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Robert Allen Sliger

Male Abt 1835 - Abt 1897  (~ 62 years)


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  1. 1.  Robert Allen Sliger was born about 1835 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died about 1897 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Robert married Eleanor Kyker on 2 Jul 1857 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Eleanor was born about 1836 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Feb 1896 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nancy Elizabeth Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1857 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Apr 1921 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    2. 3. Sarah Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1858 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    3. 4. Adam Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1860 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jan 1932.
    4. 5. William Franklin Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1861 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cherokee Community Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    5. 6. Enoch Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1867 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Jul 1890.
    6. 7. Hannah Jane Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1868 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Sep 1952 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    7. 8. Mary Malinda Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1873 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Mar 1928 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    8. 9. Charley Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    9. 10. Robert Lee Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1876 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Feb 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nancy Elizabeth Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born on 14 Apr 1857 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Apr 1921 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  2. 3.  Sarah Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born about 1858 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  3. 4.  Adam Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born in Apr 1860 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jan 1932.

    Adam married Minerva V. Sprinkle on 19 Sep 1880 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Minerva was born on 13 Aug 1855 in , Washington, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Dec 1936 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. George Franklin Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1886 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    2. 12. Charles S. Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1886 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 May 1967.
    3. 13. Lizzie Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1894 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 May 1931.
    4. 14. Hattie Mae Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1895 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Apr 1988 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    5. 15. Bonnie Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1898 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died about 1984 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  4. 5.  William Franklin Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born on 8 Jan 1861 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 1941 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cherokee Community Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    William married Sarah E. Salts on 21 Aug 1887 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Harrison Hiram Salts and Amanda Rogers) was born on 11 Mar 1868 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jan 1933 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cherokee Community Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Mary A. Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1890 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jul 1897 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    2. 17. Enoch M. Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1892 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1985 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    3. 18. Birney Fred Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1894 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 19. Olie B. Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1899 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 20. Leona Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 21. Alma Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Enoch Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born on 31 Jul 1867 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Jul 1890.

  6. 7.  Hannah Jane Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born on 21 May 1868 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Sep 1952 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  7. 8.  Mary Malinda Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born on 5 May 1873 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Mar 1928 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  8. 9.  Charley Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born about 1874 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  9. 10.  Robert Lee Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born on 28 Jun 1876 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Feb 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  George Franklin Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 1 Aug 1886 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  2. 12.  Charles S. Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 28 Sep 1886 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 May 1967.

    Charles married Minnie Gross on 30 Apr 1916 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Minnie was born about 1903 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died about 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. James Franklin Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1917 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 Aug 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    2. 23. Ina Beatrice Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1919 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1993 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    3. 24. Chester Lee Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Apr 1991 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    4. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 27. Paul Vernon Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1927 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Nov 1985 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    7. 28. Frances K. Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1928 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 May 2011 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    8. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 30. Mary Ruth Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1933 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Jun 2008 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    10. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 13.  Lizzie Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born in May 1894 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 May 1931.

  4. 14.  Hattie Mae Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 5 Feb 1895 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Apr 1988 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  5. 15.  Bonnie Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 7 Feb 1898 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died about 1984 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  6. 16.  Mary A. Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born on 31 Aug 1890 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jul 1897 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  7. 17.  Enoch M. Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born on 2 Dec 1892 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1985 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Enoch married Amanda F. Dunn on 22 Dec 1918 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Amanda was born about 1897 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1980 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 37. Roxana "Roxie" Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    7. 38. Robert Frank Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  8. 18.  Birney Fred Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born in Oct 1894 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

  9. 19.  Olie B. Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born in Mar 1899 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 20.  Leona Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

  11. 21.  Alma Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1909 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 22.  James Franklin Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 28 Sep 1917 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 Aug 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  2. 23.  Ina Beatrice Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 19 Jun 1919 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Sep 1993 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  3. 24.  Chester Lee Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 23 Jan 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Apr 1991 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Chester married Marjorie Rogers on 6 Oct 1943 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Marjorie was born about 1925 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died about 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Joyce Mae Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1946; died on 27 Mar 2018.
    2. 40. Brenda Sue Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1948 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Sep 1998 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    3. 41. W. C. Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .
    4. 42. Mary Jane Sliger  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1953 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Nov 2021 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  4. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1)

  5. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1)

  6. 27.  Paul Vernon Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 10 Aug 1927 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Nov 1985 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  7. 28.  Frances K. Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 21 Oct 1928 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 May 2011 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  8. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1)

  9. 30.  Mary Ruth Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1) was born on 14 Sep 1933 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Jun 2008 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  10. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 4.Adam2, 1.Robert1)

  11. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Enoch3, 5.William2, 1.Robert1)

  12. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Enoch3, 5.William2, 1.Robert1)

  13. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Enoch3, 5.William2, 1.Robert1)

  14. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Enoch3, 5.William2, 1.Robert1)

  15. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Enoch3, 5.William2, 1.Robert1)

  16. 37.  Roxana "Roxie" Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (17.Enoch3, 5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Roxana Sliger Lowe, age 90, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully Friday, August 30, 2019.


    Roxie was born in Washington County, TN and the daughter of the late Enoch and Amanda Sliger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Smith Lowe, the love of her life.

    Roxie graduated from Lamar High School. She retired from the UT Agricultural Extension Office of Washington County. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.

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    The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Broadmore Senior living for their love and care of Roxie for the past five years.

    Those left to cherish her memory are two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick & Peggy Lowe, Johnson City and Bob & Karen Lowe, Jonesborough; grandchildren, Jessica Leu (David), Matt Lowe (Lindy), Miranda Caldwell (Shane), Derrick Lowe (Sarah), Sarah Banner (Dom), Shaun Whaley (Stephanie), Andi Dernovshek (Steven) and Ashlee Whaley; great-grandchildren, A'darius Banner, Emmarae Bradley, Amaris Bradley, Lennox Banner, Luke Lowe, Maggie Lowe, Lucy Lowe, Levi Leu, Delaney Leu, Eva Caldwell, Zoe Caldwell, Nora Whaley, and Lyra Lowe.

    Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday September 3, 2019 8:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 prior to the service.

    Interment services will be conducted Wednesday September 4, 2019 11:00AM at Onks Cemetery.

    Pallbearers will be Dr. David Leu, Shane Caldwell, Dom Banner, Matt Lowe, Derrick Lowe, Steven Dernovshek, and Shaun Whaley.

    Roxana married Charles Smith Lowe on 15 Jun 1951 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Lawson Woodby "Loss" Lowe and Mary Ena Morley) was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Oct 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 38.  Robert Frank Sliger Descendancy chart to this point (17.Enoch3, 5.William2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1931 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    JOHNSON CITY - Robert F. “Frank” Sliger, 90, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Lakebridge Nursing Home, due to complications from a fall.

    Robert was born in Washington Co. Tn. and was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Enoch and Amanda Dunn Sliger.

    Robert graduated from Lamar Hill High School where he was on the basketball team. He graduated from Steed Business College in 1958.

    Robert served in the U.S. Navy and Marines from 1953-56.

    Robert worked for the Johnson City Housing Authority for over 30 years and served as Executive Director for 25 years.

    He was a member of the Johnson City Rotary Club.

    In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Dorothy Couch Sliger, five sisters; Leitha Simpson, Mary Lloyd, Virginia Greenwell, Roxie Lowe and one brother, Bill Sliger.

    After Robert retired, his favorite past time was going to Tunica, Cherokee or Atlantic City to play the slots with Dorothy and Paul and Ann Adams and friends. He loved spending time with his family especially his three granddaughters. He had a passion for watching westerns later in life.

    Survivors include two sons; David and his wife Carolyn (Rookie) Sliger, (granddaughter) Malissa Sliger; Larry and wife Michele; granddaughters; Reid Sliger and McKinley Sliger, several nieces and nephews and one sister, Nora Ezelle.

    The family would like to thank the health care heroes at Pine Oaks Assisted Living and Lakebridge Nursing Facility for their love and care for Robert. Yes, we knew he was a handful but we all loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holston Home for Children, 404 Holston Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743 or Washington County Animal Shelter, 3411 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

    The family of Robert Sliger will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 am, Friday, June 18th, 2021, in the Tetrick Funeral Services Chapel. A graveside committal service will follow in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Aaron Atchley officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The Johnson City VFW Post # 2108 will accord military honors.

    Robert married Dorothy Beatrice Couch on 22 Dec 1955 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of Aulie Carson Couch and Thelma Isadora Scott) was born on 15 Sep 1933 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jun 2016 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]