John William Polston (1883 - 1965)

Born 17 Jan 1883 in Sparta, White, Tennessee, United States

Husband of Millie Jeanette (Baker) Polston — married 19 Aug 1906 in White, Tennessee, United States

Descendants

Died 6 Jan 1965 at age 81 in Sparta, White, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

John Polston was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.

John William Polston was born on January 17, 1883 in Sparta, White, Tennessee, United States.

John (23) married Millie Jeanette Baker (22) (born on June 16, 1884 in White; daughter of Solomon Saul Baker and Margaret Frances (Mitchell) Baker) on August 19, 1906 in White.John married Millie Baker on 19 August 1906 in White, Tennessee, United States.^[1]

In the 1900 census John (age 18) was the single son of Mansfield Poston in White, Tennessee, United States.^[2] Mansfield Poston 48, son John Poston 18, daughter Cinda Poston 15, son Washington Poston 10, wife Margaret Poston 37, son James Poston 21, daughter Joan Poston 19, son Danil Poston 7, son Virgil Poston 4.

In the 1920 census John (age 36) was the married head of household in Civil District 2, Putnam, Tennessee, United States.^[3] John Polston 36 years, wife Millie Polston 35 years, son Sollie Polston 11 years, son Frank Polston 10 years, son Edward Polston 8 years, daughter Gracie Polston 4 years 11 months.

In the 1930 census J (age 46) was the married head of household in District 09, White, Tennessee, United States.^[4] J W Postum 46, wife Millie Postum 45, son Frank Postum 18, son Edward Postum 16, daughter Grace Postum 15, daughter Modesto Postum 9, daughter Sylenesta Postum 9, daughter Margie P Postum 5.

In the 1940 census John (age 57) was the married head of household in Civil District 9, White, Tennessee, United States.^[5] John Polston 57, wife Millie Polston 55, son Edward Polston 28, son Sylvester Polston 18, son Modester Polston 18, daughter Margie Polston 14.

In the 1950 census John (age 67), Farmer, was the widowed head of household in White, Tennessee, United States.^[6] John Polston 67 years, wife Millie Polston 66 years, son Edwin Polston 38 years.

John died on January 6, 1965 in Sparta, aged 81. He was buried in Nash Cemetery, Sparta, Tennessee.^[7][8]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee, White County Records, 1809-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005749194; Image number: 285
   FamilySearch Record: QPQX-5XK9 (accessed 21 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L932-48JW
   John Polsten marriage to Millie Baker on 19 Aug 1906 in White, Tennessee, United States.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 58; Digital film/folder number: 004118751; FHL microfilm: 1241604; Image number: 785; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00792-3
   FamilySearch Record: MSZV-K76 (accessed 21 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QF4-3R4
   John Poston (18), single son, in household of Mansfield Poston (48) in White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 68; Digital film/folder number: 004968811; FHL microfilm: 1821759; Image number: 656; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03109-3
   FamilySearch Record: MNPQ-6TG (accessed 21 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJR-27Z
   John Polston (36), married head of household in Civil District 2, Putnam, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 97; Digital film/folder number: 004953935; FHL microfilm: 2342019; Image number: 377; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03696-8
   FamilySearch Record: SP7R-1RN (accessed 21 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR8C-94FL
   J W Postum (46), married head of household in District 09, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 5; Digital film/folder number: 005461320; Image number: 357; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: K4H2-45R (accessed 21 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-8SYS
   John Polston (57), married head of household in Civil District 9, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 11; Line: 22; Digital film/folder number: 108979901; Image number: 12
   FamilySearch Record: 6FS9-VXGF (accessed 21 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQHW-G9ZW-M
   John Polston (67), widowed, Farmer, head of household in White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
7. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: JL4F-KP8 (accessed 21 September 2023)
   John Polston death Jan 1965 (born 17 Jan 1883) residing in Tennessee.
8. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #19683099 (accessed 21 September 2023)
   Memorial page for John William Polston (17 Jan 1883-6 Jan 1965), citing Nash Cemetery, Sparta, White County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Dede Sutton-Morris (contributor 48633239).