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Elizabeth Humphreys 1720–1780 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1780

Death Location: Wilkes, Ashe, North Carolina, United States

Father: Christina Fisch

Mother: Nils Lycon

Spouse(s): Benajah Pennington

Children(s): Benagah Pennington, Timothy Pennington, William Pennington, Richard Pennington

In 1720, Elizabeth Humphreys entered the world in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States, born to Christina Fisch And Nils Lycon. In 1790, Elizabeth Humphreys resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. Elizabeth Humphreys married Benajah Pennington, and had children including Benagah J B Pennington, Richard Pennington, Timothy Pennington, William Pennington. Elizabeth Humphreys passed away in 1780 in Wilkes, Ashe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Elizabeth Humphreys entered the world in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States, born to Christina Fisch And Nils Lycon.
  • In 1790, Elizabeth Humphreys resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • Elizabeth Humphreys married Benajah Pennington, and had children including Benagah J B Pennington, Richard Pennington, Timothy Pennington, William Pennington.
  • Elizabeth Humphreys passed away in 1780 in Wilkes, Ashe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Christina Fisch
1681–
Birth Location: Gloucester, New Jersey, United States
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Nils Lycon
1677–1730
Birth Location: Little Mantus Creek, New Jersey, United States
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Spouses(s)

Benajah Pennington
1725–1792
Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, United States
BP

Children(s)

Benagah Pennington
1770–1855
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia
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Timothy Pennington
1748–1826
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
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William Pennington
1745–1812
Birth Location: –
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Richard Pennington
1752–1813
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Humphreys's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Humphreys
1720–1780
Birth Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Christina Fisch
1681–
Gloucester, New Jersey, United States
Nils Lycon
1677–1730
Little Mantus Creek, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Humphreys's Descendants

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Elizabeth Humphreys (1720–1780) m. Benajah Pennington (1725–1792)
  1. 1. Benagah ((J. B.)) Pennington 1770–1855 m. Matilda Hembree 1779–1878
    1. 1. Andrew (Jackson Monroe Pennington) Sr 1824–1863 m. Roseda (Elizabeth "Eadie") Tankersley 1822–1878
      1. 1. Miranda (Avaline) Pennington 1854–1946 m. Elias (Jefferson) Jones 1844–1934
        1. 1. Estella (Benton) Jones 1885–1980 m. John (Franklin) Ward 1874–1938
        2. 2. Oscar (Lee) Jones 1879–1975
        3. 3. John (Monroe Earl) Jones 1894–1976
        4. 4. William (Jefferson) Jones 1882–1961
        5. 5. Zada (M) Jones 1888–1890
        6. 6. Berta (Howard) Jones 1892–1965
        7. 7. Billie Jones 1880–
        8. 8. Louisa (Josephine "Dollie") Jones 1870–1914
        9. 9. Sarah (Jane) Jones 1875–1959
        10. 10. O. (L.) Jones 1879–
      2. 2. James (Newton) Pennington 1850–1939
      3. 3. Melissa (Emiline) Pennington 1861–1942
      4. 4. Andrew (Jackson Monroe) Pennington 1852–1941
      5. 5. Matilda (Caroline "Elizabeth") Pennington 1847–1902
      6. 6. William (Jordan) Pennington 1857–1932
      7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Pennington-Wilson 1842–1929
    2. 2. William (Jordan) Pennington 1826–1910
    3. 3. Newton Pennington 1825–1875
    4. 4. Isaac (Washington) Pennington 1818–1908
    5. 5. John (Barton) Pennington 1820–1910
    6. 6. Sarah ("Sally") Pennington 1817–1892
    7. 7. Joel (Harrison) Pennington 1815–1897
    8. 8. Eber Pennington 1818–1868
  2. 2. Timothy Pennington 1748–1826
  3. 3. William Pennington 1745–1812
  4. 4. Richard Pennington 1752–1813

Elizabeth Humphreys's Timeline

3 Records

1720
1720
Birth of Elizabeth Humphreys in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1780
1780
Age 60
Death of Elizabeth Humphreys in Wilkes, Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, Ashe, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 70
Elizabeth Humphreys resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 347.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JEJ

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Wilkes, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 160; Image: 99; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Wilkes, Ashe, North Carolina, United States
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