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Hannah Jane Jennings 1808–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1808

Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 1878

Death Location: Price Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Jennings

Mother: Hannah Martin

Spouse(s): William Ray

Children(s): Margaret Ray, Thomas Ray, Edward Ray, Thursa Ray

In 1808, Hannah Jane Jennings entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to James Jennings And Hannah Martin. In 1850, Hannah Jane Jennings resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Hannah Jane Jennings resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Hannah Jane Jennings married William Billy Ray, and had children including Edward Burton Ray, Elizabeth Ray, Hannah L Ray, Hiram Hunter Ray, Jane Ray, John Henry Ray, Margaret L Ray, Margaret M Ray, Martha Elizabeth Jane Ray, Mary Ray, Myra Ray, Thomas L Ray, Thomas S Ray, Thursa Ray. Hannah Jane Jennings passed away in 1878 in Price Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Hannah Jane Jennings entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to James Jennings And Hannah Martin.
  • In 1850, Hannah Jane Jennings resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Hannah Jane Jennings resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Hannah Jane Jennings married William Billy Ray, and had children including Edward Burton Ray, Elizabeth Ray, Hannah L Ray, Hiram Hunter Ray, Jane Ray, John Henry Ray, Margaret L Ray, Margaret M Ray, Martha Elizabeth Jane Ray, Mary Ray, Myra Ray, Thomas L Ray, Thomas S Ray, Thursa Ray.
  • Hannah Jane Jennings passed away in 1878 in Price Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jennings
1757–1837
Birth Location: Buckingham County, Virginia, United States of America
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Hannah Martin
1765–1848
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

William Ray
1809–1888
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Margaret Ray
1839–1911
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Thomas Ray
1848–1874
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Edward Ray
1831–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Thursa Ray
1833–1859
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
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Hannah Jennings's Ancestors

Self
Hannah Jennings
1808–1878
Birth Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
James Jennings
1757–1837
Buckingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Hannah Martin
1765–1848
Grandparents
William (Jr Capt Jennings 1750 md Agnes Dickerson Will) #1
1726–1793
Amelia, Virginia, USA
Agnes Dickerson
1727–1785
, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Margaret ((Peggy)) Kerr
1740–
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hannah Jennings's Descendants

1.
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Hannah (Jane) Jennings (abt 1808–1878) m. William ("Billy") Ray (Abt 1809–Abt 1888)
  1. 1. Margaret (L) Ray 1839–1911 m. Cornelius (Wilson) Edwards 1838–1918
    1. 1. John (W) Edwards 1856–1944 m. Myra (S) Hensley 1861–1937
      1. 1. James (Ernest) Edwards 1889–1969 m. Lennie Edwards 1894–1986
        1. 1. Solen (Hyder) Edwards 1931–2003
        2. 2. Jack Edwards 1924–1995 m. Betty (Jo) Hunter 1932–1998
        3. 3. Clay Edwards 1920–1988 m. Catherine Wilson 1939–2014 m. Beuna (Deyton) Edwards 1914–2008
        4. 4. James (Edwards) Jr 1928–1982
        5. 5. Ruby Edwards 1917–2012 m. Leslie Wheeler 1922–
        6. 6. Eloise Lawton 1924–2012
        7. 7. Faye (Agnes) Edwards 1911–2003 m. Byrd (Carmon) McIntosh 1909–1988
        8. 8. Jay (Will) Edwards 1916–1984 m. Mary (Doris) Edwards 1921–2011
      2. 2. Bertha Hilemon 1886–1976 m. Isaac (William) Hilemon 1879–1960
        1. 1. Mable (Myra Ann) Whitson 1924–2003
        2. 2. George (Bryan) Hylemon 1906–1946
        3. 3. Ophine (Elnora) Morrow 1920–
        4. 4. Effie (Ann) Randolph 1909–1993
        5. 5. Ada Hilmond 1905–
        6. 6. Arnald Hilmond 1909–
        7. 7. Opha (E) Hylemon 1921–
        8. 8. Mayble Hylemon 1925–
      3. 3. Cora Edwards 1897–1965
      4. 4. Ida Edwards 1893–1979 m. William (Nelson) King 1887–1958
        1. 1. Ora (Louanna) Angel 1917–1972 m. Edgar (Hal) Angel 1913–1995
        2. 2. Richard (D) King 1924–
        3. 3. Jay (Bryan) King 1921–2012
        4. 4. Cora Robinson 1914–1999 m. Charlie (Wesley) Robinson 1906–1989
        5. 5. Virginia (Mae) King 1910–1915
        6. 6. Cora Robinson 1914–1999
        7. 7. Bis (Eugene) King 1912–1986
        8. 8. ALECK (GRANT) King 1930–2007
        9. 9. Eckel (Ray) King 1924–1994
      5. 5. Minnie (V) Edwards 1883–1970
      6. 6. Hattie (Lou) McAlister 1880–1980 m. John (Wesley) McAllister 1881–1955 m. Hiram (Wilson) Higgins 1890–1977
        1. 1. Emmett (Jackson) McAlister 1909–1985
        2. 2. Zeb Mccalister 1906–1978 m. Rosella Duncan 1912–
        3. 3. Grace Silvers 1902–1983 m. Arthur (W) Silvers 1904–
        4. 4. Sleet Mccalister 1904–1998
        5. 5. Annie (M Mc) Alister 1913–1998
        6. 6. Jack (E Mc) Alister 1910–
        7. 7. Walter Mcalister 1910–
        8. 8. Emit McAlister 1910–
        9. 9. Willie (M) McAlister 1913–1981
        10. 10. Virginia (Mae) Higgins 1932–2015
        11. 11. Mack (Ray) Higgins 1922–1983
      7. 7. Grant Edwards 1878–1960 m. Ida Edwards 1882–1962 m. Dora Edwards 1879–1912 m. Dora Hensley 1879–1914
        1. 1. Bertha Edwards 1916–
        2. 2. Beatrice (Edwards) Ray 1917–1992
        3. 3. Dewey Edwards 1923–
        4. 4. Sammie Edwards 1920–1939
        5. 5. Virgus Edwards 1912–1981
        6. 6. Lena (May) Edwards 1916–1917
        7. 7. Roy Edwards 1905–1995
        8. 8. Glenn (C) Edwards 1908–1948 m. Berlenia Edwards 1912– m. Mabel (Marie Hilemon Hylemon) Hilman 1916–1978
        9. 9. John Edwards 1906–1999 m. Etta Johnson 1906–1986
        10. 10. William (Carmon) Edwards 1902–1986 m. Hattie Edwards 1900–
        11. 11. Nettie Bennett 1901–1988 m. Sam Bennett 1890–1952
      8. 8. Jenettie (Rachel) Bynum 1879–1938
    2. 2. Cornelius (Wilson) Edwards 1838–1918 m. Margaret (L) Ray 1839–1911 m. Emeline McIntosh 1858–1927 m. Lucinda (C.) Edwards 1843–1940 m. Lucinda (C.) Edwards 1843–1940 m. Mary (J "Polly") Ray 1839–1911
      1. 1. Wilson (S) Edwards 1880–1977 m. Kate Edwards 1893–1987
        1. 1. Jewel (L) Edwards 1915–1993
        2. 2. Wilson ("Barton") Edwards 1930–2010
        3. 3. Zenebia (Pauline) Greene 1913–2010
        4. 4. Ineze Edwards 1917–2006
        5. 5. Geraldine Edwards 1921–
        6. 6. Margaret (L) Edwards 1924–
      2. 2. Grant (Avery) McIntosh 1876–1971
      3. 3. Martha (Jane) King 1856–1925 m. William King 1855–
        1. 1. Julia (Loretta) King 1876–1973 m. William (Nelson) Ayers 1874–1960
      4. 4. Wilson (Stein) Edwards 1880–1977
      5. 5. Grant (Avery) McIntosh 1876–1971
      6. 6. James (M.) Edwards 1864–
    3. 3. Martha (Jane) King 1856–1925 m. William (J.) King 1855–1939
      1. 1. Charlie (Wilson) King 1873–1888
      2. 2. Robert (Lee) King 1878–1901
      3. 3. Julia (Loretta) Ayers 1876–1973
      4. 4. John (Melvin) King 1874–1967 m. Mary (N) King 1875–
        1. 1. Robert (L) King 1900–
        2. 2. Preston (W) King 1907–
      5. 5. Mary (Jane) King 1883–1973
      6. 6. Alice Woodby 1892–1989
      7. 7. Lyda Proffitt 1894–1988
      8. 8. Richard (Andrew) King 1888–1985
      9. 9. Addie (Samantha) Silvers 1892–1985
      10. 10. Adaline King 1891–
    4. 4. Corne Edward 1838–
    5. 5. Thomas (H) Edwards 1861–1953 m. Sarah (Jane) Edwards 1866–1942
      1. 1. Gus Edwards 1893–1972
      2. 2. Mattie Edwards 1884–1963
      3. 3. Lyda Edwards 1891–
      4. 4. Selie (C) Edwards 1885–
      5. 5. Mary Edwards 1887–
      6. 6. Hanah Edwards 1890–
    6. 6. James (Monroe) Edwards 1864–1946 m. Mary Bryant 1871–1959
      1. 1. Wesley (C.) Edwards 1890–1973
      2. 2. Harmon (Pender) Edwards 1902–1951 m. Rainy ("Alda" Sronce) (Edwards) 1904–1994
        1. 1. Charles (Wesley) Edwards 1925–1979
        2. 2. Peggy (Ann) Edwards 1938–2007
        3. 3. Ralph (Walter Edwards Sr) Sr 1923–2000
      3. 3. Minnie (Lee) Hensley 1891–1975
      4. 4. William (Edmon) Edwards 1891–1975
      5. 5. Mannie Edwards 1893–
      6. 6. Millord (F) Edwards 1897–
      7. 7. Alice Edwards 1899–
      8. 8. Amanda Edwards 1901–
      9. 9. John (H) Edwards 1903–
      10. 10. Sally Edwards 1905–
      11. 11. Thelma Edwards 1909–
      12. 12. Flora (Belle Edwards) (Hughes) 1888–1978
  2. 2. Thomas (S) Ray 1848–1874 m. Marth (H) Ray 1851–1904
    1. 1. Cora (Ella) Peterson 1873–1956 m. J (C) Peterson 1860–
      1. 1. Rosa Peterson 1893–
      2. 2. Homer Peterson 1900–
      3. 3. Harman Peterson 1902–
      4. 4. James (C Peterson) Jr. 1906–
  3. 3. Edward (Burton) Ray 1831–
  4. 4. Thursa Ray 1833–1859 m. Nathan (M Anderson) Jr 1823–1900
    1. 1. Robert (Henry Anderson) Jr. 1853–1928
    2. 2. Margaret (M) Anderson 1855–1930
    3. 3. Thursa (Ann) Anderson 1859–
    4. 4. Bregetta (Jane) Anderson 1850–1934 m. Robert (Franklin) Jervis 1848–1935
      1. 1. Loula (Lucille) Jervis 1869–
      2. 2. Armenia Jervis 1871–
      3. 3. John Jervis 1874–
      4. 4. Hiram Jervis 1876–1948
      5. 5. Curtis (Nelson) Jervis 1881–1930
      6. 6. William (C) Jervis 1885–
      7. 7. Charles (B) Jervis 1888–
      8. 8. Nathanial (Elephiat) Jarvis 1878–1953
      9. 9. Gus Jervis 1891–1966
      10. 10. Maggie Jervis 1894–
      11. 11. Minnie (Cordelia) Jarvis 1872–1950
      12. 12. Lee (L) Robinson 1870–
    5. 5. Mardanis (Donald) Anderson 1852–1923

Hannah Jennings's Timeline

5 Records

1808
abt 1808
Birth of Hannah Jane Jennings in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 42
Hannah Jane Jennings resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Hannah Jane Jennings resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Hannah Jane Jennings resided here in Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1878
1878
Age 70
Death of Hannah Jane Jennings in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1808
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 777A; Family History Library Film: 552665
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 371; Family History Library Film: 803919
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 454B; Image: 416
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 454B; Image: 416

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 371; Family History Library Film: 803919

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 777A; Family History Library Film: 552665

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Price Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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