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George W Priest 1844–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 14 Apr 1938

Death Location: Ashland, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Priest

Mother: Nancy Green

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Chapman

Children(s): Ada Priest, Mamie PRIEST, Iva Priest, Charles Priest, Elida Priest

In 1844, George W Priest entered the world in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA, born to John Priest And Nancy Green. In 1850, George W Priest resided in District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA. In 1856, George W Priest resided in Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA. George W Priest married Elizabeth Ellen Chapman, and had children including Ada Mary Priest, Charles Otto Priest, Elida Ethel Priest, Iva M Priest, Mamie O Priest. George W Priest passed away in 1938 in Ashland, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, George W Priest entered the world in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA, born to John Priest And Nancy Green.
  • In 1850, George W Priest resided in District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1856, George W Priest resided in Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA.
  • George W Priest married Elizabeth Ellen Chapman, and had children including Ada Mary Priest, Charles Otto Priest, Elida Ethel Priest, Iva M Priest, Mamie O Priest.
  • George W Priest passed away in 1938 in Ashland, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Priest's Ancestors

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George Priest
1844–1938
Birth Place: Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Parents
John Priest
1798–1866
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Green
1807–1858
Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Reynolds ((John Reynolds)) Greene
1780–1848
Virginia, Caswell, North Carolina
Francis Hall
1789–1849
Casswell Co, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Green
1750–1818
Judith Gordon
1750–1793
John Sr
1758–1835
Mary Chaney
1760–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Green
1721–1786
Rachel Pope
1726–1807
Thomas Gordon
1723–1788
Georg Heil
1702–1773
Susanna Steirheim
1706–1780
Jacob Chaney
1724–1801
Sarah --Chaney
1727–1801

George Priest's Descendants

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George (W) Priest (1844–14 Apr 1938) m. Elizabeth (Ellen) Chapman (Mar 26, 1848–28 July 1888)
  1. 1. Ada (Mary) Priest 1875–1881
  2. 2. Mamie (O.) PRIEST 1876–1964
  3. 3. Iva (M.) Priest 1878–1955
  4. 4. Charles (Otto) Priest 1882–1969
  5. 5. Elida (Ethel) Priest 1880–

George Priest's Timeline

6 Records

1844
1844
Birth of George W Priest in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
George W Priest resided here in District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA
District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1856
1856
Age 12
George W Priest resided here in Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
George W Priest resided here in Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
George W Priest resided here in Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1938
14 Apr 1938
Age 94
Death of George W Priest in Ashland, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Ashland, Wapello County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [3] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: 368; Page: 225C; Enumeration District: 070
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: M593_422; Page: 284B; Family History Library Film: 545921
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: M432_189; Page: 401A; Image: 319
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: M432_189; Page: 401A; Image: 319

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: M593_422; Page: 284B; Family History Library Film: 545921

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: 368; Page: 225C; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wapello County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1938
    Event Place: Ashland, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ashland, Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa Civil War Soldier Burial Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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