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Raleigh R. Hightower 1830–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 December 1830

Birth Location: Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 17 April 1920

Death Location: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA

Father: charnal Hightower

Mother: ellen watts

Spouse(s): Aletha Jane

Children(s): Aletha Hightower, William Hightower, Raleigh Hightower, John Hightower, David Hightower, Sarah hightower, L Hightower, Richard Hightower, Charnel Hightower, R Hightower

In 1830, Raleigh R. Hightower entered the world in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA, born to Charnal Hightower And Ellen Elon Watts. In 1850, Raleigh R. Hightower resided in Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Raleigh R. Hightower resided in Beat 2, Henderson, Texas, USA. Raleigh R. Hightower married Aletha Jane, and had children including Aletha Ellen Hightower, Charnel Berrian Hightower, David Hightower, John B Hightower, L Hightower, R Hightower, Raleigh Benjamin Hightower, Richard J Hightower, Sarah Frances Hightower, William Allen Hightower. Raleigh R. Hightower passed away in 1920 in Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Raleigh R. Hightower entered the world in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA, born to Charnal Hightower And Ellen Elon Watts.
  • In 1850, Raleigh R. Hightower resided in Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Raleigh R. Hightower resided in Beat 2, Henderson, Texas, USA.
  • Raleigh R. Hightower married Aletha Jane, and had children including Aletha Ellen Hightower, Charnel Berrian Hightower, David Hightower, John B Hightower, L Hightower, R Hightower, Raleigh Benjamin Hightower, Richard J Hightower, Sarah Frances Hightower, William Allen Hightower.
  • Raleigh R. Hightower passed away in 1920 in Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

charnal Hightower
1796–1871
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
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ellen watts
1797–1856
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Aletha Jane
1828–1914
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)

Aletha Hightower
1852–1929
Birth Location: Mississippi
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William Hightower
1859–1946
Birth Location: Red River City, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
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Raleigh Hightower
1856–1932
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
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John Hightower
1872–1872
Birth Location: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
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David Hightower
1874–1874
Birth Location: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
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Sarah hightower
1854–1881
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
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L Hightower
1860–1943
Birth Location: Red River County, Texas, United States of America
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Richard Hightower
1866–1897
Birth Location: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
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Charnel Hightower
1868–1870
Birth Location: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
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R Hightower
1864–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Raleigh Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Raleigh Hightower
1830–1920
Birth Place: Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
charnal Hightower
1796–1871
Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
ellen (elon) watts
1797–1856
Georgia, United States of America
Grandparents
thomas Hightower
1770–1819
north carolina
Presley watts
1771–1815
Fauquier County, Virginia
Catherine (Caty) heard
1770–
Great-Grandparents
joshua Hightower
1741–1841
Thomas watts
1750–
Hanna Bogges
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
charnel Hightower
1694–1762
sarah glascock
1707–

Raleigh Hightower's Descendants

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Raleigh (R.) Hightower (11 December 1830–17 April 1920) m. Aletha Jane (11 June 1828–17 November 1914)
  1. 1. Aletha (Ellen) Hightower 1852–1929
  2. 2. William (Allen) Hightower 1859–1946
  3. 3. Raleigh (Benjamin) Hightower 1856–1932 m. Viola Thompson 1873–
    1. 1. Bennie Hightower 1892–
    2. 2. Annie Hightower 1893–
    3. 3. Freddie Hightower 1896–
    4. 4. Lloid Hightower 1900–
    5. 5. Nellie (L) Hightower 1902–
    6. 6. Benjamin (Lee) Hightower 1891–1961
    7. 7. Ben (L) Hightower 1891–
    8. 8. Anna Hightower 1892–
    9. 9. Rubin Hightower 1894–
    10. 10. Fred Hightower 1895–
    11. 11. Roy Hightower 1898–
  4. 4. John (B) Hightower 1872–1872
  5. 5. David Hightower 1874–1874
  6. 6. Sarah (Frances) hightower 1854–1881 m. Henery (C) McCord 1848–
    1. 1. Dave McCord 1871–
    2. 2. Wheeler McCord 1875–1937
    3. 3. Albert (Mc) Cord 1872–
    4. 4. Loca (Mc) Cord 1876–
    5. 5. Nolen (Mc) Cord 1879–
  7. 7. L Hightower 1860–1943
  8. 8. Richard (J.) Hightower 1866–1897
  9. 9. Charnel (Berrian) Hightower 1868–1870
  10. 10. R Hightower 1864–

Raleigh Hightower's Timeline

9 Records

1830
11 December 1830
Birth of Raleigh R. Hightower in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA
Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA
1850
1850
Age 20
Raleigh R. Hightower resided here in Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Raleigh R. Hightower resided here in Beat 2, Henderson, Texas, USA
Beat 2, Henderson, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Raleigh R. Hightower resided here in Beat 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
Beat 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Raleigh R. Hightower resided here in Navarro, Texas, USA
Navarro, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Raleigh R. Hightower resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 80
Raleigh R. Hightower resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 90
Raleigh R. Hightower resided here in Dresden, Navarro, Texas, USA
Dresden, Navarro, Texas, USA
1920
17 April 1920
Age 90
Death of Raleigh R. Hightower in Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA
Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 December 1830
    Event Place: Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dresden, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 163
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: 1321; Page: 444A; Enumeration District: 135
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 5, Navarro, Texas; Roll: M593_1600; Page: 112A; Family History Library Film: 553099
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1241662
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 2, Henderson, Texas; Roll: M653_1297; Page: 30; Family History Library Film: 805297
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T624_1580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1375593
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_369; Page: 380B; Image: 379
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_369; Page: 380B; Image: 379

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beat 2, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 2, Henderson, Texas; Roll: M653_1297; Page: 30; Family History Library Film: 805297

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 5, Navarro, Texas; Roll: M593_1600; Page: 112A; Family History Library Film: 553099

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: 1321; Page: 444A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1241662

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T624_1580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1375593

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dresden, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dresden, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 April 1920
    Event Place: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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