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Rev. John H. Hightower 1745–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Northumberland County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Oct 1826

Death Location: Warren County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Hightower

Mother: Kindness Prentiss

Spouse(s): Mildred Clarke, MARY HAWKINS

Children(s): John Hightower, Thomas Hightower

The story of Rev. John H. Hightower began in 1745 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA. In 1800, Rev. John H. Hightower resided in No Township Listed, Warren County, KY. In 1810, Rev. John H. Hightower resided in Warren, Kentucky, United States. Rev. John H. Hightower married Mary Jane Polly Hawkins, Mildred Clarke, and had children including John Hightower, Thomas Joseph Hightower. Rev. John H. Hightower passed away in 1826 in Warren County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rev. John H. Hightower began in 1745 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1800, Rev. John H. Hightower resided in No Township Listed, Warren County, KY.
  • In 1810, Rev. John H. Hightower resided in Warren, Kentucky, United States.
  • Rev. John H. Hightower married Mary Jane Polly Hawkins, Mildred Clarke, and had children including John Hightower, Thomas Joseph Hightower.
  • Rev. John H. Hightower passed away in 1826 in Warren County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hightower
1692–1764
Birth Location: Richmond County, Virginia, USA
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Kindness Prentiss
1713–1763
Birth Location: Richmond, Wise County, Virginia, USA
KP

Spouses(s)

Mildred Clarke
1769–1840
Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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MARY HAWKINS
1740–1767
Birth Location: Staunton, Amherst County, Virginia, USA
MH

Children(s)

John Hightower
1792–1847
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
JH
Thomas Hightower
1765–1830
Birth Location: Charleston, Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA
TH

Rev. Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Hightower
1745–1826
Birth Place: Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Thomas Hightower
1692–1764
Richmond County, Virginia, USA
Kindness Prentiss
1713–1763
Richmond, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joshua Hightower
1670–1726
Richmond, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Eleanor Charnold
1675–1734
Richmond, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua II
1640–1698
Elizabeth Austin
1644–1700
Thomas Charnold
1647–1690
Eleanor Webb
1640–1680
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John II
1623–1698
Louisa Fisher
1628–1684
Johanis Austin
1620–1670
Maria Austin
1622–1644
Thomas O'Rourke)
1580–1660
Bridgit Charnold)
1620–
John Webb
1620–1685
Darah Doe
1620–1660

Rev. Hightower's Descendants

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Rev. (John H.) Hightower (1745–Oct 1826) m. Mildred Clarke (29 Jan 1769–1840) m. MARY (JANE "POLLY") HAWKINS (1740–1767)
  1. 1. John Hightower 1792–1847
  2. 2. Thomas (Joseph) Hightower 1765–1830 m. NANCY MASON 1775–1868
    1. 1. WILLIAM (JOSEPH) HIGHTOWER 1807–1868 m. Elizabeth Clevenger 1807–1889
      1. 1. Elias Hightower 1832–1916
      2. 2. Henry Hightower 1849–1849
      3. 3. Harriet (Sabra) Fisher 1853–1934
      4. 4. William (Washington) Hightower 1853–1885
      5. 5. Nancy Hightower 1829–1866
      6. 6. Thomas (Joseph) Hightower 1831–1855
      7. 7. Jennetta (Jeannette) Hightower 1835–1868
      8. 8. Hugh Hightower 1838–1863
      9. 9. Jesse Hightower 1840–1862
      10. 10. Henrietta Hightower 1842–1894
      11. 11. Susan Hightower 1844–1855
      12. 12. Samuel Hightower 1847–1932 m. Mary (Agnes) Monfort 1850–1927
        1. 1. Rella (May) Hightower 1879–1953
        2. 2. Maude (Jennie) Hightower 1882–1971
        3. 3. John (Orville) Hightower 1876–1956
      13. 13. Sarah Hightower 1830–1855
      14. 14. Harriett Hightower 1851–
    2. 2. Susannah Hightower 1811–1880
    3. 3. Nathanial (Barksdale) Hightower 1818–1891
    4. 4. Henrietta ("Harriett") Hightower 1814–1890
    5. 5. Allie Hightower 1822–1823
    6. 6. Allen Hightower 1812–1875 m. Louranie Jefferson 1813–1845 m. Priscilla Bridges 1830–1862 m. Sarah Hightower 1815–
      1. 1. John (Henry Hightower) * 1845–1929
      2. 2. Margaret (Jane) Hightower 1840–1897
      3. 3. William Hightower 1835–1836
      4. 4. Angeline (mary) Hightower 1836–1870
      5. 5. Allen (William) Hightower 1836–1875
      6. 6. Susan Hightower 1842–
      7. 7. Annanais (Andrew Andy) Hightower 1857–1941
      8. 8. Nancy Hightower 1852–
      9. 9. Joseph (N) Hightower 1853–
      10. 10. Harriet Hightower 1855–1937
      11. 11. James (R) Hightower 1858–
      12. 12. Alfred (M.) Hightower 1847–
    7. 7. John (Henry) Hightower 1816–1817
    8. 8. John (L) Hightower 1810–1837
    9. 9. Boz Hightower 1816–1891
    10. 10. Wilson (H.) Hightower 1812–1888

Rev. Hightower's Timeline

5 Records

1745
1745
Birth of Rev. John H. Hightower in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 55
Rev. John H. Hightower resided here in No Township Listed, Warren County, KY
No Township Listed, Warren County, KY
1810
1810
Age 65
Rev. John H. Hightower resided here in Warren, Kentucky, United States
Warren, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 75
Rev. John H. Hightower resided here in Warren, Kentucky, United States
Warren, Kentucky, United States
1826
Oct 1826
Age 81
Death of Rev. John H. Hightower in Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Warren County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Northumberland County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Warren County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Warren, Kentucky; Roll: 8; Page: 253; Image: 00250; Family History Library Film: 0181353

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Warren, Kentucky; Page: 71; NARA Roll: M33_28; Image: 83

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1826
    Event Place: Warren County, Kentucky, USA
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