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Wiley Reed Mayes 1854–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1854

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

Death Date: 6 March 1928

Death Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Mayes

Mother: Winifred Kirk

Spouse(s): Nancy Kirk

Children(s):

In 1854, Wiley Reed Mayes entered the world in Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William Mayes And Winifred Kirk. In 1860, Wiley Reed Mayes resided in District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Wiley Reed Mayes resided in District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. Wiley Reed Mayes married Nancy Margaret Kirk. Wiley Reed Mayes passed away in 1928 in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Wiley Reed Mayes entered the world in Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William Mayes And Winifred Kirk.
  • In 1860, Wiley Reed Mayes resided in District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Wiley Reed Mayes resided in District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • Wiley Reed Mayes married Nancy Margaret Kirk.
  • Wiley Reed Mayes passed away in 1928 in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Wiley Mayes's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Mayes
1854–1928
Birth Place: Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
William Mayes
1821–1860
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Winifred Kirk
1817–1880
Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Dudley Mayes
1786–1844
Henry County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth ("Betsy" Price) Daniel
1778–1873
Virginia, United States of America
Ezekiel (Elijah) Kirk
1782–1827
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Dolly ("Coley") Simpson
1786–1850
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sherrod Mayes
1747–1836
Elizabeth Smith
1752–1846
Edward Daniel
1762–1833
Ann Hopkins
1753–1833
William Kirk
1754–1837
Elizabeth Cain
1760–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Mayes
1709–1787
Phoebe
1729–1786
Thomas Smith
1720–1797
Elizabeth Witt
1725–1810

Wiley Mayes's Timeline

5 Records

1854
1854
Birth of Wiley Reed Mayes in Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America
Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 6
Wiley Reed Mayes resided here in District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Wiley Reed Mayes resided here in District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Wiley Reed Mayes resided here in Hignite, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Hignite, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1928
6 March 1928
Age 74
Death of Wiley Reed Mayes in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1854
    Event Place: Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hignite, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 March 1928
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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