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Sterling Mayes 1877–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 January 1877

Birth Location: Tazewell, Claiborne, TN

Death Date: 30 April 1952

Death Location: United States

Father: Johnson Mayes

Mother: Manerva Hopper

Spouse(s): Anna Capps

Children(s): Jack Mayes, Fred Mayes, Vantoy Mayes, Alice Mayes, Elta Mayes

The story of Sterling Mayes began in 1877 in Tazewell, Claiborne, TN. In 1880, Sterling Mayes resided in District 11, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Sterling Mayes resided in District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. Sterling Mayes married Anna Jane Capps, and had children including Alice Mayes, Elta Mayes, Fred Mayes, Jack Mayes, Vantoy Mayes. Sterling Mayes passed away in 1952 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Sterling Mayes began in 1877 in Tazewell, Claiborne, TN.
  • In 1880, Sterling Mayes resided in District 11, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Sterling Mayes resided in District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • Sterling Mayes married Anna Jane Capps, and had children including Alice Mayes, Elta Mayes, Fred Mayes, Jack Mayes, Vantoy Mayes.
  • Sterling Mayes passed away in 1952 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sterling Mayes's Ancestors

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Sterling Mayes
1877–1952
Birth Place: Tazewell, Claiborne, TN
Parents
Johnson Mayes
1817–1900
Tennessee, USA
Manerva Hopper
1835–1884
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Daux) Mayes
1774–1846
Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sherrod Mayes
1746–1836
Elizabeth Smith
1738–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
HENRY MAYES
1709–1787
Phebey Mayes
1729–1786

Sterling Mayes's Descendants

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Sterling Mayes (13 January 1877–30 April 1952) m. Anna (Jane) Capps (Sep 05, 1882–Oct 26, 1959)
  1. 1. Jack Mayes 1915–
  2. 2. Fred Mayes 1918–
  3. 3. Vantoy Mayes 1920–
  4. 4. Alice Mayes 1911–1985 m. Nathaniel (C.) Smith 1904–1973
  5. 5. Elta Mayes 1914–

Sterling Mayes's Timeline

5 Records

1877
13 January 1877
Birth of Sterling Mayes in Tazewell, Claiborne, TN
Tazewell, Claiborne, TN
1880
1880
Age 3
Sterling Mayes resided here in District 11, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Sterling Mayes resided here in District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1935
9 Oct 1935
Age 58
Sterling Mayes resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1952
30 April 1952
Age 75
Death of Sterling Mayes in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 January 1877
    Event Place: Tazewell, Claiborne, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1877; Birth city: Tazewell; Birth state: TN
    [4] U.S., Tennessee Valley, Family Removal and Population Readjustment Case Files
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 614.0; FHL microfilm: 2341971
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1248; Family History Film: 1255248; Page: 221A; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1248; Family History Film: 1255248; Page: 221A; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 614.0; FHL microfilm: 2341971

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1935
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Tennessee Valley, Family Removal and Population Readjustment Case Files

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 April 1952
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1877; Birth city: Tazewell; Birth state: TN

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

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