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Eli Sinclair 1811–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1811

Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 2 Jun 1900

Death Location: Jefferson, Illinois, United States

Father: James Sinclair

Mother: Sarah Telford

Spouse(s): Catherine Jones, Eliza Houk

Children(s): Mary Sinclair

The story of Eli Sinclair began in 1811 in Wilson, Tennessee, United States. In 1838, Eli Sinclair resided in Wilson, Tennessee, United States. In 1850, Eli Sinclair resided in Barnett, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA. Eli Sinclair married Catherine Jones, Eliza Jane Houk, and had children including Mary Sinclair. Eli Sinclair passed away in 1900 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Eli Sinclair began in 1811 in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1838, Eli Sinclair resided in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, Eli Sinclair resided in Barnett, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA.
  • Eli Sinclair married Catherine Jones, Eliza Jane Houk, and had children including Mary Sinclair.
  • Eli Sinclair passed away in 1900 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sinclair
1775–1849
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, United States of America
JS
Sarah Telford
1780–1849
Birth Location: Craven, North Carolina, USA
ST

Spouses(s)

Catherine Jones
1815–
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
CJ
Eliza Houk
1822–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EH

Children(s)

Mary Sinclair
1847–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS

Eli Sinclair's Ancestors

Self
Eli Sinclair
1811–1900
Birth Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
James Sinclair
1775–1849
York County, South Carolina, United States of America
Sarah (Marie) Telford
1780–1849
Craven, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Duncan Sinclair
1753–1805
Inverrary, Glenaray, Argyllshire, Scotland
Mary Fulton
1757–1830
York, York, South Carolina, USA
Robert (P) Telford
1733–1817
Ulster Province, County Tyrone, N Ireland
Sarah Woertman
1737–1801
Somerville, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Malcomb Sinclair
1730–
Margaret McIntyre
1730–
Robert Fulton
1728–1774
Mary Smith
1734–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eli Sinclair's Descendants

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Eli Sinclair (11 Nov 1811–2 Jun 1900) m. Catherine Jones (abt 1815–) m. Eliza (Jane) Houk (Abt 1822–)
  1. 1. Mary Sinclair 1847– m. Jacob Weldon 1847– m. George (Washington) Maneese 1830–1865
    1. 1. George (Washington) Maneese 1866–1944 m. Jolie Shelton 1867–1932
      1. 1. Reva Maneese 1900–1983 m. Orlia (Bryan) Kelley 1900–1951 m. Edward (L) Mannen 1907–1993 m. Lawton (Burr) Barnhill 1908–1951
        1. 1. Bobby (Jean) Barnhill 1926–2010 m. Wanda (Lee) Barnhill 1926–2010
        2. 2. Edis (Eileen) Mannen 1929–1996
      2. 2. Berthal Maneese 1890–1973
      3. 3. Byron (Glen) Maneese 1895–1942 m. Ella Manesse 1901–
        1. 1. George (L) Manesse 1920–1943
      4. 4. Daisy Maneese 1899–1918
      5. 5. Mabel Manesse 1892–1981 m. Louie (Franklin) Miles 1893–1958
        1. 1. James (Marlin) Miles 1919–1976 m. Afton (Lee) Lannom 1922–2000
        2. 2. Wayne (L) Miles 1923–1975
    2. 2. Martha Weldon 1869–
    3. 3. Oliver (Cromwell) Weldon 1875–1958 m. Pearl McCreary 1884–
      1. 1. Georgia (E) Weldon 1903–1979
      2. 2. Richard (C) Weldon 1906–

Eli Sinclair's Timeline

7 Records

1811
11 Nov 1811
Birth of Eli Sinclair in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1838
1838
Age 27
Eli Sinclair resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1850
23 Aug 1850
Age 39
Eli Sinclair resided here in Barnett, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Barnett, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1860
27 Jul 1860
Age 49
Eli Sinclair resided here in Township 4 S Range 2 E, Jefferson, Illinois
Township 4 S Range 2 E, Jefferson, Illinois
1870
1870
Age 59
Eli Sinclair resided here in Township 4 Range 2, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 4 Range 2, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 69
Eli Sinclair resided here in Middle Brook, St Francois, Missouri, USA
Middle Brook, St Francois, Missouri, USA
1900
2 Jun 1900
Age 89
Death of Eli Sinclair in Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1811
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Brook, St Francois, Missouri; Roll: 715; Family History Film: 1254715; Page: 537C; Enumeration District: 130
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 4 Range 2, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 491A; Family History Library Film: 545732
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 4 S Range 2 E, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M653_187; Page: 1102; Family History Library Film: 803187
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Burnett, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: M432_894; Page: 151A; Image: 294

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1850
    Event Place: Barnett, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Barnett, Rutherford, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 4; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Burnett, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: M432_894; Page: 151A; Image: 294

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Township 4 S Range 2 E, Jefferson, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 4 S Range 2 E, Jefferson, Illinois; Archive Collection Number: T1133; Roll: 7; Page: 101; Line: 10; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 4 S Range 2 E, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M653_187; Page: 1102; Family History Library Film: 803187

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 4 Range 2, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 4 Range 2, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 491A; Family History Library Film: 545732

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middle Brook, St Francois, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Brook, St Francois, Missouri; Roll: 715; Family History Film: 1254715; Page: 537C; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, United States
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