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Viola Rosetta Harris 1865–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 October 1865

Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 23 May 1940

Death Location: Jeannette, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Harris

Mother: Rebecca Bowman

Spouse(s): James Doyle

Children(s): Earnest Doyle, Willie Doyle, Mondie Dayle, Henry Doyle, Nellie Doyle, W Doyle, Laura Doyle

In 1865, Viola Rosetta Harris entered the world in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William John Bill Harris And Rebecca Emmaline Bowman. In 1870, Viola Rosetta Harris resided in District 5, Braidies Landing, Decatur, Tennessee, . In 1900, Viola Rosetta Harris resided in Civil District 12, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. Viola Rosetta Harris married James William Doyle, and had children including Earnest D Doyle, Henry Franklin H F Doyle, Laura Edna Doyle, Mondie Dayle, Nellie Mae Doyle, W L Doyle, Willie Myrtle Doyle. Viola Rosetta Harris passed away in 1940 in Jeannette, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Viola Rosetta Harris entered the world in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William John Bill Harris And Rebecca Emmaline Bowman.
  • In 1870, Viola Rosetta Harris resided in District 5, Braidies Landing, Decatur, Tennessee, .
  • In 1900, Viola Rosetta Harris resided in Civil District 12, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • Viola Rosetta Harris married James William Doyle, and had children including Earnest D Doyle, Henry Franklin H F Doyle, Laura Edna Doyle, Mondie Dayle, Nellie Mae Doyle, W L Doyle, Willie Myrtle Doyle.
  • Viola Rosetta Harris passed away in 1940 in Jeannette, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Harris
1823–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WH
Rebecca Bowman
1833–1902
Birth Location: TN
RB

Spouses(s)

James Doyle
1860–1931
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
JD

Children(s)

Earnest Doyle
1889–1958
Birth Location: USA
ED
Willie Doyle
1898–1935
Birth Location: USA
WD
Mondie Dayle
1892–1974
Birth Location: Parsons, James, Tennessee, United States
MD
Henry Doyle
1888–1972
Birth Location: Tennessee
HD
Nellie Doyle
1883–1907
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
ND
W Doyle
1886–1886
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
WD
Laura Doyle
1881–1952
Birth Location: Parkers Landing, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
LD

Viola Harris's Ancestors

Self
Viola Harris
1865–1940
Birth Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
William John Bill Harris
1823–1875
Tennessee, United States
Rebecca (Emmaline) Bowman
1833–1902
TN
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola Harris's Descendants

1.
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Viola (Rosetta) Harris (29 October 1865–23 May 1940) m. James (William) Doyle (2 Aug 1860–27 Mar 1931)
  1. 1. Earnest (D) Doyle 1889–1958 m. Willie (Elizabeth) Yates 1899–1952
    1. 1. Hazel (Faye) Doyle 1921–2008 m. Robert (Leo) Houston 1920–2012
    2. 2. Mossie (Ray) Doyle 1919–2000
    3. 3. Arnell Doyle 1923–2018
    4. 4. Maxie (Robert) Doyle 1918–2009
  2. 2. Willie (Myrtle) Doyle 1898–1935 m. James (Martin) Fisher 1898–1954
    1. 1. Mary (K) Fisher 1926–2013 m. D. (T. Vise) Jr 1923–2009
    2. 2. James (William) Fisher 1931–2007
  3. 3. Mondie Dayle 1892–1974 m. Newton (Woodville) Doyle 1885–1950
    1. 1. Clyde (Russell) Doyle 1918–2002 m. Pauline (Alta) Whitmer 1924–2018
    2. 2. Gussie Doyle 1912–1989
    3. 3. Hallie (James) Doyle 1916–1934
    4. 4. Nola (Mae) Doyle 1921–1930
    5. 5. Bernice (Clair) Doyle 1910–2003 m. Rosamond (Cheak) Cunningham 1927–2009
    6. 6. Virginia (Sue) Doyle 1928–1928
    7. 7. Irlbia (Lucille) Doyle 1913–1989 m. Odie (B) Hilton 1906–1977
      1. 1. Harold (Lynn) Hilton 1934–1988
    8. 8. James (W.) Doyle 1924–2004 m. Frances (Virginia) Abernathy 1929–2006
  4. 4. Henry (Franklin "H.F.") Doyle 1888–1972 m. Lerlie (Alma) Doyle 1889–1953
    1. 1. Dorthy (Orine) Doyle 1912–2005 m. Joe (Bill) Spitzer 1913–1978
      1. 1. Carolyn (Sue) Spitzer 1934–2009
      2. 2. Rita Spitzer 1935–2012 m. Richard (Byron) Yarborough 1946–2017
    2. 2. Arline Doyle 1915–1998 m. Thomas (Eugene) Lawler 1916–1988 m. Robert (Guy) Mathis 1907–1983
      1. 1. Thomas (Wayne) Lawler 1938–2010 m. Isabel (Laura) Lawler 1936–2017
    3. 3. Virdie (Lee) Doyle 1918–1986
    4. 4. Allie (Irene) Doyle 1916–1984 m. Hueh (Carroll) Parnell 1912–
      1. 1. William (Doyle) Parnell 1934–2017
    5. 5. Henry (Lloyd) Doyle 1920–1996
    6. 6. Ralph (Willie) Doyle 1922–2004
    7. 7. Ruby (Lois) Doyle 1924–2007
    8. 8. Alma (Lou) Doyle 1927–2016
    9. 9. Milfred Doyle 1930–1998
  5. 5. Nellie (Mae) Doyle 1883–1907 m. John (F) Baker 1881–1911
  6. 6. W (L) Doyle 1886–1886
  7. 7. Laura (Edna) Doyle 1881–1952 m. James (Washington) Akins 1875–1959
    1. 1. Parker (Melton) Akins 1899–1962 m. Sota (Tola) Turner 1900–1982
      1. 1. Curtis (Turner) Akins 1923–2000
      2. 2. Margaret (Helen) Akins 1924–2006
      3. 3. Mildred (E) Akins 1934–2002
    2. 2. Olia (May) Akin 1901–1931 m. Pascual Fonseca 1899–

Viola Harris's Timeline

9 Records

1865
29 October 1865
Birth of Viola Rosetta Harris in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 5
Viola Rosetta Harris resided here in District 5, Braidies Landing, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Braidies Landing, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Viola Rosetta Harris resided here in Civil District 12, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Viola Rosetta Harris resided here in Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Viola Rosetta Harris resided here in Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Viola Rosetta Harris resided here in Parsons, Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Parsons, Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 70
Viola Rosetta Harris resided here in Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee
Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 75
Viola Rosetta Harris resided here in 6th Civil Dist, Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
6th Civil Dist, Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1940
23 May 1940
Age 75
Death of Viola Rosetta Harris in Jeannette, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Jeannette, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 October 1865
    Event Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 20-7
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1524; Page: 52A
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1566; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0024
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375507
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Braidies Landing, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1524; Page: 52A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1566; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375507

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Parsons, Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 20-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 6th Civil Dist, Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 20-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 46
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Parsons, Decatur, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1940
    Event Place: Jeannette, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jeannette, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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