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Thomas William Proffitt 1833–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1833

Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee

Death Date: 29 Dec 1916

Death Location: Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: George Proffitt

Mother: Margaret Wheelock

Spouse(s): Mary Mitchell

Children(s): William Proffitt, James Proffitt, George Proffitt, Margret Proffitt, Virgil Proffitt, Matild Proffitt, Mary Proffitt, Isaac Proffitt, John Proffitt, Sarah Proffitte

In 1833, Thomas William Proffitt entered the world in Washington, Tennessee, born to George Washington Proffitt And Margaret Wheelock. In 1850, Thomas William Proffitt resided in Monroe, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Thomas William Proffitt resided in District 1, Barren, Kentucky, USA. Thomas William Proffitt married Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, and had children including George F Proffitt, Isaac Turner Proffitt, James S Proffitt, John Wesley Proffitt, Margret E Proffitt, Mary B Proffitt, Matild C Proffitt, Sarah A Proffitte, Virgil C Proffitt, William J Proffitt. Thomas William Proffitt passed away in 1916 in Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Thomas William Proffitt entered the world in Washington, Tennessee, born to George Washington Proffitt And Margaret Wheelock.
  • In 1850, Thomas William Proffitt resided in Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Thomas William Proffitt resided in District 1, Barren, Kentucky, USA.
  • Thomas William Proffitt married Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, and had children including George F Proffitt, Isaac Turner Proffitt, James S Proffitt, John Wesley Proffitt, Margret E Proffitt, Mary B Proffitt, Matild C Proffitt, Sarah A Proffitte, Virgil C Proffitt, William J Proffitt.
  • Thomas William Proffitt passed away in 1916 in Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Proffitt
1807–1888
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
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Margaret Wheelock
1809–1890
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Mitchell
1834–1913
Birth Location: Tennessee
MM

Children(s)

William Proffitt
1857–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WP
James Proffitt
1866–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JP
George Proffitt
1867–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GP
Margret Proffitt
1869–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MP
Virgil Proffitt
1880–
Birth Location: Kentucky
VP
Matild Proffitt
1859–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MP
Mary Proffitt
1875–
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
MP
Isaac Proffitt
1871–1950
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
IP
John Proffitt
1860–1909
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
JP
Sarah Proffitte
1873–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SP

Thomas Proffitt's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Proffitt
1833–1916
Birth Place: Washington, Tennessee
Parents
George Washington Proffitt
1807–1888
Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Margaret Wheelock
1809–1890
Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Jeremiah ("Jerry") Proffitt
1780–1848
South Fork of Shenandoah River, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Margaret ("Peggy") Haun
1787–1835
Nolachuckey River, Green County, Tennessee
John (Kincheloe) Wheelock
1772–1851
Prince William, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth ("Betty") Kincheloe
1787–1850
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Sr
1746–1818
Nancy Haton
1748–1783
Adam Haun
1765–1830
Mary McInturff
1765–1836
John Wheelock
1751–1822
Sarah Kincheloe\Wheelock
1755–1842
George Sr.
1761–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1716–1763
Elizabeth Ennis
1726–1815
Sebastian Hahn
1750–1797
John Meckendoerfer
1729–1779
Maria Rosina
1730–1780
James Wheelock
1720–1797
Jeanette Hulls
1724–1804
John Peace
1727–1809

Thomas Proffitt's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (William) Proffitt (4 Nov 1833–29 Dec 1916) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Mitchell (6 September 1834–13 April 1913)
  1. 1. William (J) Proffitt 1857–
  2. 2. James (S) Proffitt 1866–
  3. 3. George (F) Proffitt 1867–
  4. 4. Margret (E) Proffitt 1869–
  5. 5. Virgil (C) Proffitt 1880–
  6. 6. Matild (C) Proffitt 1859–
  7. 7. Mary (B) Proffitt 1875–
  8. 8. Isaac (Turner) Proffitt 1871–1950 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Geralds 1872–1961
    1. 1. Guy Proffitt 1895–1977
    2. 2. Finley (Duncan) Proffitt 1905–1972
    3. 3. Eurie (Woodson) Proffitt 1899–1974
    4. 4. Wirt Proffitt 1898–1985
    5. 5. Ella (Bess) Gill 1903–1973
    6. 6. Nell Finley 1901–2003
    7. 7. Eddie (B) Proffitt 1908–
    8. 8. Jack (Witt) Proffitt 1910– m. Minnie (Lee) Cornet 1915–2001
      1. 1. Jack (Witt Proffitt) Jr 1937–1993
    9. 9. Julia Proffitt 1900–
  9. 9. John (Wesley) Proffitt 1860–1909 m. Mary (Louise) Thomas 1865–1918
    1. 1. Lora Proffitt 1886–1912 m. George (C) Taylor 1882–
      1. 1. Mary (M) Taylor 1910–
    2. 2. Iva Proffitt 1898–1938 m. Lewis (E) Ryherd 1893–
      1. 1. Essie (M) Ryherd 1917–
      2. 2. Clyde Ryherd 1918–
      3. 3. Carl Ryherd 1921–
      4. 4. Eva Ryherd 1923–
      5. 5. Wilma Ryherd 1925–
      6. 6. Audie (Edward) Ryherd 1929–2016
    3. 3. Oscar (A.) Proffitt 1883–1933
    4. 4. Audie Proffitt 1896–1965
    5. 5. Lucy Proffitt 1892–1915
    6. 6. Bettie Proffitt 1890–1911
    7. 7. Ova Proffitt 1888–1919 m. Tol McCoy 1880–1956
      1. 1. Lucy (Mae) McCoy 1915–1990
      2. 2. Fred (Raymond) McCoy 1913–2000 m. Irene Knight 1920–
      3. 3. Gomer (Lee) Mccoy 1917–1991 m. Jacqueline (June) Gafford 1923–1997
      4. 4. Maud (M) Mccoy 1910–1977 m. Ben (S) Smithson 1904–1981
        1. 1. Wayne Smithson 1934–2010
        2. 2. Dovie (Clestiah) Smithson 1939–1998
    8. 8. Verdie Proffitt 1901–1979 m. Charles (Edward) England 1893–1977
      1. 1. Carlos (Edward) England 1929–1990
      2. 2. Eleanor (Mae) England 1936–2010
      3. 3. Mary (Mildred) Shipman 1918–2011
      4. 4. Edith (Lois) Eaton 1923–1964
      5. 5. Marjorie (Marie) Spangler 1920–2012
      6. 6. Pauline (Evelyn) Eaton 1921–2015
      7. 7. Lucille McKinzie 1927–2017
  10. 10. Sarah (A.) Proffitte 1873–

Thomas Proffitt's Timeline

8 Records

1833
4 Nov 1833
Birth of Thomas William Proffitt in Washington, Tennessee
Washington, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 17
Thomas William Proffitt resided here in Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Thomas William Proffitt resided here in District 1, Barren, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Barren, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Thomas William Proffitt resided here in Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Thomas William Proffitt resided here in Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
Thomas William Proffitt resided here in Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 77
Thomas William Proffitt resided here in Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1916
29 Dec 1916
Age 83
Death of Thomas William Proffitt in Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Monroe, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1833
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Turner, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Page: 273D; Enumeration District: 199
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_489; Page: 124A; Family History Library Film: 545988
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240544
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_354; Page: 840; Family History Library Film: 803354
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1374509
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M432_213; Page: 432A; Image: 530
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M432_213; Page: 432A; Image: 530

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Barren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_354; Page: 840; Family History Library Film: 803354

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_489; Page: 124A; Family History Library Film: 545988

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Turner, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Turner, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Page: 273D; Enumeration District: 199

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240544

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gamaliel, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Monroe
    Record Source: Kentucky, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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