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George Keen 1786–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1786

Birth Location: johnston County, North Carolina

Death Date: 03 Aug 1847

Death Location: North Carolina, United States

Father: Joseph Keen

Mother: Catherine Goodrich

Spouse(s): Betsy Watson

Children(s): Susan Keene, (4) Keen

In 1786, George Keen entered the world in johnston County, North Carolina, born to Joseph George Keen And Catherine Goodrich. George Keen married Betsy Polly Watson, and had children including 4 George William Keen, Susan Keene. George Keen passed away in 1847 in North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1786, George Keen entered the world in johnston County, North Carolina, born to Joseph George Keen And Catherine Goodrich.
  • George Keen married Betsy Polly Watson, and had children including 4 George William Keen, Susan Keene.
  • George Keen passed away in 1847 in North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Keen
1771–1797
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
JK
Catherine Goodrich
1775–1818
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
CG

Spouses(s)

Betsy Watson
1796–1851
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
BW

Children(s)

Susan Keene
1826–1876
Birth Location: Four Oaks, Johnston, North Carolina
SK
(4) Keen
1820–1891
Birth Location: Ingrams Township, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
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George Keen's Ancestors

Self
George Keen
1786–1847
Birth Place: johnston County, North Carolina
Parents
Joseph George Keen
1771–1797
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Catherine Goodrich
1775–1818
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Joshua Goodrich
1742–
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Joshua (Goodrich) Sr.
1742–
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Keen's Descendants

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George Keen (12 May 1786–03 Aug 1847) m. Betsy ((Polly)) Watson (1796–05 Aug 1851)
  1. 1. Susan Keene 1826–1876 m. Elijah ("Lige") Parrish 1829–1902
    1. 1. Betsy (Catherine) Parrish 1861–1935 m. Richard (Haywood) Stephenson 1851–1931
      1. 1. Bertie (Ann) Stephenson 1894–1986 m. Walter (Frank) BARNES 1888–1942
        1. 1. Roy (Lenwood) Barnes 1918–1992 m. Bessie (Malinda) Wiggins 1918–1992
        2. 2. RayVon (Lee) Barnes 1927–1978
      2. 2. Infant Stephenson 1887–1887
      3. 3. Flossie Stephenson 1896–1980 m. William (Elmon) Rowland 1896–1970 m. Thomas (Osborn) Stephenson 1892–1919
        1. 1. Katherine Stephenson 1919–2013 m. Nolan (David) Smith 1915–1976
        2. 2. Thomas (Ernest) Stephenson 1916–1982
        3. 3. Archie (Thurman) Stephenson 1914–1966
      4. 4. Willie (H.) Stephenson 1881–1882
      5. 5. Sudie (Catherine) Stephenson 1878–1954 m. John (Lewis) King 1878–1963
        1. 1. Chester (Drewery) King 1902–1976
        2. 2. Lester (Haywood) King 1903–1973
        3. 3. Betty (Viola) King 1909–1992 m. Johnnie (Edwin) Beasley 1910–1965
        4. 4. Leonia (Gertrude) King 1910–1930
        5. 5. Ila (Mae) King 1913–1967
        6. 6. Ellen King 1907–1973 m. James (Brodie) Holland 1911–1981
        7. 7. Callie (Nathan) King 1904–1978 m. Letha (Mae) King 1912–1998
      6. 6. Matilda (Ellie) Stephenson 1880–1933 m. James (Everitte) Stephenson 1884–1948
        1. 1. Anna (Mae) Stphenson 1918–2012
        2. 2. James (Simon) Stephenson 1925–2017
        3. 3. Iduma (Stephenson) Jones 1920–2000
        4. 4. James (Milton) Stephenson 1906–1957
        5. 5. Ruth Stephenson 1909–1994 m. Johnson (Milton) Byrd 1890–1982
        6. 6. Raeford (Haywood) Stephenson 1914–2007 m. Attie (Mazie) Moulden 1914–1996
        7. 7. Thomas (Booker) Stephenson 1911–1925
        8. 8. Ralph (S.) Stephenson 1916–1990
        9. 9. Betsy (Ione) Stephenson 1913–1986
      7. 7. Minnie (Emily) Stephenson 1888–1954
      8. 8. Malissa Stephenson 1890–1975
        1. 1. Mary (Irene) Johnson 1908–1989
        2. 2. George (Wilbur) Partin 1932–2004
      9. 9. Lloyd (Benjamin) Stephenson 1892–1972 m. Mary (Ann) Young 1883–1964
        1. 1. Bettie (May) Stephenson 1918–1996 m. Paul (David Sandy) Sr 1914–1987
      10. 10. Agnes (Pearl) Stephenson 1900–1983
      11. 11. Nannie (Ester) Woodall 1901–1979 m. Leonard (Eldridge) Woodall 1881–1975
        1. 1. Katie (Christian) Woodall 1920–1998 m. Clarence (Judson) BLALOCK 1914–1996
      12. 12. William (Preston) Stephenson 1903–1949
      13. 13. Martha (Rebecca) Stephenson 1886–1960 m. Joseph King 1885–1958
        1. 1. Haywood (Council) King 1928–1928
        2. 2. Infant King 1919–1919
        3. 3. Wade (Telphar) King 1909–1920
        4. 4. Zola (Ada) King 1911–
        5. 5. Beatrice (Betty) King 1912–1992
        6. 6. Martha (Thelma) King 1905–
        7. 7. Joe (Cephus Linwood) King 1922–1986
    2. 2. Sarah (S "Sallie") Parrish 1876–1952
    3. 3. Edwin (Stanton) Parrish 1887–1950
    4. 4. Henry (Marshall) Parrish 1884–1951 m. Louneva (Benson) Barefoot 1885–1968
      1. 1. Ruby (Marshalene) Parrish 1920–1995 m. James (Lloyd) Barefoot 1919–1988
    5. 5. Martha (A) Parrish 1856–1922
    6. 6. Andrew (Gideon) Parrish 1859–1914 m. Edith (Catherine) Parrish 1859–1940
      1. 1. Andrew (Paul) Parrish 1892–1918
      2. 2. Katie (Virginia) Parrish 1889–1937
      3. 3. Eva (May) Parrish 1900–1941
      4. 4. James (Walter) Parrish 1884–1952 m. Mandy (Lee) Medlin 1910–1989
        1. 1. Peggy (Louise) Parrish-Coe 1930–2017
        2. 2. Mary (Ann) Parrish 1937–2018
        3. 3. Charles (Douglas) Parrish 1928–1986 m. Ida (Doris) Johnson 1927–2007
        4. 4. Laura (Lee) Parrish 1932–2012
      5. 5. Laura (E) Parrish 1883–1919
      6. 6. Callie (Flossie) Parrish 1887–1966
      7. 7. Callie (E) Parrish 1888–
      8. 8. Elijah (E) Parrish 1887–
  2. 2. (4) (George William) Keen 1820–1891 m. Sarah Keen 1823–1882
    1. 1. Sarah (Cathrine) Barbour 1862–1910
    2. 2. Elijah (Elbert) Keen 1860–1888
    3. 3. Alfred (Remus) Keen 1856–1924
    4. 4. (5) (George William) Keen 1855–1920 m. Virginia (Adeliah) Lassiter 1863–1901
      1. 1. Sallie (Ann) Keen 1883–1935 m. Robert (Elijah) Barbour 1877–1963
        1. 1. Mattie (K) Barbour 1919–
        2. 2. Vessie (Inez Barbour) Johnson 1915–2003
        3. 3. Alice (M) Barbour 1905–1963
        4. 4. Pansy (Delia) Barbour 1909–1993
        5. 5. Lanie (M) Barber 1913–1963
        6. 6. Mary (Catherine) Barbour 1918–2008 m. Willard Barefoot 1917–1995
        7. 7. Robert (Leon) Barbour 1920–1977
        8. 8. Joseph (Daniel) Barbour 1927–1988
        9. 9. Mabel Barbour 1912–1998
    5. 5. Mary (Ella) Williams 1871–1937
    6. 6. John (Calvin) Keen 1853–1924
    7. 7. Phelitia (Emeline) Allen 1851–1916
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Helen) Reaves 1858–1918
    9. 9. Edith (H) Dunn 1864–1887
    10. 10. Sarah (Catherine) Keen 1862–1910 m. Kirchen Barber 1849–1920
      1. 1. Sarah ((Sallie) Helen) Barbour 1890–1959 m. Ned (Hamilton) Barber 1889–1947
        1. 1. Mary (Jean) Barbour 1926–1988 m. Robert (Linwood Maxey) Jr 1918–1979
        2. 2. Woodrow (Wilson) Barbour 1912–1969
        3. 3. Jessie (Mae) Barbour 1916–1919
        4. 4. Norman (Horace) Barbour 1921–1940
        5. 5. Glenn Barbour 1924–1997

George Keen's Timeline

4 Records

1786
12 May 1786
Birth of George Keen in Ingrams, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Ingrams, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1786
12 May 1786
Birth of George Keen in johnston County, North Carolina
johnston County, North Carolina
1847
3 Aug 1847
Age 61
Death of George Keen in Ingrams, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Ingrams, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1847
03 Aug 1847
Age 61
Death of George Keen in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1786
    Event Place: Ingrams, Johnston, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1786
    Event Place: johnston County, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1847
    Event Place: Ingrams, Johnston, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1847
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
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