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Early Tanksleys
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Willie Tanksley of Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi was born on June 5, 1872, and died at age 114 years old in February 1987.
Sarah Tanksley of Granite City, Madison County, Illinois was born on November 6, 1874, and died at age 96 years old in December 1970.
Lula Tanksley of Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma was born on January 24, 1879, and died at age 100 years old in November 1979.
Edith Tanksley of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on January 16, 1880, and died at age 89 years old in December 1969.
Gertrude Tanksley of Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia was born on March 14, 1881, and died at age 88 years old in June 1969.
Byrd Tanksley of Blountsville, Blount County, Alabama was born on March 28, 1881, and died at age 90 years old in July 1971.
Robert Tanksley of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on April 16, 1882, and died at age 90 years old in October 1972.
Anna Tanksley of Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana was born on September 12, 1883, and died at age 88 years old in June 1972.
Mattie Tanksley of Danville, Danville City County, Virginia was born on February 4, 1883, and died at age 85 years old in December 1968.
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James Brian Tanksley
This is a photo of James Brian Tanksley added by Jeremy Mukes on May 29, 2020.
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The Carrs Meet With Relatives In Bedford
Back row: John I. Tyree & Betty Jane Carr.
Middle row: Rose Neal, Madeline Tanksley, Elsie Tyree, Erma Carr.
Front row: Billy Tanksley, Priscilla Carr.
Middle row: Rose Neal, Madeline Tanksley, Elsie Tyree, Erma Carr.
Front row: Billy Tanksley, Priscilla Carr.
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Madeline (Neal) Tanksley With Her First Child
Madeline is posing proudly with her first child, James N. Tanksley. Tragically, while he was serving with the U.S. forces, he was killed in Korea shortly after his arrival.
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Wm & Ada (Martin) Tanksley With 2 Grandchildren
William & Ada (Martin) Tanksley were Kenneth's parents and Madeline's in-laws. William is holding Jean Tanksley, the daughter of their son Dennis, and Ada is holding James N. Tanksley, the son of their son, Kenneth.
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Four Tanksley Children With Their Grandmother Neal
These are four of Kenneth & Madeline (Neal) Tanksley's five children with Madeline's mother Rose (Carr) Neal. The eldest son, James N. Tanksley, is not in the picture. It is believed that it is Frank sitting in front. Behind him is his brother William with Virginia Sue on the left and Priscilla Rose on the right.
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Kenneth & Madeline (Neal) Tanksley With 2 Children
James Tanksley, (1932-24 March 1953)Madeline & Kenneth's oldest child, a member of U.S. forces, was killed in Korea shortly after arriving.
While pregnant with her third child, Madeline had to have one leg amputated due to bone cancer. She eventually was fitted with a wooden leg posthesis. She went on to have five children in all, and she and her husband were married almost 64 years before he died in 1995. She died in 1997.
While pregnant with her third child, Madeline had to have one leg amputated due to bone cancer. She eventually was fitted with a wooden leg posthesis. She went on to have five children in all, and she and her husband were married almost 64 years before he died in 1995. She died in 1997.
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Relatives Celebrate Priscilla's 90th Birthday
In front of Elsie Tyree's house:
Front row: Virginia Sue Tanksley; Priscilla Rose Tanksley; Second row: Priscilla (Sheeks) Carr; Albert Sheeks;
Third row: Rose (Carr) Neal; Nora (Carr) Wilson; Elsie (Carr) Tyree; Fourth row: Betty Lou (Neal) Dotts; Kenneth Tanksley?; Roy E. Neal?; Madeline (Neal) Tanksley; Beulah (White) Neal; lady unknown on right.
Front row: Virginia Sue Tanksley; Priscilla Rose Tanksley; Second row: Priscilla (Sheeks) Carr; Albert Sheeks;
Third row: Rose (Carr) Neal; Nora (Carr) Wilson; Elsie (Carr) Tyree; Fourth row: Betty Lou (Neal) Dotts; Kenneth Tanksley?; Roy E. Neal?; Madeline (Neal) Tanksley; Beulah (White) Neal; lady unknown on right.
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Rose Neal, Madeline Tanksley, & Homer Sheeks
Madeline, while pregnant with her third child, had had to have her leg amputated due to bone cancer. Eventually she was fitted with a wooden leg prosthesis. She went on to have two more children, and was a wonderful mother, wife, and daughter. She and her husband, Kenneth Tanksley, had been married nearly sixty-four years when he died.
Kenneth (8 Oct 1906-4 March 1995) was the son of William and Ada (Martin) Tanksley. I remember him taking my family when I was a little girl on a tour, in his capacity as a park ranger at the Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell.
Kenneth (8 Oct 1906-4 March 1995) was the son of William and Ada (Martin) Tanksley. I remember him taking my family when I was a little girl on a tour, in his capacity as a park ranger at the Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell.
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Beulah Neal, Madeline Tanksley, & Erma Carr
Tragically, while Madeline was pregnant with her third child, she had to have one of her legs amputated. This is one of the few pictures I have of Madeline as a young lady before she had to have the operation. She had to use crutches for some time, and eventually got a wooden leg prosthesis to wear.
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Relatives Celebrate Nora (Carr) Wilson's Birthday
Kneeling and sitting in the front row were: Howard Neal, Priscilla (Sheeks) Carr with James Tanksley on her knee, Rose (Carr) Neal with Betty Lou Neal in front of her, and George William Neal aka "Billy."
Standing in back row: David H. Sheeks, Edwin Lee Sheeks (although he denies it); if not, an unknown Neal, son of Mrs. Roy (Beulah White) Neal, who is next, Robert C. Neal, Nora (Carr) Wilson, Isis (Sheeks) Carr, Albert Wayne Sheeks, Madeline (Neal) Tanksley, Homer Sheeks, Roy Neal (holding Priscilla Rose Neal), Roy Sheeks, Mrs. Roy (Olive) Sheeks, and Mrs. William (Ada Martin) Tanksley.
Standing in back row: David H. Sheeks, Edwin Lee Sheeks (although he denies it); if not, an unknown Neal, son of Mrs. Roy (Beulah White) Neal, who is next, Robert C. Neal, Nora (Carr) Wilson, Isis (Sheeks) Carr, Albert Wayne Sheeks, Madeline (Neal) Tanksley, Homer Sheeks, Roy Neal (holding Priscilla Rose Neal), Roy Sheeks, Mrs. Roy (Olive) Sheeks, and Mrs. William (Ada Martin) Tanksley.
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Tanksley Family Tree
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Updated Tanksley Biographies
Willie A Tanksley of Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL was born on February 20, 1914, and died at age 94 years old on February 7, 2009.
Lelton Tanksley of Trinity, Morgan County, AL was born on January 7, 1924, and died at age 85 years old on December 22, 2009.
Leon Tanksley of Augusta, Richmond County, GA was born on September 2, 1919, and died at age 66 years old on January 15, 1986.
Otis W Tanksley of San Angelo, Tom Green County, TX was born on November 9, 1942, and died at age 61 years old on June 13, 2004.
Otis C Tanksley of South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia was born on April 24, 1920, and died at age 65 years old in December 1985.
Lois F Tanksley of Jackson, Hinds County, MS was born on December 17, 1900, and died at age 88 years old on November 2, 1989.
Elroy Tanksley of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas was born on March 20, 1934, and died at age 74 years old on November 28, 2008.
Carl B Tanksley of Chatsworth, Murray County, GA was born on September 14, 1916, and died at age 83 years old on November 3, 1999.
Esco L Tanksley of Cornelia, Habersham County, Georgia was born on August 1, 1915, and died at age 52 years old in February 1968.
Elmer L Tanksley of Macon, Bibb County, GA was born on September 24, 1924, and died at age 72 years old on June 1, 1997.
Hubert Tanksley of Morrow, Clayton County, GA was born on November 5, 1918, and died at age 76 years old on February 17, 1995.
John Bradley Tanksley Jr of Chilton, Falls County, Texas was born on December 6, 1955. John Tanksley was married to Rebecca P. (Esparza) Tanksley on December 27, 1980 in Mc lennan County, TX and they separated on December 22, 1981, and died at age 54 years old on July 6, 2010.
Robert L Tanksley of Watkinsville, Oconee County, GA was born on April 6, 1924, and died at age 85 years old on May 14, 2009.
Sylvester Tanksley of Clarkesville, Habersham County, GA was born on August 22, 1917, and died at age 75 years old on September 2, 1992.
Edwin C Tanksley of Antioch, Davidson County, TN was born on June 1, 1915, and died at age 90 years old on December 15, 2005.
Thomas Jr Tanksley of Augusta, Richmond County, GA was born on June 23, 1923, and died at age 75 years old on June 13, 1999.
William Russell Tanksley of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas was born on December 8, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on April 25, 2009.
William T Tanksley of Monticello, Lawrence County, MS was born on August 3, 1921, and died at age 78 years old on June 21, 2000.
Frank A Jr Tanksley of San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA was born on February 27, 1929, and died at age 73 years old on June 24, 2002.
Popular Tanksley Biographies
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Viola (Berry) Tanksley.
Lester Tanksley of Collinsville, Lauderdale County, Mississippi was born on November 24, 1887. He was married to Mary Jane (Mckienze) Tanksley at homeplace in Collinsville, Lauderdale County United States, and they were together until Lester's death in October 1980 in Collinsville United States. Lester Tanksley had children Abbie Dean (Tanksley) Kelley and Burnestine (Tanksley) Fox.
Alan Demetrus Tanksley was born to Stiles Tanksley and Edith Delores (Harvey) Tanksley, and has siblings Barbara Jean (Tanksley) Tubbs, Dejanerio Gwendolyn (Tanksley) Brown, Stiles Byron Tanksley Jr., Lawrence Wesley Tanksley Sr., Willie Lorenzo Tanksley Sr., and Ursula Samantha Tanksley. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alan Demetrus Tanksley.
Stiles Byron Tanksley Sr. was born on December 13, 1933, and died at age 37 years old in May 1971 at home 1780 parrish street, in Chesapeake, Virginia United States. Stiles Tanksley was buried at Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Rd, in Chesapeake. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stiles Tanksley.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dejanerio Gwendolyn (Tanksley) Brown.
Edith Delores (Harvey) Tanksley was married to Stiles Tanksley, and has children Barbara Jean (Tanksley) Tubbs, Dejanerio Gwendolyn (Tanksley) Brown, Stiles Byron Tanksley Jr., Lawrence Wesley Tanksley Sr., Willie Lorenzo Tanksley Sr., Ursula Samantha Tanksley, and Alan Demetrus Tanksley. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edith Delores (Harvey) Tanksley.
Ada (Martin) Tanksley was born in 1932. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ada (Martin) Tanksley.
Leon Tanksley of Augusta, Richmond County, GA was born on September 2, 1919, and died at age 66 years old on January 15, 1986.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Lorenzo Tanksley Sr..
Patrick L Tanksley was born on July 8, 1983, and died at age 17 years old on May 15, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patrick L Tanksley.
Madeline (Neal) Tanksley was born on October 9, 1914. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Madeline (Neal) Tanksley.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lawrence Wesley Tanksley Sr..
Delores (Tanksley) Johnson was born to Nelbert Tanksley and Viola (Berry) Tanksley, and has siblings Stiles Tanksley, Etoy Thomas Tanksley, Lonnie Thomas Tanksley, and William Thomas Tanksley. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Delores (Tanksley) Johnson.
Etoy Thomas Tanksley was born to Nelbert Tanksley and Viola (Berry) Tanksley, and has siblings Stiles Tanksley, Delores (Tanksley) Johnson, Lonnie Thomas Tanksley, and William Thomas Tanksley. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Etoy Thomas Tanksley.
Tanksley Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Tanksley family member is 69.0 years old according to our database of 972 people with the last name Tanksley that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Tanksleys
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Willie Tanksley of Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi was born on June 5, 1872, and died at age 114 years old in February 1987.
Lula Tanksley of Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma was born on January 24, 1879, and died at age 100 years old in November 1979.
Julia G Tanksley of Augusta, Richmond County, GA was born on November 17, 1902, and died at age 97 years old on July 15, 2000.
Mattie V Tanksley of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on December 7, 1897, and died at age 96 years old in July 1994.
Ethel Marie Tanksley of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California was born on April 19, 1912, and died at age 96 years old on February 12, 2009.
Effie F Tanksley of Fairborn, Greene County, OH was born on August 27, 1895, and died at age 97 years old in August 1992.
Clarence A Tanksley of Augusta, Richmond County, GA was born on January 2, 1912, and died at age 97 years old on September 16, 2009.
Hadley C Tanksley of Mount Juliet, Wilson County, TN was born on December 14, 1897, and died at age 96 years old on February 15, 1994.
Nellie C Tanksley of Staunton, Staunton City County, VA was born on July 23, 1899, and died at age 96 years old on August 17, 1995.
Mary Tanksley of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas was born on January 26, 1890, and died at age 96 years old in December 1986.
Emily Tanksley of Flora, Madison County, Mississippi was born on December 17, 1887, and died at age 95 years old in November 1983.
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