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Virgil Hightower 1912–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1912

Birth Location: Whitley, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1981

Death Location: Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Robert Hightower

Mother: Ruby Lowery

Spouse(s): Juanita Hightower

Children(s):

In 1912, Virgil Hightower entered the world in Whitley, Kentucky, USA, born to Robert Lee Hightower And Ruby Lowery. In 1920, Virgil Hightower resided in Greasy Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Virgil Hightower resided in District 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA. Virgil Hightower married Juanita Hightower, and had children including Vergil Hightower Junior. Virgil Hightower passed away in 1981 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Virgil Hightower entered the world in Whitley, Kentucky, USA, born to Robert Lee Hightower And Ruby Lowery.
  • In 1920, Virgil Hightower resided in Greasy Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Virgil Hightower resided in District 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • Virgil Hightower married Juanita Hightower, and had children including Vergil Hightower Junior.
  • Virgil Hightower passed away in 1981 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Hightower
1884–1949
Birth Location: Tennessee
RH
Ruby Lowery
1889–1966
Birth Location: Anderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
RL

Spouses(s)

Juanita Hightower
1914–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JH

Children(s)

Virgil Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Virgil Hightower
1912–1981
Birth Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Robert Lee Hightower
1884–1949
Tennessee
Ruby Lowery
1889–1966
Anderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Annise Hightower
1857–1941
Newport, Tennessee, United States
Susan Craig
1860–
Tennesee
Great-Grandparents
nathaniel cms
1816–1891
cassandra francis
1819–1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hightower
1765–1850
Nancy dau
1780–1850
Mary Crockett
1780–

Virgil Hightower's Timeline

6 Records

1912
18 Feb 1912
Birth of Virgil Hightower in Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Virgil Hightower resided here in Greasy Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Greasy Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Virgil Hightower resided here in District 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA
District 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Virgil Hightower resided here in Sp, Bell, Kentucky
Sp, Bell, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 28
Virgil Hightower resided here in Magist Dist No 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Magist Dist No 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1981
1981
Age 69
Death of Virgil Hightower in Church Hill, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Church Hill, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1912
    Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01279; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 7-13
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-14-1446; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greasy Creek, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 18
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Bell, Kentucky; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340468
    [5] Kentucky, Birth Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greasy Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greasy Creek, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 18

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Bell, Kentucky; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340468

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01279; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 7-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magist Dist No 3, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01279; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 7-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: Church Hill, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-14-1446; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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