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David James Motley 1753–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Nov 1753

Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 20 Mar 1826

Death Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Father: Joseph Motley

Mother: Martha Ellington

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Pendleton, Jenny Wright, Elizabeth Pendleton

Children(s): Samuel Motley, James Motley, Patsey Motley, Joseph Motley, Daniel Motley, John Motley, Martha Motley

David James Motley was born in 1753 in Amelia, Virginia, United States, the child of Joseph Motley And Martha Ellington. David James Motley married Elizabeth Pendleton, Jenny Wright, and had children including Daniel Motley, James Coleman Motley, John Motley, Joseph Motley, Martha Patsy Motley, Patsey Motley, Samuel C Motley. David James Motley passed away in 1826 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • David James Motley was born in 1753 in Amelia, Virginia, United States, the child of Joseph Motley And Martha Ellington.
  • David James Motley married Elizabeth Pendleton, Jenny Wright, and had children including Daniel Motley, James Coleman Motley, John Motley, Joseph Motley, Martha Patsy Motley, Patsey Motley, Samuel C Motley.
  • David James Motley passed away in 1826 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.

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David Motley's Ancestors

Self
David Motley
1753–1826
Birth Place: Amelia, Virginia, United States
Parents
Joseph Motley
1720–1806
Mottoway Parish, Amelia, Virginia, United States
Martha Ellington
1737–1780
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Motley
1697–1777
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Forrest
1700–1799
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
David ELLINGTON
1713–1774
,Prince George,Virginia,USA
Martha (Ann) TUCKER
1719–1782
Prince George Cty, , Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Motley
1671–1777
Jane Sinkler
1673–1714
Abraham Forrest
1675–1759
Judith Billups
1680–1775
John Ellington
1690–1783
Sarah Worsham
1685–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Phillip Motley
1651–1710
Joan Uln
1650–
George Billups
1657–1705
Ann Fox
1660–1708
John Ellington
1652–1743
Barbara Tailor
1653–

David Motley's Descendants

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David (James) Motley (23 Nov 1753–20 Mar 1826) m. Elizabeth Pendleton (1765–1804) m. Jenny Wright (1788–1877) m. Elizabeth Pendleton (ABT 1768–AFT 1850)
  1. 1. Samuel (C.) Motley 1800–1884 m. Susan (Chalton) Chattin 1807–1876
    1. 1. Milton (Tilden) Motley 1840–1919 m. Elizabeth (Catherine) Wommack 1847–1925
      1. 1. Bertha (Letha) Motley 1888–1984 m. James (Garfield) Lewis 1883–1948
        1. 1. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Lewis 1908–1987 m. Marion (James "Happy") Sanders 1904–1992
        2. 2. Mary (Ann) Lewis 1910–1995
        3. 3. Hazel (Mae) Lewis 1912–1996 m. Gaylord (Loyd) Wilkins 1913–1962
      2. 2. Sarah (Catherine "Katie") Motley 1870–1915
      3. 3. William (Douglas) Motley 1867–1942
      4. 4. Mary (Lee "Mollie") Motley 1865–1931
      5. 5. Susan (E.) Motley 1874–1881
      6. 6. Tessie (Mae) Motley 1876–1929 m. Franklin (Peter) Olnhausen 1874–1929
        1. 1. Gladys Olenhausen 1900–1948
      7. 7. Annie (Price) Motley 1869–1925
      8. 8. Maggie (Edna) Motley 1873–1873
      9. 9. Ernest (Cleveland) Motley 1885–1963
      10. 10. Berdina (Elza Birdie) Motley 1879–1969
      11. 11. Homer (C) Motley 1881–1963
      12. 12. Daisy (Lou) Motley 1880–1964
    2. 2. Eliza (Ellen) Motley 1832–1899
    3. 3. Elizabeth (P) Motley 1828–1873
    4. 4. Mary (Green) Motley 1830–1855
    5. 5. Joseph Motley 1840–1841
    6. 6. Martha (F) Motley 1846–1925
    7. 7. Daniel (Jasper) Motley 1838–1850
    8. 8. Samuel (Clayton II) Motley 1832–1917
    9. 9. Joseph (T.) Motley 1837–1900
    10. 10. Susan (Ann) Motley 1842–1918
    11. 11. Milton (T.) Motley 1840–1919 m. Elizabeth (C) Wommack 1847–1925
  2. 2. James (Coleman) Motley 1787–1850 m. * (Nancy) Haynes 1798–1844 m. Elizabeth (Ann "Betsy") Hamilton 1828–
    1. 1. * (Emily Frances (Emila)) Motley 1827–1898
    2. 2. Louisiana (T) Motley 1832–1869
    3. 3. Martha (Ann) Motley 1818–1874
    4. 4. John (Milton) Motley 1826–1890
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Motley 1829–1878
    6. 6. Jane (Ann Missouri) Motley 1834–1893
    7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Motley 1821–1904
    8. 8. Malissa (P.) Motley 1850–
  3. 3. Patsey Motley 1785–1804
  4. 4. Joseph Motley 1786–1839
  5. 5. Daniel Motley 1768–1850
  6. 6. John Motley 1786–1887
  7. 7. Martha (Patsy) Motley 1791–1881

David Motley's Timeline

2 Records

1753
23 Nov 1753
Birth of David James Motley in Amelia, Virginia, United States
Amelia, Virginia, United States
1826
20 Mar 1826
Age 73
Death of David James Motley in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1753
    Event Place: Amelia, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1826
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

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