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Mary Jane McMakin 1849–1905

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary McMakin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 04 May 1849 · Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Died 09 May 1905 · Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Father Lorenzo Dowell Mcmakin
Mother Clarissa Ponder
Spouse Alexander Lafayette Campbell
Children A James Campbell, Alexander Houston Campbell, Clarcy Ella Campbell, Eugenia Campbell, Hattie Ann Campbell, John Landrum Campbell, Martha Elsie Campbell, Mary Evie Campbell, Nancy Jane Campbell, Nerva Lizzie Campbell, Noble Bonaparte Campbell, Thomas Jefferson Campbell, William Lafayette Campbell
Siblings Francis Mcmakin, Harriet Elizabeth Hattie Mcmakin, James Ponder Mcmakin, Jefferson Bury Mcmakin, Martha Ann Mcmakin, Salina Mcmakin, Samuel Mcmakin, Wilborn Barton Doc Mcmakin, William Seba Willie Mcmakin

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Biography

The story of Mary Jane McMakin began in 1849 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1850, Mary Jane McMakin resided in Greenville, South Carolina. In 1860, Mary Jane McMakin resided in Gowensville, Greenville, South Carolina. Mary Jane McMakin married alexander lafayette campbell, and had children including a james campbell, alexander houston campbell, clarcy ella campbell, eugenia campbell, hattie ann campbell, john landrum campbell, martha elsie campbell, mary evie campbell, nancy jane campbell, nerva lizzie campbell, noble bonaparte campbell, thomas jefferson campbell, william lafayette campbell. Mary Jane McMakin passed away in 1905 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1849
Birth of Mary Jane McMakin in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Birth
1850
Mary Jane McMakin resided here in Greenville, South Carolina
Residence
1860
Mary Jane McMakin resided here in Gowensville, Greenville, South Carolina
Residence
1880
Mary Jane McMakin resided here in Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Residence
1900
Mary Jane McMakin resided here in Highland Township (North, East Part), Greenville, South Carolina
Residence
1905
Death of Mary Jane McMakin in Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary McMakin

This ancestor line traces from Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA (1784) to Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA (1849) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary McMakin (1849–1905) was born in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA and died in Greenville, South Carolina, 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 Mary 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Mary McMakin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Jane McMakin PTP
1849–1905
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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Grandparents
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Mary McMakin's Descendants

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Mary Jane McMakin PTP 1849–1905