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richard hightower 1812–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Aug 1812

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 1903

Death Location: Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, USA

Father: George Hightower

Mother: francis hall

Spouse(s): mary morehead

Children(s): Lucinda Hightower, Rollie Hightower

In 1812, richard hightower entered the world in Illinois, born to George Hightower And Francis Hall. In 1840, richard hightower resided in Kenton, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, richard hightower resided in District 1, Kenton, Kentucky, USA. richard hightower married Mary Polly Muirhead Morehead, and had children including H C Hightower, Lucinda Hightower, Rollie A Hightower. richard hightower passed away in 1903 in Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1812, richard hightower entered the world in Illinois, born to George Hightower And Francis Hall.
  • In 1840, richard hightower resided in Kenton, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, richard hightower resided in District 1, Kenton, Kentucky, USA.
  • richard hightower married Mary Polly Muirhead Morehead, and had children including H C Hightower, Lucinda Hightower, Rollie A Hightower.
  • richard hightower passed away in 1903 in Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Hightower
1770–1845
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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francis hall
1774–1855
Birth Location: USA
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Spouses(s)

mary morehead
1817–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

Lucinda Hightower
1842–1915
Birth Location: Kenton, Kentucky
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Rollie Hightower
1848–1909
Birth Location: Kentucky
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richard hightower's Ancestors

Self
richard hightower
1812–1903
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
George Hightower
1770–1845
South Carolina, USA
francis hall
1774–1855
USA
Grandparents
George (H) hightower
1733–1820
n, Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Susannah Thorne
1741–1797
Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA
robert (bolling) hall
1750–
Great-Grandparents
John Hightower
1692–1764
mary notes
1697–1780
Joseph Thorn
1717–1785
catherine Hightower
1723–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Sr
1670–1726
Eleanor Charnell
1675–1735
Thomas Bryant
1649–1718
Eleanor Winniford
1649–1719
Thomas Thorn
1688–1717
Jane Merryman
1695–1770
joshua jr
1696–1772
susannah tavenor
1700–

richard hightower's Descendants

1.
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richard hightower (6 Aug 1812–1903) m. mary (polly muirhead \) morehead (Abt 1817–)
  1. 1. Lucinda Hightower 1842–1915 m. t.b. hightower 1840–
    1. 1. foster hightower 1878–1879
    2. 2. clay hightower 1868–1885
    3. 3. Annabelle Hightower 1875–1928 m. Ezekial Works 1870–
      1. 1. Gertha Works 1894–
      2. 2. Gertha Works 1895–
      3. 3. Gertha (May) Works 1894–
    4. 4. bessie Hightower 1881–
  2. 2. Rollie (A.) Hightower 1848–1909 m. Marie Rogers 1847–1933
    1. 1. Edna Littell 1875–1960
    2. 2. Lucy (May) King 1880–
    3. 3. Ora (B) Hightower 1870–
    4. 4. Ward Hightower 1870–
    5. 5. Lucy Hightower 1880–
    6. 6. Lyda Hightower 1883–
    7. 7. John (W) Hightower 1885–
    8. 8. Steven (R) Hightower 1889–

richard hightower's Timeline

7 Records

1812
6 Aug 1812
Birth of richard hightower in Illinois
Illinois
1840
1840
Age 28
richard hightower resided here in Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
richard hightower resided here in District 1, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
richard hightower resided here in Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1877
1 Oct 1877
Age 65
richard hightower was married in Kenton
Kenton
1880
1880
Age 68
richard hightower resided here in Pendleton, Kentucky, USA
Pendleton, Kentucky, USA
1903
1903
Age 91
Death of richard hightower
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1812
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pendleton, Kentucky; Roll: 438; Family History Film: 1254438; Page: 451D; Enumeration District: 163; Image: 0587
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M593_479; Page: 318B; Image: 199928; Family History Library Film: 545978
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M653_379; Page: 464; Image: 180; Family History Library Film: 803379
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1877
    Event Place: Kenton
    Record Source: Kentucky, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: 116; Page: 292; Image: 589; Family History Library Film: 0007828

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M653_379; Page: 464; Image: 180; Family History Library Film: 803379

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stephenson, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M593_479; Page: 318B; Image: 199928; Family History Library Film: 545978

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pendleton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pendleton, Kentucky; Roll: 438; Family History Film: 1254438; Page: 451D; Enumeration District: 163; Image: 0587

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kenton
    Record Source: Kentucky, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1903
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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