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Birth Name: Johnny Allen Hendrix
Date of Birth: November 27, 1942
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Date of Death: September 18, 1970
Place of Death: Kensington, London, England, U.K.
Ethnicity: African-American
Jimi Hendrix was a legendary American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
He was the son of Lucille (Jeter) and James Allen Hendrix, both of whom were African-American. Jimi had two children.
Jimi is sometimes described as having had Irish, Native American (often specifically Cherokee), Aztec (specifically Nahua), and/or other ancestry. It is not clear if these lineages have been verified/documented. Jimmy’s recent ancestors were black.
Jimi’s paternal grandfather was Bertran Philander “Ross” Hendrix/Hendricks (the son of Thomas Jefferson Hendrix/Hendricks and Frances/Fannie Whitfield). Ross was born in Ohio.
Jimi’s paternal grandmother was Zenora Rose “Nora” Moore (the daughter of Robert J. Moore and Fanny Nealy). Zenora was born in Tennessee or Georgia. Robert was the son of Zenora. Fanny was the daughter of Sandy Neuly/Nealy and Prissy Bostwell.
Jimi’s maternal grandfather was Preston Murice Jeter (the son of R. E. Jeter and Elizabeth Brown). Preston was born in Virginia.
Jimi’s maternal grandmother was Clarice Larson/Lawson (the daughter of Preston Brown and Laura Larson). Clarice was born in Arkansas or Texas.
Sources:
Genealogies of Jimi Hendrix –
Information about Jimmy’s father’s family –
Jimmy’s paternal grandfather, Bertran Philander “Ross” Hendrix/Hendricks, on the 1870 U.S. Census –
Bertran Philander “Ross” Hendrix/Hendricks on the 1880 U.S. Census –
Jimmy’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census –
Marriage record of Jimmy’s maternal grandparents, Preston Murice Jeter and Clarice Larson/Lawson –
