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Benjamin B. McCoy 1794–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1794

Birth Location: Albemarle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Hamilton, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: John McCoy

Mother: Sarah (Paine)

Spouse(s): Lydia Polk, Melinda Nix, Lucy Arms, Fannie Carloss

Children(s): April McCoy, Benjamin McCoy, Mary McCoy, Emily McCoy, John McCoy, Sarah McCoy, Peter McCoy, Thomas McCoy, Thomas McCoy, L. McCoy, Winfield McCoy, William McCoy

The story of Benjamin B. McCoy began in 1794 in Albemarle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA. Benjamin B. McCoy married Fannie R Carloss, Lucy Arms, Lydia Polk, Melinda E Nix, and had children including April Mccoy, Benjamin Franklin Mccoy, Emily C Mccoy, John Johnny Carliss Mccoy, L H Mccoy, Mary Caroline Mccoy, Peter D Mccoy, Sarah Mccoy, Thomas Ira Mccoy, Thomas J Mccoy, William Henry Mccoy, Winfield Mccoy. Benjamin B. McCoy passed away in 1870 in Hamilton, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin B. McCoy began in 1794 in Albemarle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin B. McCoy married Fannie R Carloss, Lucy Arms, Lydia Polk, Melinda E Nix, and had children including April Mccoy, Benjamin Franklin Mccoy, Emily C Mccoy, John Johnny Carliss Mccoy, L H Mccoy, Mary Caroline Mccoy, Peter D Mccoy, Sarah Mccoy, Thomas Ira Mccoy, Thomas J Mccoy, William Henry Mccoy, Winfield Mccoy.
  • Benjamin B. McCoy passed away in 1870 in Hamilton, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McCoy
1758–1835
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sarah (Paine)
1760–1835
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lydia Polk
1804–1847
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Melinda Nix
1843–1871
Birth Location: Monroe County, Mississippi, USA
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Lucy Arms
1786–1861
Birth Location: Virginia
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Fannie Carloss
1804–1838
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

April McCoy
1824–1912
Birth Location: Turkey, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
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Benjamin McCoy
1840–1935
Birth Location: Meriweather Co., Georgia
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Mary McCoy
1838–1927
Birth Location: Georgia
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Emily McCoy
1837–1915
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
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John McCoy
1822–1910
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Sarah McCoy
1818–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Peter McCoy
1826–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Thomas McCoy
1843–1863
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Thomas McCoy
1871–1908
Birth Location: Monroe County, Mississippi
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L. McCoy
1844–
Birth Location: –
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Winfield McCoy
1833–1851
Birth Location: –
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William McCoy
1824–1912
Birth Location: North Carolina USA
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Benjamin McCoy's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin McCoy
1794–1870
Birth Place: Albemarle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John William McCoy
1758–1835
Virginia
Sarah (Payne) (Paine)
1760–1835
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
William McCoy
1735–1764
Ann ((Nancy)) Jackson
1729–1800
Thomas (Edward) Payne
1722–1765
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Parker
1735–1767
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Jacobite)
1692–1762
Rosanna Martin
1694–1740
William Jackson
1685–
Flayle (Paine)
1706–1765
Jane Booth
1704–1760
Gabriel Parker
1697–1749
Elizabeth Greenfield
1696–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander McCoy
1660–1762
Francis Sutherland
1665–1748
John Martin
1634–1713
Johanna Estance
1645–1733
Thomas IV
1665–1710
Elizabeth Blevin
1667–1759
Joseph Booth
1665–1723
Sarah Dutton
1680–1730
George Parker
1675–1711
Susanna Parrott
1675–1763
Thomas II
1682–1733
Susanna Cheseldyne
1680–1730

Benjamin McCoy's Descendants

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Benjamin (B.) McCoy (1794–1870) m. Lydia Polk (1804–1847) m. Melinda (E) Nix (1843–1871) m. Lucy Arms (1786–1861) m. Fannie (R.) Carloss (1804–1838)
  1. 1. April McCoy 1824–1912 m. Sallie Thomas 1826–
    1. 1. Helen McCoy 1858–1884 m. Tanner Watkins 1852–
      1. 1. Sarah (V.) Watkins 1879–
      2. 2. Almetta Watkins 1882–1950 m. William (Thomas) Christian 1875–1956
        1. 1. Helen (Dorothy) Christian 1905– m. Isaac (B) Holden 1900–1969
    2. 2. Martha (E Mc) Coy 1859–
    3. 3. April McCoy 1845–1915 m. Sarah (Jane) Carter 1852–1889
      1. 1. Lafeyett McCoy 1873–
      2. 2. John McCoy 1875–1915
      3. 3. Douglas McCoy 1878–1881
      4. 4. (Nn) McCoy 1879–
      5. 5. Pensie McCoy 1883–1960 m. Stephen (F) Lord 1877–
        1. 1. Arnetta Lord 1918–
      6. 6. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") McCoy 1881–1882
      7. 7. Mary (E) McCoy 1882–1882
      8. 8. (Nn) McCoy 1873–1874
    4. 4. Samuel McCoy-Shafer 1846–1941 m. Mary Lupie 1848–1909
      1. 1. Daisy (Sarah Shafer) McCoy 1871–1956 m. Benjamin (William) Jenkins 1869–1928
        1. 1. Robert (Benjamin) Jenkins 1897–1981 m. Mary (Zepher) Thornton 1897–1985
        2. 2. Paul (Shafer) Jenkins 1909–1983 m. Elizibeth Isbell 1909–1959
        3. 3. Harriet (Mae) Jenkins 1905–1980 m. James (H) Herring 1896–1938
        4. 4. Marjorie (Virginia) Jenkins 1911–1999 m. James Russ 1911–
        5. 5. Dorothy Jenkins 1907–1993 m. Albert (William) Johnston 1906–1989
        6. 6. Grace (Alice) Jenkins 1912–1988 m. Joseph Thomas 1913–1982
        7. 7. Hallie Jenkins 1905–
      2. 2. Levi (Congress) Shafer 1868–1932 m. Jane (Ida) Wagner 1871–
        1. 1. Mervyn (C.) Shafer 1893–1972 m. Anna (M.) Shafer 1894–1987
        2. 2. Charles Shafer 1897–1977 m. Fannie (M) Clement 1899–
        3. 3. Lawrence Shafer 1899–1900
        4. 4. Raymond Shafer 1891–1944 m. Estelle Shafer 1893–1957
        5. 5. John Shafer 1911–1911
        6. 6. Mildred Shafer 1904–1904
        7. 7. Adelle (L) Shafer 1895–1896
      3. 3. Gardner Shafer 1876–1924 m. Lillian Richards 1877–
      4. 4. Henry Shafer-McCoy 1876– m. Bessie Moore 1891–
        1. 1. Willie (May) McCoy 1907–
        2. 2. Hattie McCoy 1917–1997
    5. 5. Baldwin McCoy 1852–1910 m. Agnes Banks 1857–
      1. 1. William (F. Mc) Coy 1878–
      2. 2. Samuel (Mc) Coy 1873– m. Eva (L Mc) Coy 1881–
        1. 1. Francis (W Mc) Coy 1904–
        2. 2. Samuel (L Mc) Coy 1906–
      3. 3. Frank (Mc) Coy 1875–
      4. 4. Lawrence McCoy 1875–
      5. 5. Helen (D.) McCoy 1879– m. Thomas (J.) Ridley 1872–
        1. 1. Helen Ridley 1911–1997
        2. 2. Hazel Ridley 1920–
        3. 3. Cornelia (Ivey) Ridley 1910–1996
        4. 4. Virginia Ridley 1915–
    6. 6. Harriett McCoy 1853–1908 m. Seddon Bruce 1850–1921
      1. 1. Solomon Bruce 1879–1944 m. Emma (Leora) Cunningham 1889– m. Ida Williams 1891–1942
        1. 1. Warren (Alfred) Bruce 1915–1999
      2. 2. Walter (B. K.) Bruce 1884–1961
      3. 3. William (Henry) Bruce 1886–1952
      4. 4. Daisy (Josephine) Bruce 1893–1960 m. Abraham Barnett 1884–1968
        1. 1. Ralph (O Barnett) Sr. 1915–1994
        2. 2. Earl (Bruce) Barnett 1910–1965
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Harriet) Barnett 1928–2005
        4. 4. Lloyd (William) Barnett 1920–2001
        5. 5. Warren (Abraham Barnett) Sr. 1923–1999
        6. 6. Elvin (J) Barnett 1913–1913
      5. 5. Clarence (Earl) Bruce 1894–1981 m. Blanche (M) Fletcher 1895–1986
        1. 1. Charles (Seddon) Bruce 1927–1983 m. Geraldine (Melissa) Wouldridge 1930–2008
        2. 2. Clarence Bruce 1925–
        3. 3. Blanche (Jean) Bruce 1933–2019
        4. 4. Robert Bruce 1932–1932
        5. 5. Clarence (Earl) Bruce 1924–1990
        6. 6. Joan (Claudia) Bruce 1930–2002
      6. 6. Eva (Sarah Evelyn) Bruce 1900–1943
      7. 7. Arthur (Edward) Bruce 1890–1949 m. Adella (M) Comedy 1892–1973
        1. 1. Hattie (L.) Bruce 1908–
        2. 2. Pearl (Chrystal) Comedy 1910–2004 m. William (Douglas) Bennett 1903–1999
      8. 8. Elvira (M) Bruce 1882–
        1. 1. Edward (Mark) Burgess 1916–1997
    7. 7. Sarah (Eliza) McCoy 1860–1916 m. Rev (William Peter) Robinson 1851–1911
      1. 1. John Robinson 1896–1968 m. Margaret (Anna) Newman 1898–1967
      2. 2. Annie (Moseby) Robinson 1890–1895
      3. 3. Corrine Robinson 1885–1933 m. Henry (Osmond) Kendall 1878–1949
        1. 1. Sara (Arletta) Kendall 1912–1966
        2. 2. Donald (Vincent) Kendall 1915–1972
      4. 4. Samuel Robinson 1882–
      5. 5. William Robinson 1892–1946 m. Minnie Lawson 1890–
      6. 6. Edna (Frances) Robinson 1894–1957
      7. 7. Levinne Robinson 1875– m. Fred Wickline 1873–
      8. 8. Cornelius Robinson 1879–1931
  2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) McCoy 1840–1935 m. Laura (Etta) Crosby 1848–1917
    1. 1. Zephaniah McCoy 1871–1925
    2. 2. Robert (L) McCoy 1873–
    3. 3. Fannie (L.) McCoy 1885–
    4. 4. Wade (Hampton) McCoy 1877–1954
    5. 5. Jeter McCoy 1885–
  3. 3. Mary (Caroline) McCoy 1838–1927
  4. 4. Emily (C.) McCoy 1837–1915 m. Joseph (Jefferson) Bishop 1837–1898
    1. 1. Lavina Bishop 1862–
  5. 5. John ('Johnny' Carliss) McCoy 1822–1910 m. Nancy (Jane) Cooper 1834–1900
    1. 1. Emmett (C.) McCoy 1858–1929
    2. 2. Martha (A.) McCoy 1861–1911
    3. 3. Mary (E.) McCoy 1863–1956
    4. 4. Emily (J.) McCoy 1864–1908
    5. 5. John (Kimsey) McCoy 1865–1958 m. Nettie (J.) Green 1882–1938
      1. 1. Rufus McCoy 1918–1921
    6. 6. William (Morgan) McCoy 1866–1917
  6. 6. Sarah McCoy 1818–
  7. 7. Peter (D) McCoy 1826–1875
  8. 8. Thomas (J) McCoy 1843–1863
  9. 9. Thomas (Ira) McCoy 1871–1908 m. Lonnie Dickey 1870–1963
    1. 1. Ted McCoy 1905–
    2. 2. Kate McCoy 1897–1980
    3. 3. Lillie McCoy 1900–
    4. 4. Velma McCoy 1899–
  10. 10. L. (H.) McCoy 1844–
  11. 11. Winfield McCoy 1833–1851
  12. 12. William (Henry) McCoy 1824–1912 m. Sarah Howell 1834–1875 m. Alma (Louisa) Godard-Gatlin 1844–1893
    1. 1. Lou (Alma) McCoy 1880–1961 m. Arthur (Eli) Sparks 1880–1945
      1. 1. Arthur (Bernard) Sparks 1919–1971
      2. 2. James (William) Sparks 1917–1999
      3. 3. Jenne Sparks 1909–
      4. 4. Mary (Etta) Sparks 1914–2007
      5. 5. Jessie (Ray) Sparks 1906–1984
    2. 2. George (Arthur) McCoy 1865–1942
    3. 3. Daniel (Andrew) McCoy 1869–1883
    4. 4. John (Lominus) McCoy 1855–1926 m. Mary (Rosetta) McPherson 1854–1931
      1. 1. Callie (L) McCoy 1881–1911
      2. 2. Margaret (Ann) McCoy 1879–1959
      3. 3. Sudie (Bee) McCoy 1884–1957
      4. 4. Mary (Caroline) McCoy 1883–1954
      5. 5. Tennesee McCoy 1878–1952
      6. 6. Leon (Franklin) McCoy 1881–1954 m. Ruth (Elizabeth) McCoy 1874–1952
      7. 7. Flora McCoy 1887–
      8. 8. James (Noonie) McCoy 1892–1973
      9. 9. Ernest McCoy 1894–1983
      10. 10. Tom McCoy 1894–
      11. 11. William McCoy 1907–
      12. 12. Mammie McCoy 1900–
      13. 13. Vonie McCoy 1881–
      14. 14. Joel (William) McCoy 1888–1963 m. Keziah (Clementine) Goddard 1887–1948
        1. 1. John (Thomas) McCoy 1913–1959 m. Ora (Jane) Smith 1912–1971
        2. 2. Lavona McCoy 1918–1920
        3. 3. William (Clyde) McCoy 1927–2008
        4. 4. Pauline McCoy 1916–2008 m. Leonard (P.) Rinehart 1912–1994
        5. 5. Ophelia McCoy 1921– m. Leonard (L) Ingram 1920–
        6. 6. Orina McCoy 1925–2015
        7. 7. Warrene McCoy 1919–
      15. 15. Minnie McCoy 1902–1940
      16. 16. Helen McCoy 1909–1976
    5. 5. James (Monroe) McCoy 1857–1935
    6. 6. Anthony McCoy 1865–
    7. 7. Thomas (E) McCoy 1878–1959 m. Ola (Jane) Langston 1883–1978
      1. 1. Audie (M.) McCoy 1903–1973 m. Pauline (M) McCoy 1910–
      2. 2. Carl (Thomas) McCoy 1913–1998 m. Edna (E) McCoy 1919–
      3. 3. Ellie (Dee) Whitehead 1916–2000
      4. 4. Maudie Langston 1906–1972
    8. 8. Otis McCoy 1875–1945 m. Mary (Francis) Denson 1870–1903 m. Odie Gilley 1877–1968
      1. 1. Elmer (Eldridge) McCoy 1902–1995
      2. 2. Henry (Leroy) McCoy 1897–1979 m. Lettie McCoy 1906–
      3. 3. Abram (Josephus) McCoy 1909–1909
      4. 4. Prentiss McCoy 1910–1985
      5. 5. Gladys (Kattie Moore) McCoy 1904–1996
      6. 6. Annie McCoy 1906–1991
    9. 9. Sarah (Rhoda) McCoy 1860–1952
    10. 10. Alice (Pearl) McCoy 1881–1964
    11. 11. Belvie ("Belle") McCoy 1884–1958
    12. 12. Ann (Green) McCoy 1871–1949
    13. 13. Margaret (Emily) McCoy 1873–1939
    14. 14. William (Benjamin) McCoy 1862–1939

Benjamin McCoy's Timeline

11 Records

1794
1794
Birth of Benjamin B. McCoy in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
1794
1794
Birth of Benjamin B. McCoy in Albemarle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Albemarle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
1810
1810
Age 16
Benjamin B. McCoy resided here
None
1820
1820
Age 26
Benjamin B. McCoy resided here in Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Pendleton, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 36
Benjamin B. McCoy resided here
None
1840
1840
Age 46
Benjamin B. McCoy resided here
None
1850
1850
Age 56
Benjamin B. McCoy resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 66
Benjamin B. McCoy resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 76
Death of Benjamin B. McCoy in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America
Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 76
Death of Benjamin B. McCoy in Eastern Division, Monroe County, Mississippi, USA
Eastern Division, Monroe County, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 76
Burial of Benjamin B. McCoy in Seely Cem, Hamilton, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Seely Cem, Hamilton, Monroe, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Albemarle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Address: Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Head, Civil Dist 2, Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Age:
    9-10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Record Source: Age:
    15-16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pendleton, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Pendleton, Virginia; Page: 42; NARA Roll: M33_140; Image: 79

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Record Source: Age:
    35-36

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Record Source: Age:
    45-46

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: Age:
    55-56

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Record Source: Age:
    65-66

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Eastern Division, Monroe County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Age: 76
    Age:
    75-76

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Seely Cem, Hamilton, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hamilton, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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