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Benjamin Ray East 1805–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Jan 1805

Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Liberty, Randolph County, Alabama, USA

Father: Stephen East

Mother:

Spouse(s): Margaret Gregg

Children(s): Malinda East, Susan East, Angeline East, Manerva East-Amason, Elizabeth East, William East, Benjamin East, Zealous East, Boy East

In 1805, Benjamin Ray East entered the world in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA, born to Stephen East And Teresa Ray. In 1830, Benjamin Ray East resided in Hall, Georgia, USA. In 1850, Benjamin Ray East resided in Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA. Benjamin Ray East married Margaret Eliza Gregg, and had children including Angeline Cass East, Benjamin Ray East, Boy East, Elizabeth East, Malinda East, Manerva Minnie L East Amason, Susan Frances East, William Ray East, Zealous Ray East. Benjamin Ray East passed away in 1865 in Liberty, Randolph County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1805, Benjamin Ray East entered the world in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA, born to Stephen East And Teresa Ray.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Ray East resided in Hall, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Ray East resided in Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA.
  • Benjamin Ray East married Margaret Eliza Gregg, and had children including Angeline Cass East, Benjamin Ray East, Boy East, Elizabeth East, Malinda East, Manerva Minnie L East Amason, Susan Frances East, William Ray East, Zealous Ray East.
  • Benjamin Ray East passed away in 1865 in Liberty, Randolph County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen East
1780–1850
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Gregg
1807–1875
Birth Location: Troupe County, Georgia, United States
MG

Children(s)

Malinda East
1826–1892
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
ME
Susan East
1844–1886
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
SE
Angeline East
1850–1906
Birth Location: Talladega County, Alabama, USA
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Manerva East-Amason
1838–1880
Birth Location: Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, United States
ME
Elizabeth East
1845–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EE
William East
1835–1898
Birth Location: –
WE
Benjamin East
1848–1928
Birth Location: Alabama
BE
Zealous East
1832–1881
Birth Location: Troup County, Georgia, United States of America
ZE
Boy East
1826–
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin East's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin East
1805–1865
Birth Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Stephen East
1780–1850
Virginia
Grandparents
Ufau* ((Full Blood)* Cherokee) Lady.*
1760–1812
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Chief Carpenter"
1708–1777
Nione Alianiwaya
1720–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin East's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Ray) East (05 Jan 1805–1865) m. Margaret ('Eliza') Gregg (1807–1875)
  1. 1. Malinda East 1826–1892 m. John (William 'Nash') Johnson 1826– m. Charles (Pinkey) Dean 1821–1853
    1. 1. Sidney Johnson 1861–1931 m. Margaret (Julia) Stephenson 1866–1940
      1. 1. KatIe (Marie) Johnson 1907–1986 m. Joseph (Earnest) White 1897–1968
        1. 1. Wilcey (Merel) White 1935–1984 m. Mickey (Joyce) Wynn 1936–2016
        2. 2. Margaret (Clementine) White 1924–
        3. 3. Luella White 1926–
        4. 4. Billy (Raymond) White 1932–1995 m. Ardath (J) Monk 1932–2015
      2. 2. Cleo Johnson 1900–1979
      3. 3. George (M) Johnson 1898–
      4. 4. Etta (R) Johnson 1904–
      5. 5. Elwood (Lee) Johnson 1905–1973 m. Annie (Lou) Joplin 1904–1971
        1. 1. Cecil (Merel) Johnson 1930–1952
        2. 2. Loren (Wain) Johnson 1932–1932
        3. 3. Wanda (Earlene) Johnson 1928–2016 m. Milton (Wyatt) Bagwell 1924–2003
      6. 6. Opal Johnson 1910–
      7. 7. Olin (J) Johnson 1891–
      8. 8. Mako Johnson 1892–
      9. 9. Arthur (W) Johnson 1894–
      10. 10. Allie Johnson 1888–
    2. 2. Margaret (E) Dean 1845–1892
    3. 3. Mary (Taylor) Dean 1848–1906
    4. 4. Thomas (Benjamin) Dean 1850–1880
    5. 5. H (C) Dean 1844–
    6. 6. Sarah (Emily) Dean 1852–1889 m. John (William) Stephens 1853–1937
      1. 1. Carrie Stephens 1871–
      2. 2. Mary Stephens 1874–
      3. 3. Rachael Stephens 1876–
      4. 4. J. (W.) Stephens 1879–
      5. 5. Melissa (Agnes) Stephens 1885–1982 m. Harris (Leroy) Fisher 1883–
        1. 1. Everett Fisher 1907–
        2. 2. Robert (P) Fisher 1910–
        3. 3. Fern ('Vera') Fisher 1913–2006
        4. 4. Louis (Gerome) Fisher 1916–1960 m. Lucy (Elizabeth) Haggerton 1919–2000
      6. 6. Grover (C) Stephens 1888–
    7. 7. Marion Johnson 1857–
    8. 8. John (A) Johnson 1861–1931
    9. 9. Malinda Johnson 1867–
    10. 10. Hennetta Johnson 1869–
    11. 11. William (C) Johnson 1855–
    12. 12. Minerva Johnson 1859–1926 m. Wesley (B) Stallcup 1851–1924
      1. 1. Carl (Howard) Stallcup 1894–1980 m. Irene Williamson 1899–1970
        1. 1. Ralph (Ellis) Stallcup 1932–2005
      2. 2. Lonnie (Bentley) Stallcup 1888–1952
    13. 13. Lee Johnson 1866–
  2. 2. Susan (Frances) East 1844–1886
    1. 1. Simon (Bunion) Harris 1873–1932 m. Mary (Lou) Murray 1876–
      1. 1. Brice (Woodrow Harris) Sr 1913–1991 m. Mary (Miller) Harris 1922–2000
        1. 1. Terry (L) Harris –2012
      2. 2. Bessie (R) Harris 1899–
      3. 3. Joseph (A) Harris 1904–
      4. 4. Cora (L) Harris 1906–
      5. 5. John (R 'Jack') Harris 1909–
      6. 6. William (Herbert) Harris 1911–
      7. 7. Louis (H) Harris 1916–
    2. 2. Cona (Rata) Harris 1881–
    3. 3. Montana Harris 1872–
    4. 4. Sena Harris 1879–
  3. 3. Angeline (Cass) East 1850–1906 m. Harvey (Lee Willingham) Sr 1813–1884
    1. 1. Zeal (Mabray) Willingham 1885–1942 m. Beulah (Pairlee) Cole 1890–1979
      1. 1. Aubrey (Daniel) Willingham 1928–1982
      2. 2. Richard (D) Willingham 1905–
      3. 3. Paul (J) Willingham 1909–1942
      4. 4. William (Comer Kenley) Willingham 1907–1990 m. Lucille Nowland 1909–2000
      5. 5. Oris (Brinton 'Brennen') Willingham 1909–1954
      6. 6. Clara (Gladys) Willingham 1913–2002
      7. 7. Willie (A) Willingham 1916–
      8. 8. Woodrow (H) Willingham 1918–1995
      9. 9. Zola (Myrtle) Willingham 1922–2005
      10. 10. Luna (Lanier) Willingham 1925–1999
    2. 2. Henry (Cortez) Willingham 1874–1938
    3. 3. Harvey (Lee Willingham) Jr 1880–1948
  4. 4. Manerva (."Minnie" L.) East-Amason 1838–1880 m. William (Jackson) Amason 1835–1933
    1. 1. John (Edgar 'Edmond') Amason 1879–1954 m. Mary (Idella 'Della') Hunt 1888–1954
      1. 1. Jay (Marvin) Amason 1918–1966
      2. 2. Vera Amason 1912–1996
      3. 3. Obera Amason 1925–1959
      4. 4. Mauhe (Beam) Amason 1921–1989
      5. 5. Woodrow (Jackson) Amason 1914–1996
      6. 6. James (I) Amason 1923–2000
      7. 7. Lorene Amerson 1908–
      8. 8. Ether Amerson 1910–
    2. 2. Tammer (Estella) Amason 1864–
    3. 3. Almedia (Rieson"Sis") Amason 1864–1926 m. William (Lytle) Grizzle 1867–1930
      1. 1. Alma (I) Grizzle 1894–1974
      2. 2. John (William Grizzle) Sr 1886–1936 m. Minnie (L) Hanners 1888–1969
        1. 1. Vera (M) Grizzle 1914–1999 m. Isaac (Milford) Kelly 1912–1988
        2. 2. King (V) Grizzle 1916–
        3. 3. Woodrow Grizzle 1919–1997
        4. 4. Robert Grizzle 1921–
        5. 5. John (William Grizzle) Jr 1931–1981
        6. 6. Vernon (D) Grizzle 1909–1979
        7. 7. Lillie (Mae) Grizzle 1911–2002
        8. 8. Nellie (Faye) Grizzle 1933–1995
        9. 9. Linwood (K) Grizzle 1913–1971
        10. 10. Ettie Grizzle 1919–1962
      3. 3. Menerva (D) Grizzle 1888–
      4. 4. Lytle (Manning) Grizzle 1890–
      5. 5. Carry (M) Grizzle 1896–
      6. 6. Basal (M) Grizzle 1897–
      7. 7. Mary (Venus) Grizzle 1900–
      8. 8. Shelly Grizzell 1902–
      9. 9. Desma Grizzell 1905–
    4. 4. Walter Amason 1868–1870
    5. 5. James (Leroy) Amason 1872–1945
    6. 6. Tammer (E) Amason 1874–
    7. 7. Joseph (Silas) Amason 1875–1933
    8. 8. Alonzo (Jackson 'Lonnie') Amason 1880–1948
    9. 9. John (Franklin) Amason 1851–1912
  5. 5. Elizabeth East 1845–
  6. 6. William (Ray) East 1835–1898
  7. 7. Benjamin (Ray) East 1848–1928
  8. 8. Zealous (Ray) East 1832–1881
  9. 9. Boy East 1826–

Benjamin East's Timeline

6 Records

1805
05 Jan 1805
Birth of Benjamin Ray East in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 25
Benjamin Ray East resided here in Hall, Georgia, USA
Hall, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Benjamin Ray East resided here in Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1860
13 Sep 1860
Age 55
Benjamin Ray East resided here in Southern Division, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Southern Division, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1865
1865
Age 60
Death of Benjamin Ray East in Liberty, Randolph County, Alabama, USA
Liberty, Randolph County, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 65
Benjamin Ray East resided here in Township 9, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Township 9, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Jan 1805
    Event Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: M593_746; Page: 292B; Family History Library Film: 552245
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Talladega, Talladega, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 403B
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hall, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 18; Page: 128; Family History Library Film: 0007038

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Talladega, Talladega, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 403B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Randolph, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 53; Line: 16; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 9, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: M593_746; Page: 292B; Family History Library Film: 552245

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Liberty, Randolph County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Randolph County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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