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Elijah A Jennings 1773–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1773

Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1845

Death Location: Goose Creek, Russell, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Sr

Mother: Ann BURTON

Spouse(s): Sarah Shepherd

Children(s): Elijah Jennings\Ginnings, Lucy Jennings, Alley Jennings, Lewis Jennings, Preston Jennings, Andrew Jennings, John Jennings, Annie Jennings, Mary Jennings, Grandson Jennings, Alice Jennings, Mary Jennings, Lucinda Jennings, Andrew Jennings, John Jennings, Annie Jennings, John Jennings, John Jennings

In 1773, Elijah A Jennings entered the world in Orange, Virginia, United States, born to John Jennings Sr And Ann Lydia Burton. In 1830, Elijah A Jennings resided in Russell, Kentucky, USA. In 1840, Elijah A Jennings resided in Russell, Kentucky, USA. Elijah A Jennings married Sarah Shepherd, and had children including Alice Jennings, Alley Jennings, Andrew Jennings, Annie Jennings, Elijah Eli Jennings Ginnings, Grandson Jennings, Jesse Jennings, John Thomas Jennings, John Thomas Jennings, Lewis S Jennings, Lucinda Ann Jennings, Lucy Jennings, Mary Francis Jennings, Mary Polly Jennings, Preston Jennings. Elijah A Jennings passed away in 1845 in Goose Creek, Russell, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1773, Elijah A Jennings entered the world in Orange, Virginia, United States, born to John Jennings Sr And Ann Lydia Burton.
  • In 1830, Elijah A Jennings resided in Russell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1840, Elijah A Jennings resided in Russell, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elijah A Jennings married Sarah Shepherd, and had children including Alice Jennings, Alley Jennings, Andrew Jennings, Annie Jennings, Elijah Eli Jennings Ginnings, Grandson Jennings, Jesse Jennings, John Thomas Jennings, John Thomas Jennings, Lewis S Jennings, Lucinda Ann Jennings, Lucy Jennings, Mary Francis Jennings, Mary Polly Jennings, Preston Jennings.
  • Elijah A Jennings passed away in 1845 in Goose Creek, Russell, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Jennings's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Jennings
1773–1845
Birth Place: Orange, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Jennings Sr
1706–1811
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Ann (Lydia) BURTON
1712–1779
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Grandparents
Edward Jennings
1678–1749
Hampshire, England
Mary Spire
1682–
Sherborne St John, Hampshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Edward Jennings
1638–1710
Eleanor Wilks
1652–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN Knight
1579–1656
Mary Weaman
1580–1640

Elijah Jennings's Descendants

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Elijah (A) Jennings (1773–1845) m. Sarah Shepherd (1774–27 Jul 1856)
  1. 1. Elijah ("Eli") Jennings\Ginnings 1808–1866 m. Rachel (Elizabeth) Phillips 1819–1887 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Bradshaw 1830–1894 m. Polly Irwin 1821–
    1. 1. John (Polk) Ginnings 1840–1910 m. Sarah (Clarinda) Burns 1841–1878 m. Bethany (Elizabeth) Clark 1861–1944
      1. 1. Elijah Jennings 1865–1937 m. Mary (Lucretia) Jones 1870–1950
        1. 1. John (W) Jennings 1889–1965 m. Laura (Cordelia) Burns 1883–1947 m. John (W) Ginnings 1890–
        2. 2. Leona (Jennings) (Ginnings) 1894–1961 m. Archie (R) Conn 1884– m. A (R) Cann 1885–
        3. 3. Mary (E) Jennings 1892–1979
        4. 4. Lewis (C) Jennings 1897–
        5. 5. Daisy Jennings 1900–1972
        6. 6. Aaron Jinning 1902–1965
        7. 7. Ernest Jennings 1905–
        8. 8. Raymond Gennings 1907–1985
        9. 9. Louis (C) Jinning 1897–
        10. 10. Jasper Jinnigings 1912–
      2. 2. William (Wiatte) Ginnings 1863–1884
      3. 3. John (M) Ginnings 1866–1867
      4. 4. Louis (Clayton) Ginnings 1868–1936
      5. 5. Thomas Ginnings 1871–
      6. 6. Dock (James Valis) Jennings 1875–1944
      7. 7. Jasper Ginnings 1877–1879
      8. 8. Fielding Ginnings 1881–1881
      9. 9. Rachel (Elizabeth) Ginnings 1878–1957
      10. 10. Charles (B) Ginnings 1895–1983
      11. 11. Larkin Ginnings 1897–1915
      12. 12. Albert Jennings 1903–1991
      13. 13. Sarah (C) Ginnings 1883–
      14. 14. Viola ((Burns)) Ginnings 1886–1983
      15. 15. Permelia ((Grimes)) Ginnings 1889–1919
      16. 16. Levi Ginnings 1885–1886
      17. 17. Arvila Ginnings 1894–1894
      18. 18. James Ginnings 1891–1898
      19. 19. Silas Ginnings 1901–1902
      20. 20. Fielding Ginnings 1881–1881
      21. 21. Mary (Lucinda) Jennings 1880–1964
      22. 22. John (W) Ginnings 1884–
    2. 2. Wyatt Jennings 1841–1870
    3. 3. Nancy (Caroline) Ginnings 1843–1866
    4. 4. Lewis (Shepherd) Jennings 1845–1926
    5. 5. Mahala (E) Jennings 1857–1943
    6. 6. Mary (Ann) Jennings 1845–1900
    7. 7. Larkin Jennings 1848–1915
    8. 8. Rachel Ginnings 1855–1900
    9. 9. Franklin ("frank" Asberry) Jennings 1852–1912
    10. 10. Rachel Jennings 1856–1878
    11. 11. Angeline Jennings 1859–1914
    12. 12. Merrell Jennings 1838–1891
  2. 2. Lucy Jennings 1797–1878
  3. 3. Alley Jennings 1800–1827
  4. 4. Lewis (S) Jennings 1818–1882 m. Mary (Ann) Wilson 1822–1860 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Phillips 1828–1891
    1. 1. Melinda Jennings 1858–
    2. 2. Josephine Jennings 1860–
    3. 3. Eli Jennings 1856–
    4. 4. Jasper Jennings 1840–1924
    5. 5. Elizabeth Jennings 1843–1929
    6. 6. Sarah Jennings 1846–
    7. 7. Martha (J) Jennings 1848–1900
    8. 8. Jesse (L) Jennings 1848–
    9. 9. Benjamin (N) Jennings 1852–
    10. 10. Magdalena Jennings 1868–1947
    11. 11. Eli Jennings 1838–
    12. 12. Magdelena Jennings 1838–
  5. 5. Preston Jennings 1825–1860
  6. 6. Andrew Jennings 1804–
  7. 7. John (Thomas) Jennings 1795–1879
  8. 8. Annie Jennings 1800–1826
  9. 9. Mary (Polly) Jennings 1802–1827
  10. 10. Grandson Jennings 1834–
  11. 11. Alice Jennings 1827–
  12. 12. Mary (Polly) Jennings 1802–1827
  13. 13. Lucinda (Ann) Jennings 1812–1836
  14. 14. Andrew Jennings 1804–
  15. 15. John (Thomas) Jennings 1795–1879
  16. 16. Annie Jennings 1797–1878
  17. 17. John (Thomas) Jennings 1795–1855
  18. 18. John (Thomas) Jennings 1795–1855

Elijah Jennings's Timeline

4 Records

1773
1773
Birth of Elijah A Jennings in Orange, Virginia, United States
Orange, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 57
Elijah A Jennings resided here in Russell, Kentucky, USA
Russell, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 67
Elijah A Jennings resided here in Russell, Kentucky, USA
Russell, Kentucky, USA
1845
1845
Age 72
Death of Elijah A Jennings in Goose Creek, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Goose Creek, Russell, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Orange, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1771; Birth city: Orange; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Russell, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 41; Page: 113; Family History Library Film: 0007820

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 123; Page: 22; Image: 48; Family History Library Film: 0007832

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Goose Creek, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1771; Birth city: Orange; Birth state: VA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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