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John Harley Castleberry (1888 - 1962)

John Harley Castleberry
Born in Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 10 Jan 1915 in Johnson, Arkansas, United Statesmap
Died at age 73 in Franklin, Arkansas, United Statesmap
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Biography

John Castleberry was born in Arkansas.
John Castleberry was a Texan.

John Harley Castleberry was born on December 5, 1888 in Coal Hill, Johnson County, Arkansas. His father was Daniel Boone Castleberry, and his mother was Dorothy Emmaline Hall.[1]

In 1900, he lived in Justice Precinct 8, Red River County, Texas.[2]

In 1910, he lived in Hickman Township, Scott County, Arkansas. He lived with his brother Elmer and farmed to earn his living. The census record said he owned his own farm, but it is unclear if this was a separate piece of land or if he shared it with his brother.[3]

In 1915, he lived in Coal Hill, Johnson County, Arkansas. He married Juanita Florence Crites on January 10, 1915 in Johnson County, Arkansas.[4] That same year his daughter Edith Evelyn was born, and his daughter Mildred was born in 1917.[5] At age 28, he was tall and had a stout physical appearance. He had dark brown hair and grey colored eyes.[6]

In 1920, he lived on West Avenue in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas. He owned his own home free and clear of any mortgage. He also owned his own barber shop and earned a living cutting hair.[5]

In 1924, his son Carl Elwood was born. After the birth of his last child, he lived in White Oak Township, Franklin County, Arkansas. He owned his home and was farming to earn his living. He did not own a radio set, which was considered a luxury item at the time.[7]

In 1940, he lived in Alix Township, Franklin County, Arkansas. He owned his home, valued at $300.[8]

In 1942, he lived in Altus, Franklin County, Arkansas. He continued to farm for himself to earn his living. At age 53, he stood 5 feet and 11 inches tall, weighed about 200 pounds and had a ruddy complexion. He had black hair and blue colored eyes.[9]

John died on January 1, 1962 in Franklin County, Arkansas. He was buried at Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas.[10]

TimeLine

Birth 1888

John Harley Castleberry was born on December 5, 1888 in Coal Hill, Johnson County, Arkansas.[1]

Residence 1900

John Harley Castleberry lived in Justice Precinct 8, Red River County, Texas.[2]

Residence 1910

John Harley Castleberry lived in Hickman Township, Scott County, Arkansas.[3]

Residence 1915

John Harley Castleberry lived in Coal Hill, Johnson County, Arkansas.[4]

Marriage 1915

John Harley Castleberry married Juanita Florence Crites on January 10, 1915 in Johnson County, Arkansas.[4]

Residence 1920

John Harley Castleberry lived on West Avenue in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas.[5]

Residence 1930

John Harley Castleberry lived on House Head Narrow Street in White Oak Township, Franklin County, Arkansas.[7]

Residence 1940

John Harley Castleberry lived in Alix Township, Franklin County, Arkansas.[8]

Residence 1942

John Harley Castleberry lived in Altus, Franklin County, Arkansas.[9]

Death 1962

John Harley Castleberry died on January 1, 1962 in Franklin County, Arkansas.[10]

Burial

John Harley Castleberry was buried at Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas.[10]

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1888 Ancestry Record 61774 #543532
  2. 2.0 2.1 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Red River, Texas; Roll: 1665; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1241665 Ancestry Record 7602 #44127009
  3. 3.0 3.1 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Hickman, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1374077 Ancestry Record 7884 #189231015
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #469763
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T625_62; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 56 Ancestry Record 6061 #2165894
  6. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Franklin County Ancestry Record 6482 #24864391
  7. 7.0 7.1 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: White Oak, Franklin, Arkansas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2339809 Ancestry Record 6224 #110238796
  8. 8.0 8.1 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Alix, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-1 Ancestry Record 2442 #100739449
  9. 9.0 9.1 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147 Ancestry Record 1002 #259518
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44970707/john-harley-castleberry : accessed 30 March 2022), memorial page for John Harley Castleberry (5 Dec 1888–1 Jan 1962), Find A Grave: Memorial #44970707, citing Highland Cemetery, Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas, USA ; Maintained by bill sullivan (contributor 47162687) .

See Also:

    • Arkansas, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1818-1998: Probate Records, 1838-1967; Author: Arkansas. Probate Court (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Arkansas Ancestry Record 8638 #2029095




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