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George Washington Featherston 1824–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1824

Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee

Death Date: 10 Mar 1916

Death Location: Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee

Father: Burwell Featherston

Mother: Rebecca Adams

Spouse(s): Martha Redferrin, Mary Esene

Children(s): William Featherstone, Nancy Featherston, Nora Escue

The story of George Washington Featherston began in 1824 in Robertson County, Tennessee. In 1850, George Washington Featherston resided in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, George Washington Featherston resided in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA. George Washington Featherston married Martha Ann Patsey Redferrin, Mary Esene, and had children including Nancy Featherston, Nora Escue, William Pitt Featherstone. George Washington Featherston passed away in 1916 in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Featherston began in 1824 in Robertson County, Tennessee.
  • In 1850, George Washington Featherston resided in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, George Washington Featherston resided in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
  • George Washington Featherston married Martha Ann Patsey Redferrin, Mary Esene, and had children including Nancy Featherston, Nora Escue, William Pitt Featherstone.
  • George Washington Featherston passed away in 1916 in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Burwell Featherston
1781–1874
Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
BF
Rebecca Adams
1788–1852
Birth Location: Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
RA

Spouses(s)

Martha Redferrin
1825–1885
Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee
MR
Mary Esene
1830–1885
Birth Location: Tennessee
ME

Children(s)

William Featherstone
1843–1923
Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee, USA
WF
Nancy Featherston
1848–
Birth Location: Tennessee
NF
Nora Escue
1882–
Birth Location: Arkansas
NE

George Featherston's Ancestors

Self
George Featherston
1824–1916
Birth Place: Robertson County, Tennessee
Parents
Burwell Featherston
1781–1874
Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
Rebecca Adams
1788–1852
Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Burwell ("Burrell") Featherston
1755–1808
Nottoway Parish, Amelia, Virginia, United States
David Adams
1746–1799
Amelia, Virginia, USA
Rachel Coleman
1767–1852
Long Island, Campbell, VA, USA
Great-Grandparents
Susan\Susannah Grigg
1720–1767
William Featherstone
1710–1777
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Featherstone
1685–1718
Frances Cross
1691–

George Featherston's Descendants

1.
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George (Washington) Featherston (26 Jul 1824–10 Mar 1916) m. Martha (Ann "Patsey") Redferrin (1825–2 December 1885) m. Mary Esene (1830–2 December 1885)
  1. 1. William (Pitt) Featherstone 1843–1923 m. Rebecca Featherstone 1854–
    1. 1. Lena (M) Bentin 1874–
    2. 2. Lula Trenary 1877–1939
    3. 3. William (H) Featherston 1885–
    4. 4. Clara (E.) Featherston 1872–
    5. 5. Bertha Featherstone 1883–1960 m. Benjamin (Boone) HORNBERGER 1873–1937
      1. 1. Earl Homberger 1908–
      2. 2. Virginia Homberger 1910–
      3. 3. Fred Homberger 1912–
      4. 4. Almer (R) Hornberger 1902–
      5. 5. James (E) Hornberger 1907–
      6. 6. Lula (V) Hornberger 1909–
      7. 7. EDNA (COLDWELL) HORNBERGER 1904–1952 m. FRANCIS (BYRON) HAPGOOD 1903–1974
        1. 1. ARLENE (BERTHA) HAPGOOD 1924–1987 m. LAWRENCE (J) HOOVER 1922–1992
        2. 2. ROBERT (BYRON "BOB") HAPGOOD 1941–2007 m. Anita (JEANNE) ESAU 1945–
        3. 3. ARLONE (DELLA) HAPGOOD 1924–2015 m. ROBERT (LYLE) WILSON 1916–1980
  2. 2. Nancy Featherston 1848–
  3. 3. Nora Escue 1882–

George Featherston's Timeline

9 Records

1824
26 Jul 1824
Birth of George Washington Featherston in Robertson County, Tennessee
Robertson County, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 26
George Washington Featherston resided here in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
George Washington Featherston resided here in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
George Washington Featherston resided here in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
George Washington Featherston resided here in District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
George Washington Featherston resided here in Civil District 11, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 86
George Washington Featherston resided here in Civil District 7, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1916
12 March 1916
Age 92
Death of George Washington Featherston in Robertson County, Tennessee
Robertson County, Tennessee
1916
10 Mar 1916
Age 92
Burial of George Washington Featherston in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee
Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1824
    Event Place: Robertson County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 1916
    Event Place: Robertson County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1916
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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