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Nancy J. Hightower 1879–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1879

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 14 December 1953

Death Location: Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William notes

Mother: louise payne

Spouse(s): Ike Cantrell

Children(s): Kee Cantrell, Fannie Cantrel, Addie Cantrel, Robert Cantrel, Mae Cantrel, Frank Cantrel, Nillie Cantrel, Louisa Cantrell, Robert Cantrell

In 1879, Nancy J. Hightower entered the world in Tennessee, born to William Thomas Hightower See Notes And Louise Adaline Payne. In 1880, Nancy J. Hightower resided in District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA. Nancy J. Hightower married Ike Cantrell, and had children including Addie Cantrel, Fannie Cantrel, Frank Cantrel, Kee Cantrell, Louisa Cantrell, Mae Cantrel, Nillie Cantrel, Robert Cantrel, Robert Cantrell. Nancy J. Hightower passed away in 1953 in Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Nancy J. Hightower entered the world in Tennessee, born to William Thomas Hightower See Notes And Louise Adaline Payne.
  • In 1880, Nancy J. Hightower resided in District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA.
  • Nancy J. Hightower married Ike Cantrell, and had children including Addie Cantrel, Fannie Cantrel, Frank Cantrel, Kee Cantrell, Louisa Cantrell, Mae Cantrel, Nillie Cantrel, Robert Cantrel, Robert Cantrell.
  • Nancy J. Hightower passed away in 1953 in Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nancy Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Hightower
1879–1953
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
William Thomas Hightower see notes
1854–1935
, , Tennessee, USA
louise (adaline) payne
1858–1946
Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
john Hightower
1830–1914
Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
clarrisa selvidge
1830–1891
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Hightower
1798–1884
rebecca
1800–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
george notes
1750–
Elvinia Smith
1780–
joseph cunningham
1768–1858
Phoebe wilson
1779–1859

Nancy Hightower's Descendants

1.
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Nancy (J.) Hightower (Abt 1879–14 December 1953) m. Ike Cantrell (Oct 1870–7 October 1933)
  1. 1. Kee Cantrell 1923–1998
  2. 2. Fannie Cantrel 1899–1949 m. Oscar Williams 1900–1924
    1. 1. Oscar (J.) Williams 1924–2002
    2. 2. Ronald Dockery 1935–2007
  3. 3. Addie Cantrel 1904–
  4. 4. Robert Cantrel 1908–
  5. 5. Mae Cantrel 1911–
  6. 6. Frank Cantrel 1914–
  7. 7. Nillie Cantrel 1917–
  8. 8. Louisa Cantrell 1904–
  9. 9. Robert Cantrell 1908–

Nancy Hightower's Timeline

7 Records

1878
23 December 1878
Birth of Nancy J. Hightower in Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
1879
Abt 1879
Birth of Nancy J. Hightower in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 1
Nancy J. Hightower resided here in District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Nancy J. Hightower resided here in Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Nancy J. Hightower resided here in Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Nancy J. Hightower resided here in Civil District 2, Polk, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1953
14 December 1953
Age 74
Death of Nancy J. Hightower in Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1878
    Event Place: Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 110
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241589
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1514; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375527
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1879
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241589

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1514; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375527

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 December 1953
    Event Place: Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coker Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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