YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sarah Caroline Hightower 1855–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 March 1855

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: 6 August 1885

Death Location: Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: john Hightower

Mother: rebecca williams

Spouse(s): Dewitt Kirby

Children(s): William Kirby, Caroline King, Antonia kirby, Lura Garrett, Caroline Kiby, Etta Kiby, Clinton Kiby, Mary Kiby

The story of Sarah Caroline Hightower began in 1855 in Arkansas. In 1860, Sarah Caroline Hightower resided in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Sarah Caroline Hightower resided in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA. Sarah Caroline Hightower married Dewitt Clinton Kirby, and had children including Antonia Mae Kirby, Caroline S Kiby, Caroline S Kirby King, Clinton F Kiby, Etta C Kiby, Lura Ella Kirby Garrett, Mary A Kiby, William Lydle Kirby. Sarah Caroline Hightower passed away in 1885 in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Find more search results for Sarah Hightower
SH

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

  • The story of Sarah Caroline Hightower began in 1855 in Arkansas.
  • In 1860, Sarah Caroline Hightower resided in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Sarah Caroline Hightower resided in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA.
  • Sarah Caroline Hightower married Dewitt Clinton Kirby, and had children including Antonia Mae Kirby, Caroline S Kiby, Caroline S Kirby King, Clinton F Kiby, Etta C Kiby, Lura Ella Kirby Garrett, Mary A Kiby, William Lydle Kirby.
  • Sarah Caroline Hightower passed away in 1885 in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Hightower
1855–1885
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
john Hightower
1828–1913
Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
rebecca williams
1833–
Tennessee
Grandparents
john (william hightower see notes on) parents
1796–1882
South Carolina
Mary (polly) cunningham
1805–
Great-Grandparents
george notes
1750–
Elvinia Smith
1780–
joseph cunningham
1768–1858
Phoebe wilson
1779–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John (nc)
1730–
mary hawkins
1743–
christopher cunningham
1740–
Vinet Fine
1755–1783

Sarah Hightower's Descendants

1.
SH
Sarah (Caroline) Hightower (21 March 1855–6 August 1885) m. Dewitt (Clinton) Kirby (19 September 1850–2 April 1938)
  1. 1. William (Lydle) Kirby 1874–1935 m. Nellie 1880–
    1. 1. Audie (E) Kirby 1897–
    2. 2. Jettie (E) Kirby 1904–
  2. 2. Caroline (S kirby) King 1885–1986
  3. 3. Antonia (Mae) kirby 1880–1980 m. John (F) Johnson 1880–
    1. 1. Marie Johnson 1912–
    2. 2. Ruben Johnson 1905–
    3. 3. Harley Johnson 1917–
    4. 4. Warren Johnson 1920–
    5. 5. Florence Johnson 1908–
    6. 6. Eddie Johnson 1910–
    7. 7. Floyce Johnson 1908–
  4. 4. Lura (Ella kirby) Garrett 1878–1954
  5. 5. Caroline (S) Kiby 1885–
  6. 6. Etta (C) Kiby 1893–
  7. 7. Clinton (F) Kiby 1896–
  8. 8. Mary (A) Kiby 1898–

Sarah Hightower's Timeline

6 Records

1855
21 March 1855
Birth of Sarah Caroline Hightower in Arkansas
Arkansas
1860
1860
Age 5
Sarah Caroline Hightower resided here in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Sarah Caroline Hightower resided here in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Sarah Caroline Hightower resided here in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1885
6 August 1885
Age 30
Death of Sarah Caroline Hightower in Johnson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Johnson County, Arkansas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 45
Sarah Caroline Hightower resided here in Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 March 1855
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: 48; Page: 359B; Enumeration District: 094
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 34A; Family History Library Film: 545556
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0037
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M653_44; Page: 998; Family History Library Film: 803044
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M653_44; Page: 998; Family History Library Film: 803044

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 34A; Family History Library Film: 545556

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: 48; Page: 359B; Enumeration District: 094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Horsehead, Johnson, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0037

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 August 1885
    Event Place: Johnson County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, 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