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Benjamin Simmons 1779–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1779

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 6 November 1852

Death Location: Doe Creek, Ash, Waccamaw, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Simmons

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Soule

Children(s): Benjamin Simmons, Joseph Simmons, Helen Simmons

Benjamin Simmons was born in 1779 in South Carolina, USA, the child of Benjamin Simmons And Anna Simmons. Benjamin Simmons married Mary Leannah Soule, and had children including Benjamin M Simmons, Helen C Simmons, Joseph Simmons. Benjamin Simmons passed away in 1852 in Doe Creek, Ash, Waccamaw, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Simmons was born in 1779 in South Carolina, USA, the child of Benjamin Simmons And Anna Simmons.
  • Benjamin Simmons married Mary Leannah Soule, and had children including Benjamin M Simmons, Helen C Simmons, Joseph Simmons.
  • Benjamin Simmons passed away in 1852 in Doe Creek, Ash, Waccamaw, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Simmons
1731–
Birth Location: New Hanover Precinct, Bath County, N.C.
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Spouses(s)

Mary Soule
1780–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Benjamin Simmons
1818–1880
Birth Location: Brunswick County, NC
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Joseph Simmons
1805–
Birth Location: Ash, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Helen Simmons
1820–
Birth Location: Brunswick County, N.C.
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Benjamin Simmons's Ancestors

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Benjamin Simmons
1779–1852
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Simmons
1731–
New Hanover Precinct, Bath County, N.C.
Grandparents
Johannes Simons
1693–1742
Muenchennbuchsee, Bern, Switzerland
Great-Grandparents
Bendicht Simon
1655–1711
Katharina Schedel
1664–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maria Kraeuchi
1633–

Benjamin Simmons's Descendants

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Benjamin Simmons (1779–6 November 1852) m. Mary (Leannah) Soule (1780–Aft. 1860)
  1. 1. Benjamin (M) Simmons 1818–1880 m. Rebecca (A) Ward 1833–1911
    1. 1. Martha Ward 1860–1934 m. Joseph (John) Ward 1860–1920
      1. 1. Rena Norris 1883–1973 m. Wright (Manassa) Norris 1859–1920
        1. 1. Arthur (Cleveland) Ward 1907–1948 m. Janie Hinson 1904–1991
        2. 2. Thelma (Irene) Norris 1914–2000 m. Warren Player 1914–1973 m. William (Woodrow) Whitson 1918–2002
        3. 3. Esther (Lee) Norris 1917–2013 m. Robey (Lee) Dew 1914–1983
        4. 4. Carson (Joseph Leo) Norris 1919–1978 m. Alma (Marie) Wise 1925–1994
      2. 2. Mary Ward 1885–1900
      3. 3. William (Charlie) Ward 1890–1961 m. Marjorie (D) Ward 1892–1948
        1. 1. Lena (Mae) Ward 1912–1968
        2. 2. GoldenThomas Ward 1910–1982 m. Renvey (Elizabeth) Dees 1909–1991
      4. 4. Rebecca (Reecie) Ward 1886–1975 m. Andrew (Jackson Lambert) Jr 1861–1926
        1. 1. Orilla Lambert 1918–
        2. 2. Thara (B.) Lambert 1911–1998 m. Thad (B) Brunson 1906– m. Delbert (Vernon) Melvin 1905–1966
        3. 3. Margie (Marie) Lambert 1922–2006
        4. 4. Bonnie (Ruth) Lambert 1916–2006
        5. 5. Thasy Lambert 1914–
        6. 6. Hardmon (Perry) Lambert 1914–1943 m. Myrtle Hudson 1918–1995
        7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Lambert 1920–1975
    2. 2. Benjamin (Jasper) Simmons 1853–1931 m. Eliza (Jane) Ward 1859–1928
      1. 1. Jonathan (Linton) Simmons 1878–1938 m. Cecelia (C.) Babson 1883–1920 m. Stella Mckinney 1884–1966 m. Cecelia Babston 1884–1957
        1. 1. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1902–1953 m. Ella (E) Reynolds 1902–
        2. 2. Jonathan (Lacy) Simmons 1906– m. Laura Simmons 1906–
        3. 3. Florida (Mag) Simmons 1908–
        4. 4. James (Edison) Simmons 1911–1971
        5. 5. Verlie (Adell) Simmons 1914–2004 m. Charles (Loyd) Thomas 1908–1987
        6. 6. Benjamin (Harvey) Simmons 1917–1981 m. Hazel Thomas 1916– m. Hazel (Foster) Thomas 1917–
        7. 7. George (E) Simmons 1912–
        8. 8. Edith Simmons 1903–
        9. 9. Pansy Simmons 1910–
        10. 10. Lee Simmons 1907–1914
        11. 11. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1902–1953 m. Ella (E) Reynolds 1902–1993
        12. 12. Johnanthan (Lacy) Simmons 1905–1965 m. Laura Simmons 1906–
        13. 13. Florida (Mae) Simmons 1908–1947
        14. 14. George (Eddison) Simmons 1911–1985
        15. 15. Virlie Simmons 1915–
      2. 2. Forney (Pumoroy) Simmons 1883–1977 m. Virginia (W) Ganus 1880– m. Blanche (F) Long 1907–1996 m. Jannie (W) Gurganious 1883–
        1. 1. Mamie (L.) Simmons 1910–
        2. 2. Roy (Barden) Simmon 1913–1956 m. Bertha Simmons 1906–
        3. 3. Roy (Harden) Simmons 1927–1975
        4. 4. David Simmons 1916–
        5. 5. Jettie Simmons 1925–
        6. 6. Ray (Ronald) Simmons 1939–1993
      3. 3. Dougald (McCoy) Simmons 1892–1930 m. Lillie McKeithan 1883–1905 m. Nola (V.) Hardwick 1887–1928 m. Lillie Mckeithan 1883–
        1. 1. Lulu (M) Simmons 1909–1936
        2. 2. William (M.) Simmons 1910–1936
        3. 3. Frances (A) Simmons 1913–
        4. 4. Goley (B) Simmons 1915–1988 m. John (G.) Ward 1915–
        5. 5. Ethel Simmons 1921–1992
        6. 6. Mary (R) Simmons 1923–2002
        7. 7. Lennon (M.) Simmons 1926–
        8. 8. Mae Simmons 1910–
        9. 9. Lester Simmons 1911–
        10. 10. Reba Simmons 1917–
        11. 11. Annie (R) Simmons 1919–1999
        12. 12. Leamon (Coy) Simmons 1927–1980
        13. 13. Bertha (Reba) Simmons 1918–2001
        14. 14. Olie Simmons 1913–
        15. 15. Leamon Simmons 1927–1980
        16. 16. Jesse (Benjaman) Simmons 1916–1919
        17. 17. Ethel (L) Simmons 1925–
        18. 18. Mary (R) Simmons 1926–
        19. 19. Leoh Simmons 1910–
        20. 20. Olie Simmons 1913–
        21. 21. Lester Simmons 1911–
        22. 22. Mary Simmons 1923–
      4. 4. Benjamin (Jasper Simmons) Jr 1889–1956 m. Emma Smith 1893–1982
        1. 1. Robert (E) Simmons 1920–2002
        2. 2. James (Rosco) Simmons 1924–1997
        3. 3. Jasper (Cleo) Simmons 1917–1919
      5. 5. Nicy (E.) Simmons 1892–1987 m. Jake (B) Sasser 1897–
        1. 1. Earlie Sasser 1920–
        2. 2. Herman Sasser 1921–
        3. 3. Elbert Sasser 1923–
      6. 6. Lilly (Almire) Simmons 1894–1965 m. Willarm (Edward) Ward 1886– m. William (Eddie) Ward 1886–1955
        1. 1. Evie (L) Ward 1921–
        2. 2. William (G) Ward 1925–
        3. 3. Wesley (M) Ward 1916–
        4. 4. Wesley (Monroe) Ward 1915–1945 m. Esther Vance 1915–1978
        5. 5. Ever (L) Ward 1921–
        6. 6. William (Gordon) Ward 1925–1981
      7. 7. Martha Simmons 1887–1920
    3. 3. Sarah (F.) Simmons 1876–1932
    4. 4. Sarah (E.) Simmons 1857–1959 m. Missouri (Elizabeth) Edwards 1872–1955
      1. 1. Ava Simmons 1904–1997
      2. 2. Corbett (Collins) Simmons 1911–1981 m. Ada Simmons 1915–
        1. 1. Calbert Simmons 1878–
        2. 2. Davis Simmons 1937–2006
        3. 3. Inez Simmons 1943–1975
      3. 3. Anson (Chaddie) Simmons 1907–1975 m. Ava (Mildred) White 1914–2002
        1. 1. Anson (Floyd) Simmons 1930–2007
        2. 2. James (Harris) Simmons 1932–2003 m. Betty (Muriell) McLamb 1937–1997
      4. 4. Normie (Della) Simmons 1902–1989 m. Edward (B) Smith 1897–1963
        1. 1. Lindsey (Leo) Smith 1921–1995 m. Amanda (Eudell) Smith 1922–
        2. 2. Ocia (Mae) Smith 1923–1986 m. Elmer (Burris) Sellers 1920–1998
        3. 3. Corraine (Elizabeth) Smith 1926–1989
        4. 4. Herbert (Lindo) Smith 1929–1929
        5. 5. Melvis (Macado) Smith 1933–2009 m. Sarah (Elaine) Little 1937–2022
        6. 6. George (Weston) Smith 1937–2010
      5. 5. E (Belva) Simmons 1902–1968 m. Meckum (Richard) Milligan 1900–1989
        1. 1. Herman (Curtis) Milligan 1928–1987 m. Victoria (High) Milligan 1933–2015
        2. 2. Morris (Melton) Milligan 1942–1979
        3. 3. Thelma Milligan 1921–1998 m. Raymond (L) Smith 1920–1964
        4. 4. Hiram (Lester) Milligan 1922–2015
        5. 5. Laris (Laton Layton) Milligan 1924–2018 m. Irene (Joyce) Carter 1928–2018
        6. 6. Shelton (Sherwood) Milligan 1936–2019
        7. 7. Belvie (Louise) Milligan 1939–2022 m. Bobby (Lawrence) Gray 1937–1994
        8. 8. Harace (Delbert) Miligan 1926–1938
    5. 5. Rena (Rebecca) Simmons 1873–1953 m. Gaston McKeithan 1881–1962
      1. 1. John (Burley) McKeithan 1911–1967 m. Blantie Todd 1902–
      2. 2. Evia (Caroline) Long 1916–2007 m. Eldridge (Victor) Long 1911–1996
      3. 3. William (Howard) McKeithan 1907–1974
      4. 4. Jessie (E) Mckeithan 1914–
      5. 5. Willie (Dace) McKeithan 1909–1990 m. Mabel Carlisle 1915–1999
        1. 1. Lloyd (Marshall) McKeithan 1933–2008
        2. 2. Douglas (Lee) McKeithan 1948–1982
        3. 3. Willie McKeithan 1929–1929
      6. 6. George (Conley Edwards) Simmons 1898–1980 m. Lunda Simmons 1907–1986
        1. 1. Blanco Simmons 1923–2006
        2. 2. Lula (M) Simmons 1928–2013
        3. 3. Roland (Dalton) Simmons 1925–2006
        4. 4. Daniel (Rudolph) Simmons 1933–2015
        5. 5. Ruth Simmons 1921–1922
    6. 6. John (Bunyan) Simmons 1869–1955 m. Jerusha (Cornelia) Robinson 1864–1936
      1. 1. Ozella Simmons 1895–1979 m. Samuel (Lee Kirby) Jr 1896–1971
        1. 1. Harlee Kirby 1919–1980
        2. 2. Freemon (Simmons) Kirby 1921–1972
        3. 3. Earl (Manley) Kirby 1931–1994 m. Barbara (Jane) Lewis 1942–2006
        4. 4. Elbert (Alfed Kirby) Jr. 1927–1998
        5. 5. Infant Simmons 1916–1916
        6. 6. Gertrude Kirby 1924–1926
      2. 2. Lula Simmons 1900–
      3. 3. Lenora (Victoria) Simmons 1889–1984 m. Charles (Tillman) Jarrell 1893–1973
        1. 1. Sterling (Thomas) Jarrell 1935–1959
        2. 2. Alleen (Cornelia) Jarrell 1926–2005
        3. 3. Charles (Tillman Jarrell) Jr 1932–2011
        4. 4. Paul (Edwin Jarrell) Sr 1938–2021
        5. 5. Gracie (Linda) Jarrell 1923–2013
      4. 4. Estelle Simmons 1902–1988
    7. 7. Arra ("Arrie" Frances) Simmons 1878–1945
      1. 1. Dayton (George) Norris 1910–2005 m. Ruth (Catherine Dorothy) Hoffmann 1920–2011
        1. 1. David (Bruce) Norris 1946–2017 m. Shirley (Maxine) Tippie 1947–1976
      2. 2. Lora (E) Simmons 1915–1976 m. Dayton (Morris) Coleman 1917–1994
        1. 1. Dayton (Morris Coleman) Jr 1947–2010
      3. 3. Thurman Simmons 1917–1985 m. Agnes (Mae) Andrews 1926–2004
    8. 8. Rachel (Leanna) Simmons 1866–1937 m. George (Washington) Smith 1840–1925
      1. 1. Emma Smith 1893–1982 m. Ellis (Gaston) Smith 1878–1954 m. Benjamin (Jasper Simmons) Jr 1889–1956
        1. 1. Mary (O) Smith 1910–
        2. 2. Nocia (Lennie) Smith 1916–
        3. 3. D (Larie) Smith 1918–
        4. 4. Codie Smith 1920–
        5. 5. James (Adron) Smith 1910–1987
        6. 6. Ellis (Ottis Odell) Smith 1912–1985 m. Ruth Smith 1920–
        7. 7. Henry (Garley) Smith 1914–1988 m. Nita (L) Smith 1918–
        8. 8. Effie Smith 1909– m. Ellis (Gaston) Smith 1878–1954
        9. 9. Zellie (Ondra) Smith 1921–2003
      2. 2. Cephas Smith 1885–
      3. 3. Rebecca Smith 1892–
      4. 4. Lanford (B) Smith 1896–
      5. 5. Ida Smith 1899–1975
      6. 6. Phenix (Albert) Smith 1903–1975 m. Pretha Smith 1912–
      7. 7. Archie (R.) Smith 1902–1999 m. Renda Smith 1905–
      8. 8. Arra Smith 1902–
    9. 9. Simon (Peter) Simmons 1850–1914 m. Mary (Eliza) Ward 1855–1925
      1. 1. Benjamin (Aaron) Simmons 1878–1949 m. Charity (C) Milliken 1893– m. Emma (E) Simmons 1881– m. Etta (Mae) Carlisle 1881–1915 m. Mary (Melinda) Inman 1882–1932
        1. 1. Otis Simmons 1916–
        2. 2. Goody Simmons 1901–
        3. 3. Henry Simmons 1909–
        4. 4. Bias (W) Simmons 1913–1953 m. Ethel (Geniva) Simmons 1915–1950
        5. 5. Montie Simmons 1904–1994
        6. 6. Ella Simmons 1906–1970 m. Harvey Caulk 1907–
      2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Simmons 1873–1950 m. Henry (Bishop) Carlisle 1881–1945
        1. 1. Iverson Carlisle 1910–1985 m. Emma (Cleo) Autry 1930–2008
      3. 3. Leanah (F) Simmons 1882–1957 m. Henry Nealey 1883–
        1. 1. Auty Nealey 1907–
        2. 2. Zella (Ruth) Nealey 1909–1957 m. James (C) Tompkins 1902–1967
        3. 3. Curtis Nealey 1917–1917
        4. 4. Katie (Clyde) Nealey 1918–1999 m. Earl (Heath) Perry 1910–
        5. 5. Sadie Nealey 1913–
        6. 6. Eliza Nealey 1914–
        7. 7. Ethel Nealey 1922–
      4. 4. Cora (E) Simmons 1886–1942 m. John (James) Edwards 1876–1954
        1. 1. John (Henry) Edwards 1908–1996 m. Versa (Leona) Todd 1915–2005
        2. 2. Levy (DuVance) Edwards 1910–1987 m. Hessie (Rea) Elliott 1917–1965
        3. 3. Ema Edwards 1914–
        4. 4. Alice (Bertie) Edwards 1916–2008 m. Taft Nobles 1909–1972
      5. 5. Catherine (R) Simmons 1890–
      6. 6. Walter (M) Simmons 1893–
    10. 10. Mary (A) Simmons 1858–1940 m. Jesse (Calvin) Smith 1860–1929
      1. 1. James (Lucian) Smith 1866–1963 m. Mary (Malinda (Minnie)) Norris 1897–1937
        1. 1. James (Wade) Smith 1932–1985
        2. 2. Leamon (Paul (L.P.)) Smith 1929–2005 m. Margie (Lee) Carter 1925–2002
        3. 3. Mary (Leoma) Smith 1921–2010 m. Samuel (Earl) Gore 1917–1980
        4. 4. Grady (Marvin) Smith 1937–1937
        5. 5. J (P) Smith 1926–
      2. 2. Sarah (Isadore) Smith 1884–1957
      3. 3. Burrell (B) Smith 1886–
      4. 4. Olive (Jane) Smith 1894–1976 m. George (H) Jones 1891–
        1. 1. Garland (Lee) Jones 1914–1968
        2. 2. Ernest (P) Jones 1916–1998
        3. 3. Bertha (M) Jones 1925–
        4. 4. Casey (H) Jones 1926–
        5. 5. Myrtie (L) Jones 1913–
        6. 6. Eva (May) Jones 1919–1920
        7. 7. Mary (S) Jones 1921–
      5. 5. Lettie (Mae) Smith 1899–1968 m. Jesse (Ardell) Sellers 1896–1986
        1. 1. Clarence (Blanco) Sellers 1920–1959
        2. 2. Sallie (Jane) Sellers 1931–2004
        3. 3. Lemon (James) Sellers 1916–1916
        4. 4. Jack (Tinker) Sellers 1936–1952
        5. 5. Retha (Bell) Sellers 1922–2014
        6. 6. Farney (Devon) Sellers 1925–1925
        7. 7. Allie Sellers 1927–2019
        8. 8. Charlie (C) Sellers 1924–1924
      6. 6. Allie (Ester) Smith 1903–1990 m. Dillion (Joseph) Jacobs 1902–1978
        1. 1. Dewey (Worth) Jacobs 1921–1945
        2. 2. LeaRue Jacobs 1931–1990
        3. 3. Dupree (Joseph) Jacobs 1923–2006
        4. 4. Lindbergh Jacobs 1928–2010
        5. 5. Ponnell Jacobs 1934–2006
        6. 6. Vernon (Darus) Jacobs 1925–1982
      7. 7. Lewis Smith 1880–
  2. 2. Joseph Simmons 1805– m. Eleanor Milliken 1805–1850
    1. 1. Joseph Simmons 1841–
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth Isabell) Simmons 1848–1925
      1. 1. John (Henry) Caison 1878–1945
      2. 2. Joseph (Winslow) Caison 1872–1948
      3. 3. Isaac (Dawson) Caison 1885–1928
      4. 4. Joel (Albert Caison) Sr 1883–1972
    3. 3. William (Edward) Simmons 1844–1933 m. Mary (A) Carlisle 1857–1901
      1. 1. Carrie (B) Simmons 1876–1946 m. Dawson (Chestine) Norris 1880–1933
        1. 1. Tonnie (F) Norris 1906–
        2. 2. Mary (Magalene) Simmons 1910–1972
        3. 3. William (Taft) Norris 1912–1990
        4. 4. Eunice (Lee) Norris 1916–
        5. 5. Vance (Chestine) Norris 1918–1998 m. Emma Thomas 1921–2001
      2. 2. Sarah (Ellen) Simmons 1873–1959
      3. 3. Rebecca (C) Simmons 1874–1946 m. Asa (R) Inman 1870–
        1. 1. Stephen (Alexander) Inman 1901–1974
        2. 2. Sylvia (A) Inman 1903–
        3. 3. Elder (Floyd) Inman 1906–1964
        4. 4. Eugene (Ottoway) Inman 1907–1985 m. Daisy Inman 1908–
        5. 5. Anna (B) Inman 1910–
        6. 6. Asa (Ross Inman) Jr 1913–1989
        7. 7. Elizabeth Inman 1915–1983
        8. 8. Deleslie (Deaughn) Inman 1917–1993
      4. 4. Susan (S) Simmons 1879–1969 m. Daniel Mckeithan 1880–
        1. 1. Mary (S.) Mckeithan 1903–1961 m. Bryant (C.) Sullivan 1896–
        2. 2. Daniel (Roosevelt) McKeithan 1904–1985 m. Audrey (A) Williams 1914–1975
        3. 3. Charlotte (Ann) Mckeithan 1907–1975
        4. 4. Vina Mckeithan 1910–1993 m. Lalon Ludlum 1912–
      5. 5. Isaac (Harley) Simmons 1907–1987
      6. 6. Daniel (Woodrow) Simmons 1911–1976
      7. 7. Daniel (Woodrow) Simmons 1911–1976
      8. 8. Eugene Simmons 1919–1923
      9. 9. Isaac (Harley) Simmons 1907–1987
      10. 10. William (Vance) Simmons 1886–1971 m. Dolly Simmons 1888–1948
      11. 11. Robert (Priest) Simmons 1901–1982
      12. 12. Vander (L.) Simmons 1893–1987
      13. 13. Reba (Elnita) Simmons 1917–2005
      14. 14. Joseph (P) Simmons 1889–
      15. 15. Samuel Simmons 1895–
      16. 16. Hugh (Jane) Simmons 1921–1924
  3. 3. Helen (C.) Simmons 1820–
    1. 1. James (Pope) Jones 1848–1914 m. Mary ("Molly" Frances) Faulk 1848–1926
      1. 1. Jackson (Vander) Jones 1884–1959
      2. 2. Sallie (E) Jones 1877–1955
      3. 3. William (Henry) Jones 1874–1906
      4. 4. Frances (Victoria) Faulk 1880–1916
      5. 5. Daniel (Vallvee) Jones 1886–1950
      6. 6. Zebulon (Vance) Jones 1890–1938

Benjamin Simmons's Timeline

10 Records

1779
1779
Birth of Benjamin Simmons in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1779
1779
Birth of Benjamin Simmons in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1779
1779
Birth of Benjamin Simmons
None
1790
1790
Age 11
Benjamin Simmons resided here in Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 21
Benjamin Simmons resided here in Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina
Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 31
Benjamin Simmons resided here in Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
Benjamin Simmons resided here in Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 61
Benjamin Simmons resided here in Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 71
Benjamin Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
1852
6 November 1852
Age 73
Death of Benjamin Simmons in Doe Creek, Ash, Waccamaw, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
Doe Creek, Ash, Waccamaw, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: M432_621; Page: 184B; Image: .
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Wilmington, Brunswick, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 29; Page: 19; Image: 93; Family History Library Film: 337905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 36; Family History Number: 0337911; Image: 00070.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 355; Page: 223; Family History Library Film: 0018092

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: M432_621; Page: 184B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 November 1852
    Event Place: Doe Creek, Ash, Waccamaw, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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