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James East 1753–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1753

Birth Location: Goochland County, Virginia

Death Date: 4 Oct 1844

Death Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia

Father: Thomas East

Mother: Winnifred Chapman

Spouse(s): Martha Clarkson

Children(s): William East, Tarlton East, Nancy East, Polly East, David East, Celeth East, Elizabeth East, Anderson East

James East was born in 1753 in Goochland County, Virginia, the child of Thomas East And Winnifred Chapman. In 1780, James East resided in Louisa County, Virginia. James East married Martha Clarkson, and had children including Anderson R East, Celeth East, David Clarkson East, Elizabeth C East, Nancy East, Polly East, Tarlton East, William East. James East passed away in 1844 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

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Biography

  • James East was born in 1753 in Goochland County, Virginia, the child of Thomas East And Winnifred Chapman.
  • In 1780, James East resided in Louisa County, Virginia.
  • James East married Martha Clarkson, and had children including Anderson R East, Celeth East, David Clarkson East, Elizabeth C East, Nancy East, Polly East, Tarlton East, William East.
  • James East passed away in 1844 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James East's Ancestors

Self
James East
1753–1844
Birth Place: Goochland County, Virginia
Parents
Thomas East
1732–
Hanover County, Virginia
Winnifred Chapman
1734–
Grandparents
Joseph East
1708–1772
Henrico County, Virginia
Mary Cannon
1712–1766
Stokes, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Edward East
1674–1736
Elizabeth Woodson
1676–1715
William Cannon
1673–1747
Judith Woodson
1673–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Woodson
1634–1707
Sarah Ferris
1638–1689
Robert Woodson
1634–1707
Sarah Ferris
1638–1689

James East's Descendants

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James East (10 Aug 1753–4 Oct 1844) m. Martha Clarkson (Jul 1753–Unknown)
  1. 1. William East 1787– m. Mary Cannon 1790–
    1. 1. Drury East 1821–
    2. 2. Neviles East 1819–
    3. 3. Zilly East 1830–
    4. 4. William East 1817–
  2. 2. Tarlton East 1786– m. Salley Coffee 1783–
  3. 3. Nancy East 1779–1847 m. Timothy Hartigan 1775– m. Mastin Strong 1775–
  4. 4. Polly East 1781– m. John Brandywine 1778–
  5. 5. David (Clarkson) East 1788– m. Elizabeth Beard 1790–
    1. 1. Nancy East 1825–
    2. 2. Caroline East 1827–
    3. 3. Samuel (Anderson) East 1828–
    4. 4. Esther East 1834–
    5. 5. Estaline East 1836–
  6. 6. Celeth East 1784–1806
  7. 7. Elizabeth (C.) East 1782– m. Reason Barnet 1780–
  8. 8. Anderson (R.) East 1794– m. Mary (A.) Goaings 1808–
    1. 1. Crockett East 1838–
    2. 2. Anderson (R.) East 1847–
    3. 3. James (U.) East 1832–
    4. 4. William (W.) East 1840–
    5. 5. Thomas (S.) East 1849–
    6. 6. Elizabeth (M.) East 1830–
    7. 7. Adaline East 1835–
    8. 8. David (C.) East 1833– m. Mary (J.) Skinner 1839– m. Mary (L.) Burnett 1840–
    9. 9. Caroline (M.) East 1845–1930 m. Milton (L.) Sparr 1841–1889
      1. 1. Ernest (L.) Sparr 1872– m. May (L.) Mathews 1880–1963
        1. 1. Gladys (L.) Sparr 1904–
        2. 2. Dorothy (L.) Sparr 1906–
      2. 2. William (S.) Sparr 1865–
      3. 3. Emma (J.) Sparr 1867–
    10. 10. Isaac East 1851–1933 m. Keren (M.) Sparr 1860–1933
      1. 1. Lola (Mae) East 1897–1944
      2. 2. Emma (Lee) East 1885–1948
      3. 3. Fannie (L.) East 1891–1963
      4. 4. Maud (C.) East 1894–1930
      5. 5. Robert (Denton) East 1890–1948
      6. 6. Samuel (Arthur) East 1880–1934
      7. 7. Clifford (W.) East 1887–

James East's Timeline

6 Records

1753
10 Aug 1753
Birth of James East in Goochland County, Virginia
Goochland County, Virginia
1757
10 Aug 1757
Age 4
James East was christened in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
1780
1780
Age 27
James East resided here in Louisa County, Virginia
Louisa County, Virginia
1785
1785
Age 32
James East resided here in Amherst Co., VA
Amherst Co., VA
1825
1825
Age 72
James East resided here in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Rockbridge County, Virginia
1844
4 Oct 1844
Age 91
Death of James East in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Rockbridge County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1753
    Event Place: Goochland County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1757
    Event Place: St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Revolutionary War pension claims
    [2] Douglas Register, Goochland County, VA, Page 51

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1844
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia
    Record Source: Revolutionary War pension claims

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Louisa County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Amherst Co., VA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia

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