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Enoch R Light 1800–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1800

Birth Location: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 22 June 1875

Death Location: Loup Creek, Fayette, Virginia, United States

Father: Henry Light

Mother: Lydia Hathaway

Spouse(s): Mary Kelly

Children(s): James Light, Jemima Johnson

In 1800, Enoch R Light entered the world in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, United States, born to Henry Light And Lydia Hathaway. Enoch R Light married Mary Polly Kelly, and had children including James Light, Jemima Johnson. Enoch R Light passed away in 1875 in Loup Creek, Fayette, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1800, Enoch R Light entered the world in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, United States, born to Henry Light And Lydia Hathaway.
  • Enoch R Light married Mary Polly Kelly, and had children including James Light, Jemima Johnson.
  • Enoch R Light passed away in 1875 in Loup Creek, Fayette, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Light
1770–1823
Birth Location: Dutchess, New York, United States
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Lydia Hathaway
1772–1814
Birth Location: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
LH

Spouses(s)

Mary Kelly
1804–1884
Birth Location: Clinch River, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

James Light
1832–1876
Birth Location: VA Now W VA
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Jemima Johnson
1820–1901
Birth Location: Fayetteville West Virginia
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Enoch Light's Ancestors

Self
Enoch Light
1800–1875
Birth Place: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Parents
Henry Light
1770–1823
Dutchess, New York, United States
Lydia Hathaway
1772–1814
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Lazarus Leeds
1750–1786
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Elizabeth Langdon
1751–1811
Brinckerhoff, Dutchess, New York, USA
Leonard (Williamron) Hathaway
1750–1810
Massachusetts, United States
Susanah (Lucy Pope) (Hathaway)
1749–1821
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann Light
1717–1760
Rebecca Hopkins
1697–1780
Jonathan LANGDON
1710–1769
Marijtje Montross-Langdon
1719–1770
Bridget Delano
1722–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Leicht
1687–1741
Anna Schmied
1698–1724
Sarah Howes
1673–1752
Thomas Langdon
1674–1734
Mehetable ALBURTIS
1678–1732
Margaret SCHUT
1692–1776
Nathaniel Delano
1695–1770
Elizabeth Durfee
1702–1784

Enoch Light's Descendants

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Enoch (R) Light (1800–22 June 1875) m. Mary ("Polly") Kelly (25 Nov 1804–1884)
  1. 1. James Light 1832–1876 m. Mary (J) Winden 1836–1886
    1. 1. Andrew Light 1865–1947 m. Florence Rhodes 1881–1931
      1. 1. Mary (Blanche) Light 1912–1962 m. Harry (M) Yanke 1906–1985
        1. 1. Richard (Alan Light) Sr 1936–2009
        2. 2. Mary (Louetta) Light 1943–1991 m. Jackie (Ray) Arthur 1942–2023
      2. 2. Ethel Rhodes 1905–1966
      3. 3. Genevieve Light 1914–1970
      4. 4. John (C) Light 1916–1934
      5. 5. Kathleen Light 1917–
      6. 6. Louise Light 1922–
      7. 7. Dicie (Armishia) Light 1907–1981
        1. 1. Beatrice (Casdorph) Priecko 1932–2000
      8. 8. Myrtle Rhodes 1896–1953
      9. 9. George Rhodes 1900–
      10. 10. Opie Light 1901–
      11. 11. Della Light 1908–
      12. 12. William Rhodes 1898–
      13. 13. Isaac (Bradley) Light 1910–1954
      14. 14. Elmer Light 1894–
  2. 2. Jemima Johnson 1820–1901

Enoch Light's Timeline

6 Records

1800
1800
Birth of Enoch R Light in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1817
1817
Age 17
Enoch R Light was married in Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
1822
1822
Age 22
Enoch R Light was married in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1822
1822
Age 22
Enoch R Light was married in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1847
1847
Age 47
Enoch R Light was married in Loup Creek, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Loup Creek, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1875
22 June 1875
Age 75
Death of Enoch R Light in Loup Creek, Fayette, Virginia, United States
Loup Creek, Fayette, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Fayette County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Loup Creek, Fayette, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1875
    Event Place: Loup Creek, Fayette, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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