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Jacob George Bruce 1735–1806 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1735

Birth Location: Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Dec 1806

Death Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: George Bruce

Mother: Margery Walker

Spouse(s): Susannah "Nanne"

Children(s): Thomas Bruce, Absalom Bruce, Elizabeth Bruce, Jourdain Bruce, Aziel Bruce, Sarah Bruce, Martha Bruce, Sealy Bruce

Jacob George Bruce was born in 1735 in Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA, the child of George Bruce And Margery Mary Walker. In 1770, Jacob George Bruce resided in James River District, Virginia, USA. In 1779, Jacob George Bruce resided in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA. Jacob George Bruce married Susannah Barnes Nanne, and had children including Absalom Bruce, Aziel Bruce, Elizabeth Bruce, Jourdain Bruce, Martha Patsy Bruce, Sarah Bruce, Sealy Bruce, Thomas Bruce. Jacob George Bruce passed away in 1806 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Jacob George Bruce was born in 1735 in Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA, the child of George Bruce And Margery Mary Walker.
  • In 1770, Jacob George Bruce resided in James River District, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1779, Jacob George Bruce resided in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA.
  • Jacob George Bruce married Susannah Barnes Nanne, and had children including Absalom Bruce, Aziel Bruce, Elizabeth Bruce, Jourdain Bruce, Martha Patsy Bruce, Sarah Bruce, Sealy Bruce, Thomas Bruce.
  • Jacob George Bruce passed away in 1806 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Bruce
1666–1742
Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
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Margery Walker
1667–1742
Birth Location: Staunton, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susannah "Nanne"
1745–1806
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Thomas Bruce
1768–1849
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Absalom Bruce
1764–1855
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
AB
Elizabeth Bruce
1766–1860
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
EB
Jourdain Bruce
1767–1815
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Aziel Bruce
1771–1834
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
AB
Sarah Bruce
1771–1865
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
SB
Martha Bruce
1778–1872
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
MB
Sealy Bruce
1785–1879
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
SB

Jacob Bruce's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Bruce
1735–1806
Birth Place: Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA
Parents
George Bruce
1666–1742
Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
Margery (Mary) Walker
1667–1742
Staunton, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard Walker
1638–1672
Virginia, USA
Mary Wray-Ray
1640–1685
Charles Parrish, York, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Bruce's Descendants

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Jacob (George) Bruce (1735–Dec 1806) m. Susannah (Barnes) "Nanne" (24 Nov 1745–16 Jun 1806)
  1. 1. Thomas Bruce 1768–1849 m. Nancy Barnes 1777–1865
    1. 1. Amos (Hiram) Bruce 1796–1853 m. Matilda (Sarrett) "Atilla" 1802–1870 m. (first wife) –1840
      1. 1. Matilda Bruce 1816–1856 m. Hillsman King 1808–1883
        1. 1. Elizabeth King 1846–1875 m. James (W) Martin 1838–1902
        2. 2. Larcena (King) "Larceney" 1835–1880 m. Ephraim Hendrex 1830–1862
        3. 3. Allen (B King) "Aley" 1836–
        4. 4. Harry (A) King 1838–
        5. 5. Arthur (B.) King 1842– m. Sarah (H) Tams 1850–
        6. 6. Stephen (Gray) King 1844–1863
        7. 7. Pennania (A King) "Penny" 1845–1920 m. John (Archie) Stubbs 1841–1925
        8. 8. Anderson (Norris) King 1852–1918 m. Josephine Hawkins 1855–1918
        9. 9. Mary (Hudson) King 1854–1926 m. Robert (Harper) Kirk 1845–1920
        10. 10. Paulina King 1846–
        11. 11. Laura King 1852–
        12. 12. James (Anderson) King 1850–1931
      2. 2. Trophena Bruce 1820– m. Henry (Clay) Camp 1814–1854
        1. 1. Anna Camp 1838–
        2. 2. Elizabeth Camp 1840–
        3. 3. Mary (Hudson) Camp 1844–1900
        4. 4. Lamira Camp 1848–
        5. 5. William Camp 1850–1860
        6. 6. John Camp 1853–
      3. 3. William (F.) Bruce 1823–1860 m. Caroline Cozart 1828–1860
        1. 1. Cave (Johnson) Bruce 1849–1920
        2. 2. Barney Bruce 1853–1879
      4. 4. Donaphin (Alonzo B.) Bruce 1842– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Turpin 1837–
        1. 1. George (T) Bruce 1866–
        2. 2. Julia (Ball) Bruce 1867–1951
      5. 5. Rebecca Bruce 1827–
      6. 6. Orzilla Bruce 1829–
      7. 7. John (W) Bruce 1834–1864
      8. 8. Calton (Browning) Bruce 1836–
    2. 2. BIRD BRUCE 1800–1866
    3. 3. William (H) Bruce 1797–1860
    4. 4. Jesse Bruce 1794–1875
    5. 5. Susanna Bruce 1795–
    6. 6. James (A) Bruce 1800–1870
    7. 7. Jordan Bruce 1809–
  2. 2. Absalom Bruce 1764–1855
  3. 3. Elizabeth Bruce 1766–1860
  4. 4. Jourdain Bruce 1767–1815
  5. 5. Aziel Bruce 1771–1834
  6. 6. Sarah Bruce 1771–1865
  7. 7. Martha (Patsy) Bruce 1778–1872
  8. 8. Sealy Bruce 1785–1879

Jacob Bruce's Timeline

6 Records

1735
1735
Birth of Jacob George Bruce in Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA
Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA
1770
1 Jun 1770
Age 35
Jacob George Bruce resided here in James River District, Virginia, USA
James River District, Virginia, USA
1779
24 Nov 1779
Age 44
Jacob George Bruce resided here in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 65
Jacob George Bruce resided here in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
1806
Dec 1806
Age 71
Death of Jacob George Bruce in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1806
Dec 1806
Age 71
Jacob George Bruce - Probate in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1770
    Event Place: James River District, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Colonial Records, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Treasury Papers - In Letters; Author: Public Record Office Class: T 1/476.; Description: Andrews Guide, Vol. II, p. 177. Lists and Indexes, T1, vol. I, p. 8; Survey Report: SR 01313; Film Number: 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1779
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 30; Page: 185; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 337906

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1806
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Dec 1806
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
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