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William “Bill” Houston Lemons 1877–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1877

Birth Location: , Meigs, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 27 March 1942

Death Location: Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Reuben Lemons

Mother: Mary Lemons

Spouse(s): Hester Dunn, Effie Pritchett

Children(s): Hermon Lemons, Laura Lemons, Rosa Lemons, Linda Lemons, William Jr, Ethel Lemons, Ludia Pritchett, Ruby Lemons, JOHN LEMONS

In 1877, William “Bill” Houston Lemons entered the world in , Meigs, Tennessee, USA, born to Reuben Lemons And Mary Jane Reese Lemons. In 1880, William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided in District 7, Meigs, Tennessee, United States. In 1891, William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided in Dist. 22 -male Voters-, Gibson County, TN. William “Bill” Houston Lemons married Effie Annie Pritchett, Hester C Dunn, and had children including Ernest Burchell Washburn, Ethel Mae Lemons, Frank Satterfield Rutledge, Hermon Lemons, John Paul Jernigan Lemons, Laura Katherine Isley Lemons, Linda Lemons, Ludia Mae Pritchett, Rosa Lemons, Ruby Lemons, Silas Collins Sneedville, William Newton Lemons Jr. William “Bill” Houston Lemons passed away in 1942 in Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1877, William “Bill” Houston Lemons entered the world in , Meigs, Tennessee, USA, born to Reuben Lemons And Mary Jane Reese Lemons.
  • In 1880, William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided in District 7, Meigs, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1891, William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided in Dist. 22 -male Voters-, Gibson County, TN.
  • William “Bill” Houston Lemons married Effie Annie Pritchett, Hester C Dunn, and had children including Ernest Burchell Washburn, Ethel Mae Lemons, Frank Satterfield Rutledge, Hermon Lemons, John Paul Jernigan Lemons, Laura Katherine Isley Lemons, Linda Lemons, Ludia Mae Pritchett, Rosa Lemons, Ruby Lemons, Silas Collins Sneedville, William Newton Lemons Jr.
  • William “Bill” Houston Lemons passed away in 1942 in Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Lemons
1832–1895
Birth Location: Rhea County, Tennessee
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Mary Lemons
1855–1927
Birth Location: Euchee, Meigs, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Hester Dunn
1887–1961
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Effie Pritchett
1892–1965
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Hermon Lemons
1906–1989
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Laura Lemons
1908–1975
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Rosa Lemons
1916–2005
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Linda Lemons
1910–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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William Jr
1912–1914
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee
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Ethel Lemons
1923–1997
Birth Location: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
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Ludia Pritchett
1911–1984
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Ruby Lemons
1926–2002
Birth Location: Tennessee
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JOHN LEMONS
1918–1986
Birth Location: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
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William Lemons's Ancestors

Self
William Lemons
1877–1942
Birth Place: , Meigs, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Reuben Lemons
1832–1895
Rhea County, Tennessee
Mary (Jane Reese) Lemons
1855–1927
Euchee, Meigs, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
William (Lemmons) III
1799–1880
Rhea County, Tennessee
Amy (Reese) Lemons
1815–1870
Rhea County, Tennessee
Elizabeth (Jane Eliza Daniel Reese McCain) 1868
1829–1907
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Sr.
1773–1866
Betsy Dotterer
1775–1833
John Daniels
1791–1850
Sarah Massey
1795–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lemon
1750–1840
Sarah Rogers
1718–1818
Anna Dotterer
1742–1797
Hiram Daniel
1770–1821
MARY 6GGm
1771–1851
Mark Massey#
1765–1840
Elizabeth Duck
1770–1841

William Lemons's Descendants

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William (“Bill” Houston) Lemons (1 Apr 1877–27 March 1942) m. Hester (C) Dunn (August 1887–December 15 1961) m. Effie (Annie) Pritchett (23 February 1892–22 July 1965)
  1. 1. Hermon Lemons 1906–1989 m. Vina (Vinie Lemons) Jones 1896–1980 m. Bonnie (Lemons Oliver) Akers 1919–
    1. 1. Alma (Marie) Lemons 1931–2011 m. Alton (William) Rinard 1930–2001
  2. 2. Laura (Katherine Isley) Lemons 1908–1975 m. Brownlow Isley 1909–
  3. 3. Rosa Lemons 1916–2005 m. Frank (J) Satterfield 1910–1961
    1. 1. Mildred Stierwalt 1936–2019
  4. 4. Linda Lemons 1910–
  5. 5. William (Newton Lemons) Jr 1912–1914
  6. 6. Ethel (Mae) Lemons 1923–1997
  7. 7. Ludia (Mae) Pritchett 1911–1984 m. Jasper Goforth 1880–1945
    1. 1. Mary (Lee) Goforth 1933–2022
    2. 2. Anna (Ruth) Goforth 1938–2016
    3. 3. Jasper (Dale Goforth) Jr 1944–2013
  8. 8. Ruby Lemons 1926–2002 m. Silas Collins 1920– m. Silas (Edward) COLLINS 1919–1995
  9. 9. JOHN (PAUL JERNIGAN) LEMONS 1918–1986 m. Bonnie Oliver 1919– m. Bonnie (Lemons Oliver) Akers 1919– m. Reba (Fae Lowe) Lemons 1930–2009
    1. 1. Norma (Jean Lemons) Moore 1941–2008

William Lemons's Timeline

12 Records

1877
1 Apr 1877
Birth of William “Bill” Houston Lemons in , Meigs, Tennessee, USA
, Meigs, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in District 7, Meigs, Tennessee, United States
District 7, Meigs, Tennessee, United States
1891
1891
Age 14
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Dist. 22 -male Voters-, Gibson County, TN
Dist. 22 -male Voters-, Gibson County, TN
1900
1900
Age 23
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Civil Districts 7-8, Meigs, Tennessee
Civil Districts 7-8, Meigs, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 33
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 43
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 43
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Civil District 4, Meigs, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Meigs, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 53
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in All Places, Grainger, Tennessee
All Places, Grainger, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Grainger, Tennessee, United States
1942
27 March 1942
Age 65
Death of William “Bill” Houston Lemons in Meigs, Tennessee, United States
Meigs, Tennessee, United States
1950
1950
Age 73
William “Bill” Houston Lemons resided here in Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Grainger, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1877
    Event Place: , Meigs, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3895; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29-6
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 61; Image: .
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Meigs, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341981
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Meigs County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877495; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Meigs, Tennessee; Roll: 1272; Family History Film: 1255272; Page: 474A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Meigs, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1589; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 107.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1953; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.78670776,0.62504196,0.83
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [13] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 7, Meigs, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Meigs, Tennessee; Roll: 1272; Family History Film: 1255272; Page: 474A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Dist. 22 -male Voters-, Gibson County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1891

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil Districts 7-8, Meigs, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Meigs, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1589; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 107.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 61; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Meigs, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Meigs, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341981

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: All Places, Grainger, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3895; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29-6

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3895; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29-6

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Meigs, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Meigs County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877495; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1942
    Event Place: Meigs, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1953; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.78670776,0.62504196,0.83
    [3] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
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