Who was Jefferson McMakin?

Jefferson McMakin (1844–1930) was born in Greenville, South Carolina, USA and died in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jefferson Bury McMakin 1844–1930

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Sep 1844 · Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Died 10 Sep 1930 · Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA

Father Lorenzo Dowell Mcmakin

Mother Clarissa Ponder

Spouse Lyda Barton

Children James Leonard Mcmakin, Mary Elza Mcmakin

Siblings Francis Mcmakin, Harriet Elizabeth Hattie Mcmakin, James Ponder Mcmakin, Martha Ann Mcmakin, Mary Jane Mcmakin, Salina Mcmakin, Samuel Mcmakin, Wilborn Barton Doc Mcmakin, William Seba Willie Mcmakin

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Texas Death Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lorenzo Dowell Mcmakin

Clarissa Ponder

Spouse(s)

Lyda Barton

Rebecca Ann Fowler

Children

James Leonard Mcmakin

Mary Elza Mcmakin

Biography

In 1844, Jefferson Bury McMakin entered the world in Greenville, South Carolina, USA, born to lorenzo dowell mcmakin and clarissa ponder. In 1850, Jefferson Bury McMakin resided in Greenville, South Carolina. In 1860, Jefferson Bury McMakin resided in Gowensville, Greenville, South Carolina. Jefferson Bury McMakin married lyda barton, rebecca ann fowler, and had children including james leonard mcmakin, mary elza mcmakin. Jefferson Bury McMakin passed away in 1930 in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Death Records Texas Death Index

Life Timeline

1844

Birth of Jefferson Bury McMakin in Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Birth

1850

Jefferson Bury McMakin resided here in Greenville, South Carolina

Residence

1860

Jefferson Bury McMakin resided here in Gowensville, Greenville, South Carolina

Residence

1860

Jefferson Bury McMakin resided here in Winston, Mississippi

Residence

1880

Jefferson Bury McMakin resided here in Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Residence

1930

Death of Jefferson Bury McMakin in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jefferson McMakin

This ancestor line traces from Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA (1784) to Greenville, South Carolina, USA (1844) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jefferson McMakin (1844–1930) was born in Greenville, South Carolina, USA and died in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jefferson in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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