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George Harrison Colvin 1829–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1829

Birth Location: York, Sandusky, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 3 Mar 1887

Death Location: Clyde, Sandusky, Ohio, United States

Father: John Colvin

Mother: Harriet Mugg

Spouse(s): Caroline Shutts

Children(s): William Colvin, Benjamin Colvin, Clifton Colvin, Clara Colvin, John Colvin, Stella Colvin, James Colvin

In 1829, George Harrison Colvin entered the world in York, Sandusky, Ohio, United States, born to John Basil Colvin And Harriet Mugg. In 1870, George Harrison Colvin resided in Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA. In 1880, George Harrison Colvin resided in Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA. George Harrison Colvin married Caroline J Shutts, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Colvin, Clara Colvin, Clifton Colvin, James Colvin, John Colvin, Stella Colvin, William Shutts Colvin. George Harrison Colvin passed away in 1887 in Clyde, Sandusky, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1829, George Harrison Colvin entered the world in York, Sandusky, Ohio, United States, born to John Basil Colvin And Harriet Mugg.
  • In 1870, George Harrison Colvin resided in Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1880, George Harrison Colvin resided in Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA.
  • George Harrison Colvin married Caroline J Shutts, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Colvin, Clara Colvin, Clifton Colvin, James Colvin, John Colvin, Stella Colvin, William Shutts Colvin.
  • George Harrison Colvin passed away in 1887 in Clyde, Sandusky, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Colvin
1802–1855
Birth Location: Danby, Rutland, Vermont, United States
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Harriet Mugg
1806–1870
Birth Location: Milo, Yates, New York, United States
HM

Spouses(s)

Caroline Shutts
1839–1890
Birth Location: Tompkins County, New York, USA
CS

Children(s)

William Colvin
1864–1919
Birth Location: Sandusky County, Ohio, USA
WC
Benjamin Colvin
1872–
Birth Location: Clyde Sandus, Ohio
BC
Clifton Colvin
1878–
Birth Location: Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio
CC
Clara Colvin
1855–
Birth Location: Ohio
CC
John Colvin
1857–
Birth Location: Ohio
JC
Stella Colvin
1862–
Birth Location: Ohio
SC
James Colvin
1868–
Birth Location: Ohio
JC

George Colvin's Ancestors

Self
George Colvin
1829–1887
Birth Place: York, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
Parents
John Basil Colvin
1802–1855
Danby, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Harriet Mugg
1806–1870
Milo, Yates, New York, United States
Grandparents
George Colvin
1780–1855
Danby, Rutland, Vermont
Bethany Bushee
1781–1814
Danby, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
Amos Colvin
1746–1833
Mary Merrithew
1759–1830
Stephen Bushee
1765–1820
Mary Brayton
1764–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Brayton
1741–1831

George Colvin's Descendants

1.
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George (Harrison) Colvin (10 Jun 1829–3 Mar 1887) m. Caroline (J.) Shutts (10 Feb 1839–26 Jan 1890)
  1. 1. William (Shutts) Colvin 1864–1919 m. Mary (Alice) Saurman 1863–1907
    1. 1. George (William) Colvin 1884–1955 m. Mae (Helen) Cazeau 1882–1972
      1. 1. Leon (Clement) Colvin 1906–1986 m. Marian (Edith) Remlinger 1908–1984
        1. 1. Robert (L "Bob") Colvin 1931–2011 m. Geraldine (Regina "Dolly") Mapus 1932–2021
        2. 2. John ("Jack" P) Colvin 1934–2017 m. Eula (Marie) Bonderer 1935–2003
      2. 2. Ralph (L) Colvin 1909–1997 m. Helen (Louise) Sutton 1913–1996
        1. 1. Dean (George) Colvin 1935–1997
        2. 2. Douglas (A.) Colvin 1933–2014
      3. 3. Ruth Colvin 1911–1978
      4. 4. Jack (Vincent) Colvin 1921–
    2. 2. Newell (H.) Colvin 1898–1974 m. Edith (M) Colvin 1905–1977
      1. 1. Wayne Colvin 1921–
      2. 2. Newell (William) Colvin 1921–1921
    3. 3. Harold (Bee) Colvin 1894–1939
    4. 4. Blanche (D.) Colvin 1886–
    5. 5. Abby (B) Colvin 1891–
  2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Colvin 1872–
  3. 3. Clifton Colvin 1878–
  4. 4. Clara Colvin 1855–
  5. 5. John Colvin 1857–
  6. 6. Stella Colvin 1862–
  7. 7. James Colvin 1868–

George Colvin's Timeline

4 Records

1829
10 Jun 1829
Birth of George Harrison Colvin in York, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
York, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 41
George Harrison Colvin resided here in Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
George Harrison Colvin resided here in Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
1887
3 Mar 1887
Age 58
Death of George Harrison Colvin in Clyde, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
Clyde, Sandusky, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1829
    Event Place: York, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: 1063; Page: 129B; Enumeration District: 077
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: M593_1264; Page: 242B; Family History Library Film: 552763

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: M593_1264; Page: 242B; Family History Library Film: 552763

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Townsend, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: 1063; Page: 129B; Enumeration District: 077

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Clyde, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
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