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Vernon Hightower 1919–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1919

Birth Location: Corbin, Kentucky

Death Date: 11 May 2005

Death Location: Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: virgil cms

Mother: Mary Hensley

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The story of Vernon Hightower began in 1919 in Corbin, Kentucky. In 1920, Vernon Hightower resided in Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Vernon Hightower resided in Frozen, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Vernon Hightower married Ethel Mae Laws Jones. Vernon Hightower passed away in 2005 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Vernon Hightower began in 1919 in Corbin, Kentucky.
  • In 1920, Vernon Hightower resided in Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Vernon Hightower resided in Frozen, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Vernon Hightower married Ethel Mae Laws Jones.
  • Vernon Hightower passed away in 2005 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Vernon Hightower's Ancestors

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Vernon Hightower
1919–2005
Birth Place: Corbin, Kentucky
Parents
virgil Hightower pull cms
1895–
Tennessee
Mary (A) Hensley
1890–1970
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Annise Hightower
1857–1941
Newport, Tennessee, United States
Lassie Bowers
1854–1951
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
nathaniel cms
1816–1891
cassandra francis
1819–1902
William Rogers
1822–1900
Charlotte Rogers
1827–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hightower
1765–1850
Nancy dau
1780–1850
Mary Crockett
1780–
Nancy Dawkins
1800–1880
RICHARD GUY
1785–1893
Martha Whitmire
1800–1860

Vernon Hightower's Timeline

6 Records

1919
16 Mar 1919
Birth of Vernon Hightower in Corbin, Kentucky
Corbin, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 1
Vernon Hightower resided here in Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Vernon Hightower resided here in Frozen, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Frozen, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Vernon Hightower resided here in Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky
Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 21
Vernon Hightower resided here in Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
2005
11 May 2005
Age 86
Death of Vernon Hightower in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America
Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1919
    Event Place: Corbin, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01313; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 48-19
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lily, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 143
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Frozen, Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340484
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169428
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lily, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 143

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Frozen, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Frozen, Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01313; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 48-19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highsplint-Benito-Clove Gap Mine Company, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01313; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 48-19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Flemingsburg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 2005
    Event Place: Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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