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Hector "Bluff" McNeill 1726 – 1768 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1726

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1768

Death Location: Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States

Father: Neill Ardelay,

Mother: Grissella Campbell

Spouse(s): Mary McAlister

Children(s): Neill McNeill, Flora McNeill, John McNeill, Margaret McNeill, Mary McNeill, Janet McNeill, John McNeill, Jean McNeill

In 1726, Hector "Bluff" McNeill entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to Neill McNeill of Ardelay, and Grissella Campbell. In 1584, Hector "Bluff" McNeill established residence. In 1660, Hector "Bluff" McNeill established residence. In 1663, Hector "Bluff" McNeill established residence. Hector "Bluff" McNeill married Mary McAlister, and had children including Neill McNeill, Flora McNeill, John McNeill, Margaret McNeill, Mary McNeill, Janet McNeill, John Henry McNeill, Jean McNeill. Hector "Bluff" McNeill passed away in 1768 in Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1726, Hector "Bluff" McNeill entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to Neill McNeill of Ardelay, and Grissella Campbell.
  • In 1584, Hector "Bluff" McNeill established residence.
  • In 1660, Hector "Bluff" McNeill established residence.
  • In 1663, Hector "Bluff" McNeill established residence.
  • Hector "Bluff" McNeill married Mary McAlister, and had children including Neill McNeill, Flora McNeill, John McNeill, Margaret McNeill, Mary McNeill, Janet McNeill, John Henry McNeill, Jean McNeill.
  • Hector "Bluff" McNeill passed away in 1768 in Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Neill Ardelay,
1690 – 1749
Birth Location: Scotland
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Grissella Campbell
1695 – 1748
Birth Location: Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Mary McAlister
1732 – 1780
Birth Location: Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland
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Children(s)

Neill McNeill
1752 – 1773
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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Flora McNeill
1756 – 1803
Birth Location: probably Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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John McNeill
1757 – 1799
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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Margaret McNeill
1763 – 1792
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary McNeill
1765 – 1799
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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Janet McNeill
1767 – 1837
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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John McNeill
1781 – 1850
Birth Location: Southend, Argyll
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Jean McNeill
– 1792
Birth Location: –
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Hector McNeill's Ancestors

Self
Hector McNeill
1726 – 1768
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
Neill McNeill of Ardelay,
1690 – 1749
Scotland
Grissella Campbell
1695 – 1748
Scotland
Grandparents
Hector McNeill
1674 – 1725
Gigha, Argyll, Scotland
Elizabeth McTavish
1674 – 1931
Scotland
Alexander (HUME CAMPBELL, 2nd Earl of Marchmont, 2nd Lord Polwarth, and Privy Councillor (from) 1726),
1675 – 1740
Marchmont, Berwickshire, Scotland
Margaret Campbell
1679 – 1722
Mckillop Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Neill MacNeill
1650 – 1700
Margaret McLean
1650 – 1760
Donald McTavish
1654 – 1694
Lord Marchmont
1641 – 1724
Grizel Ker
1642 – 1703
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Malcolm McNeill
Margaret McMillan
1785 – 1864
Allan Maclean
1640 – 1756
Eoin MacTavish
1630 – 1669
Marion Campbell
1630 –
Sir Polwarth
1607 – 1648

Hector McNeill's Descendants

1.
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Hector ("Bluff") McNeill (1726 – 1768) m. Mary McAlister (1732 – 1780)
  1. 1. Neill McNeill (1752 – SPRING 1773)
  2. 2. Flora McNeill (1756 – 29 Jul 1803)
  3. 3. John McNeill (Abt. 1757 – 1799)
  4. 4. Margaret McNeill (1763 – alive 1792)
  5. 5. Mary McNeill (1765 – alive 1799)
  6. 6. Janet McNeill (1767 – Abt. 1837)
  7. 7. John (Henry) McNeill (Abt. 1781 – 28 Dec 1850) m. Louisa (Levicy) Moultrie (1775 – 23 February 1857) m. Margaret (Peggy) McMillan (1780 – 11 Dec 1864) m. Mary Vanderen
    1. 1. Hector McNeill (1788 – 1863)
    2. 2. Neill (T) Mcneill (1788 – 27 Nov 1881)
    3. 3. Archibald McNEILL (1811 – 30 Jan 1892) m. Effie McPhatter (8 January 1814 – 22 September 1900)
    4. 4. John McNeill (06 Mar 1815 – 05 Mar 1857) m. Sarah (Jane) White (1798 – 20 Jun 1884) m. Roxana (C) Worth (22 Jan 1826 – 14 Sep 1914)
      1. 1. Daniel (Caulder) McNeill (1800 – 16 Feb 1868) m. Anny McNiell (abt 1810 – 16 January 1867)
      2. 2. Daniel McNeill (03 Sep 1818 – 26 Mar 1861) m. Emily (Ann) Saunders (09 Jul 1819 – 09 Oct 1863)
        1. 1. Eliza (Jane McNeill) ** (22 Feb 185 – 03 Oct 1863) m. James Stevens (Abt. 1854 – )
        2. 2. Thomas (Jefferson) McNeill (25 May 1842 – 27 Oct 1921) m. Mary (Jane) Reid\Reed (11 Oct 1845 – 13 Sep 1911)
        3. 3. John McNeill (29 Apr 1844 – 01 Sep 1906)
        4. 4. Sarah (J) McNeill (16 Mar 1846 – 14 Jan 1868)
        5. 5. Mary (Margeret) McNeill (09 Feb 1848 – )
        6. 6. William (James Lane) McNeil (04 Jan 1851 – 30 May 1927) m. Nancy (Jane) Holley (13 Feb 1856 – 28 Sep 1932)
        7. 7. Donald (McKay) McNeill (11 Jan 1853 – )
        8. 8. Emily (Abigale) McNeill (07 Jun 1855 – )
        9. 9. Almira (Mc) Neill (Abt. 1856 – )
        10. 10. M. (C. Mc) Neill (Abt. 1858 – )
        11. 11. Eliza (Jane) McNeal (23 Nov 1858 – 07 Nov 1941)
        12. 12. Martha (E) McNeill (1860 – 3 Oct 1863)
      3. 3. Sally McNeill (15 Oct 1854 – 14 Feb 1923)
      4. 4. Cornelia Elliott (20 Jan 1857 – 11 Feb 1936)
    5. 5. Malcolm (Duncan) McNeill (04 Jul 1822 – 29 Sep 1894)
    6. 6. Neill McNeill (May 1823 – 12 Jun 1892)
    7. 7. Archibald (Smith) McNeill (18 Jul 1824 – 28 Sep 1896)
    8. 8. Henry McNeill (1825 – 27 Oct 1854)
    9. 9. Danul (C) Mcneill (abt 1826 – )
  8. 8. Jean McNeill ( – alive 1792)

Hector McNeill's Timeline

7 Records

1584
Bet. 1584–1880
Hector "Bluff" McNeill resided here
None
1660
Bet. 1660–1914
Hector "Bluff" McNeill resided here
None
1663
Bet. 1663–1800
Hector "Bluff" McNeill resided here
None
1726
1726
Birth of Hector "Bluff" McNeill in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1755
1755
Age 29
Hector "Bluff" McNeill resided here in Early Tax Lists, Cumberland County, NC
Early Tax Lists, Cumberland County, NC
1768
1768
Age 42
Death of Hector "Bluff" McNeill in Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
1768
Oct 1768
Age 42
Hector "Bluff" McNeill - Probate in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Cumberland, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1584–1880
    Record Source:
    [1] History of North Carolina: From the Earliest Discoveries to the Present Time
    [2] Historical sketches of North Carolina, from 1584 to 1851 : compiled from original records, official documents and traditional s

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1660–1914
    Record Source: Chronicles of the Cape Fear River

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1663–1800
    Record Source: North Carolina, Abstract of Wills, c. 1760-1800 : supplementing Grimes' Abstract of North Carolina wills, 1663-1760

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1751
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Early Tax Lists, Cumberland County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: North Carolina, Divorce Index, 1958-2004

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Will Abstracts, 1760-1800
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Cumberland County); Probate Place: Cumberland, North Carolina
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Oct 1768
    Event Place: Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Cumberland County); Probate Place: Cumberland, North Carolina
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