YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Myrtle Tressie Elkins 1886–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1886

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 25 Apr 1971

Death Location: Riceville, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Thomas Elkins

Mother: Jennie Bilderback

Spouse(s): James Bacon

Children(s): Ethel Bacon, Grace Bacon, Helen Bacon, Frances Bacon, James Jr, Ruth Bacon, Grace Bacon, Nannie Bacon

In 1886, Myrtle Tressie Elkins entered the world in Tennessee, born to Thomas D Elkins And Jennie Bilderback. In 1900, Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided in Civil District 9, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided in Civil District 4, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. Myrtle Tressie Elkins married James Arthur Bacon, and had children including Ethel Bacon, Frances Bacon, Grace Bacon, Grace P Bacon, Helen Elizabeth Bacon, James Arthur Bacon Jr, Nannie Irene Bacon, Ruth Bacon. Myrtle Tressie Elkins passed away in 1971 in Riceville, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for Myrtle Elkins
ME

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1886, Myrtle Tressie Elkins entered the world in Tennessee, born to Thomas D Elkins And Jennie Bilderback.
  • In 1900, Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided in Civil District 9, McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided in Civil District 4, McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
  • Myrtle Tressie Elkins married James Arthur Bacon, and had children including Ethel Bacon, Frances Bacon, Grace Bacon, Grace P Bacon, Helen Elizabeth Bacon, James Arthur Bacon Jr, Nannie Irene Bacon, Ruth Bacon.
  • Myrtle Tressie Elkins passed away in 1971 in Riceville, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Myrtle Elkins's Ancestors

Self
Myrtle Elkins
1886–1971
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Thomas D. Elkins
1832–1906
Roane, Tennessee, United States
Jennie Bilderback
1855–1902
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Myrtle Elkins's Descendants

1.
ME
Myrtle (Tressie) Elkins (28 Dec 1886–25 Apr 1971) m. James (Arthur) Bacon (15 Aug 1884–27 Dec 1965)
  1. 1. Ethel Bacon 1909–1995
  2. 2. Grace (P.) Bacon 1914–1986
  3. 3. Helen (Elizabeth) Bacon 1913–2000
  4. 4. Frances Bacon 1915–2000
  5. 5. James (Arthur Bacon) Jr 1926–2019
  6. 6. Ruth Bacon 1922–2015
  7. 7. Grace Bacon 1912–2003
  8. 8. Nannie (Irene) Bacon 1907–1988 m. Luther (Marion) Plank 1895–1948 m. Calvin (Henry) Harris 1895–1967
    1. 1. Luther (Scott) Plank 1934–2004
    2. 2. John (Henry) Plank 1939–2002
    3. 3. Judy (Carol) Plank 1946–1946
    4. 4. Mary (Ellen) Plank 1928–2010 m. Herman (Leon) Werndli 1928–2015 m. Arlin (H) McTaggart 1931–1994

Myrtle Elkins's Timeline

9 Records

1886
28 Dec 1886
Birth of Myrtle Tressie Elkins in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 14
Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided here in Civil District 9, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided here in Civil District 4, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided here in Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided here in Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided here in McMinn, Tennessee
McMinn, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 54
Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided here in Civil Dist 5th, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Civil Dist 5th, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 64
Myrtle Tressie Elkins resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1971
25 Apr 1971
Age 85
Death of Myrtle Tressie Elkins
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1886
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1585; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0083

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil Dist 5th, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1971
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE