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Charles Cosby 1754–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 October 1754

Birth Location: VA, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 3 November 1802

Death Location: Powhatan, Virginia, USA

Father: David Cosby

Mother: Mary Johnson

Spouse(s): Mary Minter

Children(s): Overton COSBY, Richard Cosby

In 1754, Charles Cosby entered the world in VA, Virginia, USA, born to David Cosby And Mary Johnson. Charles Cosby married Mary Minter, and had children including Nancey Cosby, Overton Cosby, Richard M Cosby. Charles Cosby passed away in 1802 in Powhatan, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1754, Charles Cosby entered the world in VA, Virginia, USA, born to David Cosby And Mary Johnson.
  • Charles Cosby married Mary Minter, and had children including Nancey Cosby, Overton Cosby, Richard M Cosby.
  • Charles Cosby passed away in 1802 in Powhatan, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Cosby's Ancestors

Self
Charles Cosby
1754–1802
Birth Place: VA, Virginia, USA
Parents
David Cosby
1728–1804
Hanover, Virginia, USA
Mary Johnson
1738–1785
Louisa, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
David (Cosby (4thPGGF)) SR
1703–1768
Fredericksville, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Mary (Garland) Overton
1705–1795
St Martins, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Cosby
1670–1760
Martha Garland
1690–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Garland
1672–1721
Martha Hensley
1665–1737

Charles Cosby's Descendants

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Charles Cosby (21 October 1754–3 November 1802) m. Mary Minter (1759–1800)
  1. 1. Overton COSBY 1785–1859 m. Susanah (Hyser) Cosby 1787–1859
    1. 1. Abner Cosby 1812– m. Susan Cosby 1816–1913
      1. 1. John Cosby 1839–1895 m. Martha Spencer 1838–1925
        1. 1. Edward Cosby 1885–1972 m. Grace Cosby 1896–1971
        2. 2. Anna Clements 1877–1938
        3. 3. Mattie Cosby 1876–1959
        4. 4. Birdie Johnson 1890–1952
        5. 5. George Cosby 1872–1962
        6. 6. Margaret (G.) Humes 1885–1976
        7. 7. John Cosby 1868–
        8. 8. Walter Cosby 1870–
        9. 9. Albert Cosby 1874–
        10. 10. Annie Cosby 1878–
        11. 11. Lena Cosby 1880–
      2. 2. Charles Cosby 1844–
      3. 3. Overton Cosby 1849–
      4. 4. James Cosby 1851–
      5. 5. Lafayette Cosby 1854–
      6. 6. Louisa Cosby 1857–
  2. 2. Richard (M) Cosby 1791–1855

Charles Cosby's Timeline

2 Records

1754
21 October 1754
Birth of Charles Cosby in VA, Virginia, USA
VA, Virginia, USA
1802
3 November 1802
Age 48
Death of Charles Cosby in Powhatan, Virginia, USA
Powhatan, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 October 1754
    Event Place: VA, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 350
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 35
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8820.506; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 November 1802
    Event Place: Powhatan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 350
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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