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Silas Newton Pearson 1857–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1857

Birth Location: Grundy, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 22 Jan 1937

Death Location: Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Richard Pearson

Mother: Elizabeth Sanders

Spouse(s): Mary Byars

Children(s): Virginia Pearson, Ella Pearson, Lena Pearson, Elizabeth Pearson, James Pearson, Nellie Pearson, James Pearson, Pearl Pearson, Benjamin Pearson, Nellie Pearson, Pearl Pearson, Benjamin Pearson, Elizabeth Phipps

In 1857, Silas Newton Pearson entered the world in Grundy, Tennessee, United States, born to Richard Pearson And Elizabeth Betsy Sanders. In 1870, Silas Newton Pearson resided in District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Silas Newton Pearson resided in Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. Silas Newton Pearson married Mary Isabelle Byars, and had children including Benjamin Pearson, Elizabeth Lizzie Ethel Pearson, Elizabeth Ethel Phipps, Ella Pearson, James Polk Pearson, Lena Francis Pearson, Nellie Douglas Pearson, Nellie Pearson, Pearl Pearson, Virginia Jennie Lee Pearson. Silas Newton Pearson passed away in 1937 in Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Silas Newton Pearson entered the world in Grundy, Tennessee, United States, born to Richard Pearson And Elizabeth Betsy Sanders.
  • In 1870, Silas Newton Pearson resided in District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Silas Newton Pearson resided in Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • Silas Newton Pearson married Mary Isabelle Byars, and had children including Benjamin Pearson, Elizabeth Lizzie Ethel Pearson, Elizabeth Ethel Phipps, Ella Pearson, James Polk Pearson, Lena Francis Pearson, Nellie Douglas Pearson, Nellie Pearson, Pearl Pearson, Virginia Jennie Lee Pearson.
  • Silas Newton Pearson passed away in 1937 in Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Pearson's Ancestors

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Silas Pearson
1857–1937
Birth Place: Grundy, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Richard Pearson
1814–1879
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Betsy) Sanders
1816–1879
Pelham, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Pearson's Descendants

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Silas (Newton) Pearson (22 Aug 1857–22 Jan 1937) m. Mary (Isabelle) Byars (4 Jan 1863–1929)
  1. 1. Virginia ("Jennie" Lee) Pearson 1884–1964 m. John (Harrison) Moore 1883–
    1. 1. Virginia (Faye) Moore 1922–1998 m. James (Vincent Nasche) Jr 1924–1989
    2. 2. Mammie (L) Moore 1911–
    3. 3. Silas (A) Moore 1916–
  2. 2. Ella Pearson 1880–
  3. 3. Lena (Francis) Pearson 1890–1928
  4. 4. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Ethel) Pearson 1895–1973
  5. 5. James (Polk) Pearson 1899–1950
  6. 6. Nellie (Douglas) Pearson 1905–1999
  7. 7. James (Polk) Pearson 1899–1950
  8. 8. Pearl Pearson 1899–1918
  9. 9. Benjamin Pearson 1903–1936
  10. 10. Nellie Pearson 1905–1999
  11. 11. Pearl Pearson 1899–1918
  12. 12. Benjamin Pearson 1903–1936
  13. 13. Elizabeth (Ethel) Phipps 1895–1973

Silas Pearson's Timeline

5 Records

1857
22 Aug 1857
Birth of Silas Newton Pearson in Grundy, Tennessee, United States
Grundy, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 13
Silas Newton Pearson resided here in District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Silas Newton Pearson resided here in Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1936
30 May 1936
Age 79
Silas Newton Pearson - Probate in Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1937
22 Jan 1937
Age 80
Death of Silas Newton Pearson in Grundy, Tennessee
Grundy, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1857
    Event Place: Grundy, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 3
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 487A; Image: 187249; Family History Library Film: 553031
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 1573; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241573
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 487A; Image: 187249; Family History Library Film: 553031

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 1573; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241573

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1937
    Event Place: Grundy, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 3
    [2] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Grundy County); Probate Place: Grundy, Tennessee
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 30 May 1936
    Event Place: Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Grundy County); Probate Place: Grundy, Tennessee

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