YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Zelma D Allen 1906–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1906

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 25 Jan 1974

Death Location: Burristown, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Manford Allen

Mother: Nellie Johnson

Spouse(s): John Poston

Children(s): Fowler Poston, Ina Hansel, Georgia Masters, Garvis Poston, Charlie Poston, Gilbert Poston

In 1906, Zelma D Allen entered the world in Tennessee, born to Manford Mate Lee Allen And Nellie Mae Johnson. In 1910, Zelma D Allen resided in Civil District 3, Overton, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Zelma D Allen resided in District 5, District 5, Jackson, Tennessee, USA. Zelma D Allen married John A Poston, and had children including Charlie B Poston, Fowler E Poston, Garvis C Poston, Georgia V Masters, Gilbert Poston, Ina Marie Hansel, Mary Jeanette Poston. Zelma D Allen passed away in 1974 in Burristown, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for Zelma Allen
ZA

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

  • In 1906, Zelma D Allen entered the world in Tennessee, born to Manford Mate Lee Allen And Nellie Mae Johnson.
  • In 1910, Zelma D Allen resided in Civil District 3, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Zelma D Allen resided in District 5, District 5, Jackson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Zelma D Allen married John A Poston, and had children including Charlie B Poston, Fowler E Poston, Garvis C Poston, Georgia V Masters, Gilbert Poston, Ina Marie Hansel, Mary Jeanette Poston.
  • Zelma D Allen passed away in 1974 in Burristown, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Zelma Allen's Ancestors

Self
Zelma Allen
1906–1974
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Manford Mate Lee Allen
1879–1942
Jackson County, Tennessee
Nellie (Mae) Johnson
1883–1923
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Asa (L) Johnson
1832–1915
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth Jackson
1842–
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Johnson
1789–1871
Margaret Lynn
1807–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Johnson
1737–1834
Ann(e) Bullard
1765–1824
Asa Sr
1777–1868
Elizabeth Hawkins
1790–1844

Zelma Allen's Descendants

1.
ZA
Zelma (D) Allen (abt 1906–25 Jan 1974) m. John (A) Poston (13 Jul 1901–29 Jun 1961)
  1. 1. Fowler (E) Poston 1928–2007
  2. 2. Ina (Marie) Hansel 1926–2007
  3. 3. Georgia (V) Masters 1930–2004
  4. 4. Garvis (C.) Poston 1923–1991
  5. 5. Charlie (B) Poston 1934–2018
  6. 6. Gilbert Poston 1936–2020

Zelma Allen's Timeline

7 Records

1906
abt 1906
Birth of Zelma D Allen in Tennessee
Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 4
Zelma D Allen resided here in Civil District 3, Overton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Zelma D Allen resided here in District 5, District 5, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 5, District 5, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Zelma D Allen resided here in Rural, Jackson, Tennessee
Rural, Jackson, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 34
Zelma D Allen resided here in 9th C D, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
9th C D, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 44
Zelma D Allen resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1974
25 Jan 1974
Age 68
Death of Zelma D Allen in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1906
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375528
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375528

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, District 5, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Jackson, Tennessee; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341991

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03907; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 44-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 9th C D, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03907; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 44-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Jackson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1974
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burristown, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    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