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Captain John Savage 1750 – 1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina

Death Date: 11 August 1812

Death Location: Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina

Father: William Savage

Mother: Rebecca Singleton

Spouse(s): Sarah Palmer

Children(s): William Savage, Margaret Savage

In 1750, Captain John Savage entered the world in Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina, born to William Savage and Rebecca Singleton. In 1800, Captain John Savage resided in Union District, South Carolina. Captain John Savage married Sarah Palmer, and had children including William S. Savage, Margaret Savage. Captain John Savage passed away in 1812 in Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1750, Captain John Savage entered the world in Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina, born to William Savage and Rebecca Singleton.
  • In 1800, Captain John Savage resided in Union District, South Carolina.
  • Captain John Savage married Sarah Palmer, and had children including William S. Savage, Margaret Savage.
  • Captain John Savage passed away in 1812 in Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Savage
1715 – 1784
Birth Location: Wootton Rivers, Wilts, England
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Rebecca Singleton
1720 – 1763
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Palmer
1752 – 1838
Birth Location: Union, South Carolina
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Children(s)

William Savage
1783 – 1854
Birth Location: –
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Margaret Savage
1785 – 1845
Birth Location: Union, South Carolina
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Captain Savage's Ancestors

Self
Captain Savage
1750 – 1812
Birth Place: Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina
Parents
William Savage
1715 – 1784
Wootton Rivers, Wilts, England
Rebecca Singleton
1720 – 1763
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Sarah Holden
1690 –
Shirley massachusetts
Richard (captain) Singleton
– 1735
Mary (Ann) Richardson
1699 – 1774
Kings, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Singleton
Mary Fox
1680 – 1710
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Singleton
1674 –
Jane Wade
1673 –

Captain Savage's Descendants

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Captain (John) Savage (1750 – 11 August 1812) m. Sarah Palmer (1752 – 8 October 1838)
  1. 1. William (S.) Savage (November 1783 – 30 April 1854)
  2. 2. Margaret Savage (10 July 1785 – 25 June 1845) m. Abram McJunkin (27 February 1787 – 29 April 1859)
    1. 1. Rebecca McJunkin (11 May 1818 – 6 Apr 1904) m. James (Hodge) Saye (29 Jan 1808 – 20 Nov 1892)
      1. 1. Margaret (Gardner) Saye (26 December 1838 – 11 August 1895)
        1. 1. Edward (Nesbit) Shaw (09 Dec 1860 – 31 Aug 1909)
      2. 2. Abram (Richard) Saye (31 October 1840 – 29 August 1861)
      3. 3. Mary (Jane Black) Saye (9 Dec 1842 – 21 Apr 1920)
      4. 4. Ann (Sophonisba Breckenridge) Saye (15 March 1845 – 20 December 1845)
      5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Saye (13 January 1847 – 28 August 1921)
      6. 6. Harriet (Tallulah) Saye (22 Aug 1849 – 21 Feb 1921)
      7. 7. Rosannah (G.) Saye (Abt 1852 – )
      8. 8. James (McJunkin) Saye (21 Jan 1854 – 19 Jul 1915) m. Augusta McFadden (1869 – 1949)
        1. 1. James (Hodge) Saye (abt 1894 – 21 October 1971) m. Jean (Lyle) Hollis (20 August 1896 – 13 May 1987)
        2. 2. Joe (M) Saye (1894 – 1932)
        3. 3. Joseph (M Y) Saye (abt 1895 – 21 Jan 1932)
        4. 4. Margaret (“Peg”) Saye (abt 1897 – 08 Feb 1992)
        5. 5. Augusta (McFadden “Gus”) Saye (30 August 1900 – 19 August 1972) m. Joseph (Gaston) Hollis (22 Nov 1898 – 21 Feb 1992)
        6. 6. Mary (Rebecca) Saye (10 May 1904 – 26 October 2005)
        7. 7. Amelia (Crawford) Saye (3 September 1909 – 12 April 2005) m. Harper (Gaston) Simpson (27 September 1905 – 22 October 1985)
        8. 8. Cornelia (C) Saye (abt 1910 – )
      9. 9. Rosa (Gage) Dusenbury (4 Oct 1854 – 9 Sep 1904)
      10. 10. William (Montgomery) Saye (15 Jul 1858 – 30 May 1884)
      11. 11. John (Wilson) Saye (17 May 1860 – 4 August 1871)
      12. 12. Joseph (Hugh) Saye (13 Dec 1862 – 27 Dec 1946)

Captain Savage's Timeline

5 Records

1750
1750
Birth of Captain John Savage in Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina
Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina
1783
1783
Age 33
Captain John Savage was married in Union, South Carolina, United States
Union, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 50
Captain John Savage resided here in Union District, South Carolina
Union District, South Carolina
1812
11 August 1812
Age 62
Death of Captain John Savage in Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina
Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina
1812
3 Aug 1812
Age 62
Captain John Savage - Probate in Union, South Carolina, USA
Union, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Union District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Union District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 223; Image: 439; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 August 1812
    Event Place: Hughes Creek, Union County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Union, South Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1812
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Union, South Carolina
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