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Armstrong McAdams 1785–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1785

Birth Location: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1857

Death Location: Salt River, Ralls County, Missouri, USA

Father: John McAdams

Mother: Nancy Armstrong

Spouse(s): Nancy Purcell, Prudence Alexander

Children(s): Benard McAdams, Edward McAdams, Missouri McAdams, Armstrong Jr., Rachel McAdams, Mary McAdams

In 1785, Armstrong McAdams entered the world in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Ephraim Mcadams And Nancy Anne Armstrong. In 1820, Armstrong McAdams resided in Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. In 1830, Armstrong McAdams resided in Western Division, Harrison, Kentucky, USA. Armstrong McAdams married Nancy Ann Purcell, Prudence Alexander, and had children including Armstrong Mcadams Jr, Benard Mcadams, Edward D Mcadams, Mary Jane Mcadams, Missouri A Mcadams, Rachel Mcadams. Armstrong McAdams passed away in 1857 in Salt River, Ralls County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1785, Armstrong McAdams entered the world in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Ephraim Mcadams And Nancy Anne Armstrong.
  • In 1820, Armstrong McAdams resided in Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1830, Armstrong McAdams resided in Western Division, Harrison, Kentucky, USA.
  • Armstrong McAdams married Nancy Ann Purcell, Prudence Alexander, and had children including Armstrong Mcadams Jr, Benard Mcadams, Edward D Mcadams, Mary Jane Mcadams, Missouri A Mcadams, Rachel Mcadams.
  • Armstrong McAdams passed away in 1857 in Salt River, Ralls County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McAdams
1737–1817
Birth Location: Antrim County, Ireland
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Nancy Armstrong
1750–1818
Birth Location: Ireland, Londonderry, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Purcell
1792–1833
Birth Location: Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
NP
Prudence Alexander
1793–1871
Birth Location: Kentucky
PA

Children(s)

Benard McAdams
1819–1881
Birth Location: Paris Kentucky
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Edward McAdams
1814–1892
Birth Location: Fleming County, Kentucky, USA
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Missouri McAdams
1820–1879
Birth Location: Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
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Armstrong Jr.
1827–1900
Birth Location: Harrison, Kentucky, USA
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Rachel McAdams
1832–1863
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Mary McAdams
1823–1885
Birth Location: Cynthania, Harrison County, Kentucky, USA
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Armstrong McAdams's Ancestors

Self
Armstrong McAdams
1785–1857
Birth Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Ephraim McAdams
1737–1817
Antrim County, Ireland
Nancy (Anne) Armstrong
1750–1818
Ireland, Londonderry, Ireland
Grandparents
Ephraim McAdams
1717–
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Thomas (Alexander) ARMSTRONG
1717–1783
Parish Donahad, County Tirone, Ireland
Jane HAMILTON
1720–1781
Tully, Glendermot, Tyrone, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Armstrong
1670–1707
Katherine Beard
1678–1737
Michael Hamilton
1680–1748
Lady Skipton
1689–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Armstrong
1635–1690
Alice Deane
1655–
Edward Skipton
1667–1742
Jean Moore
1667–1738

Armstrong McAdams's Descendants

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Armstrong McAdams (23 Feb 1785–1857) m. Nancy (Ann) Purcell (1792–August 1833) m. Prudence Alexander (1793–about 1871)
  1. 1. Benard McAdams 1819–1881 m. Elizabeth (Mc) Adam 1828–1882
    1. 1. Armstrong (Christophr) McAdams 1855–1914 m. Dana (Dean) Thomas 1880–1918
      1. 1. Raymond (O) McAdams 1911–1959 m. Kathryn (Elizabeth) Tyner 1913–1967
        1. 1. Alice (Dean) McAdams 1933–2007 m. Russel (M.) Powers 1928–2020 m. Robert (Lee) Dye 1919–1995
        2. 2. Raymond (Oral) McAdams 1935–1977 m. Mary (Lou) Hauser 1936–2024
        3. 3. Caroline Wolf 1938–2001 m. Donald (Gene) Morrison 1937–2017 m. Donald (Blaine) Wolf 1937–1979 m. Raymond (Maloy) Gist 1936–1992 m. Victor (Joe) Fulk 1937–1998
        4. 4. Rolla (Alsworth) McAdams 1932–2013
      2. 2. Sarah McAdams 1900–
      3. 3. Arley (Lee) McAdams 1902–1983 m. Georgie Holaday 1906–1969
        1. 1. Arley (Lee) McAdams 1930–2009
        2. 2. Dana (D.) McAdams 1920–1989
        3. 3. Bessie (A) Mcadams 1924–1998 m. Donald (L) Erickson 1918–
        4. 4. Michael (Matthew Mc) Adams 1938–2004
      4. 4. Paul (Linzey) McAdams 1904–1990
      5. 5. Laura (Christiana) McAdams 1908–1910
      6. 6. Carl (Christopher) McAdams 1900–1929
      7. 7. Child McAdams 1899–1900
    2. 2. Edward McAdams 1851–1944 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Long 1872–1938 m. Emma Ruach 1870–1893
      1. 1. Fred (A) McAdams 1894–1984
      2. 2. Mary McAdams 1897–
    3. 3. Theopholus McAdams 1853–1939 m. Margaret Alneta 1859–1932
      1. 1. Everet (Armstrong) McAdams 1883–1942 m. Lula Strother 1898–
        1. 1. Mabel (Agatha) McAdams 1920–1989
        2. 2. Ernest (Eugene) Mcadams 1917–1978
      2. 2. William (H Mc) Adams 1888–
    4. 4. Theadore McAdams 1857–1931 m. Virginia (C) Flores 1865–1929
      1. 1. Charles (Henry McAdams) Sr. 1892–1963 m. Virginia (C) Flores 1865–1929 m. Garnet Cowley 1898–1970
        1. 1. Dorothy (Jane) McAdams 1919–1999
        2. 2. Charles (Henry McAdams) Jr. 1929–2011
        3. 3. Willis (Theodore) McAdams 1922–2017
        4. 4. Doris (Mae) McAdams 1918–1918
        5. 5. unnamed McAdams 1927–1927
      2. 2. Earl (Handford) McAdams 1896–1954
      3. 3. Otto McAdams 1890–1893
      4. 4. unknown McAdams 1894–1894
      5. 5. unknown McAdams 1901–1901
    5. 5. Amanda (W) McAdams 1860–1923
    6. 6. Andrew McAdams 1863–
  2. 2. Edward (D) McAdams 1814–1892 m. Rebecca (Ann) Ammerman 1833–1915 m. Lucinda (Ann) Ammerman 1820–1849
    1. 1. James (W) McAdams 1858–
    2. 2. John (William) McAdams 1861–1940
    3. 3. Franklin (Reed "Frank") McAdams 1868–1934
    4. 4. Henrietta (A "Hettie") McAdams 1871–1953
    5. 5. Joseph (A) McAdams 1851–1923
    6. 6. Nancy (R) McAdams 1856–1857
  3. 3. Missouri (A) McAdams 1820–1879 m. Underwood Barnard 1816–1899
    1. 1. Thomas (Underwood) Barnard 1855–1940
    2. 2. John Barnard 1844–
    3. 3. William Barnard 1847–
    4. 4. Nancy (Ann) Barnard 1849–1913
    5. 5. Martha Barnard 1851–1887
    6. 6. Rebecca Barnard 1853–1921
    7. 7. Laura (Emma) Barnard 1860–1939
    8. 8. Alfred Barnard 1862–
  4. 4. Armstrong (McAdams) Jr. 1827–1900 m. Avarella Bailey 1849–1883 m. Mary (Polly Thomas) ASHBURN 1827–1904
  5. 5. Rachel McAdams 1832–1863
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) McAdams 1823–1885

Armstrong McAdams's Timeline

6 Records

1785
23 Feb 1785
Birth of Armstrong McAdams in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
1820
Age 35
Armstrong McAdams resided here in Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 45
Armstrong McAdams resided here in Western Division, Harrison, Kentucky, USA
Western Division, Harrison, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
Armstrong McAdams resided here in Pike, Missouri, United States
Pike, Missouri, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
Armstrong McAdams resided here in Salt River, Pike, Missouri
Salt River, Pike, Missouri
1857
1857
Age 72
Death of Armstrong McAdams in Salt River, Pike, Missouri, United States
Salt River, Pike, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1785
    Event Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salt River, Pike, Missouri; Roll: M432_409; Page: 272A; Image: .
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky; Page: 144; NARA Roll: M33_18; Image: 83

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Western Division, Harrison, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Western Division, Harrison, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 37; Page: 153; Family History Library Film: 0007816

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: , Ralls, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pike, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Pike, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Salt River, Pike, Missouri
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salt River, Pike, Missouri; Roll: M432_409; Page: 272A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Salt River, Pike, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salt River, Ralls County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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