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Amos Sawyer 1784–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: Dec 1863

Death Location: Massac County, Illinois, USA

Father: Captain Sawyer

Mother: Abigail Barden

Spouse(s): Susan None

Children(s): William Sawyers, Mariah Sawyer, Ann Sawyer, Eliza Sawyers

Amos Sawyer was born in 1784 in Massachusetts, USA, the child of Captain Joel Sawyer And Abigail Barden. In 1830, Amos Sawyer resided in Davidson, Tennessee, USA. In 1840, Amos Sawyer resided in Livingston, Kentucky, United States. Amos Sawyer married Susan, and had children including Ann Sawyer, Eliza Sawyers, Mariah Sawyer, William Sawyers. Amos Sawyer passed away in 1863 in Massac County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • Amos Sawyer was born in 1784 in Massachusetts, USA, the child of Captain Joel Sawyer And Abigail Barden.
  • In 1830, Amos Sawyer resided in Davidson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1840, Amos Sawyer resided in Livingston, Kentucky, United States.
  • Amos Sawyer married Susan, and had children including Ann Sawyer, Eliza Sawyers, Mariah Sawyer, William Sawyers.
  • Amos Sawyer passed away in 1863 in Massac County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Captain Sawyer
1747–1825
Birth Location: Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
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Abigail Barden
1749–
Birth Location: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Susan None
1795–1855
Birth Location: New York, USA
S

Children(s)

William Sawyers
1827–1864
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WS
Mariah Sawyer
1831–1923
Birth Location: Tennessee or New Orleans (both listed in various sources)
MS
Ann Sawyer
1824–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Eliza Sawyers
1830–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
ES

Amos Sawyer's Ancestors

Self
Amos Sawyer
1784–1863
Birth Place: Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Captain Joel Sawyer
1747–1825
Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Abigail Barden
1749–
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Amos Sawyer's Descendants

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Amos Sawyer (1784–Dec 1863) m. Susan (1795–Abt. 1855)
  1. 1. William Sawyers 1827–1864 m. Mary Unknown 1827–
    1. 1. John Sawyers 1848–
  2. 2. Mariah Sawyer 1831–1923 m. Manalcus (C (Mack)) Ford 1826–
    1. 1. Malees Ford 1856–
    2. 2. DR (William P) Ford 1859–1927
    3. 3. Robert (L Ford) MD 1863–1925 m. Nora Bennet 1863–
    4. 4. Thomas (J) Ford 1866–
    5. 5. Jasper Ford 1861–
    6. 6. Caplatia Ford 1869–
    7. 7. Clara Ford 1870–
  3. 3. Ann Sawyer 1824– m. Robert Code 1816–
    1. 1. Robert Code 1846–
    2. 2. Nan Code 1865–1937
    3. 3. Margie Coad 1848–
    4. 4. Isabelle Coad 1850–
  4. 4. Eliza Sawyers 1830– m. John Wiley 1819–1876
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Wiley 1865–
    2. 2. Maria Romines 1852– m. James (W) Romines 1845–
      1. 1. Josephine Romine 1879–
      2. 2. Ida (B.) Romine 1882–
    3. 3. Susan Wiley 1848–1928 m. Peter Lynch 1847–
      1. 1. Larnes (F.) Lynch 1866–1928 m. Evelyne unknown 1872–
        1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Lynch 1892–1979 m. Cora Unknown 1895–
        2. 2. Margert (E) Lynch 1895–
        3. 3. Marguerite (D) Lynch 1897–
        4. 4. John (F) Lynch 1905–
        5. 5. James (Willard) Lynch 1896–1952 m. Bessie Lynch 1895–
      2. 2. Ella Lynch 1878–
    4. 4. Albert Wiley 1846–
    5. 5. Amos (Sawyer) Wiley 1859–1939 m. Ella (M.) Collins 1865– m. Alice Holt 1871–1948
      1. 1. Landis Wiley 1914–1981 m. Freda (Evelene) Wiley 1922–1988
        1. 1. Ruth (E.) Varvel 1943–2018 m. Clarence Varvel 1931–1993
        2. 2. Pete Wiley 1941–2010 m. Carol (J.) Wiley 1943–2011
      2. 2. James (Arlett) Wiley 1909–2005 m. Betty Walter 1934–2016
        1. 1. Gary Wiley 1950–1978
      3. 3. Arland (Truman) Wiley 1909–1968 m. Florence (E) Wiley 1913–2014
        1. 1. Jimmy Wiley –1980
        2. 2. Tommy Wiley –1980
      4. 4. Lottie Wiley 1905–1984 m. George Austin 1907–
        1. 1. Raymond Austin 1926–
        2. 2. William Austin 1925–
      5. 5. Ora Wiley 1904–1984
      6. 6. Hazel Wiley 1902–1947 m. Geo (R) Tinsley 1896–1962
        1. 1. Leslie (Eugene) Tinsley 1931–2013
        2. 2. Teddy (Russel) Tinsley 1924–1993
      7. 7. Rhoda Wiley 1899–1910
      8. 8. Maxie (H) Wiley 1897–1968 m. Walter Williamson 1894–
        1. 1. Murrell Williamson 1919–2004
        2. 2. Trayie Williamson 1923–1999
        3. 3. Essie Williamson 1921–
        4. 4. Ralph Williamson 1917–
        5. 5. Troy Williamson 1923–
        6. 6. Earl Williamson 1919–2003
        7. 7. Mabel Williamson 1925–
      9. 9. Nellie Williamson 1892–1965 m. Elmer Williamson 1889–1951
        1. 1. Albert (Amos) Williamson 1921–1995 m. Louise Bell 1931–1981
        2. 2. Rhoda (Beatrice) Williamson 1928–1978 m. William (Randall) Hoadley 1925–1995
        3. 3. Vida Williamson 1926–
        4. 4. Clinton Williamson 1913–
        5. 5. Chester Williamson 1915–2002 m. Irene Summers 1922–1994
        6. 6. Alice Williamson 1917–1937 m. Bill Murry 1907–1956
      10. 10. William (Frank) Wiley 1890–1968 m. Mamie (Reynolds) Williamson 1890–1957
        1. 1. William (Frank) Wiley 1923–2009 m. Dorothy Walter 1926–
        2. 2. Juanita Wiley 1914–1944 m. Loren Hearell 1887–
        3. 3. Lavadia Wiley 1912–1996 m. Clint Reynolds 1906–
      11. 11. Maud Wiley 1887–1948 m. Vach Roby 1884–
        1. 1. Earl Roby 1908–
        2. 2. Howard Roby 1917–
        3. 3. Minnie Roby 1914–1997 m. Herbert Layhew 1911–
        4. 4. Lillian Roby 1909–1991 m. Harland (L) Sidener 1910–
        5. 5. Ur Roby 1908–1978
      12. 12. John (Luke) Wiley 1894–1971 m. Rose Murray 1896–1978
        1. 1. Mary (Louise) Wiley 1930–1930
        2. 2. Hazel Wiley 1938–2024
        3. 3. Mabel (Irene) Wiley 1924–2006 m. Millard (J) Austin 1912–2002
        4. 4. Bernice Meyer 1935–1960
        5. 5. Tressie Wiley 1921–1982 m. Jim Shane 1905–1962
        6. 6. Flora Wiley 1919–1968 m. Roy (L) Smith 1913–1990 m. Donald (G) White 1918–
        7. 7. Ivan Wiley 1934–2002
        8. 8. Frank (William) Wiley 1928–1983
        9. 9. Clifton Wiley 1925–1942
        10. 10. Marie Wiley 1917–1939
        11. 11. Onie (Hattie) Wiley 1914–1984 m. Ray Reynolds 1907–1980
        12. 12. Richard (Rueben) Wiley 1922–1981

Amos Sawyer's Timeline

5 Records

1784
1784
Birth of Amos Sawyer in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
1830
1830
Age 46
Amos Sawyer resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 56
Amos Sawyer resided here in Livingston, Kentucky, United States
Livingston, Kentucky, United States
1850
3 Sep 1850
Age 66
Amos Sawyer resided here in Massac, Illinois
Massac, Illinois
1863
Dec 1863
Age 79
Death of Amos Sawyer in Massac County, Illinois, USA
Massac County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Massac, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 262A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 174; Page: 267; Family History Library Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Livingston, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Smithland, Livingston, Kentucky; Roll: 117; Page: 125; Image: 255; Family History Library Film: 0007829

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1850
    Event Place: Massac, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Massac, Illinois
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Massac, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 262A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1863
    Event Place: Massac County, Illinois, USA
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