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Milton Herschel Hightower 1855–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 April 1855

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 31 May 1937

Death Location: Hogansville, Troup County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: thomas cms

Mother: elizabeth henderson

Spouse(s): Ada Mickelberry

Children(s): Emmie Jones, Emmie Hightower, Charlie Hightower, Kate Hightower, Annita Hightower

In 1855, Milton Herschel Hightower entered the world in Georgia, born to Thomas Jefferson Hightower 2 Matches Pull Cms And Elizabeth Henderson. In 1870, Milton Herschel Hightower resided in Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA. In 1880, Milton Herschel Hightower resided in Harrisonville, Troup, Georgia, USA. Milton Herschel Hightower married Ada Mickelberry, and had children including Annita Hightower, Charlie Hightower, Emmie Hightower, Emmie Jones, Kate Hightower. Milton Herschel Hightower passed away in 1937 in Hogansville, Troup County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Milton Herschel Hightower entered the world in Georgia, born to Thomas Jefferson Hightower 2 Matches Pull Cms And Elizabeth Henderson.
  • In 1870, Milton Herschel Hightower resided in Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1880, Milton Herschel Hightower resided in Harrisonville, Troup, Georgia, USA.
  • Milton Herschel Hightower married Ada Mickelberry, and had children including Annita Hightower, Charlie Hightower, Emmie Hightower, Emmie Jones, Kate Hightower.
  • Milton Herschel Hightower passed away in 1937 in Hogansville, Troup County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

thomas cms
1829–1916
Birth Location: Parrottsville, Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
tc
elizabeth henderson
1835–1886
Birth Location: Georgia
eh

Spouses(s)

Ada Mickelberry
1855–1929
Birth Location: Georgia
AM

Children(s)

Emmie Jones
1881–
Birth Location: Hogansville, Georgia
EJ
Emmie Hightower
1877–
Birth Location: Georgia
EH
Charlie Hightower
1879–
Birth Location: Georgia
CH
Kate Hightower
1877–1932
Birth Location: Georgia
KH
Annita Hightower
1879–1911
Birth Location: Georgia
AH

Milton Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Milton Hightower
1855–1937
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
thomas jefferson Hightower 2 matches pull cms
1829–1916
Parrottsville, Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
elizabeth henderson
1835–1886
Georgia
Grandparents
Allen (Hightower 37 is highest so) far
1812–1875
South Carolina
louisa jefferson
1815–1845
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hightower
1765–1850
Nancy dau
1780–1850
Richard Jefferson
1795–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John (nc)
1730–
mary hawkins
1743–
david 3
1761–1829
Isabella Mason
1766–1843

Milton Hightower's Descendants

1.
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Milton (Herschel) Hightower (3 April 1855–31 May 1937) m. Ada Mickelberry (abt 1855–7 June 1929)
  1. 1. Emmie Jones 1881–
  2. 2. Emmie Hightower 1877–
  3. 3. Charlie Hightower 1879–
  4. 4. Kate Hightower 1877–1932 m. David Daniel 1869–
    1. 1. Herschel (Jackson) Daniel 1897–1960 m. Era Daniel 1899–1988
  5. 5. Annita Hightower 1879–1911 m. Abner (R) Arnold 1875–
    1. 1. Milton (W) Arnold 1908–

Milton Hightower's Timeline

8 Records

1855
3 April 1855
Birth of Milton Herschel Hightower in Georgia
Georgia
1870
1870
Age 15
Milton Herschel Hightower resided here in Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Milton Herschel Hightower resided here in Harrisonville, Troup, Georgia, USA
Harrisonville, Troup, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Milton Herschel Hightower resided here in Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Milton Herschel Hightower resided here in Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Milton Herschel Hightower resided here in Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Milton Herschel Hightower resided here in Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
1937
31 May 1937
Age 82
Death of Milton Herschel Hightower in Georgia, United States of America
Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 April 1855
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: T625_281; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 145
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 388; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340123
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrisonville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 167; Family History Film: 1254167; Page: 559B; Enumeration District: 127
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: 737; Family History Film: 1254737; Page: 402C; Enumeration District: 060
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: M593_151; Page: 204A; Family History Library Film: 545650
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 225; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240225
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: T624_217; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1374230
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: M593_151; Page: 204A; Family History Library Film: 545650

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harrisonville, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrisonville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 167; Family History Film: 1254167; Page: 559B; Enumeration District: 127
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Missouri; Roll: 737; Family History Film: 1254737; Page: 402C; Enumeration District: 060

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 225; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240225

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: T624_217; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1374230

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: T625_281; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 145

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hogansville, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 388; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340123

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1937
    Event Place: Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hogansville, Troup County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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