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William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett 1784–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 1874

Death Location: Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Philip Tackett

Mother: Sarah Rice

Spouse(s): Martha Walbryor, Martha Tacket, Willie Ann

Children(s): Joseph Tackett, George Sr, Thos Tackett, Lucy Tackett, Robert Tackett, Grady Tackett, Arzona Tackett, Lettie Tackett, Edna Tackett

William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett was born in 1784 in Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Philip Moses Tackett And Sarah Susannah Rice. In 1784, William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided in No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA. In 1784, William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided in Prince William, Virginia. William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett married Anne, Jane Redding, Martha Patsy Walbryor, Martha Tacket, Willie Ann, and had children including Arzona Tackett, Edna Tackett, George Washington Tackett Sr, Grady Tackett, Joseph Joshua Tackett, Lettie J Tackett, Lucy Dell Tackett, Robert H Tackett, Thos Tackett. William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett passed away in 1874 in Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett was born in 1784 in Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Philip Moses Tackett And Sarah Susannah Rice.
  • In 1784, William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided in No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA.
  • In 1784, William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided in Prince William, Virginia.
  • William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett married Anne, Jane Redding, Martha Patsy Walbryor, Martha Tacket, Willie Ann, and had children including Arzona Tackett, Edna Tackett, George Washington Tackett Sr, Grady Tackett, Joseph Joshua Tackett, Lettie J Tackett, Lucy Dell Tackett, Robert H Tackett, Thos Tackett.
  • William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett passed away in 1874 in Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Children(s)

William Tackett's Ancestors

Self
William Tackett
1784–1874
Birth Place: Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Philip Moses Tackett
1745–1830
Prince Wm. Cnty, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Susannah) Rice
1745–1857
Cedar Run, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (Moses Tackett) Tacquette
1712–1775
Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Rosannah) Kent
1715–1812
Cedar Run, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Henry Rice
1620–1711
Stansfield, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England
Margaret Bradburn
1717–1797
Hanover County, Virginia, British America
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Tackett
1676–1744
Mary *
1674–1748
Ebenezer Kent
1699–1776
Sarah James
1688–1722
Edmund Rice
1594–1663
Thomasine Frost
1600–1654
William BRADBURN
1670–1757
Sarah CRONDAS
1687–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Louis Tackett\Tacquette*\
1660–1740
Fortunata Proto
1664–1760
RACHEL (1665)
1665–1750
William Spiller
1654–1695
John II
1668–1751
Sarah Smith
–1696
Anne White
1669–1739
Edmund Frost
1560–
Thomasine Belgrave
1560–1653

William Tackett's Descendants

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William (Francis " Lying Frank") Tackett (1784–1874) m. Martha ("Patsy") Walbryor (Abt. 1797–1870) m. Martha Tacket (abt 1794–) m. Willie Ann (6 September 1876–10 June 1918)
  1. 1. Joseph (Joshua) Tackett 1817–1870 m. Elizabeth Mullins 1830–1912 m. Margret Tacket 1835–
    1. 1. Henry Tackett 1845– m. Bethena Tackett 1852– m. Bethena Hopkins 1852–
      1. 1. Rosetta Tackett 1883– m. Robert Lambert 1875–1939
        1. 1. Myrtle Lambert 1904–1967 m. Meredith (Edgar) Knight 1892–
        2. 2. Nelson Lambert 1910–1967
      2. 2. Harland Tackett 1886–
      3. 3. Harland Tackett 1886–
      4. 4. William Tackett 1890–
      5. 5. William Tackett 1890–
      6. 6. Nelson Tackett 1892–
      7. 7. Nelson Tackett 1892–
      8. 8. Laura Tackett 1895–
      9. 9. Laura Tackett 1895–1972 m. Eli Robinson 1891–
        1. 1. Sherman Robinson 1917–
        2. 2. Stanley Robinson 1921–
        3. 3. Lilly Robinson 1923–
        4. 4. Reed Robinson 1922–
      10. 10. Arminda Tackett 1899–
      11. 11. Arminda Tackett 1899–1965 m. Woodrow Johnson 1919–1985
    2. 2. W (B) Tackett 1854–1924
    3. 3. Matilda Tackett 1849–
    4. 4. Rhoda Tackett 1851–
    5. 5. Polley Tackett 1856–
    6. 6. Araminta Tackett 1857–
  2. 2. George (Washington Tackett) Sr 1877–1852 m. Hannah Tackett 1804–1860
    1. 1. George (Washington Bud) Tackett 1842–1894
      1. 1. Rachel Mullins 1870–
        1. 1. Nancy Mullins 1910–
        2. 2. Nora Mullins 1914–1981 m. Arvin Hall 1912–1993
        3. 3. James (Edward) Mullins 1902–1939 m. Elizabeth (J) Tackett 1912–1985
        4. 4. Francis (M) Mullins 1894–
        5. 5. Thomas Mullins 1895–
        6. 6. Oliver Mullins 1896–
        7. 7. Drusilla Mullins 1898–
        8. 8. Patton Mullins 1900–
        9. 9. Della (M) Mullins 1905–
        10. 10. William Mullins 1896–
    2. 2. Greenvill Tackett 1832–1912 m. Rebeca Hall 1834–1913
      1. 1. Nancy Damron 1859–1942 m. William (Jackson) Tackett 1824–1867
        1. 1. David Tackett 1857–1930 m. Rebecca (“Becky” “Becca”) Garrett 1856–1934
        2. 2. Hiram Tackett 1861–1942
        3. 3. Shadrick (S.) Tackett 1848–1878 m. Virginia ("Jennie") Adkins 1855–1925
        4. 4. Jackson Tackett 1861–1861
        5. 5. Duran Tackett 1883–
        6. 6. Artie Tackett 1885–
        7. 7. Abel (Tackett) Sr 1896–1968 m. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Caudill 1837–1913 m. Stella Tackett 1896–1918 m. Lillian Tackett 1900–
        8. 8. Alvin (D.) Tackett 1867–
        9. 9. Elizabeth Tackett 1859–1937 m. Wilburn (Isaac) Plymale 1852–1929 m. Jefferson 1860–1938
        10. 10. Artie Damron 1885– m. Elisha Damron 1881–
        11. 11. Sidney Tackett 1893–1938
        12. 12. Tildon Tackett 1877–1923
        13. 13. Spurlock Tackett 1891–1967
        14. 14. Caleb Damron 1893–
        15. 15. Tilden Tackett 1879–
        16. 16. Spurlock Tackett 1889–
        17. 17. Sydney Tackett 1892–
        18. 18. Rachael Jones 1900–1924
        19. 19. Sarah Tacket 1853–
        20. 20. Huldah Tacket 1856–
        21. 21. Roda Tacket 1857–
        22. 22. Rebecca Tacket 1859–
        23. 23. Hiram Tacket 1861–
        24. 24. William Tacket 1862–
        25. 25. Andrew (H) Tacket 1866–
        26. 26. Keenis Tackett 1863–
      2. 2. Melvina Tackett 1863–
      3. 3. Emilany Tackett 1864–
      4. 4. William Tackett 1867–
      5. 5. Greenbury Tackett 1868–
      6. 6. Henry Tackett 1872–
      7. 7. Lida Tackett 1875–
      8. 8. Sarah (J) TACKETT 1855–
      9. 9. Samuel TACKETT 1857–
    3. 3. Tapley Tackett 1824–1908 m. Elizabeth Tackett 1827–1890
      1. 1. Green Tacket 1851–1922 m. Ruthey Newsom 1858–1937
        1. 1. Anzie Tackett 1890–
        2. 2. Ben (F) Tackett 1888–1982
        3. 3. Freeling Tackett 1886–1931
        4. 4. Henry Tackett 1881–
        5. 5. Josephine Tackett 1900–
        6. 6. Mary Tackett 1878–1954
        7. 7. Preston Tackett 1884–1971
        8. 8. Sheridan Tackett 1894–
        9. 9. Tapley Tackett 1892–
      2. 2. Perneta Tackett 1857–1941 m. Preston Newsom 1854–1935
        1. 1. Rena Hamilton 1888–1939 m. Green Newsom 1886– m. C (H) Hale 1888– m. Drew Hall 1877–1955
        2. 2. Andy Newsome 1895–1981
        3. 3. Huldie (Jane) Newsome 1887–1923
        4. 4. Anthony Newsome 1891–1972
        5. 5. Sarah Newsom 1904–
        6. 6. Victoria Newsome 1879–1964
        7. 7. Alidair Newsome 1897–
        8. 8. Bettie Newsom 1882–
        9. 9. Nancy Newsom 1883–
        10. 10. Reaney Newsom 1885–
        11. 11. Mindy Newsom 1889–
        12. 12. Virgie Newsom 1893–
      3. 3. Preston Tacket 1865–
      4. 4. Freeland Tackett 1853–1931 m. Sarah Hamilton 1855–1931
        1. 1. Freeman (Nelson Tackett) Jr 1878–1936
        2. 2. Greenberry Tackett 1886–1941
        3. 3. Tapley Tackett 1883–1961
        4. 4. Rachel Tackett 1880–
        5. 5. Casey Tacket 1876–
        6. 6. Anzie (Tackett) Adkins 1893–1960
        7. 7. Mary Martin 1896–
        8. 8. John Tackitt 1894–
        9. 9. Emmet Tacket 1886–
        10. 10. Joseph Tacket 1889–
      5. 5. Hannah Tacket 1863–1930 m. Charles (Taylor) Hamilton 1863–
        1. 1. Mary (Alice) Hamilton 1897–1964 m. Noah Hall 1888–1972
        2. 2. SQUIRE Hamilton 1885–
        3. 3. Nelson Hamilton 1888–
        4. 4. CRAIGE Hamilton 1897–
        5. 5. Mollie Hamilton 1898–
        6. 6. Joseph Hamilton 1904–
      6. 6. Hirena Tackett 1848–
      7. 7. Jessie Tackett 1856–
    4. 4. Harvey Tackett 1837–1928
    5. 5. William Tackett 1830–1908 m. Rilda 1871– m. Nancy Robinson 1830–1888
      1. 1. Haley Tackett 1890–
      2. 2. Jefferson Tackett 1894–
      3. 3. Lear Tackett 1897–
      4. 4. William (L) Tackett 1899–
      5. 5. Keenis Tackett 1863–
      6. 6. Tapley Tackett 1851– m. Polenious Tackitt 1852– m. Polenious Bently 1852–
        1. 1. William (L.) Tackitt 1875–
        2. 2. Laura Tackitt 1877–1956
        3. 3. Lawrence Tackett 1874–1908 m. Mary (Ellen) Hopkins 1877–1967
      7. 7. Henry Tackett 1852–
      8. 8. King (Solomon) Tackett 1857–
    6. 6. Benjamin Tackett 1834–1918
    7. 7. Candace Tackett 1827–1909
    8. 8. Sarah Tackett 1841–1900
    9. 9. Spicy Tackett 1825–1896 m. Hiram Anderson 1825–1892
      1. 1. Hanah (A) Adkins 1856–
      2. 2. William (G) Anderson 1852–
      3. 3. James (H) Anderson 1854–
      4. 4. Rachael Anderson 1861–
      5. 5. Mary (A) Anderson 1864–
      6. 6. Sarah (M) Anderson 1866–
      7. 7. Polina Anderson –1920 m. Henry Smith 1872–1940
        1. 1. James Smith 1891–
        2. 2. William Smith 1894–
        3. 3. Albert (S) Smith 1895–
        4. 4. Thomas (W) Smith 1897–
        5. 5. Arvil Smith 1897–
        6. 6. Dewey Smith 1899–
      8. 8. Elizabeth Anderson 1845–
      9. 9. Preston Anderson 1848–1853
    10. 10. Stephen (Steve) Tackett 1849–1925
    11. 11. Rachel Tackett 1839–1918
    12. 12. Solomon Tackett 1830–1982
    13. 13. Thomas Tackett 1822–
  3. 3. Thos Tackett 1821–
  4. 4. Lucy (Dell) Tackett –1929 m. William (A.) Harriss 1821– m. George (W.) Harris 1815–
    1. 1. Lizzie Harris 1853–
    2. 2. Pherina Harris 1852–
    3. 3. Mary Harris 1853–
    4. 4. Rebecca Harris 1857–
    5. 5. Arty Harris 1863–
    6. 6. Henry Harris 1866–
    7. 7. Rutha (J) Harris 1868–
    8. 8. Thuriney Harris 1853–
    9. 9. Oliver Harriss 1898–
    10. 10. William (K) Harris 1853–
    11. 11. John (C.) Harris 1862–
    12. 12. Margaret Adams 1856–
    13. 13. Elisebeth Harriss 1880–
    14. 14. Lucinda Harriss 1882–
    15. 15. Merhala Harriss 1884–1927 m. Willie (P) Fentrice 1883–1963
      1. 1. John (L) Fentrice 1917–
      2. 2. Judge Foulkes 1914–
      3. 3. Austin Foulkes 1909–
      4. 4. William (W) Foulkes 1906–
      5. 5. Lucy (E) Fentrice 1919–1996 m. Charles Lake 1917–1985
      6. 6. Seven Foulkes 1915–
      7. 7. Eward Foulkes 1911–
      8. 8. Henry (C) Foulkes 1907–
      9. 9. Bissie Fintress 1910–
      10. 10. Love Fentress 1916–
      11. 11. Lottie (M) Fentrice 1926–2006
      12. 12. David Fentrice 1914–
      13. 13. Dock Fentrice 1915–1963
      14. 14. Luther Fentrice 1924–2006
    16. 16. George Harriss 1886–
    17. 17. Austin Harriss 1888–
  5. 5. Robert (H) Tackett 1910–
  6. 6. Grady Tackett 1903–
  7. 7. Arzona Tackett 1905–
  8. 8. Lettie (J) Tackett 1907–
  9. 9. Edna Tackett 1914–

William Tackett's Timeline

16 Records

1784
1784
Birth of William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett in Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
1784
1784
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA
No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA
1784
1784
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Prince William, Virginia
Prince William, Virginia
1790
1790
Age 6
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 16
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Pendleton District, South Carolina
Pendleton District, South Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 26
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1817
30 July 1817
Age 33
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett was married in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1820
1820
Age 36
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 46
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 66
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 76
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Prairie, Henry, Indiana, USA
Prairie, Henry, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 86
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 86
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in District 2, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1874
5 Mar 1874
Age 90
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett was married in Pike, Kentucky
Pike, Kentucky
1874
1874
Age 90
Death of William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 136
William Francis " Lying Frank" Tackett resided here in Painter Haire, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Painter Haire, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Stafford County, Virginia, 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] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 July 1817
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1874
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Prince William, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1800-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Prairie, Henry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Painter Haire, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Navy Casualties Books

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1874
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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