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Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. 1704–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1704

Birth Location: Tyrone, County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 1790

Death Location: Mexico, Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas Reed

Mother: Dorothy Letson

Spouse(s): Mary (Immigrant)

Children(s): William Reed

In 1704, Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. entered the world in Tyrone, County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland, born to Thomas William Alexander Reed And Dorothy Dolly Letson. In 1790, Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. resided in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. married Mary Jane Mitchell Immigrant, and had children including William John Reed. Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. passed away in 1790 in Mexico, Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1704, Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. entered the world in Tyrone, County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland, born to Thomas William Alexander Reed And Dorothy Dolly Letson.
  • In 1790, Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. resided in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. married Mary Jane Mitchell Immigrant, and had children including William John Reed.
  • Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. passed away in 1790 in Mexico, Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Capt. Sr.
1704–1790
Birth Place: Tyrone, County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Parents
Thomas William Alexander Reed
1690–1780
Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, United States
Dorothy ((Dolly)) Letson
1692–1723
Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
George (Read) III
1675–1726
Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England
Hanna Stockwell
1676–1706
Hartford, Washington, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
George (Reade)
1653–1725
Honour Read)
1653–1710
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George TK
1630–1665
Margaret French
1630–1685
Edward Broome
1625–

Capt. Sr.'s Descendants

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Capt. (William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed")) Sr. (1704–1790) m. Mary (Jane Mitchell) (Immigrant) (1710-1719–Sep 1802)
  1. 1. William (John) Reed 1753–1831 m. Catherine Carson 1760–1791 m. Margaret Reed 1762–1831
    1. 1. John Reed 1781–1860 m. Catharine ('Reed' Stein) 001-4944R-STEI 1780–1849 m. Catharine (Susannah “Margaret” Metzger or) Stein 1778–1849
      1. 1. Hannah Reed 1812–1895 m. Samuel (Lyons) Sr 1810–1899
        1. 1. Shuman (Nathaniel) Lyons 1834–1915 m. Mary (Catharine) Young 1837–1920
        2. 2. Samuel (Jr) Lyons 1845–1924
        3. 3. Albert (Allen) Lyons 1857–1920
        4. 4. Anna Griffen 1849–1927
        5. 5. William (M.) Lyons 1853–1918
        6. 6. Emaline Lyons 1846–1917
        7. 7. Susan Lyons 1841–1902
      2. 2. Jacob Reed 1811–1871
        1. 1. Harriet Delany 1840–1890 m. Washington Delany 1842–1916
      3. 3. Eve Reed 1819–1892
      4. 4. Peter Reed 1808–1875

Capt. Sr.'s Timeline

3 Records

1704
1704
Birth of Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. in Tyrone, County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Tyrone, County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 86
Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. resided here in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1790
1790
Age 86
Death of Capt. William Ambrose Reed ("Hickory Reed") Sr. in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1704
    Event Place: Tyrone, County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 338
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Naturalization Records from Supreme and District Courts, 1794-1908, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Supreme Court Naturalization Papers 1794-1868; Archive Roll: RG-33:788
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1727
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Place: Virginia; Year: 1727; Page Number: 123

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 34; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 338
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mexico, Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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