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Edward Dean 1718 – 1761 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1718

Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 17 Jun 1761

Death Location: Antrim, Halifax County, Virginia

Father: Richard Dean

Mother: Sarah Jordan

Spouse(s): Rebecca Abney

Children(s): John DEAN, Joshua Dean

The story of Edward Dean began in 1718 in Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1761, Edward Dean resided in Halifax, Virginia. Edward Dean married Rebecca Abney, and had children including John DEAN, Joshua Dean. Edward Dean passed away in 1761 in Antrim, Halifax County, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Dean began in 1718 in Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1761, Edward Dean resided in Halifax, Virginia.
  • Edward Dean married Rebecca Abney, and had children including John DEAN, Joshua Dean.
  • Edward Dean passed away in 1761 in Antrim, Halifax County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Dean
1698 – 1747
Birth Location: St Sepulchre, Holborn, London, England
RD
Sarah Jordan
1700 – 1751
Birth Location: Nansemond, Virginia, United States
SJ

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Abney
1725 – 1765
Birth Location: Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
RA

Children(s)

John DEAN
1740 –
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JD
Joshua Dean
1750 – 1801
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States of America
JD

Edward Dean's Ancestors

Self
Edward Dean
1718 – 1761
Birth Place: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Richard Henry Dean
1698 – 1747
St Sepulchre, Holborn, London, England
Sarah (Elizabeth) Jordan
1700 – 1751
Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Richard (Henry) Deane
1678 – 1706
St Sepulchre, London, England
Jane Mills
1677 – 1698
England, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Jordan
1674 – 1716
Virginia, United States of America
Sarah (Hatcher) (Jordan)
1678 – 1756
Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr.
1634 – 1699
Margaret Brasseur
1642 – 1708
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jordan
1600 – 1644
Lucy Corker
1604 – 1700
Robert Brasseur

Edward Dean's Descendants

1.
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Edward Dean (1718 – 17 Jun 1761) m. Rebecca Abney (1725 – 1765)
  1. 1. John DEAN (1740-1749 – ) m. Frances Smith m. Keziah SMITH (1744 – Nov 1787)
    1. 1. John (Thomas) Dean (Abt. 1764 – 1846) m. Hannah Marshall (26 Jun 1775 – 9 Mar 1857)
      1. 1. Miranda DEAN (22 May 1797 – 10 Feb 1886) m. John McQueary (17 August 1793 – 15 Jul 1852)
        1. 1. William (M.) McQueary (19 February 1820 – 29 November 1891) m. Elizabeth (Ann (Betty)) McKinney (12 December 1823 – 3 February 1883)
        2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Mcqueary (23 June 1828 – 21 April 1866) m. James (Broyles) Gilmore (1825 – 1899)
        3. 3. Milton (Green) McQueary (10 Jan 1832 – 10 Dec 1861)
        4. 4. Elizabeth McQueary (9 July 1836 – 24 August 1900) m. John (Wesley) Gilliland (5 July 1832 – 1 August 1911)
      2. 2. Job Dean (1800 – 1855) m. Margaret ("Peggy") Gannon (1804 – 1864)
        1. 1. Solomon Dean (abt 1836 – 3 Jun 1853)
        2. 2. William (H) Dean (8 Dec 1838 – 30 Aug 1870)
        3. 3. Lurida (J) Dean ( – 19 Nov 1858)
        4. 4. Madusa Dean (1831 – 1870) m. Tolbert Derossett (1827 – 1862)
      3. 3. Hannah Dean (About 1790 – )
      4. 4. Peninah ("Pernina") Dean (27 Sep 1794 – Oct 1884) m. Samuel James (1774 – 15 May 1836)
        1. 1. Hannah James (16 March 1812 – 19 March 1877) m. James (B.) Copley (8 June 1793 – March 1874)
        2. 2. Sarah (Sallie) James (1 February 1817 – 23 September 1885)
        3. 3. Samuel James (abt 1831 – 21 Jun 1922)
        4. 4. Peninah (A) James (abt 1834 – )
        5. 5. Nancy (A) James (abt 1854 – )
        6. 6. John (W) James (abt 1856 – )
        7. 7. William (D) James (abt 1859 – )
        8. 8. Lydia (M) James (abt 1862 – )
        9. 9. Mary (E) James (abt 1866 – )
      5. 5. Sarah (Sally) Dean (1804 – 1870) m. Abraham Wynnan
        1. 1. Rebecca (J) Gose (24 Aug 1835 – 10 Jan 1929) m. William (Henry) Gose (abt 1840 – )
        2. 2. James (Edward) Wireman (May 1856 – ) m. Ellen Osborne (Mar 1871 – )
  2. 2. Joshua Dean (1750 – 23 May 1801)

Edward Dean's Timeline

4 Records

1718
1718
Birth of Edward Dean in Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
1761
Abt 1761
Age 43
Edward Dean resided here in Halifax, Virginia
Halifax, Virginia
1761
17 Jun 1761
Age 43
Death of Edward Dean in Antrim, Halifax County, Virginia
Antrim, Halifax County, Virginia
1761
18 Jun 1761
Age 43
Edward Dean - Probate in Halifax, Virginia, USA
Halifax, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1718
    Event Place: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1761
    Event Place: Halifax, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900, Will Books, 1753-1903; General Indexes, 1752-1949; Author: Virginia. County Court (Halifax County)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1761
    Event Place: Antrim, Halifax County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900, Will Books, 1753-1903; General Indexes, 1752-1949; Author: Virginia. County Court (Halifax County)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1761
    Event Place: Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900, Will Books, 1753-1903; General Indexes, 1752-1949; Author: Virginia. County Court (Halifax County)
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