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Emma Malissa L Woodruff

Emma Malissa L Woodruff

Female 1866 - 1922  (55 years)


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  • Name Emma Malissa L Woodruff
    Birth 03 Dec 1866  Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female
    Census 1870  Charleston, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    age 5, name listed Emalissa 
    Census 1880  St Charles, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    age 13, daughter, name- Emalisa L. 
    Census 1900  Kitchen, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    age 33,widow 
    _MILT 12 Sep 1918  [5] 
    WWI Reg - 2nd husband Robert Eugene Lee - she is listed as nearest relative 
    Census 1920  Charleston, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    age 53,married, spouse Robert E Lee 
    Death 08 Oct 1922  Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Findagrave.com 05 Aug 2018 
    See Notes 
    Nickname Emma Melisa Lenora Catherine 
    Nickname Emmaline Malissa 
    Burial St Charles, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Christian Privilege Cemetery
    Person ID I19  Butler Family Tree
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Father Charles Davis Woodruff,   b. 17 Sep 1821, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Dec 1904, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
    Relationship natural
    Mother Cynthia Caroline Davis,   b. 03 Apr 1830, St Charles, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 Nov 1908, St Charles, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
    Relationship natural
    Marriage 23 Mar 1846  Madisonville, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9] 
    Photos
    Woodruff-Charles-Davis-(Cynthia-Caroline-(Daivs))    		Woodruff-Charles-Davis-(Cynthia-Caroline-(Daivs))
    Family ID F18  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Charles C Hibbs,   b. 27 Mar 1861, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jul 1896, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 35 years)
    Marriage 21 Oct 1885  Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10] 
    Children 
     1. William Tolbert Hibbs,   b. 25 Oct 1886, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Oct 1952, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Charles Davis Hibbs,   b. 13 Dec 1887, Richland, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Oct 1947, Madisonville, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Minnie C Hibbs,   b. 06 Feb 1890, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 Nov 1916, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Clifton Pratt Hibbs,   b. 28 Oct 1891, St Charles, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 May 1914, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 22 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. Walter Owen Hibbs,   b. 22 Jan 1893, Richland, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 06 Jan 1962, Nashville, Davidson Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. Kelley Earl Hibbs,   b. 18 Aug 1894, Richland, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 May 1930, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 35 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. Grace Elizabeth Hibbs,   b. 28 Sep 1895, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 04 Dec 1994, Mortons Gap, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 99 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. Goldie Butler Hibbs,   b. 30 Mar 1899, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 01 Jan 1968, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F10  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Family 2 Robert Eugene Lee-xx,   b. 17 Sep 1880, KY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 Apr 1960, Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
    Marriage 25 Apr 1906  Hopkins Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Notes 

    • Children:

      dau Eva Mae Lee 1/10/1907 Hopkins Co, KY - 3/2/1971 Westmont, IL
      -- ** See birth recdord journal **
      - ** See her obituary in deaths folder
      - on 5/17/1929 in Montgomery Co, TN married Guy Floyd Grills 5/14/1890 - 12/19/1976 La Grange, IL
      - ** See marriage record later **
      ---- Guy Grills was called 'Uncle Blue' -----
      - ** See WWI Draft Reg Card
      - ** See WWII Draft Reg Card
      son Welby Paul Grills 4/25/1929 Hopkins Co, KY
      son Cletus Grills 5/31/1930 Hopkins Co, KY
      dau Willa Deane Grills 1932 IL - 1998
      - married W G Reucher
      - married Ralph Reuther 1911 - 1991
      son Robert Grills 1937 IL
      dau Georgia Lee 5/28/1908 Hopkins Co, KY - d. bef 1910-not on census
      - ** See birth record journal **

      - Robert Eugene Lee was brother of Melvin Arthur Lee that married Melissa's dau Minnie C Hibbs

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      KY Hopkins Co marriages:
      Name Spouse Date Book Page
      Lee, R.E. Hibbs, Mallissa 4/25/1906 TT57 61
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      found at https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X81F-W8M

      Guy F. Grills, "Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950"
      Name: Guy F. Grills ****
      Birth Date:
      Birthplace:
      Age:
      Spouse's Name: Eva Mae Lee ****
      Spouse's Birth Date:
      Spouse's Birthplace:
      Spouse's Age:
      Event Date: 17 May 1929 ****
      Event Place: Montgomery County, Tennessee ****
      Father's Name:
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      Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00084-6
      System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
      GS Film number: 321036
      Reference ID: p 472
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    Family ID F2080  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 03 Dec 1866 - Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 5, name listed Emalissa - 1870 - Charleston, Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 13, daughter, name- Emalisa L. - 1880 - St Charles, Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 21 Oct 1885 - Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 33,widow - 1900 - Kitchen, Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 25 Apr 1906 - Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 53,married, spouse Robert E Lee - 1920 - Charleston, Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 08 Oct 1922 - Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - St Charles, Hopkins Co, KY Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Hibbs-Emma-Melissa-(Woodruff)-TS-1    		Hibbs-Emma-Melissa-(Woodruff)-TS-1
    Hibbs-Emma-Melissa-(Woodruff)-TS-2    		Hibbs-Emma-Melissa-(Woodruff)-TS-2

  • Notes 

    • - ** See marriage notes for list of children **

      - Robert Eugene Lee was brother of Melvin Arthur Lee that married Melissa's dau Minnie C Hibbs

      **** Two Find A Grave Memorials -- # 40967443 and # 127029398 ****

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      found at findagrave.com on 8/5/2018

      Emma Melisa Lenora Woodruff Hibbs ?? Lenora ??

      Birth: 3 Dec 1866 Kentucky, USA
      Death: 8 Oct 1922 (aged 55) Kentucky, USA
      Burial: Christian Privilege Cemetery, Saint Charles, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA
      Memorial #: 127029398
      Bio:
      Melissa was the daughter of Charles Hibbs and Cynthia Davis. She was married to Charles Hibbs. ?? see father below ??
      Family Members
      Parents
      Charles Davis Woodruff 1821-1904
      Cynthia Caroline Davis Woodruff 1830-1909
      Spouses
      Robert Eugene Lee 1880-1960
      Charles G. Hibbs 1861-1896
      Siblings
      Theadore Patillia Woodruff 1849-1925
      Frances Elvira Woodruff Terry 1852-1935
      David Dixon Woodruff 1857-1931
      Rufus D. Woodruff 1859-1916
      William Rogers Woodruff 1864-1924
      Louis Waller Woodruff 1868-1882
      Thomas Willard Woodruff 1871-1871
      Minnie W. Woodruff Davis 1873-1900
      Children
      William Tolbert Hibbs 1886-1952
      Charles D. Hibbs 1887-1947
      Minnie C. Hibbs Lee 1890-1916
      Clifton Pratt Hibbs 1891-1914
      Walter O Hibbs 1893-1962
      Kelly Earl Hibbs 1894-1930
      Grace E. Haley 1895-1995
      Created by: Quietly Resting (47077524)
      Added: 28 Mar 2014
      URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127029398/emma_melisa-lenora-hibbs
      Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 August 2018), memorial page for Emma Melisa Lenora Woodruff Hibbs (3 Dec 1866–8 Oct 1922), Find A Grave Memorial no. 127029398, citing Christian Privilege Cemetery, Saint Charles, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA ; Maintained by Quietly Resting (contributor 47077524) .
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      found at findagrave.com on 10/15/2016

      Melissa Woodruff Hibbs

      Birth: 1866
      Death: 1922

      Melissa was the daughter of Charles Hibbs and Cynthia Davis. She was married to Charles Hibbs. ?? dau of Charles Hibbs? - Woodruff?

      Family links:
      Parents:
      Charles Davis Woodruff (1821 - 1904) ****
      Cynthia Caroline Davis Woodruff (1830 - 1909)

      Spouse:
      Charles G. Hibbs (1861 - 1896)

      Children:
      Charles D. Hibbs (1887 - 1947)*
      Minnie C. Hibbs Lee (1890 - 1916)*
      Clifton Pratt Hibbs (1891 - 1914)*
      Kelly E. Hibbs (1894 - 1939)*
      Grace E. Haley (1895 - 1995)*

      Siblings:
      Theadore Patillia Woodruff (1849 - 1925)*
      David Dixon Woodruff (1857 - 1931)*
      Rufus D. Woodruff (1859 - 1916)*
      William Rogers Woodruff (1864 - 1924)*
      Melissa Woodruff Hibbs (1866 - 1922)
      Louise Wallen Woodruff (1868 - 1882)*

      *Calculated relationship

      Burial:
      Christian Privilege Cemetery
      Saint Charles
      Hopkins County
      Kentucky, USA

      Created by: Quietly Resting
      Record added: Mar 28, 2014
      Find A Grave Memorial# 127029398
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      found at findagrave.com ** on 8/15/2015

      Melissa Woodruff Hibbs

      Birth: 1866
      Death: 1922

      Melissa was the daughter of Charles Hibbs and Cynthia Davis. She was married to Charles Hibbs. ?? dau of Charles Hibbs?

      Family links:
      Parents:
      Charles Davis Woodruff (1821 - 1904)
      Cynthia Caroline Davis Woodruff (1830 - 1909)

      Spouse:
      Charles G. Hibbs (1861 - 1896)

      Children:
      Minnie C. Hibbs Lee (1890 - 1916)*
      Clifton Pratt Hibbs (1891 - 1914)*

      Siblings:
      Theadore Patillia Woodruff (1849 - 1925)*
      David Dixon Woodruff (1857 - 1931)*
      Rufus D. Woodruff (1859 - 1916)*
      William Rogers Woodruff (1864 - 1924)*
      Melissa Woodruff Hibbs (1866 - 1922)
      Louise Wallen Woodruff (1868 - 1882)*

      *Calculated relationship

      Burial:
      Christian Privilege Cemetery
      Saint Charles
      Hopkins County
      Kentucky, USA

      Created by: Quietly Resting
      Record added: Mar 28, 2014
      Find A Grave Memorial# 127029398
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      found at findagrave.com ** before 8/15/2015

      Melisa Woodruff Hibbs

      Birth: 1866
      Death: 1922

      Burial:
      Saint Charles Cemetery
      Hopkins County
      Kentucky, USA

      Created by: Brenda
      Record added: Aug 22, 2009
      Find A Grave Memorial# 40967443
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  • Sources 
    1. [S25] Findagrave.com.

    2. [S9] 1870 United States Federal Census.

    3. [S10] 1880 United States Federal Census.

    4. [S11] 1900 United States Federal Census.

    5. [S78] World War I Draft Registration Card.

    6. [S13] 1920 United States Federal Census.

    7. [S29] KY Marriage Index.
      Marriage Record for Charles Woodruff
      Spouse: Cynthia W Davis
      Date: 23 Mar 1846
      B/G: Groom
      County and State: Hopkins Co. KY
      User-Added Notes (click here to add a note):
      Catherine Monticue [email protected] 2002-10-27 14:06:35
      Smith, Ratcliff and Allied Lines
      This is my family, if interested in more, see my website.

    8. [S41] Marriage License.

    9. [S42] Marriage Record Journal.

    10. [S35] KY,Hopkins Co,Marriages, 291.
      Name Spouse Date Book Page
      Hibbs, W.C. Woodruff, Emma L. 10/20/1885 TT174 291

    11. [S35] KY,Hopkins Co,Marriages.


 

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