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Dr. James Thigpen IV 1710–1779 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec 1710

Birth Location: Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 21 Jan 1779

Death Location: Penny Hill, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Dr. III

Mother: Elizabeth Carter

Spouse(s): Mary Hill

Children(s): John Thigpen, James V, Travis Thigpen, Dr. Thigpen, Job Thigpen

The story of Dr. James Thigpen IV began in 1710 in Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA. Dr. James Thigpen IV married Mary Penelope Thigpen Hill, and had children including Dr Lyman Calvin Thigpen, James Thigpen V, Job Thigpen, John Thigpen, Travis Hill Thigpen. Dr. James Thigpen IV passed away in 1779 in Penny Hill, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Dr. James Thigpen IV began in 1710 in Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA.
  • Dr. James Thigpen IV married Mary Penelope Thigpen Hill, and had children including Dr Lyman Calvin Thigpen, James Thigpen V, Job Thigpen, John Thigpen, Travis Hill Thigpen.
  • Dr. James Thigpen IV passed away in 1779 in Penny Hill, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA.

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Dr. IV's Ancestors

Self
Dr. IV
1710–1779
Birth Place: Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Dr. James Thigpen III
1687–1743
Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Carter
1686–1759
Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert ("King") Carter
1663–1732
Corotoman Plantation, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
Judith Armistead
1665–1699
Hesse, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Carter
1613–1669
Sarah Ludlow
1635–1668
John Armistead
1635–1697
Judith Robinson
1635–1693
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Carter
1574–1630
Elizabeth Benion
1588–1625

Dr. IV's Descendants

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Dr. (James Thigpen) IV (8 Dec 1710–21 Jan 1779) m. Mary (Penelope (Thigpen)) Hill (18 Aug 1713–30 Jun 1786)
  1. 1. John Thigpen 1737–1780 m. Anne ((Thigpen)) Savage 1735–1782
    1. 1. Joseph (Joshua Thigpen) Sr. 1758–1835 m. Susannah (Thigpen) Bullock 1761–1841
      1. 1. Keziah (Meeks) Thigpen 1784–1871 m. Newman Meeks 1782–
    2. 2. James Thigpen 1768–1854 m. Mary (Martha Thigpen) Forest 1770–1850
      1. 1. Rev. (William J.) Thigpen 1826–1907 m. Martha (Jane Thigpen) Ellis 1826–1902
        1. 1. William (R.) Thigpen 1855–1914
  2. 2. James (Thigpen) V 1743–1825 m. Lydia (Grey Thigpen) Mayo 1749–1818
    1. 1. James (Thigpen) VI 1775–1849 m. Sarah (Elsie) Little 1780–1832
      1. 1. Little (Berry) Thigpen 1800–1863
      2. 2. James (Job) Thigpen 1806–1871
      3. 3. Benjamin (Ashley) Thigpen 1811–1880 m. Lucinda (Thigpen) Cobb 1821–
        1. 1. John (Allen) Thigpen 1847–1914
  3. 3. Travis (Hill) Thigpen 1747–1848 m. Hanna (Thigpen) Hall 1760–
    1. 1. Melanethon Thigpen 1792–1877
    2. 2. Martha (Hall) Thigpen 1782–1852
  4. 4. Dr. (Lyman Calvin) Thigpen 1757–1827 m. Lydia (Grey Thigpen) Mayo 1749–1818 m. Margaret (Carver) Kirkland 1807–1892
    1. 1. Travis (T.) Thigpen 1824–1896 m. Mary (Davis) Thigpen 1826–1899
      1. 1. Barbara (Thigpen) Kirkland 1846–1924
  5. 5. Job Thigpen 1735–1781 m. Annie (Thigpen) King 1739–1780
    1. 1. John Thigpen 1756–1818 m. Sarah (Dorca Thigpen) Howell 1760–
      1. 1. Bythal Thigpen 1786–1835
        1. 1. James (Irving) Thigpen 1823–1911 m. Marenda (Maria) Thigpen 1822–

Dr. IV's Timeline

2 Records

1710
8 Dec 1710
Birth of Dr. James Thigpen IV in Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA
Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA
1779
21 Jan 1779
Age 69
Death of Dr. James Thigpen IV in Penny Hill, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Penny Hill, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1710
    Event Place: Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1779
    Event Place: Penny Hill, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

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