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Michael "Calvin" Church 1885–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1885

Birth Location: Johnson, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 26 Jun 1962

Death Location: Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Jesse Jr

Mother: Nancy Fritts

Spouse(s): Sarah Brewer, Catharine Fritts, Jesse Jr, Lola Hicks, Eddie Church, Edna Church

Children(s): James Church, Elsie Church, Richard Church, John Church, Luthenia Church, Robert Church, Ludell Church, Ray Church, Nannie Church, Maggie L

In 1885, Michael "Calvin" Church entered the world in Johnson, Tennessee, USA, born to Jesse Calvin Church Jr And Nancy Fritts. In 1900, Michael "Calvin" Church resided in Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee. In 1910, Michael "Calvin" Church resided in Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee. Michael "Calvin" Church married Catharine J Stufflestreet Fritts, Eddie Church, Edna Church, Jesse Calvin Church Jr, Lola L Hicks, Sarah Edna Brewer, and had children including Elsie Opelie Church, J R, James Ray Church, John William Billy Church, Ludell D Church, Luthenia Chelsie Church, Maggie L, Nannie Church, Ray Church, Richard Arvil Church, Robert Glenn Bobby Church. Michael "Calvin" Church passed away in 1962 in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Michael "Calvin" Church entered the world in Johnson, Tennessee, USA, born to Jesse Calvin Church Jr And Nancy Fritts.
  • In 1900, Michael "Calvin" Church resided in Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Michael "Calvin" Church resided in Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee.
  • Michael "Calvin" Church married Catharine J Stufflestreet Fritts, Eddie Church, Edna Church, Jesse Calvin Church Jr, Lola L Hicks, Sarah Edna Brewer, and had children including Elsie Opelie Church, J R, James Ray Church, John William Billy Church, Ludell D Church, Luthenia Chelsie Church, Maggie L, Nannie Church, Ray Church, Richard Arvil Church, Robert Glenn Bobby Church.
  • Michael "Calvin" Church passed away in 1962 in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Jr
1867–1939
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JJ
Nancy Fritts
1865–1907
Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Brewer
1898–1971
Birth Location: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
SB
Catharine Fritts
1865–1907
Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
CF
Jesse Jr
1867–1939
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JJ
Lola Hicks
1883–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
LH
Eddie Church
1902–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EC
Edna Church
1898–
Birth Location: –
EC

Children(s)

James Church
1920–1988
Birth Location: Neva, Johnson County, TN, USA
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Elsie Church
1928–2014
Birth Location: TN, USA
EC
Richard Church
1931–2003
Birth Location: Mountain City, Johnson, TN, USA
RC
John Church
1926–1967
Birth Location: Carter, Tennessee, United States
JC
Luthenia Church
1933–2009
Birth Location: Johnson, Tennessee, United States
LC
Robert Church
1935–2008
Birth Location: Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
RC
Ludell Church
1909–
Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
LC
Ray Church
1921–
Birth Location: –
RC
Nannie Church
1923–
Birth Location: –
NC
Maggie L
1924–
Birth Location: –
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Michael Church's Ancestors

Self
Michael Church
1885–1962
Birth Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Jesse Calvin Church Jr
1867–1939
Tennessee, United States
Nancy Fritts
1865–1907
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Jesse (Calvin Church) Sr
1833–1908
Summit, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Martha Watson
1838–1904
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Michael ((Mike) Ezekiel) Treffenstatt\Fritts
1832–1907
Carter (later renamed Johnson Co), Tennessee, USA
Nancy (A) Fritts
1844–1911
Washington, Washington, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Church
1808–1889
Sarah Lenderman
1808–1870
George Treffenstead
1805–1860
Violet Whaley
1810–1848
Andy Reed
1818–1875
Martha Dinkins
1823–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elijah Sr.
1773–1860
Charity Craft
1771–1850
Leonard Lenderman
1779–1841
Anna Fyffe
1780–1843
Frederick Treffenstatt
1757–1814
Christenia Miller
1758–1855
John Whaley
1770–1835
Mary Rippeto
1779–1857

Michael Church's Descendants

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Michael ("Calvin") Church (31 Mar 1885–26 Jun 1962) m. Sarah (Edna) Brewer (27 Jun 1898–24 Jul 1971) m. Catharine (J Stufflestreet) Fritts (18 Jul 1865–18 Apr 1907) m. Jesse (Calvin Church) Jr (18 Aug 1867–31 Oct 1939) m. Lola (L) Hicks (1883–1910) m. Eddie Church (abt 1902–) m. Edna Church (abt 1898–)
  1. 1. James (Ray) Church 1920–1988
  2. 2. Elsie (Opelie) Church 1928–2014
  3. 3. Richard (Arvil) Church 1931–2003 m. Alma (Loy Guy) Church 1937–
  4. 4. John (William "Billy") Church 1926–1967 m. Ella (Mae) Church 1932–1989
    1. 1. Sandra (Darlene) Patrick 1951–2020
  5. 5. Luthenia (Chelsie) Church 1933–2009 m. Ernest (Edward) Johnson 1931–2016
  6. 6. Robert (Glenn Bobby) Church 1935–2008
  7. 7. Ludell (D) Church 1909–
  8. 8. Ray Church 1921–
  9. 9. Nannie Church 1923–
  10. 10. Maggie L 1924–

Michael Church's Timeline

8 Records

1885
31 Mar 1885
Birth of Michael "Calvin" Church in Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Michael "Calvin" Church resided here in Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee
Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 25
Michael "Calvin" Church resided here in Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee
Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 35
Michael "Calvin" Church resided here in Civil District 4, Johnson, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Johnson, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 45
Michael "Calvin" Church resided here in District 5, Carter, Tennessee
District 5, Carter, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Michael "Calvin" Church resided here in Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1950
1950
Age 65
Michael "Calvin" Church resided here in Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1962
26 Jun 1962
Age 77
Death of Michael "Calvin" Church in Johnson City, Washington County, TN, USA
Johnson City, Washington County, TN, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3908; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46-5.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Carter, Tennessee; Roll: 2236; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 701.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Johnson County, Tennessee; Roll: 1853025; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1581; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 100.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1507; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 210.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1581; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 100.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1507; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 210.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Johnson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Carter, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Carter, Tennessee; Roll: 2236; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 701.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Johnson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3908; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46-5.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Johnson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnson, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Johnson County, Tennessee; Roll: 1853025; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1962
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington County, TN, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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