Verda Bell Jamerson

Brief Life History of Verda Bell

When Verda Bell Jamerson was born on 5 November 1900, in Monroe, Kentucky, United States, her father, Walter J. Jamerson, was 48 and her mother, Rhoda Ashby, was 40. She married Cothern Barton Pennington on 22 July 1917, in Clay, Tennessee, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States for about 20 years and Magisterial District 5 East Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States in 1940. She died on 26 October 1973, in Monroe, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in Bailey Cemetery, Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Verda Bell? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Cothern Barton Pennington
1895–1980
Verda Bell Jamerson
1900–1973
Marriage: 22 July 1917
Nettie Blanche Pennington
1918–2002
Hattie Florence Pennington
1920–1978
Ed W. Pennington
1923–
George Elmer Pennington
1928–1998
Madge Chloe Pennington
1934–1975
Benton D Pennington
1939–

Sources (12)

  • Verta Pennington in household of Cothern Pennington, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Verda Bell Jamerson - birth: about 1900; Kentucky, United States
  • Verdy Jemerson, "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"

World Events (8)

1901 · Assassination of Mckinley

President William McKinley was shot at the Temple of Music, in the Pan-American Exposition, while shaking hands with the public. Leon Czolgosz shot him twice in the abdomen because he thought it was his duty to do so. McKinley died after eight days of watch and care. He was the third American president to be assassinated. After his death, Congress passed legislation to officially make the Secret Service and gave them responsibility for protecting the President at all times.

1904 · The Black Patch War

From 1904-1909, the Black Patch War took place. This was a war between about 30 counties in southwestern Kentucky and northwestern Tennessee. The war was mostly over the Dark Fired Tobacco that was produced in the area during this time.

1920

The Prohibition Era. Sale and manufacture of alcoholic liquors outlawed. A mushrooming of illegal drinking joints, home-produced alcohol and gangsterism.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Jameson . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.