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Alexander Poston 1783–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1783

Birth Location: Hampshire, Virginia, United States

Death Date: abt 19 Feb 1852

Death Location: Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, USA

Father: Elias Poston

Mother: Rebecca Cheshire

Spouse(s): Malinda Poston, Nancy Stephenson, Martha Green

Children(s): Nimrod Poston, Alexander Poston, William Poston, Sarah Poston, Malinda Poston, Mary Poston, Newton Poston, Lora Poston, Rebecca Poston, Eliza Poston, Hulda Poston, Samuel Poston, Lucinda Poston, Elias Poston, Wesley Poston, John Poston, Lorenzo Poston, Delilah Poston, Branson Poston

The story of Alexander Poston began in 1783 in Hampshire, Virginia, United States. In 1847, Alexander Poston resided in Wapello, Iowa. In 1850, Alexander Poston resided in District 13, Wapello, Iowa. Alexander Poston married Malinda J Poston, Martha Green, Nancy Green Stephenson, and had children including Alexander S Poston, Branson Poston, Delilah Poston, Elias Samuel Poston, Eliza Jane Poston, Hulda Poston, John Poston, Lora A Poston, Lorenzo Dow Poston, Lucinda Poston, Malinda S Poston, Mary Ann Poston, Newton J Poston, Nimrod Asbury Poston, Rebecca Jane Poston, Samuel Poston, Sarah Poston, Wesley W Poston, William Poston. Alexander Poston passed away in 1852 in Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Poston began in 1783 in Hampshire, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1847, Alexander Poston resided in Wapello, Iowa.
  • In 1850, Alexander Poston resided in District 13, Wapello, Iowa.
  • Alexander Poston married Malinda J Poston, Martha Green, Nancy Green Stephenson, and had children including Alexander S Poston, Branson Poston, Delilah Poston, Elias Samuel Poston, Eliza Jane Poston, Hulda Poston, John Poston, Lora A Poston, Lorenzo Dow Poston, Lucinda Poston, Malinda S Poston, Mary Ann Poston, Newton J Poston, Nimrod Asbury Poston, Rebecca Jane Poston, Samuel Poston, Sarah Poston, Wesley W Poston, William Poston.
  • Alexander Poston passed away in 1852 in Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Poston's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Poston
1783–1852
Birth Place: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Parents
Elias Poston
1747–1802
Trinity Parish, Charles, Maryland, United States
Rebecca Cheshire
1751–1832
Trinity, Charles, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
William Poston
1721–1777
Goodwill, Charles, Maryland, United States
Priscilla Noe
1724–1797
Charles, Maryland, United States
Samuel Cheshire
1710–1775
Reckless,Burlington,New Jersey,USA
Ann Robins
1715–1751
Nottingham, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Poston
1686–1744
Susanna Holmes
1694–1736
Justinian Burch
1684–1766
Leah Noe
1700–1726
John Cheshire
1668–1735
Ann White
1671–1739
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Poston
1662–1747
Maria Price
1660–
Oliver Burch
1647–1729
Barbara Tennison
1663–1729

Alexander Poston's Descendants

1.
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Alexander Poston (14 Nov 1783–abt 19 Feb 1852) m. Malinda (J.) Poston (19 Dec 1802–abt 27 Jan 1873) m. Nancy (Green) Stephenson (1792–1823) m. Martha Green (1783–1809)
  1. 1. Nimrod (Asbury) Poston 1826–1898 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Mathews 1854–1927 m. Catherine Gilliland 1825–1868
    1. 1. Emma Poston 1859–
    2. 2. Ida Poston 1863–
    3. 3. Rufus (Caldearon) Poston 1855–
    4. 4. Genora Poston 1852–
    5. 5. Hershel (C.) Poston 1857–
    6. 6. Clara (Belle "Sarah") Poston 1871–1934
    7. 7. Francis (Joseph Wellington) Poston 1875–1943
    8. 8. Stanley (Mathis) Poston 1878–1954
    9. 9. Rosa (Lee) Poston 1882–1941
    10. 10. Ray Poston 1885–
    11. 11. Mary (Josephine) Poston 1880–1934
    12. 12. Webster (Wesley) Poston 1889–1919
  2. 2. Alexander (S.) Poston 1825–1889 m. Dicey Paulk 1822–1901
    1. 1. Emma (Belle) Poston 1865–1954
    2. 2. Sarah Posten 1856–1904
    3. 3. Malinda (J) Poston 1848–1944
    4. 4. Rachel Poston 1850–1860
    5. 5. Laura (Anne) Poston 1850–1929
    6. 6. Cathlene (Cueresia "Kate") Poston 1852–1930
  3. 3. William Poston 1823–1895
  4. 4. Sarah Poston 1835–1865
  5. 5. Malinda (S.) Poston 1842–1887 m. John Lewis 1828–
    1. 1. Rathal Lewis 1870–
    2. 2. Emma Lewis 1872–
    3. 3. Della Lewis 1875–
    4. 4. Newton (J.) Lewis 1862–
    5. 5. John Lewis 1865–
    6. 6. Alexander Lewis 1867–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Poston 1832–1849
  7. 7. Newton (J) Poston 1838–1864
  8. 8. Lora (A) Poston 1821–1890 m. Peter Kurtz 1816–1911
    1. 1. Peter (Kurtz) Jr. 1848–1848
    2. 2. Hulda Kurtz 1863–1899
    3. 3. Martha (J.) Kurtz 1856–1856
    4. 4. Martin (Van Buren) Kurtz 1840–1840
    5. 5. Alexander Kurtz 1841–1841
    6. 6. Samuel Kurtz 1844–1844
    7. 7. John (C.) Kurtz 1850–
    8. 8. Frederick (Gideon) Kurtz 1853–1936 m. Virginia (Maime) McGee 1861–1894
      1. 1. Cora (Marie) Kurtz 1887–1974
      2. 2. Franklin (Peter) Kurtz 1879–1944
      3. 3. Plunkett (Italy) Kurtz 1880–1942
      4. 4. Virginia ("Hallie") Kurtz 1891–1956
      5. 5. Charles Kurtz 1894–1894
    9. 9. Nimrod (Franklin) Kurtz 1861– m. Gertrude 1894– m. Elvira 1871–1928
    10. 10. Esther Kurtz 1862–
    11. 11. Delilah Kurtz 1845–
    12. 12. William Kurtz 1846–1852
  9. 9. Rebecca (Jane) Poston 1839–1908 m. William (Barton) Waddle 1834–1917
    1. 1. Mary (Ida) Waddle 1878–1958
    2. 2. James (Andrew) Waddle 1874–1948
    3. 3. Ada Waddle 1883–1973
    4. 4. Sylvia (Anne) Waddle 1881–
    5. 5. Henry (Clinton) Waddle 1869–1924
    6. 6. Clement (Allen) Waddle 1864–
    7. 7. Dorcas (Malinda) Waddle 1859–1936
    8. 8. Lucretia (Elmira) Waddle 1872–1974
    9. 9. Hulda (Ora) Waddle 1867–1935
  10. 10. Eliza (Jane) Poston 1828–
  11. 11. Hulda Poston 1817–
  12. 12. Samuel Poston 1816–1886
  13. 13. Lucinda Poston 1820–
  14. 14. Elias (Samuel) Poston 1812–1883 m. Susannah Miller 1820–1852 m. Eliza (Howard) Conner 1819–1875 m. Mary 1842–
    1. 1. Samuel (Newton) Poston 1839–1921 m. Mary (Ann) Brodt 1834–1868 m. Cora Reynolds 1847–1912
      1. 1. Elias (McClellan 'Mac') Poston 1862–1931
  15. 15. Wesley (W) Poston 1810–1875
  16. 16. John Poston 1814–1854 m. Sara Dew 1820–1864
  17. 17. Lorenzo (Dow) Poston 1812–1875
  18. 18. Delilah Poston 1805–1840
  19. 19. Branson Poston 1807–1833

Alexander Poston's Timeline

5 Records

1783
14 Nov 1783
Birth of Alexander Poston in Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Hampshire, Virginia, United States
1847
1847
Age 64
Alexander Poston resided here in Wapello, Iowa
Wapello, Iowa
1850
1850
Age 67
Alexander Poston resided here in District 13, Wapello, Iowa
District 13, Wapello, Iowa
1852
18 Feb 1852
Age 69
Death of Alexander Poston in Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, United States
Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, United States
1852
abt 19 Feb 1852
Age 69
Burial of Alexander Poston in Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1783
    Event Place: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 17.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LHS
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: M432_189; Page: 495A; Image: 509
    [4] Iowa, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Wapello, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: M432_189; Page: 495A; Image: 509

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1852
    Event Place: Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: abt 19 Feb 1852
    Event Place: Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Find a Grave Index

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