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James Cooley 1718–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jul 1718

Birth Location: Garmouth, Moray, , Scotland

Death Date: 1786

Death Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Father: William Collie

Mother: JANET *

Spouse(s): Ann Cornwall

Children(s): William Collier

In 1718, James Cooley entered the world in Garmouth, Moray, , Scotland, born to William Cole Collie And Janet Grant. James Cooley married Ann Cornwall, and had children including William Collier. James Cooley passed away in 1786 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1718, James Cooley entered the world in Garmouth, Moray, , Scotland, born to William Cole Collie And Janet Grant.
  • James Cooley married Ann Cornwall, and had children including William Collier.
  • James Cooley passed away in 1786 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Collie
1675–1752
Birth Location: Garmouth, Morayshire, Scotland
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JANET *
1683–1755
Birth Location: Urquhart, Inverness-shire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Ann Cornwall
1726–1798
Birth Location: Va
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Children(s)

William Collier
1752–1830
Birth Location: Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States
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James Cooley's Ancestors

Self
James Cooley
1718–1786
Birth Place: Garmouth, Moray, , Scotland
Parents
William (Cole) Collie
1675–1752
Garmouth, Morayshire, Scotland
JANET (GRANT) *
1683–1755
Urquhart, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Grandparents
Johnne Collie
1645–1688
Inverness-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Margaret (Dill) Colley
1650–1688
Morayshire, Scotland
William Grant
1649–1716
Boreham, Moray, , Scotland
Janet Brander
1651–1700
Urquhart, Inverness-shire, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John SCOTLAND
1622–1695
Margaret Collie
1622–1692
Margaret Hutchone
1622–
Margaret Fraser
1629–1681
Elizabeth Craig
1624–1688
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Collie
1698–1686
Christiana Dick
1690–
Sir Lands
1569–1624
Margrat 10GGM
1579–1624

James Cooley's Descendants

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James Cooley (28 Jul 1718–1786) m. Ann Cornwall (5 Sep 1726–1798)
  1. 1. William Collier 1752–1830 m. Ann Collie 1757–1828 m. Elizabeth (Hannah) Peck 1759–1831
    1. 1. Charles (Collie) I 1797–1872
    2. 2. James (Collie) II 1785–1860
    3. 3. Margaret Collie 1799–1860
    4. 4. William (L) Collie 1794–
    5. 5. Elizabeth Franklin 1788–1867
    6. 6. Nancy (Anna) Colley 1788–1869 m. Henry (M) Turnage 1785–1873
      1. 1. James (L Sr) Turnage 1810–1878 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Garner 1810–1867
        1. 1. Elijah (Cornelius) Turnage 1849–1900 m. Sophie (*Dallas") HANSON 1848–1924
        2. 2. Sarah (Margaret) Turnage 1835–1908 m. Wesley (L.) Gaines 1826–1896
        3. 3. Hannah (J) Turnage 1842–1910 m. William (Boyd) Calhoun 1818–1891
        4. 4. Cisero Turnage 1843–1913 m. Martha (E) Hanson 1846–1924 m. Martha (E.) Turnage 1847–
        5. 5. Mollie Aaron 1842–1981 m. Joseph (Starling) Aaron 1888–1946 m. Joseph (Starling) AARON 1888–1946
        6. 6. James (L Turnage) JR 1838–1910 m. Frances (Amelia "Fanny") Parker 1858–1945 m. Emily Waldrop 1845–1896 m. Emely Waldrup 1844–1896 m. Emily Waldrup 1845–1896 m. Fannie Turnage 1860–1945 m. Frances (Amelia Parker) 86#1.2#1.4#1.6#1.2#2 1858–1945
        7. 7. Mary (Clara) Bradley 1843–1880 m. John (W.) Bradley 1850–
      2. 2. William (Alexander Turnage) I 1814–1871
      3. 3. Isaac (Dillard) Turnage 1821– m. Susan (M) Phelps 1821–
        1. 1. Johnnie Turnage 1853–
        2. 2. Samuel (C.) Turnage 1861–
        3. 3. M (H) Turnage 1856–1921
      4. 4. Elizabeth (M) Turnage 1834–
      5. 5. John (Henry) Turnage 1829–1860
      6. 6. Margaret (C) Turnage 1819–1871
      7. 7. Narcissa Turnage 1815–1850
      8. 8. William (Henry) Turnage 1833–1896 m. Julia (A.) Turnage 1836–
        1. 1. Nancy (E.) Turnage 1865–
        2. 2. William (A.) Turnage 1867–
        3. 3. Henry (D.) Turnage 1870–
        4. 4. Frankling (J.) Turnage 1872–
      9. 9. Henry (M. Turnage) II 1824–1909 m. Elizabeth (Murphy) Tucker 1838–1913
        1. 1. Emma Turnage 1879–1902
        2. 2. William (H.) Turnage 1857–
        3. 3. Ella Turnage 1863–
        4. 4. May Turnage 1864–
      10. 10. Walker Turnage 1816–
    7. 7. Elizabeth Franklin 1788–1867

James Cooley's Timeline

6 Records

1718
28 Jul 1718
Birth of James Cooley in Garmouth, Moray, , Scotland
Garmouth, Moray, , Scotland
1736
22 Jan 1736
Age 18
James Cooley was baptized in Bellie,Moray,Scotland
Bellie,Moray,Scotland
1751
21 Feb 1751
Age 33
James Cooley was married in Over Wharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Over Wharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States
1782
1782
Age 64
James Cooley resided here in 09 00, Pittsylvania County, VA
09 00, Pittsylvania County, VA
1786
1786
Age 68
James Cooley resided here in District #6, Halifax County, NC
District #6, Halifax County, NC
1786
1786
Age 68
Death of James Cooley in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1718
    Event Place: Garmouth, Moray, , Scotland
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1736
    Event Place: Bellie,Moray,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1751
    Event Place: Over Wharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1746
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1746; Page Number: 37

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 09 00, Pittsylvania County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: District #6, Halifax County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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