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Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby 1849–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 13, 1849

Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee

Death Date: Jan 25, 1895

Death Location: Hickory Plains, Arkansas

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Spouse(s): James Highfill

Children(s): William Highfill, Jesse Highfill, Henry Highfill, James Highfill, Walter Highfill, John Highfill, Effie Highfill, Robert Highfill, Charles Highfill

The story of Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby began in 1849 in Wilson County, Tennessee. In 1880, Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby resided in Hickory Plains, Prairie, Arkansas, United States. Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby married James William Alexander Highfill, and had children including Charles L Highfill, Effie T Highfill, Henry H Highfill, James Edwin Highfill, Jesse B Highfill, John Alexander Highfill, Robert David Highfill, Walter Thomas Highfill, William Heida Highfill. Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby passed away in 1895 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas.

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Biography

  • The story of Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby began in 1849 in Wilson County, Tennessee.
  • In 1880, Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby resided in Hickory Plains, Prairie, Arkansas, United States.
  • Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby married James William Alexander Highfill, and had children including Charles L Highfill, Effie T Highfill, Henry H Highfill, James Edwin Highfill, Jesse B Highfill, John Alexander Highfill, Robert David Highfill, Walter Thomas Highfill, William Heida Highfill.
  • Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby passed away in 1895 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas.

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Tennessee Ashby
1849–1895
Birth Place: Wilson County, Tennessee
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Tennessee Ashby's Descendants

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Tennessee ("Tennie" Lasfee) Ashby (May 13, 1849–Jan 25, 1895) m. James (William Alexander) Highfill (Nov 27, 1848–Sep 05, 1913)
  1. 1. William (Heida) Highfill 1869–1942 m. Tyncie (A.) Miles 1867–1951
  2. 2. Jesse (B.) Highfill 1872–1953 m. Nancy (Ellen) McMichael 1876–1941
    1. 1. Alton (Buford) Highfill 1905–1976 m. Marada (Clotene) Caviness 1912–1986
    2. 2. Laura (Nancy) Highfill 1912–1977 m. Wellman (D.) May 1910–1986
    3. 3. Thurlow (M.) Highfill 1897–
    4. 4. Annie (Merle) Highfill 1901–
    5. 5. Wynona (F.) Highfill 1899–
    6. 6. Erdice (Inez) Highfill 1908–
    7. 7. Finis (Buel) Highfill 1910–1983
    8. 8. Howard (Gordon) Highfill 1903–1993 m. Myrtle (Susan) White 1904–1995
  3. 3. Henry (H.) Highfill 1879–1905
  4. 4. James (Edwin) Highfill 1880–1931
  5. 5. Walter (Thomas) Highfill 1882–1948
  6. 6. John (Alexander) Highfill 1885–1955
  7. 7. Effie (T.) Highfill 1887–1888
  8. 8. Robert (David) Highfill 1889–1963
  9. 9. Charles (L.) Highfill 1875–1943

Tennessee Ashby's Timeline

3 Records

1849
May 13, 1849
Birth of Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby in Wilson County, Tennessee
Wilson County, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 31
Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby resided here in Hickory Plains, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
Hickory Plains, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
1895
Jan 25, 1895
Age 46
Death of Tennessee "Tennie" Lasfee Ashby in Hickory Plains, Arkansas
Hickory Plains, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 13, 1849
    Event Place: Wilson County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hickory Plains, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Family History Film: 1254054; Page: 189A; Enumeration District: 246; Image: 0497.
    [2] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hickory Plains, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hickory Plains, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Family History Film: 1254054; Page: 189A; Enumeration District: 246; Image: 0497.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 25, 1895
    Event Place: Hickory Plains, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

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