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Elijah Humphries 1724–1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Mar 1724

Birth Location: St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1796

Death Location: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States

Father: Joseph Humphries

Mother: Elizabeth Tigner

Spouse(s): Judith Smith

Children(s): Nancy Humphries, William Humphries, Rhoda Humphries, Hannah Humphries, Judith Humphries, George Humphries, Nancy Humphries, Rhoda Humphries

The story of Elijah Humphries began in 1724 in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States. In 1786, Elijah Humphries resided in District #12, Halifax County, NC. In 1790, Elijah Humphries resided in Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States. Elijah Humphries married Judith Smith, and had children including George Washington Humphries, Hannah Humphries, Judith Humphries, Nancy Humphries, Rhoda Humphries, William Humphries. Elijah Humphries passed away in 1796 in Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Humphries began in 1724 in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1786, Elijah Humphries resided in District #12, Halifax County, NC.
  • In 1790, Elijah Humphries resided in Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States.
  • Elijah Humphries married Judith Smith, and had children including George Washington Humphries, Hannah Humphries, Judith Humphries, Nancy Humphries, Rhoda Humphries, William Humphries.
  • Elijah Humphries passed away in 1796 in Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Humphries
1702–1769
Birth Location: St Stephens, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Tigner
1708–1747
Birth Location: St Stephens, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
ET

Spouses(s)

Judith Smith
1729–1801
Birth Location: St Stephens, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
JS

Children(s)

Nancy Humphries
1767–1834
Birth Location: Halifax, Orange, North Carolina, United States
NH
William Humphries
1750–1825
Birth Location: Northumberland or King George, Virginia, USA
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Rhoda Humphries
1756–
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
RH
Hannah Humphries
1750–1821
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
HH
Judith Humphries
1752–
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
JH
George Humphries
1754–1825
Birth Location: King George, King George, Virginia, United States
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Nancy Humphries
1746–
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
NH
Rhoda Humphries
1748–
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, United States
RH

Elijah Humphries's Ancestors

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Elijah Humphries
1724–1796
Birth Place: St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Parents
Joseph Jr Humphries
1702–1769
St Stephens, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Tigner
1708–1747
St Stephens, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
JOSEPH (DANIEL) HUMPHRIES
1680–1731
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Haney
1680–1702
Middlesex County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Humphries
1655–1725
Ann North
1655–1730
John IV
1660–1747
Sarah Waddy
1670–1706
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Humphries
1628–1683
Mary Kensey
1635–1699
John North
1635–
Mary Bird
1625–1679
John III
1592–1635
Elizabeth Bridger
1592–1635

Elijah Humphries's Descendants

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Elijah Humphries (19 Mar 1724–1796) m. Judith Smith (1729–1801)
  1. 1. Nancy Humphries 1767–1834 m. Jeremiah Sullivan 1750–1817
    1. 1. Owen (Jefferson) Sullivan 1802–1878 m. Sarah (Jane Tidwell) Sullivan 1829–1910 m. Elizabeth (Cynthia) Lampley 1810–1850
      1. 1. Serena (Calladonia) Sullivan 1853–1904 m. William (Green "Bill") Lampley 1849–1895 m. Samuel (C.) Collins 1854–
        1. 1. Mary (L) Jones 1872–1958 m. Henry (Calvin) Jones 1868–1958
        2. 2. James (Washington "Washie") Lampley 1876–1960
        3. 3. Nancy (Jane "Nannie" Lampley Jones) Hudgins 1878–1947
        4. 4. Leonard (Franklin "Frank") Lampley 1891–1969
        5. 5. Virgil (L. "Vergie") Lampley 1893–1957
        6. 6. Joseph (Owen) Lampley 1870–1871
        7. 7. William (Walter) Lampley 1887–1952
        8. 8. William (Robert) Lampley 1871–1873
        9. 9. John (Edward) Lampley 1880–1951
        10. 10. Henry (Jefferson "Bud") Lampley 1886–1969
        11. 11. Dollie (Etta) Lampley 1883–1960
      2. 2. John (Wesley) Sullivan 1863–1950
      3. 3. Levi (Wilson) Sullivan 1860–1934
      4. 4. Elijah (Thomas) Sullivan 1855–1882
      5. 5. Andrew (Madison) Sullivan 1865–1882
      6. 6. Sarah (Anne Mangrum) Sullivan 1869–1964
      7. 7. George (Washington) Sullivan 1852–1925
      8. 8. Henry (Summerfee) Sullivan 1868–1949
      9. 9. James (Daniel) Sullivan 1859–1930
      10. 10. Lourania (Mangrum) Sullivan 1873–1925
      11. 11. Albert (Lee) Sullivan 1876–1961
      12. 12. Lurena Sullivan 1874–
      13. 13. William (Macey) Sullivan 1826–1920
      14. 14. Patricia (Martha) Sullivan 1840–1923
      15. 15. Elizabeth Sullivan 1836–1917
      16. 16. Nancy (Ann) Sullivan 1832–1915
      17. 17. David Sullivan 1828–1909
      18. 18. Jeremiah Sullivan 1834–1878
      19. 19. Sarah (Anne) Mangrum 1869–1964
      20. 20. Elizabeth Gossett 1836–1917
      21. 21. Lourania Mangrum 1873–1925
    2. 2. Sarah (Sallie) Sullivan 1782–1830
    3. 3. Jeremiah Sullivan 1783–1863
    4. 4. William Sullivan 1784–1808
    5. 5. Rhoda (Culliver) Sullivan 1785–1850
    6. 6. Zachariah Sullivan 1785–1864
    7. 7. Elizabeth Sullivan 1788–1850
    8. 8. George Sullivan 1791–1867
    9. 9. Mary Sullivan 1793–
    10. 10. Uriah (Montgomery) Sullivan 1829–1880
    11. 11. John Sullivan 1798–1867
    12. 12. Daniel Sullivan 1799–
    13. 13. Odie Sullivan 1800–
    14. 14. Jerimiah Sullivan 1804–
    15. 15. Joseph Sullivan 1808–
    16. 16. Owen Sullivan 1830–1886
    17. 17. Joseph (Franklin) Sullivan 1834–1926
    18. 18. Amelia Sullivan 1792–1865
    19. 19. Elisha (Elley) Sullivan 1791–
    20. 20. Edward (Uriah) Sullivan 1795–1881
    21. 21. Onid Sullivan 1800–
    22. 22. Elisha (Eley) Sullivan 1789–1860
  2. 2. William Humphries 1750–1825
  3. 3. Rhoda Humphries 1756–
  4. 4. Hannah Humphries 1750–1821
  5. 5. Judith Humphries 1752–
  6. 6. George (Washington) Humphries 1754–1825
  7. 7. Nancy Humphries 1746–
  8. 8. Rhoda Humphries 1748–

Elijah Humphries's Timeline

4 Records

1724
19 Mar 1724
Birth of Elijah Humphries in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
1786
1786
Age 62
Elijah Humphries resided here in District #12, Halifax County, NC
District #12, Halifax County, NC
1790
1790
Age 66
Elijah Humphries resided here in Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1796
1796
Age 72
Death of Elijah Humphries in Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1724
    Event Place: St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: District #12, Halifax County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 459; Image: 268; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Will Abstracts
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
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