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Elijah Carey 1832–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1832

Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 6 Sep 1908

Death Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Joseph Carey

Mother: Catharine Sherfey

Spouse(s): Tymanda Bacon

Children(s): Mary Carey, Elbert Carey, Sarah Carey

The story of Elijah Carey began in 1832 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1860, Elijah Carey resided in Hoggards, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Elijah Carey resided in District 13, Haws Roads, Washington, Tennessee, US. Elijah Carey married Tymanda Bacon, and had children including Elbert Gibson Carey, Mary E Carey, Sarah A Carey. Elijah Carey passed away in 1908 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Carey began in 1832 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Elijah Carey resided in Hoggards, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Elijah Carey resided in District 13, Haws Roads, Washington, Tennessee, US.
  • Elijah Carey married Tymanda Bacon, and had children including Elbert Gibson Carey, Mary E Carey, Sarah A Carey.
  • Elijah Carey passed away in 1908 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Carey
1799–1888
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Catharine Sherfey
1802–1884
Birth Location: Virginia or North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Tymanda Bacon
1834–1913
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Carey
1858–1935
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Elbert Carey
1862–1941
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
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Sarah Carey
1860–1863
Birth Location: Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Elijah Carey's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Carey
1832–1908
Birth Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Joseph Carey
1799–1888
Tennessee
Catharine ("Kate") Sherfey
1802–1884
Virginia or North Carolina
Grandparents
Joseph Carey
1770–
Nancy Holland
1778–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Carey's Descendants

1.
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Elijah Carey (18 Sep 1832–6 Sep 1908) m. Tymanda Bacon (26 Mar 1834–24 Jan 1913)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Carey 1858–1935 m. John (L) Ford 1850–1927
    1. 1. Lura (Axie) Ford 1888–1961 m. Argyle (Blaine) Mitchell 1883–1952
      1. 1. Ina ("Mamie") Mitchell 1909–1994 m. Clyde (L) Mitchell 1910–1999
      2. 2. John (D) Mitchell 1916–2004
    2. 2. Vestal (Franklin) Ford 1891–1955
    3. 3. Elbert (Bovell) Ford 1879–1962 m. Bessie (Ethel) Combs 1886–1970
      1. 1. John (William) Ford 1914–1985 m. Margie (Lucille) Bacon 1914–1995 m. Edith (Francis) Mitchell 1916–1986
        1. 1. Bobby (William) Ford 1931–2019 m. Agnes (Lillian) Williams 1932–2006
        2. 2. Ebbie (James) Ford 1935–1994
        3. 3. Claudia (Elaine) Ford 1939–2014
    4. 4. Ethel (J) Ford 1894–1978 m. James (Alfred) Childress 1887–1930
      1. 1. Aden (D.) Childress 1914–2003
    5. 5. Nora (Delona) Ford 1886–1975 m. James (J Washington) Jordon 1882–1970
      1. 1. Lillie (Virginia) Jordan 1917–2000 m. James (Harvey) Patrick 1917–1975
        1. 1. David (Lynn) Patrick 1942–1972
        2. 2. Steve ("Stevie") Patrick 1946–2007
      2. 2. Erma (Lee) Jordan 1904–2002 m. George (Washington) Milhorn 1895–1966
      3. 3. Homer (Niles) Jordan 1907–1977
      4. 4. Willie (Elizabeth) Jordan 1917–1995 m. Stacy (Walker) Gentry 1917–1989
      5. 5. Illa (Jay) Jordan 1914–1999 m. Paul (Hobart) Keys 1915–2000
    6. 6. Eva Ford 1895–
    7. 7. Perry Ford 1892–
    8. 8. Dessie Ford 1898–
    9. 9. Buford (Frank) Ford 1897–
    10. 10. Earl Ford 1902–
    11. 11. William (Henry) Ford 1877–1960 m. Clyde Pickens 1879–1949
      1. 1. Ray (Elijah Ford) Sr 1900–1969 m. Mary (Anna) Bacon 1905–1990
        1. 1. Mary (June) Ford 1927–2006
        2. 2. Jack (Summers) Ford 1925–1999
        3. 3. Ray (Elijah "Pete" Ford) Jr 1931–2013
        4. 4. George (Creed) Ford 1934–2007
        5. 5. Teddy (Gene Ford) Sr 1938–2007
        6. 6. Judith (Diane) Ford 1944–2001
        7. 7. Billy (Tom Ford) Sr 1929–2013
  2. 2. Elbert (Gibson) Carey 1862–1941 m. Josephine Elsea 1863–1936
    1. 1. Minnie (H) Cary 1886–1973
    2. 2. Claude (Elza) Carey 1890–1918
    3. 3. John (K.) Carey 1895–1973
    4. 4. Arthur (E.) Carey 1892–1971
    5. 5. Arden (Bert) Carey 1888–1947
    6. 6. Sarah (A) Cary 1884–
  3. 3. Sarah (A) Carey 1860–1863

Elijah Carey's Timeline

8 Records

1832
18 Sep 1832
Birth of Elijah Carey in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 28
Elijah Carey resided here in Hoggards, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Hoggards, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Elijah Carey resided here in District 13, Haws Roads, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Haws Roads, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Elijah Carey resided here in District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1891
1891
Age 59
Elijah Carey resided here in Dist. 13 -male Voters-, Washington County, TN
Dist. 13 -male Voters-, Washington County, TN
1900
1900
Age 68
Elijah Carey resided here in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1908
6 Sep 1908
Age 76
Death of Elijah Carey in Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, United States
1908
14 Jul 1908
Age 76
Elijah Carey - Probate in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1832
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hoggards, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 13, Haws Roads, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 309A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 594C; Enumeration District: 038

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Dist. 13 -male Voters-, Washington County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1891

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1241604

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1908
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1908
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1778-1950; Author: Tennessee County Court (Washington County); Probate Place: Washington, Tennessee
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