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Benjamin Aker Thacker 1720–1798 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 January 1720

Birth Location: Douglas, Goochland, Virginia, British Crown Colony

Death Date: 9 Apr 1798

Death Location: Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Indian)

Mother: Martha ?)(

Spouse(s): Ruth Bowls

Children(s): Joseph Indian), Nathaniel Thacker

In 1720, Benjamin Aker Thacker entered the world in Douglas, Goochland, Virginia, British Crown Colony, born to William Thacker Full Cherokee Indian And Martha Sprouce Cherokee Indian Inconnue. In 1782, Benjamin Aker Thacker resided in 10 00, Fluvanna County, VA. In 1790, Benjamin Aker Thacker resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit. Benjamin Aker Thacker married Anna Grubbs, Martha Sprouse, Neffeny Emmerson, Ruth Bowls, and had children including Joseph Thacker 1 4 Cherokee Indian, Nathaniel David Pettice Thacker. Benjamin Aker Thacker passed away in 1798 in Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Benjamin Aker Thacker entered the world in Douglas, Goochland, Virginia, British Crown Colony, born to William Thacker Full Cherokee Indian And Martha Sprouce Cherokee Indian Inconnue.
  • In 1782, Benjamin Aker Thacker resided in 10 00, Fluvanna County, VA.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Aker Thacker resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit.
  • Benjamin Aker Thacker married Anna Grubbs, Martha Sprouse, Neffeny Emmerson, Ruth Bowls, and had children including Joseph Thacker 1 4 Cherokee Indian, Nathaniel David Pettice Thacker.
  • Benjamin Aker Thacker passed away in 1798 in Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Benjamin Thacker's Ancestors

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Benjamin Thacker
1720–1798
Birth Place: Douglas, Goochland, Virginia, British Crown Colony
Parents
William Thacker (Full Cherokee Indian)
1690–1768
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Sprouce (Cherokee Indian ?)(Inconnue) ?)(
1680–1745
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
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Great-Grandparents
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Benjamin Thacker's Descendants

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Benjamin (Aker) Thacker (14 January 1720–9 Apr 1798) m. Ruth Bowls (1739–6 April 1809)
  1. 1. Joseph (Thacker (1\4 Cherokee) Indian) 1757–1854
    1. 1. Elizabeth Thacker 1786–1870 m. William (A) Atkins 1778–1838
      1. 1. Elizabeth Atkins 1832– m. Mark Adkins 1833– m. John McCown 1822–1904 m. Josephus Adkins 1830–1860
        1. 1. Virginia ("Jennie") Adkins 1855–1925 m. Shadrick (S.) Tackett 1848–1878 m. Daniel Roberts 1828– m. Thomas Hamilton 1830–
        2. 2. Cynthia Adkins 1863–
        3. 3. Josie Adkins 1866–
        4. 4. Emilin Adkins 1869–1955 m. Warren (N) Neal 1877–1948
        5. 5. Emmazeta Adkins 1872–
        6. 6. Lykin Adkins 1855–
        7. 7. Sampson Adkins 1851–1938 m. Eliza Adkins 1854– m. Lucille Blackshear 1887–1927
        8. 8. Victoria Mccowan 1854–
        9. 9. William (B) Mccowan 1857–
        10. 10. Lewis (J) Adkins 1863–
        11. 11. Elizabeth Mccowan 1867–1921
        12. 12. Mary (A B) McCowan –1962 m. Benjamin ("Ben") Tackett 1867–1907
        13. 13. Hugh McCown 1848–
        14. 14. John McCowan 1873–
        15. 15. James McCowan 1874–1948 m. Rosa (Belle) Akers 1874–1963
        16. 16. Clerissa Adkins 1851–
        17. 17. Cinderilla Adkins 1860–1918 m. John Adkins 1860–1927
        18. 18. Floyd Adkins 1859–
      2. 2. Joseph Atkins 1800–1882
  2. 2. Nathaniel (David Pettice) Thacker 1754–1838

Benjamin Thacker's Timeline

6 Records

1720
14 January 1720
Birth of Benjamin Aker Thacker in Douglas, Goochland, Virginia, British Crown Colony
Douglas, Goochland, Virginia, British Crown Colony
1782
1782
Age 62
Benjamin Aker Thacker resided here in 10 00, Fluvanna County, VA
10 00, Fluvanna County, VA
1790
1790
Age 70
Benjamin Aker Thacker resided here in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
1798
Abt 1798
Age 78
Benjamin Aker Thacker resided here in Albemarle
Albemarle
1798
9 Apr 1798
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Aker Thacker in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1799
9 Apr 1799
Age 79
Benjamin Aker Thacker - Probate in Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Albemarle, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 January 1720
    Event Place: Douglas, Goochland, Virginia, British Crown Colony
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 10 00, Fluvanna County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1798
    Event Place: Albemarle
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
    [2] Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1798
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1799
    Event Place: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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