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Thomas Perry Proffitt 1876–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1876

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 23 Sep 1914

Death Location: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Millard Proffitt

Mother: Elizabeth Strickler

Spouse(s): Martha Thomas

Children(s): Maude Proffitt, Pearl Proffitt, Homer Proffitt, Vella Proffitt, Flossie Proffitt, Hettie Proffitt

In 1876, Thomas Perry Proffitt entered the world in Kentucky, born to Millard Filmore Proffitt And Elizabeth Jane Liza Strickler. In 1880, Thomas Perry Proffitt resided in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Thomas Perry Proffitt resided in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA. Thomas Perry Proffitt married Martha Etta Thomas, and had children including Flossie J Proffitt, Hettie C Proffitt, Homer Benjamin Proffitt, Maude Proffitt, Pearl Mae Proffitt, Vella C Proffitt. Thomas Perry Proffitt passed away in 1914 in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Thomas Perry Proffitt entered the world in Kentucky, born to Millard Filmore Proffitt And Elizabeth Jane Liza Strickler.
  • In 1880, Thomas Perry Proffitt resided in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Thomas Perry Proffitt resided in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • Thomas Perry Proffitt married Martha Etta Thomas, and had children including Flossie J Proffitt, Hettie C Proffitt, Homer Benjamin Proffitt, Maude Proffitt, Pearl Mae Proffitt, Vella C Proffitt.
  • Thomas Perry Proffitt passed away in 1914 in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Millard Proffitt
1853–1913
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky
MP
Elizabeth Strickler
1854–1914
Birth Location: Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee
ES

Spouses(s)

Martha Thomas
1878–1959
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
MT

Children(s)

Maude Proffitt
1901–1989
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Kentucky
MP
Pearl Proffitt
1899–1987
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky
PP
Homer Proffitt
1897–1987
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
HP
Vella Proffitt
1904–1988
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
VP
Flossie Proffitt
1907–1986
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
FP
Hettie Proffitt
1909–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky
HP

Thomas Proffitt's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Proffitt
1876–1914
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Millard Filmore Proffitt
1853–1913
Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky
Elizabeth (Jane "Liza") Strickler
1854–1914
Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Strickler
1829–1863
Holston Valley, Sullivan, Tennessee
Minerva Elsey
1826–1898
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Elsey
1797–1841
Icy Cox
1795–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Cox
1774–1842
Sarah Jackson
1777–1860

Thomas Proffitt's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Perry) Proffitt (12 Aug 1876–23 Sep 1914) m. Martha (Etta) Thomas (15 March 1878–1 September 1959)
  1. 1. Maude Proffitt 1901–1989 m. Frank Denham 1896–1963
    1. 1. Genell Denham 1925–2003 m. Hascal Martin 1923–2000
    2. 2. Norma Denham 1923–2009 m. Mack Dyer 1920–1998
    3. 3. Edna Denham 1927–2014
    4. 4. A. (E.) Denham 1921–2018 m. Irene 1923–2005
    5. 5. Narmin Denham 1924–
    6. 6. Dortha Denham –1932
  2. 2. Pearl (Mae) Proffitt 1899–1987 m. Clarence (J) Myers 1896–1970
    1. 1. Ruth Myers 1924–2011 m. Eugene (Bryan) Heater 1920–2002
    2. 2. Helena Myers 1927–2012
    3. 3. Betsy (Ross) Myers 1938–1950
    4. 4. Jesse (M) Myers 1915–1991 m. Ruth (A.) Baxter 1917–
      1. 1. Shirley (Ann) Myers 1938–1985
      2. 2. Richard (Allen) Myers 1939–2004
    5. 5. Bessie (E) Myers 1919–2014 m. Ithamer (Morvall) Brown 1912–1993
    6. 6. Ruby Myers 1924–
  3. 3. Homer (Benjamin) Proffitt 1897–1987 m. Verna (Ellen) Sheffield 1897–1981
    1. 1. Regie (Glen) Proffitt 1921–1958 m. Alma (Ree) Cain 1929–2013
    2. 2. Waymond (B) Proffitt 1923–1988 m. Doris (M.) Diehlman 1924–
    3. 3. Corinne Proffitt 1927–2014 m. Hugh (Mills) Duncan 1924–2010
    4. 4. Herbert (D.) Proffitt 1930–2012 m. Bernice Cupp 1935–2012
  4. 4. Vella (C.) Proffitt 1904–1988 m. Clurie (Elvin) Murray 1899–1988
    1. 1. Emry (Ellis) Murray 1926–1999
    2. 2. Lorene Murray 1924–2009 m. Frank Goad 1918–1999
    3. 3. Alma (Elease) Murray 1924–2011 m. William (Eugene) McQueen 1923–2004
    4. 4. Dorothy (Pauline) Murray 1927–2013 m. Ben Lawson 1924–1998
      1. 1. Rick (B.) Lawson 1830– m. Cathy McNeal 1840–
        1. 1. Lena Lawson 1860–
        2. 2. Daniel Lawson 1862–
        3. 3. Lyda Lawson 1865–
        4. 4. Eliza Lawson 1867–
    5. 5. Delmas (Porter) Murray 1930–1986
    6. 6. Vanus (Clurie) Murray 1940–2015
  5. 5. Flossie (J) Proffitt 1907–1986 m. Clyde Turner 1901–2000
    1. 1. Mossie (Ree) Turner 1927–2001 m. Lester (F) Shirley 1924–1997
    2. 2. Burnell Turner 1924–2012 m. Robert (H) Emberton 1920–1986
      1. 1. Jimmy (Darrell) Emberton 1945–2005
    3. 3. Rex (Douglas) Turner 1928–2013 m. Lena (Pearl) Turner 1932–2005
      1. 1. Marcella (Sue) Turner 1948–1948
    4. 4. Clyde (Turner) Jr. 1923–1923
  6. 6. Hettie (C) Proffitt 1909–1918

Thomas Proffitt's Timeline

6 Records

1876
12 Aug 1876
Birth of Thomas Perry Proffitt in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 4
Thomas Perry Proffitt resided here in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Thomas Perry Proffitt resided here in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Thomas Perry Proffitt resided here in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1914
23 September 1914
Age 38
Death of Thomas Perry Proffitt in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
1914
23 Sep 1914
Age 38
Death of Thomas Perry Proffitt in Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Monroe, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 544; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240544
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374509
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 544; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240544

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 September 1914
    Event Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1914
    Event Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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