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Amos Hiram Bruce 1796–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 24 May 1853

Death Location: Benton County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Thomas Bruce

Mother: Nancy Barnes

Spouse(s): Matilda "Atilla", (first wife)

Children(s): Matilda Bruce, Trophena Bruce, William Bruce, Donaphin Bruce, Rebecca Bruce, Orzilla Bruce, John Bruce, Calton Bruce

In 1796, Amos Hiram Bruce entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Thomas Bruce And Nancy Barnes. In 1820, Amos Hiram Bruce resided in Smith, Tennessee, United States. In 1830, Amos Hiram Bruce resided in Humphreys, Tennessee, USA. Amos Hiram Bruce married First Wife, Matilda Sarrett Atilla, and had children including Calton Browning Bruce, Donaphin Alonzo B Bruce, John W Bruce, Matilda Bruce, Orzilla Bruce, Rebecca Bruce, Trophena Bruce, William F Bruce. Amos Hiram Bruce passed away in 1853 in Benton County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1796, Amos Hiram Bruce entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Thomas Bruce And Nancy Barnes.
  • In 1820, Amos Hiram Bruce resided in Smith, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1830, Amos Hiram Bruce resided in Humphreys, Tennessee, USA.
  • Amos Hiram Bruce married First Wife, Matilda Sarrett Atilla, and had children including Calton Browning Bruce, Donaphin Alonzo B Bruce, John W Bruce, Matilda Bruce, Orzilla Bruce, Rebecca Bruce, Trophena Bruce, William F Bruce.
  • Amos Hiram Bruce passed away in 1853 in Benton County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Bruce
1768–1849
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy Barnes
1777–1865
Birth Location: Wake County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Matilda "Atilla"
1802–1870
Birth Location: South Hico Plantation, Orange/Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
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(first wife)
–1840
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Matilda Bruce
1816–1856
Birth Location: Benton County, Tennessee, USA
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Trophena Bruce
1820–
Birth Location: Benton County, Tennessee, USA
TB
William Bruce
1823–1860
Birth Location: Henderson, Tennessee, United States
WB
Donaphin Bruce
1842–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
DB
Rebecca Bruce
1827–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Orzilla Bruce
1829–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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John Bruce
1834–1864
Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee, United States
JB
Calton Bruce
1836–
Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee, United States
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Amos Bruce's Ancestors

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Amos Bruce
1796–1853
Birth Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas Bruce
1768–1849
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Barnes
1777–1865
Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (George) Bruce
1735–1806
Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA
Susannah (Barnes) "Nanne"
1745–1806
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Stephen Barnes
1760–1823
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Bruce
1666–1742
Margery Walker
1667–1742
Nathan Barnes
1708–1777
Elizabeth Ivey
1711–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Walker
1638–1672
Mary Wray-Ray
1640–1685

Amos Bruce's Descendants

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Amos (Hiram) Bruce (1796–24 May 1853) m. Matilda (Sarrett) "Atilla" (1802–aft 1870) m. (first wife) (–Bef 1840)
  1. 1. Matilda Bruce 1816–1856 m. Hillsman King 1808–1883
    1. 1. Elizabeth King 1846–1875 m. James (W) Martin 1838–1902
      1. 1. Kate Martin 1871–1900 m. John (Edward) Brown 1865–1933
        1. 1. John (Harden) Brown 1899–1930 m. Ethel Brown 1895–1936
        2. 2. Ruby (E) Brown 1897–1922 m. Claude (Mancel) Cotton 1896–1936
        3. 3. Clabern (Andy) Brown 1889–1965
        4. 4. William (Wentford) Brown 1893–1957
        5. 5. Alfred (Carl) Brown 1891–1970
        6. 6. Mark (Leslie) Brown 1895–1921
      2. 2. Ida (P.) Martin 1872–1960
      3. 3. Adelia (J) Martin 1869–1914
      4. 4. Harvey (Amos) Martin 1867–1941
    2. 2. Larcena (King) "Larceney" 1835–1880 m. Ephraim Hendrex 1830–1862
      1. 1. Pinkney (R) Hendrex 1851–
      2. 2. William (Willard) Hendrex 1850–1932
      3. 3. Mary (Lavinia) Hendrex 1856–1937
      4. 4. John (Clinton A) Hendrich 1858–1935
      5. 5. Ephraim (Arthur) Hendrex 1862–
    3. 3. Allen (B King) "Aley" 1836–
    4. 4. Harry (A) King 1838–
    5. 5. Arthur (B.) King 1842– m. Sarah (H) Tams 1850–
      1. 1. Kate King 1883–
      2. 2. Pearl King 1885–
      3. 3. Eanus (L) King 1871–
      4. 4. Lena (R) King 1875–
      5. 5. Nettica King 1879–
    6. 6. Stephen (Gray) King 1844–1863
    7. 7. Pennania (A King) "Penny" 1845–1920 m. John (Archie) Stubbs 1841–1925
      1. 1. John (Oscar Stubbs) DDS 1875–1939
      2. 2. Katie Stubbs 1877–
      3. 3. Ada Stubbs 1878–
      4. 4. Mollie (E.) Stubbs 1868–1869
    8. 8. Anderson (Norris) King 1852–1918 m. Josephine Hawkins 1855–1918
      1. 1. Jessie (June) King 1885–1953
      2. 2. D (E) King 1874–
      3. 3. Richard (Gillium) King 1878–1914
      4. 4. Hattie King 1881–
    9. 9. Mary (Hudson) King 1854–1926 m. Robert (Harper) Kirk 1845–1920
      1. 1. Daisy (K.) Kirk 1876–1970
      2. 2. Victoria Kirk 1885–1965
      3. 3. Emma (Louise) Kirk 1884–1950
      4. 4. John (Hillman) Kirk 1881–1959
      5. 5. Maude (Irene) Kirk 1892–1989 m. Almus (Gardner Wynne) Sr 1889–1961
        1. 1. Almus (Gardner Wynne) Jr 1919–1987
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann) Stephenson 1922–1989
        3. 3. Woodrow (Wilson) Wynne 1913–1984
        4. 4. Margaret (Frances) Hedges 1917–2007
        5. 5. Margaret (Frances) Wynne 1917–2007
        6. 6. Elizabeth Wynne 1923–1989
    10. 10. Paulina King 1846–
    11. 11. Laura King 1852–
    12. 12. James (Anderson) King 1850–1931
  2. 2. Trophena Bruce 1820– m. Henry (Clay) Camp 1814–1854
    1. 1. Anna Camp 1838–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Camp 1840–
    3. 3. Mary (Hudson) Camp 1844–1900
    4. 4. Lamira Camp 1848–
    5. 5. William Camp 1850–1860
    6. 6. John Camp 1853–
  3. 3. William (F.) Bruce 1823–1860 m. Caroline Cozart 1828–1860
    1. 1. Cave (Johnson) Bruce 1849–1920
    2. 2. Barney Bruce 1853–1879
  4. 4. Donaphin (Alonzo B.) Bruce 1842– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Turpin 1837–
    1. 1. George (T) Bruce 1866–
    2. 2. Julia (Ball) Bruce 1867–1951
  5. 5. Rebecca Bruce 1827–
  6. 6. Orzilla Bruce 1829–
  7. 7. John (W) Bruce 1834–1864
  8. 8. Calton (Browning) Bruce 1836–

Amos Bruce's Timeline

6 Records

1796
1796
Birth of Amos Hiram Bruce in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 24
Amos Hiram Bruce resided here in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 34
Amos Hiram Bruce resided here in Humphreys, Tennessee, USA
Humphreys, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 40
Amos Hiram Bruce resided here in Benton, Tennessee, United States
Benton, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 54
Amos Hiram Bruce resided here in Benton, Tennessee, USA
Benton, Tennessee, USA
1853
24 May 1853
Age 57
Death of Amos Hiram Bruce in Benton County, Tennessee, USA
Benton County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_870; Page: 284B; Image: 17

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Page: 41; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 55

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Humphreys, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Humphreys, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 176; Page: 312; Family History Library Film: 0024534

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_870; Page: 284B; Image: 17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1853
    Event Place: Benton County, Tennessee, USA
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