YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

william g Hightower 1828–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1828

Birth Location: Clarke, Georgia

Death Date: 30 November 1864

Death Location: Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Hightower

Mother: sarah hightower

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of william g Hightower began in 1828 in Clarke, Georgia. In 1850, william g Hightower resided in Eastern Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, william g Hightower resided in Division 1, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA. william g Hightower married Julia Milsaps. william g Hightower passed away in 1864 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for william Hightower
wH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of william g Hightower began in 1828 in Clarke, Georgia.
  • In 1850, william g Hightower resided in Eastern Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, william g Hightower resided in Division 1, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA.
  • william g Hightower married Julia Milsaps.
  • william g Hightower passed away in 1864 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

william Hightower's Ancestors

Self
william Hightower
1828–1864
Birth Place: Clarke, Georgia
Parents
John Puckett Hightower
1776–1844
Bute, Co, NC
sarah (elizabeth sallie) hightower
1790–1869
Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
charnel Hightower
1733–1793
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
thomas Hightower
1770–1819
north carolina
Great-Grandparents
charnel Hightower
1694–1762
sarah glascock
1707–
joshua Hightower
1741–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Sr
1670–1726
Eleanor Charnell
1675–1735
thomas glascock
1671–
sarah stone
1670–
charnel Hightower
1694–1762
sarah glascock
1707–

william Hightower's Timeline

4 Records

1828
11 May 1828
Birth of william g Hightower in Clarke, Georgia
Clarke, Georgia
1850
1850
Age 22
william g Hightower resided here in Eastern Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
Eastern Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
william g Hightower resided here in Division 1, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
Division 1, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
1864
30 November 1864
Age 36
Death of william g Hightower in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1828
    Event Place: Clarke, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 1, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: M653_579; Page: 143; Image: 149; Family History Library Film: 803579
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_369; Page: 332B; Image: 284

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Eastern Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_369; Page: 332B; Image: 284

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 1, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 1, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: M653_579; Page: 143; Image: 149; Family History Library Film: 803579

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 November 1864
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE