Who was Lorenzo McMakin?

Lorenzo McMakin (1820–1906) was born in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, 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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Lorenzo Dow McMakin 1820–1906

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

Born 04 Aug 1820 · Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Died 27 Jul 1906 · Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA

Father John Mcmakin

Mother Jane Kendrick

Spouse Clarissa Ponder

Children Ann Mcmakin, Emma C Mcmakin, Frances Mcmakin, Harriet Elizabeth Hattie Mcmakin, James Ponder Mcmakin, Jefferson Bury Mcmakin, Martha Ann Mcmakin, Mary Jane Mcmakin, Narcissa Campbell Mcmakin, Salenas Lena Mcmakin, Samuel Mcmakin, Solomon Dill Mcmakin, Wilburn Barton Doc Mcmakin, William Seba Willie Mcmakin

Siblings Andrew Jackson Mcmakin, Andrew Jackson Mcmicken, Benjamin Franklin Mcmakin, Cassandra Mcmakin, Cedy Mcmakin, Lila Mcmakin, Rebecca Mcmakin, William Sebron Mcmakin

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American Civil War Soldiers

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Harriet Elizabeth Hattie Mcmakin

James Ponder Mcmakin

Jefferson Bury Mcmakin

Martha Ann Mcmakin

Mary Jane Mcmakin

Narcissa Campbell Mcmakin

Salenas Lena Mcmakin

Samuel Mcmakin

Solomon Dill Mcmakin

Wilburn Barton Doc Mcmakin

William Seba Willie Mcmakin

Biography

Lorenzo Dow McMakin was born in 1820 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, the child of john mcmakin and jane kendrick. Lorenzo Dow McMakin married clarissa ponder, and had children including ann mcmakin, emma c mcmakin, frances mcmakin, harriet elizabeth hattie mcmakin, james ponder mcmakin, jefferson bury mcmakin, martha ann mcmakin, mary jane mcmakin, narcissa campbell mcmakin, salenas lena mcmakin, samuel mcmakin, solomon dill mcmakin, wilburn barton doc mcmakin, william seba willie mcmakin. Lorenzo Dow McMakin passed away in 1906 in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA.

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Military American Civil War Soldiers

Life Timeline

1820

Birth of Lorenzo Dow McMakin in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Birth

1906

Death of Lorenzo Dow McMakin in Howe, Grayson, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lorenzo McMakin

This ancestor line traces from Of, Flintshire, , Wales (1033) to Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States (1820) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lorenzo McMakin (1820–1906) was born in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lorenzo 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 25 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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