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Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN 1828–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1828

Birth Location: Virginia City, Wise County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 11 Aug 1908

Death Location: Michie, McNairy, Tennessee, United States

Father: Richard Jordan

Mother: Elizabeth Bridgforth

Spouse(s): Rachel McCrory

Children(s): Levander Jourdan, Sam Jourdan, Jenny Jourdan, Ada Jourdan, Lydia Jourdan, Josey Jourdan, Francis Jourdan, James Jourdan, Linda Jordan, Elizabeth Jordan, Frank Jordan, Thomas Jordan, Charles Jordan

In 1828, Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN entered the world in Virginia City, Wise County, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Jordan And Elizabeth Bridgforth. In 1850, Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN resided in District 9, Maury, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN resided in District 23, Maury, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN married Rachel Sidney Mccrory, and had children including Ada Jourdan, Charles Richard Jordan, Elizabeth Sidney Jordan, Francis Jourdan, Frank Waldran Jordan, James Jourdan, Jenny Jourdan, Josey Jourdan, Levander Jourdan, Linda Wellington Jordan, Lydia Jourdan, Sam Jourdan, Thomas Freeman Jordan. Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN passed away in 1908 in Michie, McNairy, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN entered the world in Virginia City, Wise County, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Jordan And Elizabeth Bridgforth.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN resided in District 9, Maury, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN resided in District 23, Maury, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN married Rachel Sidney Mccrory, and had children including Ada Jourdan, Charles Richard Jordan, Elizabeth Sidney Jordan, Francis Jourdan, Frank Waldran Jordan, James Jourdan, Jenny Jourdan, Josey Jourdan, Levander Jourdan, Linda Wellington Jordan, Lydia Jourdan, Sam Jourdan, Thomas Freeman Jordan.
  • Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN passed away in 1908 in Michie, McNairy, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin JORDAN's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin JORDAN
1828–1908
Birth Place: Virginia City, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Jordan
1790–1835
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Bridgforth
1798–1830
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Freeman (Fleming) Jordan
1759–1800
Amelia, Virginia, United States
Ann Cocke
1761–1823
New Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Jordan
1704–1779
Mary Stokes
1702–1789
Peter Cocke
1728–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Col. I
1679–1719
Elizabeth Fleming
1687–1763
Abraham Cocke
1690–1760
Mary Batte
1710–1780

Benjamin JORDAN's Descendants

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Benjamin (Bridgeforth 'Rubin') JORDAN (16 Mar 1828–11 Aug 1908) m. Rachel (Sidney) McCrory (19 Apr 1831–9 Aug 1890)
  1. 1. Levander Jourdan 1849–1870
  2. 2. Sam Jourdan 1852–1943
  3. 3. Jenny Jourdan 1855–1932
  4. 4. Ada Jourdan 1858–1948
  5. 5. Lydia Jourdan 1860–
  6. 6. Josey Jourdan 1862–1905
  7. 7. Francis Jourdan 1864–
  8. 8. James Jourdan 1867–
  9. 9. Linda (Wellington) Jordan 1848–1870
  10. 10. Elizabeth (Sidney) Jordan 1860–1894
  11. 11. Frank (Waldran) Jordan 1864–1956
  12. 12. Thomas (Freeman) Jordan 1867–1954
  13. 13. Charles (Richard) Jordan 1850–1923 m. Mary (Busby) (Jordan) 1854–1941
    1. 1. Irene Jordan 1893–1979
    2. 2. Luther (Marvin) Jordan 1894–1974
    3. 3. Modena (J.) Crawford 1881–1965
    4. 4. Minnie (Lee) Jordan 1878–1956
    5. 5. Benjamin (Frank) Jordan 1872–
    6. 6. Idella Dancer 1872–1961 m. Robert (Lee) Dancer 1866–1956
      1. 1. Clifford (E) Dancer 1915–1997
      2. 2. Madge (Charlene) Dancer 1916–1998 m. Thomas (Jackson) Fox 1915–1972
        1. 1. Shirley Fox 1938–2018
        2. 2. Sherry (Ann) Fox 1942–2012
        3. 3. Thomas (Michael) Fox 1950–2012
      3. 3. Earl (Feemster) Dancer 1910–1981
      4. 4. Lorene Dancer 1908–1998
      5. 5. Lona Dancer 1906–1979
      6. 6. Lovie Dancer 1904–1993
      7. 7. Kelsie Dancer 1901–1950
      8. 8. Ethel Dancer 1899–
      9. 9. Annie (Lee) Dancer 1894–1982 m. Joe (B) Harris 1883–
        1. 1. Charles (Bradford) Harris 1925–1982
        2. 2. Mela (M) Harris 1924–
        3. 3. Dell Harris 1924–
      10. 10. Charles (William) Dancer 1892–1975
      11. 11. Marcus Dancer 1888–1926
      12. 12. Sam Dancer 1912–1958
      13. 13. Beulah (Mae) Dancer 1897–1982
      14. 14. Mary ("Mollie" Narcissa) Dancer 1890–1983 m. Grover (Cleveland) Coleman 1885–1968
        1. 1. Dorothy (Nell) Coleman 1917– m. Thomas (Ned) Davis 1920–1961
        2. 2. Syble (T) Coleman 1919–2011 m. Glenn Cooper 1922–2004
        3. 3. John (Robert) Coleman 1915–2000 m. Lewellyn Sanderson 1918–1994
        4. 4. Julia (Merle) Coleman 1920–1989 m. Gerald (Dean) Hammer 1920–1994

Benjamin JORDAN's Timeline

5 Records

1828
16 Mar 1828
Birth of Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN in Virginia City, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Virginia City, Wise County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN resided here in District 9, Maury, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Maury, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN resided here in District 23, Maury, Tennessee, USA
District 23, Maury, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN resided here in Township 1 Range 7, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
Township 1 Range 7, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
1908
11 Aug 1908
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Bridgeforth 'Rubin' JORDAN in Michie, McNairy, Tennessee, United States
Michie, McNairy, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1828
    Event Place: Virginia City, Wise County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1 Range 7, Alcorn, Mississippi; Roll: M593_720; Page: 321A; Family History Library Film: 552219
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 23, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1264; Page: 506; Family History Library Film: 805264
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M432_890; Page: 175B; Image: 343

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M432_890; Page: 175B; Image: 343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 23, Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 23, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1264; Page: 506; Family History Library Film: 805264

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 1 Range 7, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1 Range 7, Alcorn, Mississippi; Roll: M593_720; Page: 321A; Family History Library Film: 552219

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1908
    Event Place: Michie, McNairy, Tennessee, United States

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