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thomas Hightower 1800–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1800

Birth Location: crackers neck, green, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 15 May 1874

Death Location: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: thomas hightower

Mother: Mildred Arnold

Spouse(s): elizabeth moreland, Rachel Russell

Children(s): james Hightower, Sarah hightower, Theodore Hightower, Pleasant Hightower, Robert Hightower, Isaac Hightower, William Hightower, Nancy Hightower

In 1800, thomas Hightower entered the world in crackers neck, green, Georgia, USA, born to Thomas Hightower And Mildred Millicent Arnold. thomas Hightower married Elizabeth Tucker Moreland, Rachel M Russell, and had children including Isaac Moreland Hightower, James Arnold Hightower, Nancy M Hightower, Pleasant Coleman Hightower, Robert Ridley Hightower, Sarah Elizabeth Bodie Hightower, Theodore Fletcher Hightower, William Clayton Hightower. thomas Hightower passed away in 1874 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1800, thomas Hightower entered the world in crackers neck, green, Georgia, USA, born to Thomas Hightower And Mildred Millicent Arnold.
  • thomas Hightower married Elizabeth Tucker Moreland, Rachel M Russell, and had children including Isaac Moreland Hightower, James Arnold Hightower, Nancy M Hightower, Pleasant Coleman Hightower, Robert Ridley Hightower, Sarah Elizabeth Bodie Hightower, Theodore Fletcher Hightower, William Clayton Hightower.
  • thomas Hightower passed away in 1874 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

thomas hightower
1751–1803
Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, USA
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Mildred Arnold
1755–1820
Birth Location: VA
MA

Spouses(s)

elizabeth moreland
1805–1864
Birth Location: Putnam County, Georgia, United States of America
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Rachel Russell
1824–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

james Hightower
1830–1896
Birth Location: Troup County, Georgia, USA
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Sarah hightower
1847–1924
Birth Location: Troup County, Georgia, United States of America
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Theodore Hightower
1844–1862
Birth Location: Georgia
TH
Pleasant Hightower
1841–1901
Birth Location: Georgia
PH
Robert Hightower
1842–1886
Birth Location: Quitman County, Georgia, United States of America
RH
Isaac Hightower
1822–
Birth Location: Putnam County, Georgia, United States of America
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William Hightower
1838–1919
Birth Location: LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia, United States of America
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Nancy Hightower
1864–
Birth Location: Alabama
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thomas Hightower's Ancestors

Self
thomas Hightower
1800–1874
Birth Place: crackers neck, green, Georgia, USA
Parents
thomas hightower
1751–1803
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Mildred (Millicent) Arnold
1755–1820
VA
Grandparents
James Arnold
1724–1776
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Martha (W.) Atkinson
1720–1783
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Arnold
1700–1774
Christopher Atkinson
1682–1763
Elizabeth Rodwell
1700–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents

thomas Hightower's Descendants

1.
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thomas Hightower (22 Sep 1800–15 May 1874) m. elizabeth (tucker) moreland (1 January 1805–26 October 1864) m. Rachel (M) Russell (Abt 1824–)
  1. 1. james (arnold) Hightower 1830–1896 m. anna (adeline) reid 1828–
    1. 1. mary (melissa) Hightower 1854–1907 m. robert (marion) harper 1854–1916
      1. 1. james (lewis) harper 1874–
      2. 2. Nancy (Adeline) Rowan 1879–1950
      3. 3. Nancy (A) Harper 1888–
      4. 4. Lizzie Harper 1882–
      5. 5. Martha (A) Harper 1886–1970
      6. 6. Wiley (J) Harper 1890–
      7. 7. Jesse (T) Harper 1892–
      8. 8. Harry (L) Harper 1894–
      9. 9. Calvin (L) Harper 1896–
      10. 10. George (William) Harper 1876–
      11. 11. John (R.) Harper 1875–
      12. 12. Asa (N.) Harper 1878–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Hightower 1858–
    3. 3. Nancy Hightower 1860–
    4. 4. Amanda Hightower 1862–
    5. 5. John Hightower 1864–
    6. 6. Narcissus Hightower 1866–
    7. 7. Missouri Hightower 1868–
    8. 8. William Hightower 1869–
    9. 9. Martin (Charnel) Hightower 1853–1942 m. Polly (A) Coleman 1872–1931
      1. 1. Arah (Hightower) Upchurch 1901–1994
      2. 2. William (R) Hightower 1874–1962
      3. 3. John (W.) Hightower 1876–1956
      4. 4. Nancy Hightower 1878–
      5. 5. S (F) Hightower 1880–
      6. 6. Asa (Martin) Hightower 1882–1962
      7. 7. Nora Hightower 1884–
      8. 8. Pearl Hightower 1896–
      9. 9. George (M) Hightower 1896–1938
      10. 10. Pearl Crews 1895–1970
      11. 11. Nancy (Jane) Mahan 1878–1967
      12. 12. Martha (Louetta) Parker 1906–1942
      13. 13. Henry (Grady) Hightower 1913–1998
      14. 14. Isaac (Clinton) Hightower 1909–1982
      15. 15. Georgeanne (Nora) Cole 1884–1974
      16. 16. Arie Hightower 1902–
      17. 17. Luetta Hightower 1906–
    10. 10. Martha (ann) Hightower 1855–1905 m. George (Washington) Pirkle 1853–1933
      1. 1. William (Allen) Pirkle 1877–1969
      2. 2. Mary (Frances pirkle) Roberts 1883–1969
      3. 3. E. (J.) Pirkle 1896–1904
      4. 4. M. (Eli) Pirkle 1885–1904
      5. 5. Zella (Dustin) Mattox 1890–1959
      6. 6. Jake Pirkle 1881–
      7. 7. Olie Pirkle 1885–
      8. 8. Zella Pirkle 1890–
  2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth Bodie) hightower 1847–1924 m. Walte (T) Maddox 1845–1910
    1. 1. Willie Maddox 1866– m. Sank 1874–
      1. 1. June Maddox 1891–
      2. 2. Mandy Maddox 1900–
      3. 3. Booker Maddox 1896–
      4. 4. Sebastian Maddox 1898–
      5. 5. Lillie Maddox 1902–
      6. 6. Willie (Maddox) Jr 1905–
      7. 7. Nobie Maddox 1907–
      8. 8. Otto Maddox 1910–
      9. 9. Mollie Maddox 1890–
      10. 10. James Maddox 1891–
      11. 11. Bettie Maddox 1892–
      12. 12. Seab Maddox 1896–
    2. 2. Mattie Maddox 1869–
    3. 3. Walter (T) Maddox 1873–
    4. 4. Emma Maddox 1875–1922 m. J (W) Covey 1877–1951
      1. 1. Russel (E) Covey 1913–
    5. 5. Herbert (C) Maddox 1881–
  3. 3. Theodore (Fletcher) Hightower 1844–1862
  4. 4. Pleasant (Coleman) Hightower 1841–1901 m. Martha (J) Glover 1848–1942
    1. 1. Lucy (Elizabeth) hightower 1868–1953 m. Frank Webb 1866–
      1. 1. Mallie (M) Webb 1888–
      2. 2. P (C) Webb 1898–
    2. 2. Clara Tadlock 1884–1962
    3. 3. William (T) Hightower 1873–1927
    4. 4. Walter (Clyde) Hightower 1889–1974
    5. 5. Iva (Lee) Gimbert 1892–1972
    6. 6. Clara (H) Hardaway 1884–1962
    7. 7. Callie (Mary) Hightower 1876–1962 m. Guss Ford 1866–1939
      1. 1. Elece Ford 1906–1977
      2. 2. Edwin (William) Ford 1909–1993
      3. 3. Elsie Ford 1907–
      4. 4. Marguerite Ford 1912–
      5. 5. Edna Ford 1910–
    8. 8. Eva Hightower 1882–
    9. 9. Clara Hightower 1884–
    10. 10. Walter (C) Hightower 1889–
    11. 11. Iver (Lee) Hightower 1892–
    12. 12. Mattie Hightower 1878–
  5. 5. Robert (Ridley) Hightower 1842–1886 m. E.G. 1851–
    1. 1. George Hightower 1872–
    2. 2. Gussie Hightower 1874–
    3. 3. Robert Hightower 1876–
    4. 4. Katie Hightower 1878–
    5. 5. Carrie Hightower 1880–
  6. 6. Isaac (Moreland) Hightower 1822– m. Mary Bacheldor 1829–1905
    1. 1. Thomas (Warren Hightower) Sr 1851–1885 m. Lula (E.) Gamble 1856–
      1. 1. Mary (E.) Hightower 1877–
      2. 2. Annie Hightower 1878–
    2. 2. L.B. Hightower 1850–
    3. 3. josiah (M) Hightower 1848–
  7. 7. William (Clayton) Hightower 1838–1919 m. Mai Cole 1859–1936
    1. 1. Fannie (Bell) Snider 1894–1977
    2. 2. James (Falconer) Hightower 1891–1977
    3. 3. Robert (Cole) Hightower 1883–1943
    4. 4. Newton (Aylmer) Hightower 1885–1951
    5. 5. Willie (Mai) Reed 1887–1973
    6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Poole 1898–1984
    7. 7. Walter (Thomas) Hightower 1881–1962
    8. 8. Willie (M T) Hightower 1887–
    9. 9. Charnal (A) Hightower 1889–
    10. 10. Fannie (B) Hightower 1894–
    11. 11. Sarah (E) Hightower 1898–
    12. 12. Bob (A) Hightower 1890–
    13. 13. Sallie Hightower 1899–
  8. 8. Nancy (M.) Hightower 1864–

thomas Hightower's Timeline

11 Records

1800
22 September 1800
Birth of thomas Hightower in Cracker S Neck, Greene Co, GA
Cracker S Neck, Greene Co, GA
1800
22 Sep 1800
Birth of thomas Hightower in crackers neck, green, Georgia, USA
crackers neck, green, Georgia, USA
1821
16 October 1821
Age 21
thomas Hightower was married in Putnam Co, GA
Putnam Co, GA
1830
1830
Age 30
thomas Hightower resided here in Capt John B Strong, Troup, Georgia, USA
Capt John B Strong, Troup, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 40
thomas Hightower resided here in District 698, Troup, Georgia, USA
District 698, Troup, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 50
thomas Hightower resided here in Township 23 Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Township 23 Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 60
thomas Hightower resided here in Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana
Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana
1870
1870
Age 70
thomas Hightower resided here in Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
1874
15 May 1874
Age 74
Death of thomas Hightower in Claiborne Parish, LA
Claiborne Parish, LA
1874
15 May 1874
Age 74
Death of thomas Hightower in Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 80
thomas Hightower resided here in Scroggins, Barbour, Alabama, USA
Scroggins, Barbour, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 September 1800
    Event Place: Cracker S Neck, Greene Co, GA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1800; Birth city: Cracker S Neck; Birth state: GA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scroggins, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 182A; Enumeration District: 014
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M593_510; Page: 36B; Image: 229464; Family History Library Film: 552009
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M653_410; Page: 642; Family History Library Film: 803410
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4316.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LMB
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 23 Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 106B; Image: 534
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1800
    Event Place: crackers neck, green, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 October 1821
    Event Place: Putnam Co, GA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1800; Birth city: Cracker S Neck; Birth state: GA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Capt John B Strong, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Capt John B Strong, Troup, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 21; Page: 34; Family History Library Film: 0007041

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 698, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 698, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 51; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 0007047

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 23 Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 23 Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M432_230; Page: 106B; Image: 534

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M653_410; Page: 642; Family History Library Film: 803410

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 2, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M593_510; Page: 36B; Image: 229464; Family History Library Film: 552009

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scroggins, Barbour, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scroggins, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 182A; Enumeration District: 014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1874
    Event Place: Claiborne Parish, LA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1800; Birth city: Cracker S Neck; Birth state: GA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1874
    Event Place: Claiborne, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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