jett 1907–
      9. 9. Lennon\\Leman (V) Jett 1910–
      10. 10. John Jett 1901–
      11. 11. Lusten (E) Jett 1905–
      12. 12. Julia (V) Jett 1916–
      13. 13. Nhilie Jett 1902–
    4. 4. George (Washington) Jett 1878–1956
    5. 5. John (Walter) Jett 1882–1949 m. Mary (Le) Master 1873–
    6. 6. Lillie Jett 1884–
    7. 7. Liddie (E.) Drake 1872–1956 m. Femen (E) Drake 1869– m. Fleming Drake 1868–1956
      1. 1. Orvil (R) Drake 1908– m. Mammie Drake 1911–
      2. 2. Delpha (B) Drake 1901–1987 m. Arley Burns 1901–1992
        1. 1. Bobby (G Burns) Sr 1931–2017
      3. 3. Elcie (M) Drake 1906–1970 m. Miletis (P) Shafer 1902–1972
        1. 1. Joann (M) Shafer 1931–2016 m. Harry (Basil) Strickland 1932–1997
        2. 2. Sammy (D) Shafer 1936–2006 m. Ella (May) Shafer 1937–1995
        3. 3. Harry Shafer 1924–
        4. 4. Ethel Shafer 1925–
      4. 4. Flotie (L) Drake 1911– m. Jacob Dauglas 1907–
      5. 5. Earl Drake 1915– m. Orbie C 1916–
      6. 6. Ora (W) Drake 1895–
      7. 7. Lanie (G) Drake 1897–
      8. 8. Ramie (C) Drake 1894–
    8. 8. Mary (Odel) Jett 1888–1960 m. Ed Butler 1879–1950
      1. 1. Lester Butler 1925–1945
      2. 2. Louis Butler 1916–1971
      3. 3. Delia (Louise) Jett 1922–1952
      4. 4. Lucy (Ellen) Kozak 1912–1961
      5. 5. Mary (A) Gibson 1937–1992
    9. 9. Otho (Thornton) Jett 1886–1960 m. Minnie (M) Jett 1895–1970
      1. 1. Holly (M) Jett 1936–1950
      2. 2. Stella (F) Westfall 1928–2010
      3. 3. Virgie (E) Jett 1932–2020 m. Roy (Lee) Fields 1930–2020
      4. 4. Decie (A) Jett 1921–2004 m. Harold (P) Collins 1921–1977
        1. 1. Gerald (L) Collins 1945–2020
      5. 5. Etcil (R) Jett 1925–
      6. 6. Alice (Marie) Jett 1918–
      7. 7. James (Evertt) Jett 1920–
      8. 8. Golden (Edgar) Jett 1915–
      9. 9. Della Jett 1913– m. Otto Nicholos 1911–
    10. 10. Phelia (Alice) Jett 1891–1974 m. William Francis 1885–
      1. 1. Elizabeth Lewis 1913–1989 m. Charles (Daniel) Webster 1909–1997
        1. 1. Vernal (David) Webster 1936–2006
        2. 2. Norma (Jean) Webster 1935–1981
        3. 3. Doris (Ann) Webster 1934–2017
      2. 2. Earnest Lewis 1908–1978 m. Mary (Naomi) Lewis 1910–1965
        1. 1. Norman (Jesse) Lewis 1931–2010
        2. 2. Ida (Mae) Lewis 1934–2008
        3. 3. Donald (Ernest) Lewis 1933–2011
      3. 3. Alice Lewis 1921–2000 m. Ernest (E) Weekly 1912–
      4. 4. Emery (F) Lewis 1910–
      5. 5. Charles Lewis 1915–
      6. 6. Virginia Lewis 1919–
      7. 7. Phillis (J) Lewis 1924–
    11. 11. Sarah (Elizabeth) Jett 1873–1952
      1. 1. Elizabeth Simmons 1914–
      2. 2. May Morris 1900–
      3. 3. William Simmons 1910–
    12. 12. Curtis Jett 1903–
    13. 13. Cecil (W) Jett 1901–1985 m. Caroline Jett 1904–
      1. 1. Elizabeth Jett 1922–
      2. 2. Nora (Mae) Jett 1926–
      3. 3. Ivan Jett 1924–
      4. 4. Donald (R) Jett 1919–
    14. 14. Willie Jett 1905–1970 m. Lessie (Marie) Short 1928–2003 m. Minnie (M) Jett 1909–2005
      1. 1. Betty (Ruth) Dunlap 1932–2016
      2. 2. Pauline Gett 1930–2011 m. Ira (Obediah) Campbell 1921–1983
      3. 3. Betty (Ruth) Dunlap 1932–2016
    15. 15. Waitman (Edgell) Jett 1878–1960
    16. 16. Laura (ODell) Crihfield 1880–1962
    17. 17. Rosa (Bell) Pettit 1876–1949
    18. 18. Amma Short 1888–1947
    19. 19. Edna (S) Jett 1886–
    20. 20. James (C) Jett 1889–
    21. 21. Barny (B) Jett 1897–
  2. 2. Jacob Jett 1842–1922 m. Elisabeth Jett 1840–
    1. 1. John (W.) Jett 1867–1889
    2. 2. Mary (E.) Jett 1869–
  3. 3. Sylvester Jett 1846–1923 m. Julia (E) Jett 1857–1924 m. Erminis Jett 1856–1924 m. Ermany Jett 1847–
    1. 1. Fannie Jett 1891–
    2. 2. John Jett 1898–1969 m. Zella Pitts 1898–1955
    3. 3. Joseph Jett 1894–
    4. 4. Hattie Jett 1892–1984
    5. 5. Gertie (M) Jett 1880–1949
    6. 6. Goff Jett 1888–1950
    7. 7. Walter (M) Jett 1874–1948 m. Lela (D) Jett 1879–
      1. 1. Hobert Jett 1914–
      2. 2. Layton Jett 1919–
    8. 8. Grant Jett 1888–1966 m. Hannah (L) Jett 1888–
    9. 9. Oakey (D) Jett 1882–
    10. 10. Robert (B) Jett 1878–1966 m. Ethel (J) Jett 1886–
    11. 11. Maggie (B) Jett 1886–
    12. 12. Gay Jett 1883–
    13. 13. Goldia Jett 1904–
    14. 14. Michael (K) Jett 1876–1948
    15. 15. Michael (K) Jett 1876–1948
  4. 4. Wm Jett 1840–1922
  5. 5. Otha Jett 1851–1931 m. Phebe (A.) Jett 1852–1925 m. Delilah (Fern) Norman 1854–
    1. 1. Rosal (B.) Jett 1876–1949
    2. 2. Watman (E.) Jett 1879–1960 m. Alice (M) Jett 1880–
    3. 3. Marshall Jett 1884–1960
    4. 4. Jacob (M) Jett 1883–1995
    5. 5. Anna (M) Jett 1887–1919
    6. 6. Otha (T) Jett 1886–1959
    7. 7. Curtis Jett 1903–1914
    8. 8. George (Washington) Jett 1878–1956
    9. 9. Lyda (Ellen Liddie) Jett 1872–1956
    10. 10. Sarah (Elizabeth) Jett 1873–1952
    11. 11. Dora (R) Jett 1876–
    12. 12. Alice Jett 1890–1974
    13. 13. Cecil (W) Jett 1900–1985
    14. 14. Granville Jett 1894–
    15. 15. Laura (Odell) Jett 1880–1962
    16. 16. Lillie Jett 1884–
    17. 17. John (Walter) Jett 1880–1958
    18. 18. Arley (Creed) Jett 1893–1976
  6. 6. Wilson (F) Jett 1855–1922 m. Mary (Ann) Dye 1860–1946
    1. 1. Arena(Rena) (or Verena) Jett 1879–1951 m. Albert (Clinton) Harris 1882–1959
      1. 1. Ollie (Genevieve) Carper 1912–1999
      2. 2. Virgil (Brooks) Harris 1920–2008
      3. 3. Dayton (E.) Harris 1921–1962
      4. 4. Dorothy (Mae) Smith 1903–1970
      5. 5. Paul (Levere Harris) Sr 1923–2008
      6. 6. Effie (Marie) Myles 1913–1964 m. Clyde (Milford) Myles 1898–1965
      7. 7. Coy Harris 1916–
    2. 2. Winona (Jett) Naylor 1893–1944 m. Absolom (McNeil) Naylor 1877–1950 m. Mack Naylor 1878–1950 m. Naylor 1877–1950
      1. 1. Herman (J) Naylor 1916–1991
      2. 2. Laura (Jane) Kelley 1931–2000
      3. 3. Ochel (Angeline) Henderson 1917–1997
      4. 4. Ray (W. Naylor) Sr 1921–1991 m. Annie (L) Naylor 1925–
      5. 5. Dixie (Farist) Kelley 1920–2010
      6. 6. Homer Naylor 1925–2012
      7. 7. Woodron Naylor 1927–2022
      8. 8. Maxine Naylor 1928–2006
      9. 9. Dountain (Hayes) Naylor 1910–1947
      10. 10. Louis (Hobart) Naylor 1899–1953
      11. 11. Rama (Ann) Cook 1908–1997
      12. 12. Ochel (Angeline) Henderson 1917–1997
      13. 13. Gusta (Faye) Kelly 1914–1995
      14. 14. Laura (Jane) Kelley 1931–2000
      15. 15. Herman (J) Naylor 1916–1991
      16. 16. Nelson (Gay) Naylor 1905–1979
      17. 17. Dixie (Farist) Kelley 1920–2010
      18. 18. Dountain (Hayes) Naylor 1910–1947
      19. 19. Laura (Jane) Kelley 1931–2000
      20. 20. Ochel (Angeline) Henderson 1917–1997
      21. 21. Louis (Hobart) Naylor 1899–1953
      22. 22. Herman (J) Naylor 1916–1991
      23. 23. Ray (W. Naylor) Sr 1921–1991
      24. 24. Dixie (Farist) Kelley 1920–2010
      25. 25. Homer Naylor 1925–2012
      26. 26. Gusta (Faye) Kelly 1914–1995
      27. 27. Woodrow (Wilson) Naylor 1927–2022
      28. 28. Nelson (Gay) Naylor 1905–1979
      29. 29. Rama (Ann) Cook 1908–1997
  7. 7. Alvin Jett 1849–1913 m. Claracy (J.) Jett 1853–
    1. 1. Jett 1880–1967 m. Bessie (Elizabeth) Jett 1893–1926
    2. 2. Granville (Z.) Jett 1872–
    3. 3. Morgan (S.) Jett 1878–
    4. 4. Sarah (L.) Jett 1874–1939 m. Hezekiah (Cook Spencer) Abbott 1856–1929
      1. 1. Elmer (E) Abbott 1915–1999
    5. 5. John (Alvin) Jett 1876–
  8. 8. Mary (K) Jett 1861–
  9. 9. Wesley Jett 1837–
  10. 10. Eliz Jett 1844–1844

Mary Jett's Timeline

7 Records

1816
abt 1816
Birth of Mary Jett in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 34
Mary Jett resided here in Western District, Ritchie, Virginia, USA
Western District, Ritchie, Virginia, USA
1855
1855
Age 39
Mary Jett resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 44
Mary Jett resided here in Ritchie, Virginia, USA
Ritchie, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 54
Mary Jett resided here in Union, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Union, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 64
Mary Jett resided here in Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1890
17 October 1890
Age 74
Death of Mary Jett in Roane County, West Virginia, USA
Roane County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1816
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Page: 80D; Enumeration District: 123
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 593B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Ritchie, Virginia; Roll: 973; Page: 243a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Ritchie, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western District, Ritchie, Virginia; Roll: 973; Page: 243a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ritchie, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 593B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Page: 80D; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 October 1890
    Event Place: Roane County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roane County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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