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Jefferson Jett

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Jefferson Jett

Birth
Virginia, USA
Death
18 Feb 1882 (aged 77)
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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Married Sarah Flenniken Sep 25 1828. She was daughter of Samuel Flenniken and Mary Wallace

Married Sarah Webb, May 29, 1836 .

Ebenezer Jett is buried in Cannon City , Freemont, Colorado . Lakeside Cemetery.
Son of Jefferson and Sarah (Webb) Jett.
# 114535056

Mary Rebbeca m William B Jenkins
Charlotte F. m Ephraim Dowell 03 Jul 1861 Knox,Tennessee.
Manerva/Mary Elizabeth m Leonidas Nelson 27 Mar 1866 Knox, Tennessee.

Knoxville Daily Chronicle Tuesday February 21, 1882
Jefferson Jett, Esq. an old and respected citizen of the 8th district of Knox county, died at his home last week of cancer.

February Term 1882
Will of Jefferson Jett

In the name of God Amen. I Jefferson Jett of the county of Knox and State of Tennessee; calling to mind the uncertainty of human affairs and knowing that it is appointed unto all men to die; and being now of a perfect mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows to wit:
First and Principally - I consign my soul to God and my body to the Earth to be decently buried. And after paying all just debts and funeral charges I divide and bequeath as follows, to wit;
Second - I give and bequeath unto my beloved granddaughter Margaret Jenkins, one feather bed, one sheet, two quilts, two pillows and one bedstead being the same used by me at this time and the remaining bed clothing shall be equally divided among my children by my second wife.
Third - That all monies collected from outstanding notes and accounts after paying all just debts, shall be equally divided among my children.
Fourth - That all my perishable property shall be sold in eight months and the proceeds shall be equally divided among my children.
Fifth & Lastly - I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint H N Brother my true and lawful Executor, he to receive the sum of Ten Dollars for his service so rendered. This my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by me at any time.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal. This 11th day of February , One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Two.
Attest:
Ephraim Dowell
W B Jenkins ------
Jefferson Jett

1850 Census taken 27 Nov
Subdivision 15
Knox Co., TN.
Household # 1561
Farmer
Jett, Jefferson-----m---45---VA
----, Sarah---------f---43---TN
----, James W.------m---20---TN
----, William H.----m---17---TN
----, Tamyra Y.-----f---13---TN
----, Mary R.-------f---12---TN
----, Charlotte F.--f----6---TN
----, Manerva-------f----2---TN

1860
Name Jeffman Jett
Age 56
Birth Year abt 1804
Gender Male
Birth Place Virginia
Home in 1860 District 8, Knox, Tennessee
Family Number 64
Household Members
Name Age
Jeffman Jett 56
Sarah G Jett 56
Wallace J Jett 26
Jno Jett 24
Charlotte F Jett 17
Minerva A Jett 12
Ebenezer A Jett 9
Wm B Jinkins 28
Rebecca M Jinkins 19
Sarah E Jinkins 1

1870
Name: Jefferson Jett
Estimated Birth Year: 1804
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 66y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Tennessee, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Jefferson Jett M 66y Virginia
Sarah Jett F 62y Tennessee
James W Jett M 40y Tennessee
Ebenezer Jett M 20y Tennessee
W Gildon M 35y Tennessee
Vurat Teter M 40y New York
Eliza Fulson F 25y South Carolina
C M Lyons M 40y Tennessee

1880
Name: Jefferson Jett
Residence: District 8, Knox, Tennessee
Birthdate: 1805
Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name: Sarah Jett
Spouse's Birthplace: Tennessee, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 75 years
Occupation: Farmer
NARA Film Number: T9-1266
Page: 452
Page Character: A
Entry Number: 644
Film number: 1255266
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Jefferson Jett M 75 Virginia, United States
WIFE Sarah Jett F 72 Tennessee, United States

Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
Name Mrs Margaret E Pellum
Gender Female
Birth Date 20 Feb 1856
Birth Place Knox, Tennessee
Age 70
Death Date 21 Nov 1926
Death Place Knox, Tennessee
Father's Name William Jett
Father's Birth Place Knox, Tennessee
Mother's Name Susan Webber
Mother's Birth Place Knox, Tennessee
Certificate Number 27063
Married Sarah Flenniken Sep 25 1828. She was daughter of Samuel Flenniken and Mary Wallace

Married Sarah Webb, May 29, 1836 .

Ebenezer Jett is buried in Cannon City , Freemont, Colorado . Lakeside Cemetery.
Son of Jefferson and Sarah (Webb) Jett.
# 114535056

Mary Rebbeca m William B Jenkins
Charlotte F. m Ephraim Dowell 03 Jul 1861 Knox,Tennessee.
Manerva/Mary Elizabeth m Leonidas Nelson 27 Mar 1866 Knox, Tennessee.

Knoxville Daily Chronicle Tuesday February 21, 1882
Jefferson Jett, Esq. an old and respected citizen of the 8th district of Knox county, died at his home last week of cancer.

February Term 1882
Will of Jefferson Jett

In the name of God Amen. I Jefferson Jett of the county of Knox and State of Tennessee; calling to mind the uncertainty of human affairs and knowing that it is appointed unto all men to die; and being now of a perfect mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows to wit:
First and Principally - I consign my soul to God and my body to the Earth to be decently buried. And after paying all just debts and funeral charges I divide and bequeath as follows, to wit;
Second - I give and bequeath unto my beloved granddaughter Margaret Jenkins, one feather bed, one sheet, two quilts, two pillows and one bedstead being the same used by me at this time and the remaining bed clothing shall be equally divided among my children by my second wife.
Third - That all monies collected from outstanding notes and accounts after paying all just debts, shall be equally divided among my children.
Fourth - That all my perishable property shall be sold in eight months and the proceeds shall be equally divided among my children.
Fifth & Lastly - I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint H N Brother my true and lawful Executor, he to receive the sum of Ten Dollars for his service so rendered. This my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by me at any time.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal. This 11th day of February , One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Two.
Attest:
Ephraim Dowell
W B Jenkins ------
Jefferson Jett

1850 Census taken 27 Nov
Subdivision 15
Knox Co., TN.
Household # 1561
Farmer
Jett, Jefferson-----m---45---VA
----, Sarah---------f---43---TN
----, James W.------m---20---TN
----, William H.----m---17---TN
----, Tamyra Y.-----f---13---TN
----, Mary R.-------f---12---TN
----, Charlotte F.--f----6---TN
----, Manerva-------f----2---TN

1860
Name Jeffman Jett
Age 56
Birth Year abt 1804
Gender Male
Birth Place Virginia
Home in 1860 District 8, Knox, Tennessee
Family Number 64
Household Members
Name Age
Jeffman Jett 56
Sarah G Jett 56
Wallace J Jett 26
Jno Jett 24
Charlotte F Jett 17
Minerva A Jett 12
Ebenezer A Jett 9
Wm B Jinkins 28
Rebecca M Jinkins 19
Sarah E Jinkins 1

1870
Name: Jefferson Jett
Estimated Birth Year: 1804
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 66y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Tennessee, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Jefferson Jett M 66y Virginia
Sarah Jett F 62y Tennessee
James W Jett M 40y Tennessee
Ebenezer Jett M 20y Tennessee
W Gildon M 35y Tennessee
Vurat Teter M 40y New York
Eliza Fulson F 25y South Carolina
C M Lyons M 40y Tennessee

1880
Name: Jefferson Jett
Residence: District 8, Knox, Tennessee
Birthdate: 1805
Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name: Sarah Jett
Spouse's Birthplace: Tennessee, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 75 years
Occupation: Farmer
NARA Film Number: T9-1266
Page: 452
Page Character: A
Entry Number: 644
Film number: 1255266
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Jefferson Jett M 75 Virginia, United States
WIFE Sarah Jett F 72 Tennessee, United States

Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
Name Mrs Margaret E Pellum
Gender Female
Birth Date 20 Feb 1856
Birth Place Knox, Tennessee
Age 70
Death Date 21 Nov 1926
Death Place Knox, Tennessee
Father's Name William Jett
Father's Birth Place Knox, Tennessee
Mother's Name Susan Webber
Mother's Birth Place Knox, Tennessee
Certificate Number 27063

Inscription

Aged 77 Years "Mark The Perfect Man. And Behold The upright, For The End Of That Man Is Peace"



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  • Created by: Jude
  • Added: Jun 1, 2009
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37817076/jefferson-jett: accessed ), memorial page for Jefferson Jett (16 Feb 1805–18 Feb 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 37817076, citing Chiles Family Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Jude (contributor 46974697).