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Minerva Shaver 1830–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1830

Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 4 May 1900

Death Location: Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Daniel Burton

Mother: Mary Burton

Spouse(s): Andrew Shaver

Children(s): Alex Shavers, John Shavers, Maud Shavers, Robert Shaver, Sally Shaver, William Shaver, Ella Shaver, Lizzy Shaver, Jordon Shafer, Missouri Shavers, Jack Jr.

In 1830, Minerva Shaver entered the world in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Daniel Burton And Mary Burton. In 1850, Minerva Shaver resided in District 4, Jackson, Tennessee. Minerva Shaver married Andrew Shaver, and had children including Alex Shavers, Ella Shaver, Frank Shavers, Jack Shavers Jr, John Henry Shavers, Jordon Shafer, Lizzy Shaver, Maud Shavers, Missouri Shavers, Robert Shaver, Sally Shaver, William Shaver. Minerva Shaver passed away in 1900 in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Minerva Shaver entered the world in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Daniel Burton And Mary Burton.
  • In 1850, Minerva Shaver resided in District 4, Jackson, Tennessee.
  • Minerva Shaver married Andrew Shaver, and had children including Alex Shavers, Ella Shaver, Frank Shavers, Jack Shavers Jr, John Henry Shavers, Jordon Shafer, Lizzy Shaver, Maud Shavers, Missouri Shavers, Robert Shaver, Sally Shaver, William Shaver.
  • Minerva Shaver passed away in 1900 in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Burton
1802–1891
Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson, Tenn.
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Mary Burton
1813–1894
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Andrew Shaver
1814–1872
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Alex Shavers
1840–1933
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Shavers
1858–1944
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
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Maud Shavers
1883–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Robert Shaver
1866–1939
Birth Location: Lebannon, Tennessee, USA
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Sally Shaver
1867–1927
Birth Location: Tennessee
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William Shaver
1870–1966
Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, USA
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Ella Shaver
1873–1922
Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson, TN
ES
Lizzy Shaver
1875–1958
Birth Location: Lebanon, Wilson, Tenn
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Jordon Shafer
1859–1939
Birth Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
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Missouri Shavers
1856–1933
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Jack Jr.
1883–1966
Birth Location: Alabama
JJ

Minerva Shaver's Ancestors

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Minerva Shaver
1830–1900
Birth Place: Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Daniel Burton
1802–1891
Lebanon, Wilson, Tenn.
Mary Burton
1813–1894
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Minerva Shaver's Descendants

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Minerva Shaver (Aug 1830–4 May 1900) m. Andrew (?) Shaver (1814–Abt 1872)
  1. 1. Alex Shavers 1840–1933 m. Lizzie (Bell) Martin 1864–1958 m. Menerva Martin 1850–1958
    1. 1. Sadie Shavers 1905–1968 m. Johnnie Bell 1899–1962 m. W (M) Grimes 1896– m. Letell Laviolett 1915–1981
      1. 1. Barbara (J) Walker 1932–2014 m. David (N) Mccoy 1933–2014 m. Wilbur King 1928–1986
      2. 2. Everette (Lee) Grimes 1929–1984 m. Iva (Marie) Doxey 1922–1989 m. Gloria (Deloris) Moore 1940–1998
      3. 3. Betty (J) Smith 1938–2022
    2. 2. Aleck Shavers 1895–
    3. 3. Martha Shavers 1897–1952 m. Charlie Walker 1890–
    4. 4. Mary Stevenson 1886–2004 m. Joseph (Hughzetta) Stevenson 1912–1997 m. Robert White 1907–1976
    5. 5. John Shaver 1881–
    6. 6. Quinton Shavers 1909–1991
    7. 7. Willie (Belle) Barnes 1881– m. F (A) Alexander 1863–1932
      1. 1. Vnus Alexander 1903–2004 m. Elihue Crowder 1909–1963
        1. 1. James (E) Crowder 1944–2017
      2. 2. California (Bell Alexander) Baker 1884–
      3. 3. Simon (William) Alexander 1890–1955
        1. 1. Wallace (William) Alexander 1915–1989
      4. 4. Wallace (C) Alexander 1903–1949
      5. 5. Beulah Alexander 1909–1991 m. Ernest (Erastus) Byrd 1907–1972
        1. 1. Ernestine Byrd 1931–2003
      6. 6. Frank Alexander 1912–1972
    8. 8. John Shavers 1880–
    9. 9. Clovis (L) Shaver 1876– m. Willie Hughes 1866–1924
      1. 1. Andrew Hughes 1906–
      2. 2. Henry (E.) Hughes 1913–1988
      3. 3. Willie Hughs 1895–
      4. 4. Marie Hughes 1896–1939 m. Joe Ruff 1886–1920
        1. 1. Archie Ruff 1913–1995
        2. 2. Pauline Ruff 1911–1982
        3. 3. George (Wesley) Ruff 1915–1991
      5. 5. Alexgine Queen 1900–1943 m. Clifton Queen 1898–1945 m. Eugene Hill 1893–1931
        1. 1. Eugene Queen 1923–
        2. 2. Eugene Hill 1923–1991
        3. 3. Lavora white 1918–2013
        4. 4. jennie Hill 1921–
      6. 6. Hoyt Hughs 1895– m. Berda Mathes 1902–
        1. 1. Eddie Hughes 1902–1961
      7. 7. Conway (W) Hughes 1904–1952 m. Mary (E) Thomas 1907–1962
        1. 1. Izan Hughes 1930–2002 m. Juanita Griffin 1933–2014
        2. 2. Lucille Hughes 1922–1939
        3. 3. Marvin (Rhodes) Hughes 1925–1925
        4. 4. Roy Hughes 1928–1929
        5. 5. Rosetta Hughes 1945–2014
        6. 6. Wilson Hughes 1924–1948
        7. 7. Helen (Ola) Hughes 1926–1994
        8. 8. Mary (Jane) Hughes 1932–2014
        9. 9. Conway (Hughes) Jr 1934–1993
        10. 10. Joe (Louis) Hughes 1937–2022
        11. 11. Raymond Hughes 1941–1942
      8. 8. Leonard Hughes 1902–1941 m. Deanie (A) Hughes 1894–1964
        1. 1. Robert (L.) Hughes 1925–
        2. 2. Leon (D) Hughes 1921–2003
        3. 3. Irmagene Hughes 1926–
    10. 10. Poster (J) Shavers 1875–1963 m. Chairty Shaver 1872–1947
      1. 1. German Shaver 1895–1947 m. Georgia Shavers 1900–1967
        1. 1. Edward (H) Shavers 1921–2003 m. Mary (L) Shavers 1923–2011
        2. 2. Robert (Ray) Shavers 1922–1981
      2. 2. Alie Shaver 1898–1967
        1. 1. Ase (Lee) Shavers 1920–
      3. 3. Nora Johnson 1891–
      4. 4. Della Johnson 1893–
      5. 5. Elnora Shaver 1891–1978 m. Cephas Barbee 1883–1930
        1. 1. Roy Barbee 1910–
        2. 2. Katie (M) Barber 1913–
        3. 3. M (C) Barber 1914–
        4. 4. Radie Barber 1916–
        5. 5. Jessie Barber 1918–
        6. 6. Elnora Barber 1921–
    11. 11. Evan (L) Jordan 1881–
    12. 12. Minnie (C) Madison 1888–
  2. 2. John (Henry) Shavers 1858–1944
  3. 3. Maud Shavers 1883–
  4. 4. Robert Shaver 1866–1939 m. Lena Harris 1863–1931
    1. 1. Lela Shavers 1891–1959 m. Richard (Elisha) Lewis 1884–1935
      1. 1. Wilbur (Thomas) Lewis 1910–1989
      2. 2. Richard (Robert) Lewis 1908–1996
  5. 5. Sally Shaver 1867–1927 m. John (Henry) Shaver 1859–1944
    1. 1. Charley (Lee) Shaver 1899–1971
    2. 2. Maudie Shaver 1892–1967
    3. 3. G (F) Shaver 1898–1965
    4. 4. N (R) Shaver 1908–
    5. 5. W (L) Shaver 1894–1951
    6. 6. Gertha (Olivia) Shaver 1890–1965
    7. 7. Minnie (Carolyn) Shaver 1887–1969
  6. 6. William Shaver 1870–1966
  7. 7. Ella Shaver 1873–1922 m. Thomas Jackson 1870–
  8. 8. Lizzy Shaver 1875–1958 m. Frank (M) Summerville 1869–1951
    1. 1. Alma Somerville 1897–1952
      1. 1. Charlie Brown 1921–1990 m. Alma Somerville 1897–1952
        1. 1. Charles (William) Brown 1920–1990 m. Mary Duncan 1890– m. Betty (Jean) Sears 1928–2012
    2. 2. Grace (Grisson) Summerville 1898–1973
    3. 3. Robert Summerville 1910–1963
    4. 4. Elizabeth Summerville 1903–1976
    5. 5. William Summerville 1905–1977
    6. 6. Leslie Somervile 1900–1984
    7. 7. Aldean Summerville 1908–1987
  9. 9. Jordon Shafer 1859–1939 m. Lulla Shafer 1866–1928
    1. 1. Edna (Ruth) Shafer 1910–
  10. 10. Missouri Shavers 1856–1933 m. Sam (Williamson) Sr. 1854–1950
    1. 1. Samuel (Williamson) Jr 1882–
    2. 2. Patsy Martin 1886–1964
      1. 1. Odie (L) Jackson 1915–1967
    3. 3. Maud Martin 1888–1978 m. John (Thomas "Tom" Majors) Sr 1887–1937 m. Will Bryant 1876– m. John (Ewing) Shannon 1887–1966
      1. 1. John (Thomas (Jerry) Majors) Jr 1913–1968
        1. 1. Minnie (Pearl) Clemmons 1932–2017
      2. 2. Edna (Selene) Majors 1911–1967
      3. 3. Leroy Majors 1915–1925
      4. 4. Richard (Martin) Majors 1919–1986
      5. 5. Clay (Oakley) Majors 1924–1999
      6. 6. Dorris (Missouri Majors) Clemmons 1933–2006
      7. 7. Donald (Everett) Majors 1927–2002
    4. 4. Andrew (Williamson) Martin 1891–1981
    5. 5. Veralue Martin 1894–1929
    6. 6. Unis Martin 1896–1958
    7. 7. Gelar Martin 1899–1979 m. Wellie Cockrell 1896–1937
      1. 1. Freda (I) Cockrell 1918–1942
      2. 2. William (Cockrell) Jr 1927–1950
        1. 1. Billy Cockrell 1946–1996
      3. 3. Timothy Cockrell 1922–2002 m. Ruth (A) Weaver 1938–2015 m. Marian Combs 1940–1996
      4. 4. Pauline Cockrell 1924–2005
      5. 5. Jesse Cockrell 1920–
      6. 6. Lorena Cockrell 1933–2003
    8. 8. Alice Williamson 1876–
    9. 9. Maria Williamson 1878–1965
    10. 10. Nety (B.) Martin 1874–
    11. 11. Leroy Williamson 1875–1923
    12. 12. Veralue Martin 1892–
  11. 11. Jack (Shavers) Jr. 1883–1966 m. Mollie Brown 1887–
    1. 1. Hester Shavers 1905–
    2. 2. Charlie Shavers 1909–
    3. 3. Nathan Shavers 1911–

Minerva Shaver's Timeline

6 Records

1830
Aug 1830
Birth of Minerva Shaver in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 20
Minerva Shaver resided here in District 4, Jackson, Tennessee
District 4, Jackson, Tennessee
1851
13 April 1851
Age 21
Death of Minerva Shaver in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA
Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Minerva Shaver resided here in District 3, Wilson, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Wilson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Minerva Shaver resided here in Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, USA
Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, USA
1900
4 May 1900
Age 70
Death of Minerva Shaver in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA
Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1830
    Event Place: Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1951, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 7
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 1286; Family History Film: 1255286; Page: 335B; Enumeration District: 249

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Jackson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Wilson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 1286; Family History Film: 1255286; Page: 335B; Enumeration District: 249

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 April 1851
    Event Place: Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1900
    Event Place: Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA
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