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Thomas McCoy 1812–1891

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 07 MAR 1812 · Tennessee, United States

Died 22 Jul 1891 · Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States

Father Cornelius Neal Mccoy

Mother Milly Richardson Mccoy

Spouse Rachel Edwards Daugherty

Children Isabella Mccoy, Jacob Henry Mccoy, James E Mccoy, John Mccoy, Josiah Joseph Joe Mccoy, Louisa J Mccoy, Louisa Mccoy Stokes Long, Nancy Ann Mccoy, Thomas L Mccoy, William N Mccoy

Siblings Archibald Arch Mccoy, Elizabeth Jane Mccoy, John M Mccoy Sr, John Ramsey Mccoy, William C Mccoy

Records

1840 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Texas, U.S., Death Certificates Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List … Tennessee, Early Tax List Records London, England, Proceedings of the … London, England, Newgate Calendar of …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Cornelius Neal Mccoy

Milly Richardson Mccoy

Spouse(s)

Rachel Edwards Daugherty

Children

Josiah Joseph Joe Mccoy

Louisa J Mccoy

Louisa Mccoy Stokes Long

Nancy Ann Mccoy

Thomas L Mccoy

William N Mccoy

Biography

Thomas McCoy was born in 1812 in Tennessee, United States, the child of cornelius neal mccoy and milly richardson mccoy. In 1836, Thomas McCoy resided in Morgan, Tennessee, United States. In 1840, Thomas McCoy resided in Polk, Tennessee, USA. Thomas McCoy married rachel edwards daugherty, and had children including isabella mccoy, jacob henry mccoy, james e mccoy, john mccoy, josiah joseph joe mccoy, louisa j mccoy, louisa mccoy stokes long, nancy ann mccoy, thomas l mccoy, william n mccoy. Thomas McCoy passed away in 1891 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States.

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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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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 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
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Tax Records Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records
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Tax Records Tennessee, Early Tax List Records
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Record London, England, Proceedings of the Old Bailey and Ordinary's Accounts Index
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Record London, England, Newgate Calendar of Prisoners, 1785-1853

Life Timeline

1812

Birth of Thomas McCoy in Tennessee, United States

Birth

1836

Thomas McCoy resided here in Morgan, Tennessee, United States

Residence

1840

Thomas McCoy resided here in Polk, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1850

Thomas McCoy resided here in District 3, Polk, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1860

Thomas McCoy resided here in Western Division, Blount, Alabama, USA

Residence

1870

Thomas McCoy resided here in Township 10, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1891

Death of Thomas McCoy in Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas McCoy

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Tennessee, United States (1812) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas McCoy (1812–1891) was born in Tennessee, United States and died in Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 13 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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