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James Eldridge 1800–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1800

Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 13 Jun 1886

Death Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John **

Mother: Sarah Gilliland

Spouse(s): Harriet Christian, Harriet Christian

Children(s): Leonidas Eldridge

In 1800, James Eldridge entered the world in Overton, Tennessee, United States, born to John Calvin Eldridge And Sarah Polly Gilliland. In 1820, James Eldridge resided in Overton, Tennessee, United States. James Eldridge married Harriet Christian, and had children including Leonidas Decatur Eldridge. James Eldridge passed away in 1886 in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1800, James Eldridge entered the world in Overton, Tennessee, United States, born to John Calvin Eldridge And Sarah Polly Gilliland.
  • In 1820, James Eldridge resided in Overton, Tennessee, United States.
  • James Eldridge married Harriet Christian, and had children including Leonidas Decatur Eldridge.
  • James Eldridge passed away in 1886 in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John **
1774–1840
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
J*
Sarah Gilliland
1779–1849
Birth Location: South Carolina, American Colonies
SG

Spouses(s)

Harriet Christian
1804–1891
Birth Location: Tennessee
HC
Harriet Christian
1804–1891
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, USA
HC

Children(s)

Leonidas Eldridge
1826–1894
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
LE

James Eldridge's Ancestors

Self
James Eldridge
1800–1886
Birth Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
Parents
John Calvin Eldridge **
1774–1840
Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Polly) Gilliland
1779–1849
South Carolina, American Colonies
Grandparents
Thomas (Jesse) Eldridge
1731–1820
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Catherine Taylor
1733–1806
Prince George Co., Maryland, British Colony
James (Robert) Gilliland
1745–1835
Scotland
*Elizabeth ("Eliza") Kane
1745–
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
George Eldridge
1710–1750
Eleanor
1702–1761
Simeon Taylor
1704–1774
Esther Dix
1715–1794
John Gilliland
1700–1778
Phoebe Grant
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Eldridge
1683–1734
Mary Hales
1673–1714
Thomas Taylor
1668–1705
Rachel Minshall
1679–1762
Nathan Dicks
1690–1766
Deborah Clark
1690–1780
Gilliland
1680–
Mother Gilliland
1680–

James Eldridge's Descendants

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James Eldridge (23 Feb 1800–13 Jun 1886) m. Harriet Christian (25 Sep 1804–30 Jul 1891) m. Harriet Christian (25 September 1804–30 Jul 1891)
  1. 1. Leonidas (Decatur) Eldridge 1826–1894 m. Mary (A) Cash 1833–1894
    1. 1. Calvin (Clifton "Bud") Eldridge 1854–1928 m. Mary (L) Verble 1858–1891
      1. 1. Mary (Belle) Eldridge 1879–1945 m. William (Charlie) Cooper 1865–1950
        1. 1. Mattie (Sue) Cooper 1914–2008
        2. 2. Lola (Dean) Cooper 1916–2003
        3. 3. Infant Cooper 1913–1913
        4. 4. Cathaline Cooper 1922–1922
        5. 5. Ruth (Thelma) Cooper 1898–1973
        6. 6. Emogene (G.) Cooper 1918–1985 m. Bob (Franklin) Waters 1916–1994
        7. 7. Infant (son) Cooper 1920–1921
        8. 8. Sallie (C) Cooper 1896–1979

James Eldridge's Timeline

11 Records

1800
23 Feb 1800
Birth of James Eldridge in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1800
23 Feb 1800
Birth of James Eldridge in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1820
1820
Age 20
James Eldridge resided here in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 30
James Eldridge resided here in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 40
James Eldridge resided here in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 50
James Eldridge resided here in District 1, Overton, Tennessee
District 1, Overton, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 60
James Eldridge resided here in District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 70
James Eldridge resided here in District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 80
James Eldridge resided here in District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1886
13 Jun 1886
Age 86
Death of James Eldridge in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1886
13 Jun 1886
Age 86
Death of James Eldridge in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1800
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1800
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1503.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HAM
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_892; Page: 35A; Image: 75
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 194; Image: 397; Family History Library Film: 805267
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 302B; Image: 118; Family History Library Film: 553052
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 287A; Enumeration District: 088

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Page: 248; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Page: 211; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 179; Family History Film: 0024537

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 533; Page: 4; Image: 12; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_892; Page: 35A; Image: 75

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 194; Image: 397; Family History Library Film: 805267

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 302B; Image: 118; Family History Library Film: 553052

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 287A; Enumeration District: 088

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oak Hill, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 302B; Image: 118; Family History Library Film: 553052

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1886
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1886
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Overton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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