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James Coward 1726–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1726

Birth Location: Anson Co, NC

Death Date: 1790

Death Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States

Father: John Coward

Mother: Elizabeth Griffin

Spouse(s): Martha Boykin

Children(s): James Jr, William Coward

In 1726, James Coward entered the world in Anson Co, NC, born to John Coward And Elizabeth Wimberly Griffin. James Coward married Martha Boykin, and had children including James Lewis Coward Jr, William Coward. James Coward passed away in 1790 in Bertie, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1726, James Coward entered the world in Anson Co, NC, born to John Coward And Elizabeth Wimberly Griffin.
  • James Coward married Martha Boykin, and had children including James Lewis Coward Jr, William Coward.
  • James Coward passed away in 1790 in Bertie, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Coward
1707–1744
Birth Location: Rappahannock, Virginia
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Elizabeth Griffin
1696–1751
Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Boykin
1726–1794
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia
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Children(s)

James Jr
1765–1842
Birth Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
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William Coward
1748–1800
Birth Location: Cheraw, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
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James Coward's Ancestors

Self
James Coward
1726–1790
Birth Place: Anson Co, NC
Parents
John Coward
1707–1744
Rappahannock, Virginia
Elizabeth (Wimberly) Griffin
1696–1751
Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Coward
1688–1729
Rappahannock County, Northern Neck of, Virginia, USA
Mary Speight
1670–1728
North Farnham Parrish, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Martin Griffin
1675–1718
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Smithwick) Sr
1669–1768
Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Cowherd\Coward
1660–1717
Mary Alloway
1662–1710
William Speight
1654–1710
Margaret Lutton
1656–1716
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Alloway
1632–1703
Dorothy Walters
1634–1702

James Coward's Descendants

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James Coward (1726–1790) m. Martha Boykin (1726–1794)
  1. 1. James (Lewis Coward) Jr 1765–1842 m. Mary Worley 1770–1860 m. Elizabeth James 1778–1853 m. Ann Mason 1749–1824
    1. 1. Ezekiel Coward 1794–1873
    2. 2. James Coward 1797–1859 m. Margaret Logan 1807–
      1. 1. Eugena (W) Coward 1834–1880
      2. 2. Feronia ("Fannie") Coward 1838–
      3. 3. Honora Coward 1840–
    3. 3. Mosley Coward 1809–
    4. 4. Solomon Coward 1797–1865
    5. 5. Jesse Coward 1803–1850
    6. 6. Ayrich Coward 1806–1862
    7. 7. NANCY Coward 1783–1877
    8. 8. Jeremiah Coward 1789–1871
    9. 9. Mary Coward 1804–1860
      1. 1. Mary Hinson 1834–
    10. 10. Sarah COWARD 1797–
    11. 11. Michael (C) Coward 1800–1835
    12. 12. Mary (Polly) Coward 1803–1875 m. Edmond Hinson 1805–1870
      1. 1. Mary Hinson 1814–
      2. 2. Samuel Hinson 1828– m. Caroline Catoe 1839–
        1. 1. John Hinson 1858– m. Lou (Jane) Hinson 1859–
      3. 3. ELIZABETH ("ELIZER") HINSON 1835–1915 m. Wesley Chavis 1838–1878
        1. 1. Mary (E) Chavis 1855–1908 m. James Chavis 1848–1918
        2. 2. Chrisenberry ("Berry" CB) CHAVIS 1861–1917 m. Sarah Peavy 1855–1927
        3. 3. Lucinda ('Lucy') Chavis 1857–1914 m. Neil (A) Smith 1860–1893
        4. 4. James (W) Chanis 1866–1915 m. Annie (Jane) Peavy 1873–1954 m. Elden Chavis 1862–1936 m. Ellen SWEAT 1862–1936
        5. 5. William (Henry) Chavis 1860–1922 m. LOUISA ("LULA") Leviner 1861–1944
    13. 13. Lewis (J) Coward 1813–1860 m. Amanda SMITH 1807–1880
      1. 1. John Coward 1839–1863
      2. 2. Edmond Coward 1845–1860
      3. 3. William (Billy) COWARD 1845–1860
      4. 4. Edward Coward 1841–1863
      5. 5. Nancy Coward 1833–1899 m. James (D) Clarke 1827–
        1. 1. Mariah Clarke 1852–
        2. 2. E (A) Clarke 1855–
        3. 3. Mary Clarke 1858–
      6. 6. Martha Coward 1833–1918
      7. 7. Elizabeth ('Lizzie') Coward 1826–1908
      8. 8. Marry Grant 1842–1918
      9. 9. Mary (Pauline) COWARD 1838–1934
      10. 10. Henry (Harrison) COWARD 1843–1904
      11. 11. Edmond Coward 1841–1860
      12. 12. Mary (Pauline "Polly") Coward 1842–1934
      13. 13. Elizabeth Peary 1835–1908 m. Ezekial Peavy 1826–1908
        1. 1. James Peavy 1858–
        2. 2. Annie (Jane) Peavy 1873–1954 m. James (W) Chanis 1866–1915
        3. 3. Martha Boahn 1880–1928 m. Sandy (Walker Boahn,) Bohan 1876–1937
        4. 4. Maggie Finch 1869–1925
        5. 5. Margaret ('Maggie') Peavy 1862–1925
        6. 6. Mary (Alice) Peavy 1864–1908
        7. 7. Amanda Peavy 1876–1944 m. Arthur (W.) Brigman 1874–1912
        8. 8. John (Wesley) Peavy 1876–1928
        9. 9. Louisa Peavy 1868–
        10. 10. Sarah Peavy 1855–1927 m. Chrisenberry ("Berry" CB) CHAVIS 1861–1917
        11. 11. Abner (B.) Peavy 1854–1930 m. Rosetta Peavy 1853–1907 m. Lovie (Jane) Draughon 1876–1941
      14. 14. James (Harmon) Coward 1836–1863 m. Edith Hatcher 1842–1908
        1. 1. John (Wesley) COWARD 1864–1904
        2. 2. Hannah COWARD 1862–
        3. 3. James (Gilbert) COWARD 1880–1938
        4. 4. Lucindy Coward 1864–1918 m. Charlie (P) Sweat 1857–1940
        5. 5. James (Harmon) Coward 1862–1919 m. Ellen (C.) COWARD 1861–1887 m. Mollie Barfield 1866–1946
  2. 2. William Coward 1748–1800

James Coward's Timeline

6 Records

1726
1726
Birth of James Coward in Anson, North Carolina, United States
Anson, North Carolina, United States
1726
1726
Birth of James Coward in Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
1726
1726
Birth of James Coward in Anson Co, NC
Anson Co, NC
1790
1790
Age 64
Death of James Coward in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 64
Death of James Coward in Cheraw, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Cheraw, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 64
Death of James Coward in Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Bertie, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Bertie County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Anson Co, NC

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Cheraw, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Charleston County (South Carolina). Probate Judge; Probate Place: Charleston, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bertie, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Charleston County (South Carolina). Probate Judge; Probate Place: Charleston, South Carolina
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