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George Washington Major 1839–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1839

Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 09 Apr 1909

Death Location: United States

Father: William Major

Mother: Susannah *

Spouse(s): Sarah Shipe

Children(s): Florence Major, Nicholas Major, Columbus Major

The story of George Washington Major began in 1839 in Knox County, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, George Washington Major resided in District 6, Maynardville, Union, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, George Washington Major resided in District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA. George Washington Major married Sarah Jane Shipe, and had children including Columbus John Lum Major, Florence Malica Major, Nicholas Henry Major. George Washington Major passed away in 1909 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Major began in 1839 in Knox County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, George Washington Major resided in District 6, Maynardville, Union, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, George Washington Major resided in District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • George Washington Major married Sarah Jane Shipe, and had children including Columbus John Lum Major, Florence Malica Major, Nicholas Henry Major.
  • George Washington Major passed away in 1909 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Major
1799–1882
Birth Location: Knox, Tennessee, United States
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Susannah *
1800–1878
Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
S*

Spouses(s)

Sarah Shipe
1841–1926
Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
SS

Children(s)

Florence Major
1866–1948
Birth Location: Union, Tennessee, USA
FM
Nicholas Major
1860–1929
Birth Location: Graveston, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
NM
Columbus Major
1871–1942
Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
CM

George Major's Ancestors

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George Major
1839–1909
Birth Place: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Major
1799–1882
Knox, Tennessee, United States
Susannah ((Susan) Skaggs (Major)) *
1800–1878
Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Smith Major
1764–1840
Northampton, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Crippen
1774–1857
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Eli (Campbell) Skaggs
1770–1833
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Rebecca Popejoy
1773–1829
, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William ***
1740–1782
Margaret (Major)***
1738–1772
John Crippen
1752–1801
Elizabeth James
1720–1806
James Skaggs
1700–1814
Rachel Moredock
1697–1813
Edward Sr
1748–1830
Mary Mathis
1750–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Major
1710–1800
Elizabeth (Ford)
1708–1781
William Smith
1705–1751
Susanna Tilney
1704–
John Crippen
1712–1757
Ephram\Ephriam Ancestor)
1670–1700
Anna Watts
1678–1700
Nathaniel Popejoy
1711–1785
Elizabeth Dulin
1714–1756
Griffin 33.8
1720–1780
Sarah 97.8
1690–1785

George Major's Descendants

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George (Washington) Major (23 Jan 1839–09 Apr 1909) m. Sarah (Jane) Shipe (12 Nov 1841–09 Aug 1926)
  1. 1. Florence (Malica) Major 1866–1948 m. Rev. (Robert Enoch) George 1864–1952
    1. 1. Travis ((Trave) Washington Lafollete) George 1886–1975 m. Minnie (Christine Rogers) (George) 1888–1975
      1. 1. Gladys (Mae) George 1908–1978
      2. 2. Grace George 1912–1971
      3. 3. Margaret (George) (Harless) 1915–1995
    2. 2. Ezra (Alexander) George 1894–1994 m. Virginia (Crafton) Miller 1903–1979
    3. 3. Sallie (Glenn) George 1897–1998 m. Claude (B) Carter 1898–1957
    4. 4. Edward (Edgar Lee) George 1906–2002 m. Naomi (Vance) Blythe 1917–2014
    5. 5. Nelle George 1888–1965 m. Robert (E) Carter 1883–1939
      1. 1. Walter (Lee) Carter 1917–2002 m. Anna (Belle) Carter 1919–1999
      2. 2. Edward (Ned Madison Carter) Sr 1922–2014 m. Peggy (Evelyn) Francis 1922–1999
        1. 1. Edward (Madison) Carter 1948–
        2. 2. Carol (Carter) McClendon 1945–2019 m. Lloyd McClendon 1937–2019
      3. 3. Robert (Ernest Carter) Jr 1915–2010 m. Mary (Jean) Clack 1920–2016
      4. 4. William (Bill George) Carter 1925–1975 m. Frances (Laverne) Tate 1926–2024
        1. 1. William (George Carter) Jr 1947–2023
  2. 2. Nicholas (Henry) Major 1860–1929
  3. 3. Columbus (John (Lum)) Major 1871–1942

George Major's Timeline

5 Records

1839
23 Jan 1839
Birth of George Washington Major in Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Knox County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 31
George Washington Major resided here in District 6, Maynardville, Union, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Maynardville, Union, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
George Washington Major resided here in District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
George Washington Major resided here in Civil District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1909
09 Apr 1909
Age 70
Death of George Washington Major in Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Knox County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1839
    Event Place: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 9
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1582; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0074

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Maynardville, Union, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1567; Page: 247B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Page: 237A; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1582; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0074

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
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