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George FINLEY 1743–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1743

Birth Location: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia

Death Date: 22 Aug 1809

Death Location: Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Finley

Mother: Mary Caldwell

Spouse(s): Mary Gaines

Children(s): Lucinda Finley

In 1743, George FINLEY entered the world in Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, born to John Finley And Mary Thankful Caldwell. In 1779, George FINLEY resided in No Township Listed, Washington County, VA. In 1790, George FINLEY resided in Wheatfeld, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. George FINLEY married Mary Polly Gaines, and had children including Lucinda Finley. George FINLEY passed away in 1809 in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1743, George FINLEY entered the world in Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, born to John Finley And Mary Thankful Caldwell.
  • In 1779, George FINLEY resided in No Township Listed, Washington County, VA.
  • In 1790, George FINLEY resided in Wheatfeld, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George FINLEY married Mary Polly Gaines, and had children including Lucinda Finley.
  • George FINLEY passed away in 1809 in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George FINLEY's Ancestors

Self
George FINLEY
1743–1809
Birth Place: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia
Parents
John Finley
1706–1773
Augusta County, County Dublin, Ireland
Mary (Thankful) Caldwell
1728–1787
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
James Finley
1687–1753
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Elizabeth Patterson
1690–1755
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George FINLEY's Descendants

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George FINLEY (2 Jan 1743–22 Aug 1809) m. Mary ((Polly)) Gaines (16 Feb 1765–10 Oct 1830)
  1. 1. Lucinda Finley 1793–1874 m. William (Harrison) Pennebaker 1788–1874
    1. 1. John (Hearst Pennebaker) . 1823–1909 m. Mary (Ann) Herrell 1824–1885
      1. 1. D (D) Pennebaker 1860–1915 m. Alice (A (Allie) Hendricks) . 1860–1943
        1. 1. John (Elbert) Pennebaker 1899–1960 m. Betty Lawrence 1905–1980

George FINLEY's Timeline

5 Records

1743
2 Jan 1743
Birth of George FINLEY in Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia
Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia
1779
1779
Age 36
George FINLEY resided here in No Township Listed, Washington County, VA
No Township Listed, Washington County, VA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 47
George FINLEY resided here in Wheatfeld, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Wheatfeld, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1800
1800
Age 57
George FINLEY resided here in Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
1809
22 Aug 1809
Age 66
Death of George FINLEY in Wayne, Kentucky
Wayne, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1743
    Event Place: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Washington County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Wheatfeld, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Wheatfeld, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 98; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1809
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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