Researching John Tolbert
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 7 people with the Tolbert surname? In that year Tolbert was ranked number 3572 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Tolbert on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Tolbert and the Tolbert Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Tolbert Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Tolbert family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 6 people with the Tolbert surname in the UK? Tolbert is now ranked number 4035 for popularity in the UK. |
Tolbert Genealogy Databases
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Tolbert Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 30382 people with the Tolbert surname in the USA? Tolbert is ranked number 147 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Tolbert Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on John Tolbert. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called John Tolbert
John Tolbert
John W. Tolbert, Jr. (Charlestown, West Virginia, 12 July 1905 – 1999) was an American local education activist and local politician from Leesburg, Virginia.
He was born in Charlestown, West Virginia, on July 12, 1905, to John W. Tolbert, Sr., and Sarah Dabney Tolbert. In his youth he attended Dunbar High School (Washington, D.C.).
He was the first black man to run for public office in Loudoun County, Virginia, John Tolbert later served on the Leesburg Town Council for 14 years, from 1976 to 1990, and never missed a meeting. Active in public life, he gave his time and energy to numerous organizations and committees, receiving a number of awards for his achievements.
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School, Tolbert Street, the John W. Tolbert Jr. Bridge, and the Tolbert Building, all in Leesburg, are named in his honor.
Source: John Tolbert, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Tolbert
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