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Morton Jett 1927 - 2001

Morton Jett of Jackson, Breathitt County, KY was born on March 26, 1927 at at home in Irvine or Ravenna, Estill County to Mary Etta (Judd) Jett and Morton Jett. He had siblings Nancy Evelyn (Jett) Brewer and James Russell Jett. Morton Jett died at age 73 years old on March 22, 2001.

Morton Jett

we called him Uncle Junior

Jackson, Breathitt County, KY 41339

March 26, 1927

at home in Irvine or Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky, USA

March 22, 2001

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Morton Jett's History: 1927 - 2001

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03/26

1927

Birthday

March 26, 1927

Birthdate

at home in Irvine or Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky USA

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Family lines were Jett, Judd, Bowman, Terry, Palmer, Gabbard of eastern Kentucky. As my maternal uncle. he would have had DNA similar to mine--predominantly English with Scottish, Welsh and Irish and he may have some Germanic traces while I do not.
Early Life & Education

Morton was Assistant Superintendent of Breathitt County Schools from which he retired. He was a former Principal of Turner Elementary and of Little Rock School. He attended Highland School as a youth and I know he had a college degree, probably from Eastern Kentucky University.
Military Service

served in WWII Navy, Pacific Islands
Personal Life & Family

married 2 times, had one daughter first marraige
03/22

2001

Death

March 22, 2001

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Unknown
Death location

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