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Daniel Highsmith Sr* 1710–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1710

Birth Location: Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 1 Feb 1772

Death Location: Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Bartholomew Highsmith

Mother: Eleanor Powell

Spouse(s): Anna Beck

Children(s): Daniel Jr, Anna Highsmith, Ann Highsmith, Dorcas Highsmith, Dorkas Highsmith, Elizabeth Highsmith, James Highsmith, John Highsmith, Juda Highsmith, Lydia Highsmith, Martha Highsmith, Mary Highsmith, Sarah Highsmith, Thomas Highsmith

In 1710, Daniel Highsmith Sr* entered the world in Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America, born to Bartholomew Highsmith And Eleanor Powell. Daniel Highsmith Sr* married Anna Beck, and had children including Ann Highsmith, Anna Highsmith, Daniel Highsmith Jr, Dorcas Highsmith, Dorkas Highsmith, Elizabeth Highsmith, James Highsmith, John Highsmith, Juda Highsmith, Lydia Highsmith, Martha Highsmith, Mary Highsmith, Sarah Highsmith, Shepperd Highsmith, Thomas Highsmith. Daniel Highsmith Sr* passed away in 1772 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1710, Daniel Highsmith Sr* entered the world in Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America, born to Bartholomew Highsmith And Eleanor Powell.
  • Daniel Highsmith Sr* married Anna Beck, and had children including Ann Highsmith, Anna Highsmith, Daniel Highsmith Jr, Dorcas Highsmith, Dorkas Highsmith, Elizabeth Highsmith, James Highsmith, John Highsmith, Juda Highsmith, Lydia Highsmith, Martha Highsmith, Mary Highsmith, Sarah Highsmith, Shepperd Highsmith, Thomas Highsmith.
  • Daniel Highsmith Sr* passed away in 1772 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

Daniel Sr*'s Ancestors

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Daniel Sr*
1710–1772
Birth Place: Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Bartholomew Highsmith
1690–1728
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Eleanor Powell
1692–1728
Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Jeremiah (Highsmith) Hysmith
1642–1750
Mildenhall, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Mary (Ann Marrow Highsmith) Hysmith
1640–1755
Princess Anne, Virginia, American Colonies
William Powell
1672–1716
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Ann Powell
1675–1715
Great-Grandparents
David Sr
1635–1693
Hannah Ivey
1622–1654
John Powell
1650–1688
Susannah Clements
1645–1721
Mark (9ggf)
1655–1721
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir (Murray)
1590–1670
Lady CHURCH
1595–1637
William Powell
1620–1687
Mary
1626–1694
John Foley
1624–1684
Sarah (Foley)
1607–1704

Daniel Sr*'s Descendants

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Daniel (Highsmith) Sr* (1710–1 Feb 1772) m. Anna Beck (1715–Jan 1772)
  1. 1. Daniel (Highsmith) Jr 1737–1807 m. Lucretia Parker 1734–1816
    1. 1. Samuel (L. Highsmith) Sr 1780–1840 m. Phoebe (Robinson ?) Highsmith 1790–1850
      1. 1. Sarah ("Sally") Highsmith 1825– m. J (C) Highsmith 1816– m. Ezekiel Abbott 1814–1902
        1. 1. Thomas (J.) Abbott 1844– m. Rachael Thomas 1846–1921
        2. 2. Mary Highsmith 1849–
        3. 3. John Highsmith 1851–
        4. 4. Sarah Highsmith 1853–
        5. 5. Nancy Highsmith 1855–
        6. 6. Robert Highsmith 1859–
        7. 7. Charley Abbott 1861–
      2. 2. Daniel Highsmith 1827–1883
      3. 3. Samuel (Highsmith) Jr 1814–1860
      4. 4. John (Ezekiel) Highsmith 1824–1901
    2. 2. Private (Thomas Warren) Highsmith 1758–1830
    3. 3. Benjamin (Ahijah) Highsmith 1764–1813
    4. 4. James (Madison Isaac Highsmith, War of 1812, Seminole) War 1760–1824
    5. 5. Isaac (M.) Highsmith 1778–1838
    6. 6. Dorcas Highsmith 1776–1855
    7. 7. Nancy Highsmith 1774–1844
    8. 8. Mary (Polly) Highsmith 1784–
    9. 9. Judith ('Judy') Highsmith 1782–1761
    10. 10. Sarah Highsmith 1772–
    11. 11. Elizabeth Highsmith 1766–1847
    12. 12. Daniel (Highsmith) III 1757–1825
    13. 13. William Highsmith 1762–1846
    14. 14. John Highsmith 1762–1805
    15. 15. Rachel Highsmith 1768–1847
    16. 16. Lucretia Highsmith 1770–1771
  2. 2. Anna Highsmith 1757–
  3. 3. Ann Highsmith 1755–1843
  4. 4. Dorcas Highsmith 1745–1855
  5. 5. Dorkas Highsmith 1745–1833
  6. 6. Elizabeth Highsmith 1749–1769
  7. 7. James Highsmith 1753–1824
  8. 8. John Highsmith 1739–1795
  9. 9. Juda Highsmith 1747–1761
  10. 10. Lydia Highsmith 1751–1850
  11. 11. Martha Highsmith 1760–1840
  12. 12. Mary Highsmith 1741–1790
  13. 13. Sarah Highsmith 1743–1788
  14. 14. Thomas Highsmith 1758–1820

Daniel Sr*'s Timeline

3 Records

1710
1710
Birth of Daniel Highsmith Sr* in Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
1771
8 Mar 1771
Age 61
Daniel Highsmith Sr* - Probate in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1772
1 Feb 1772
Age 62
Death of Daniel Highsmith Sr* in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1710
    Event Place: Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1772
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1771
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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