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Will Hightower 1884–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1884

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 18 October 1953

Death Location: Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William Hightower

Mother: Logusta Hightower

Spouse(s): Carrie Glover-Love, Henrietta Hightower

Children(s): Annie Hightower, John Hightower, Roe Hightower, Ollie Hightower, Eula Hightower, George Hightower, Henrietta Harwig, Joseph Hightower, Mamie Bush

In 1884, Will Hightower entered the world in Louisiana, born to William A Hightower And Logusta A Hightower. In 1900, Will Hightower resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA. Will Hightower married Carrie Glover Love, Henrietta Frances Hightower, and had children including Annie L Hightower, Eula M Hightower, George William Hightower, Henrietta Frances Harwig, John H Hightower, Joseph William Hightower, Mamie Ree Bush, Ollie M Hightower, Roe G Hightower. Will Hightower passed away in 1953 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Will Hightower entered the world in Louisiana, born to William A Hightower And Logusta A Hightower.
  • In 1900, Will Hightower resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA.
  • Will Hightower married Carrie Glover Love, Henrietta Frances Hightower, and had children including Annie L Hightower, Eula M Hightower, George William Hightower, Henrietta Frances Harwig, John H Hightower, Joseph William Hightower, Mamie Ree Bush, Ollie M Hightower, Roe G Hightower.
  • Will Hightower passed away in 1953 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Will Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Will Hightower
1884–1953
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
William A Hightower
1861–
Louisiana, USA
Logusta (A) Hightower
1860–
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
John (L) Hightower
1837–1863
Chambers, Alabama, United States
Samantha Prestridge
1840–1906
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Will Hightower's Descendants

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Will Hightower (abt 1884–18 October 1953) m. Carrie Glover-Love (13 Aug 1883–10 May 1955) m. Henrietta (Frances) Hightower (January 1885–31 March 1906)
  1. 1. Annie (L) Hightower 1912–
  2. 2. John (H) Hightower 1902–
  3. 3. Roe (G) Hightower 1903–
  4. 4. Ollie (M) Hightower 1905–
  5. 5. Eula (M) Hightower 1915–2008
  6. 6. George (William) Hightower 1908–1971
    1. 1. Jewel Hightower-Causey 1929–2003
  7. 7. Henrietta (Frances) Harwig 1903–1992
  8. 8. Joseph (William) Hightower 1907–1907
  9. 9. Mamie (Ree) Bush 1913–1979

Will Hightower's Timeline

10 Records

1884
abt 1884
Birth of Will Hightower in Georgia
Georgia
1884
abt 1884
Birth of Will Hightower in Louisiana
Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 16
Will Hightower resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
1911
abt 1911
Age 27
Will Hightower resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 36
Will Hightower resided here in Buena Vista, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Buena Vista, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Will Hightower resided here in Brister, Brister, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Brister, Brister, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Will Hightower resided here in Godfrey, Bibb, Georgia
Godfrey, Bibb, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 56
Will Hightower resided here in Godfrey MD 481, Godfrey, Bibb, Georgia, USA
Godfrey MD 481, Godfrey, Bibb, Georgia, USA
1944
1944
Age 60
Will Hightower resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1953
18 October 1953
Age 69
Death of Will Hightower in Georgia, United States of America
Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1884
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana; Roll: 566; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1884
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana; Roll: 566; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Buena Vista, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brister, Brister, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Godfrey, Bibb, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Godfrey MD 481, Godfrey, Bibb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brister, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1953
    Event Place: Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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