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Alexander Jeffrey Joyce 1719–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1719

Birth Location: Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland

Death Date: 5 Mar 1778

Death Location: Guilford (now Rockingham) Co., North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas (Joyce)

Mother: Mary Blaikley

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Pvt Joyce, Alexander Joyce, Sarah Joyce, James Joyce, Sarah Joyce, Alexander Joyce, John Joyce, Thomas Joyce, Joseph Joyce, Esther Joyce, Elisha Joyce

Alexander Jeffrey Joyce was born in 1719 in Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland, the child of Thomas Old Father Joass Joyce And Mary Blaikley. In 1762, Alexander Jeffrey Joyce resided in Rowan County, NC. Alexander Jeffrey Joyce married Jane Hamilton, Sarah Austin, and had children including Alexander Joyce, Elisha Joyce, Esther Joyce, James Edward Joyce, John Joyce, Joseph Joyce, Pvt Elijah J Joyce, Sarah Joyce, Sarah Virginia Joyce, Thomas Joyce. Alexander Jeffrey Joyce passed away in 1778 in Guilford (now Rockingham) Co., North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Alexander Jeffrey Joyce was born in 1719 in Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland, the child of Thomas Old Father Joass Joyce And Mary Blaikley.
  • In 1762, Alexander Jeffrey Joyce resided in Rowan County, NC.
  • Alexander Jeffrey Joyce married Jane Hamilton, Sarah Austin, and had children including Alexander Joyce, Elisha Joyce, Esther Joyce, James Edward Joyce, John Joyce, Joseph Joyce, Pvt Elijah J Joyce, Sarah Joyce, Sarah Virginia Joyce, Thomas Joyce.
  • Alexander Jeffrey Joyce passed away in 1778 in Guilford (now Rockingham) Co., North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas (Joyce)
1683–1778
Birth Location: Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Mary Blaikley
1680–
Birth Location: Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Pvt Joyce
1752–1804
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co, Virginia, USA
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Alexander Joyce
1755–1788
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Colony of Virginia
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Sarah Joyce
1755–1835
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
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James Joyce
1746–1796
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Joyce
1750–1835
Birth Location: Mayo, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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Alexander Joyce
1741–1827
Birth Location: Mayo, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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John Joyce
1746–1827
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
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Thomas Joyce
1740–1819
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
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Joseph Joyce
1742–1778
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
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Esther Joyce
1760–1812
Birth Location: Mayo, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
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Elisha Joyce
1762–1825
Birth Location: Mayo, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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Alexander Joyce's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Joyce
1719–1778
Birth Place: Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland
Parents
Thomas "Old Father" Joass (Joyce)
1683–1778
Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Mary Blaikley
1680–
Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland
Grandparents
Laird (Wilkiam Joass Of Colleonard Joass) (Joyce)
1650–1707
Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Beatrix Fraser
1654–
Broadlands, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Joyce's Descendants

1.
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Alexander (Jeffrey) Joyce (1719–5 Mar 1778)
  1. 1. Pvt (Elijah J.) Joyce 1752–1804 m. Elizabeth Allen 1754–1804 m. Elizabeth HOPKINS 1751–1790
    1. 1. Peter (Robert Hamilton) Joyce 1786–1870 m. Mary Jennings 1795–1825 m. Ellen Joyce 1793–1863
      1. 1. Martha (Patsy) Joyce 1803–1880
      2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Joyce 1824–1870
      3. 3. William Joyce 1819–1844
      4. 4. Martha ((Patsy)) Joyce 1812–1892
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) Joyce 1812–1841
      6. 6. Hardin (Alexander) Joyce 1815–1902
      7. 7. Susan Joyce 1813–1900
      8. 8. Robert Joyce 1824–
      9. 9. Nancy Joyce 1818–
      10. 10. Lousia Joyce 1817–1854
      11. 11. Patsy Joyce 1820–1892
      12. 12. Sarah Joyce 1832–1885 m. John Joyce 1830–1905
        1. 1. Stephen Joyce 1855–1967 m. Nette Joyce 1903–1979
        2. 2. John Joyce 1852–1925 m. Addy Joyce 1865–1936
        3. 3. Minnie Joyce 1862–
        4. 4. Sarah Joyce 1864–
        5. 5. Mary Joyce 1866–
    2. 2. Thomas Joyce 1797–1814
    3. 3. Nancy (XXX) Joyce 1792–1849
    4. 4. George (Edward) Joyce 1787–1824
    5. 5. Susan Joyce 1779–1826
    6. 6. Coelia Josie 1792–1868
    7. 7. Pleasant (Webb) Joyce 1779–1866
    8. 8. Ree (Elijah) Joyce 1799–1873
    9. 9. Elizabeth (C) Joyce 1789–1873
    10. 10. Temperance ("Tempy") Joyce 1796–1850
    11. 11. Thomas Joyce 1774–1814
    12. 12. William (C.) Joyce 1778–1843
    13. 13. Peter (Robert) JOYCE 1786–1870
    14. 14. James (Edward) Joyce 1774–1850
    15. 15. Alexander Joyce 1772–1829
    16. 16. Margaret Joyce 1769–1802
    17. 17. Jennie Joyce 1770–1798
    18. 18. William ("Coon" JOICE) JOYCE 1777–1843
  2. 2. Alexander Joyce 1755–1788
  3. 3. Sarah Joyce 1755–1835
  4. 4. James (Edward) Joyce 1746–1796
  5. 5. Sarah (Virginia) Joyce 1750–1835
  6. 6. Alexander Joyce 1741–1827
  7. 7. John Joyce 1746–1827
  8. 8. Thomas Joyce 1740–1819
  9. 9. Joseph Joyce 1742–1778
  10. 10. Esther Joyce 1760–1812
  11. 11. Elisha Joyce 1762–1825

Alexander Joyce's Timeline

6 Records

1719
1719
Birth of Alexander Jeffrey Joyce in Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland
Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland
1739
1739
Age 20
Alexander Jeffrey Joyce was married in Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1762
1762
Age 43
Alexander Jeffrey Joyce resided here in Rowan County, NC
Rowan County, NC
1778
5 Mar 1778
Age 59
Death of Alexander Jeffrey Joyce in Guilford (now Rockingham) Co., North Carolina, USA
Guilford (now Rockingham) Co., North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 81
Alexander Jeffrey Joyce resided here in Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 101
Alexander Jeffrey Joyce resided here in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Rockingham, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1719
    Event Place: Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4765.003; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1739
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Rowan County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 458; Image: 466; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 594; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 329

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1778
    Event Place: Guilford (now Rockingham) Co., North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1771-1943; Index, 1772-1934; Author: North Carolina. County Court (Guilford County); Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1771-1943; Index, 1772-1934; Author: North Carolina. County Court (Guilford County); Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
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