YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Alexander Pickens 1789–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1789

Birth Location: Bath, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 Jun 1854

Death Location: United States

Father: Alexander Sr

Mother: Sarah Thompson

Spouse(s): Margit Wiley

Children(s): James Pickens, Rebecca Pickens, John Pickens, Zephorah Pickens

Alexander Pickens was born in 1789 in Bath, Virginia, USA, the child of Alexander Pickens Sr And Sarah Thompson. In 1810, Alexander Pickens resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Alexander Pickens resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States. Alexander Pickens married Margit Wiley, and had children including James Pickens, John Pickens, Rebecca Pickens, Zephorah Zeppa Pickens. Alexander Pickens passed away in 1854 in United States.

Find more search results for Alexander Pickens
AP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Alexander Pickens was born in 1789 in Bath, Virginia, USA, the child of Alexander Pickens Sr And Sarah Thompson.
  • In 1810, Alexander Pickens resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Alexander Pickens resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States.
  • Alexander Pickens married Margit Wiley, and had children including James Pickens, John Pickens, Rebecca Pickens, Zephorah Zeppa Pickens.
  • Alexander Pickens passed away in 1854 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Sr
1752–1817
Birth Location: Bath County, Virginia or South Carolina
AS
Sarah Thompson
1754–1820
Birth Location: South Carolina
ST

Spouses(s)

Margit Wiley
1790–1850
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MW

Children(s)

James Pickens
1817–1886
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
JP
Rebecca Pickens
1830–1895
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, United States
RP
John Pickens
1823–1904
Birth Location: West Virginia
JP
Zephorah Pickens
1814–1910
Birth Location: Harrison, WV
ZP

Alexander Pickens's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Pickens
1789–1854
Birth Place: Bath, Virginia, USA
Parents
Alexander Pickens Sr
1752–1817
Bath County, Virginia or South Carolina
Sarah Thompson
1754–1820
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Pickens's Descendants

1.
AP
Alexander Pickens (1789–19 Jun 1854) m. Margit Wiley (1790–bef 1850)
  1. 1. James Pickens 1817–1886 m. Anna (Mariah) Dever 1824–1900
    1. 1. Rachael (Margaret "Maggie") Pickens 1849–1904 m. Nathan (Davisson) Boring 1846–1916
      1. 1. Homer (Davidson) Boring 1875–1936 m. Anna (Laura "Annie") Cathell 1891–1968
        1. 1. Edward (Homer) Boring 1917–1986 m. Theresa (Jane) Hilty 1923–2002 m. Myra (Frances) Sechler 1921–2009
        2. 2. Sarah (Louise) Boring 1926–2016 m. Arthur (James Bartlett) Jr. 1924–1982 m. Charles (W) Lint 1916–2002
        3. 3. Virginia (Pauline) Kurtz 1908–1976 m. Charles ("Dade" William Kurtz) Jr. 1907–1983
      2. 2. Edna (Gay) Boring 1878–1956
      3. 3. Winifred (Dale) Boring 1875–1912
      4. 4. James (P.) Boring 1877–1929
      5. 5. Anna (Margaret) Boring 1881–1925
      6. 6. Virginia (Dee) Boring 1885–1954 m. Homer (Nichol) Wolfe 1866–1929
        1. 1. Rachael Wolfe 1924–2022
      7. 7. Dever (B.) Boring 1879–1911
    2. 2. Jennie Pickens 1859–1940
    3. 3. Mary Pickens 1862–1949
    4. 4. Dever Pickens 1864–1945
    5. 5. John (Dever) Pickens 1845–1916
    6. 6. Alexander (H) Pickens 1842–1870
  2. 2. Rebecca Pickens 1830–1895
  3. 3. John Pickens 1823–1904
  4. 4. Zephorah (Zeppa) Pickens 1814–1910

Alexander Pickens's Timeline

7 Records

1789
1789
Birth of Alexander Pickens in Bath, Virginia, USA
Bath, Virginia, USA
1810
1810
Age 21
Alexander Pickens resided here in Harrison, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 31
Alexander Pickens resided here in Harrison, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 41
Alexander Pickens resided here in Lewis, Virginia, USA
Lewis, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 51
Alexander Pickens resided here in Harrison, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 61
Alexander Pickens resided here in District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
1854
19 Jun 1854
Age 65
Death of Alexander Pickens in Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barbour, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Bath, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: 69; Page: 922; Image: 00178; Family History Library Film: 0181429

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Page: 93; NARA Roll: M33_138; Image: 107

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lewis, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Lewis, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 191; Page: 250; Family History Library Film: 0029670

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: 562; Page: 62; Image: 769; Family History Library Film: 0029687

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Barbour, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1854
    Event Place: Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
Find more search results for Alexander Pickens

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE