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George Washington Reynolds 1820 – 1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 August 1820

Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America

Death Date: 6 August 1896

Death Location: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: James Reynolds

Mother: Mary Eshelman

Spouse(s): Etta Reynolds

Children(s): Charles REYNOLDS, Esther Reynolds, Robert Reynolds, Willie Reynolds, Esther Taylor, Addie Haldeman, Mary Townsend, James Reynolds

The story of George Washington Reynolds began in 1820 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America. George Washington Reynolds married Etta Esther Reynolds, and had children including Charles REYNOLDS, Esther Etta Reynolds, Robert L Reynolds, Willie B Reynolds, Esther E Taylor, Addie Haldeman, Mary Augusta Townsend, James H Reynolds. George Washington Reynolds passed away in 1896 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Reynolds began in 1820 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America.
  • George Washington Reynolds married Etta Esther Reynolds, and had children including Charles REYNOLDS, Esther Etta Reynolds, Robert L Reynolds, Willie B Reynolds, Esther E Taylor, Addie Haldeman, Mary Augusta Townsend, James H Reynolds.
  • George Washington Reynolds passed away in 1896 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Reynolds
1794 – 1871
Birth Location: Orange, New York, USA
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Mary Eshelman
1800 – 1870
Birth Location: Colebrook, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Etta Reynolds
1824 – 1910
Birth Location: Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Charles REYNOLDS
1847 – 1934
Birth Location: Mineral Point, Wisconsin
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Esther Reynolds
1861 – 1945
Birth Location: Illinois
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Robert Reynolds
Birth Location: –
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Willie Reynolds
Birth Location: –
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Esther Taylor
Birth Location: –
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Addie Haldeman
Birth Location: –
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Mary Townsend
Birth Location: –
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James Reynolds
Birth Location: –
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George Reynolds's Ancestors

Self
George Reynolds
1820 – 1896
Birth Place: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America
Parents
James Reynolds
1794 – 1871
Orange, New York, USA
Mary (Molly) Eshelman
1800 – 1870
Colebrook, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
David Reynolds
1761 – 1853
Sarah Reynolds
1767 – 1847
New York, United States of America
Henry Eshleman
– 1826
Elizabeth Hostetter
Great-Grandparents
David Reynolds
1738 – 1823
Mary Hudson
1739 – 1835
Alexander Galloway
1737 – 1799
Mary Shildrin
1737 – 1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christofer Reynolds
1716 – 1812
Elizabeth Price
1719 –
James Hudson
1713 –
Sarah Pitcher
1718 – 1756
JOHN GALLOWAY
1700 – 1783
Hannah Lamb
1709 – 1783

George Reynolds's Descendants

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George (Washington) Reynolds (1 August 1820 – 6 August 1896) m. Etta (Esther) Reynolds (27 March 1824 – 30 December 1910)
  1. 1. Charles REYNOLDS (6 Dec 1847 – 14 May 1934) m. Ida Walker (21 February 1862 – 9 Dec 1952)
    1. 1. Esther (Etta) Reynolds (June 10,1880 – April 12,1973)
    2. 2. Harry Reynolds (Jul 1885 – 1962-12-10)
    3. 3. Beatrice Reynolds (Jan 1888 – 1981-04-16)
    4. 4. George Reynolds (8 March 1889 – 14 Jul 1953) m. Pearl Reynolds (abt 1891 – ) m. Maggie (Pearl) Reynolds (14 December 1891 – 6 September 1979)
      1. 1. Ada (Marie) Thompson (16 November 1913 – 3 January 2012)
      2. 2. Ida (Chloe) Ford (25 January 1915 – 17 March 2015)
      3. 3. Herman (Deleath) Reynolds (18 August 1917 – 22 June 1985)
      4. 4. Ruel Reynolds (30 March 1921 – 20 February 2011)
      5. 5. Ruth Ray (30 March 1921 – 5 June 1965)
      6. 6. Ada (Mae) Brown (1 May 1927 – 31 January 2004)
    5. 5. Clarance Reynolds (August 25.1891 – 10 February 1980)
    6. 6. Arthur (B) Reynolds (1893 – )
    7. 7. Burton Reynolds (Apr 1894 – August 4.1963)
    8. 8. Herbie Reynolds (Mar 1896 – 1986-10-03)
    9. 9. Murl (H) Reynolds (13 Mar 1897 – 13 Jul 1980) m. Martie Barber (8 Sep 1901 – 25 May 1978)
      1. 1. Juanita (Reynolds) Nickolson (abt 1920 – 27 May 1979) m. Guy (Harold) Martin (20 Mar 1919 – 16 Mar 1994) m. Harry (Lyndon) Nickolson (25 Dec 1918 – )
        1. 1. Gary (Lynn) Nicholson
      2. 2. Faye Meadows (05/16/1922 – 12 Feb 1984) m. Willard (Earl) Meadows (2 May 1915 – 10/03/2000)
        1. 1. Linda (Juanita) Meadows (11 Nov 1946 – 01 Dec 2020) m. David (Alexander) Boyd (2 Feb 1944 – 9 Dec 1990)
        2. 2. Dick (Earl) Meadows (28 Jul 1949 – ) m. Judy (Carlene Miller) Meadows (11/30/1948 – 05/30/2009)
      3. 3. Herschel (Sherwood) Reynolds (24 Nov 1929 – 17 Aug 2004) m. Linda (J) Mcdowell (abt 1960 – ) m. Dorothy (Louise) Wilkinson (1 Apr 1928 – 3 Jan 1981) m. Suzanne Mitchell (5 May 1931 – 15 Jun 2009) m. Oletha (M) Reynolds (abt 1933 – )
      4. 4. Charles (Edward) Reynolds (12 Dec 1943 – ) m. Barbara (Ann) Reynolds (1945 – ) m. Sharlyn Reynolds (1947 – 2008)
    10. 10. Howard Reynolds (abt 1900 – 19 March 1963)
    11. 11. Sherwood Reynolds (abt 1901 – 11 May 1969)
    12. 12. Callie Reynolds (abt 1904 – October 30, 2000)
  2. 2. Esther (Etta) Reynolds (April 3, 1861 – 28 Dec 1945)
  3. 3. Robert (L) Reynolds
  4. 4. Willie (B) Reynolds
  5. 5. Esther (E) Taylor
  6. 6. Addie Haldeman
  7. 7. Mary (Augusta) Townsend
  8. 8. James (H) Reynolds

George Reynolds's Timeline

13 Records

1820
1 Aug 1820
Birth of George Washington Reynolds in Otsego, New York
Otsego, New York
1820
1 Aug 1820
Birth of George Washington Reynolds in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1820
1 August 1820
Birth of George Washington Reynolds in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America
Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 30
George Washington Reynolds resided here in New Diggings, Lafayette, Wisconsin, USA
New Diggings, Lafayette, Wisconsin, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
George Washington Reynolds resided here in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 43
George Washington Reynolds resided here in Alford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
Alford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 50
George Washington Reynolds resided here in Rockford Ward 4, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford Ward 4, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
George Washington Reynolds resided here in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1885
1 May 1885
Age 65
George Washington Reynolds resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1888
19 Apr 1888
Age 68
George Washington Reynolds - Probate in Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1896
6 Aug 1896
Age 76
Death of George Washington Reynolds in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
1896
6 Aug 1896
Age 76
Death of George Washington Reynolds in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1896
6 August 1896
Age 76
Death of George Washington Reynolds in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Otsego, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
    [4] New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900
    [5] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 261; Family History Film: 1254261; Page: 210C; Enumeration District: 229; Image: 0730
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 August 1820
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: New Diggings, Lafayette, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Alford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rockford Ward 4, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 261; Family History Film: 1254261; Page: 210C; Enumeration District: 229; Image: 0730

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1885
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Winnebago county
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1896
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1896
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 August 1896
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999
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