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James Eldridge 1812–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Feb 1812

Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 24 Jun 1896

Death Location: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, United States

Father: John **

Mother: Sarah Gilliland

Spouse(s): Lelia Cannon, Elizabeth Stewart

Children(s): Gustin Sullivan, James Eldridge, Harvey Eldridge, Leonidas Eldridge, Julia Eldridge, Arkley Eldridge, Susan Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, David Eldridge, Levira Eldridge, Nancy Eldridge, Sarah Eldridge, John Eldridge, Thomas Eldridge, Thomas Norris, Catherine Norris

James Eldridge was born in 1812 in Overton County, Tennessee, USA, the child of John Calvin Eldridge And Sarah Polly Gilliland. James Eldridge married Elizabeth Riley Stewart, Lelia Cannon, and had children including Arkley Fisk Doc Eldridge, Catherine Norris, David Marion Eldridge, Gustin John Sullivan, Harvey Eldridge, James Madison Eldridge, John Calvin Eldridge, Julia S Eldridge, Leonidas Decatur Lee Eldridge, Levira Lovina Eldridge, Mary Catherine Eldridge, Nancy Jane Eldridge, Sarah Perlina Eldridge, Susan Caroline Eldridge, Thomas Jefferson Eldridge, Thomas Jesse Norris. James Eldridge passed away in 1896 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • James Eldridge was born in 1812 in Overton County, Tennessee, USA, the child of John Calvin Eldridge And Sarah Polly Gilliland.
  • James Eldridge married Elizabeth Riley Stewart, Lelia Cannon, and had children including Arkley Fisk Doc Eldridge, Catherine Norris, David Marion Eldridge, Gustin John Sullivan, Harvey Eldridge, James Madison Eldridge, John Calvin Eldridge, Julia S Eldridge, Leonidas Decatur Lee Eldridge, Levira Lovina Eldridge, Mary Catherine Eldridge, Nancy Jane Eldridge, Sarah Perlina Eldridge, Susan Caroline Eldridge, Thomas Jefferson Eldridge, Thomas Jesse Norris.
  • James Eldridge passed away in 1896 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

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

Spouses(s)

Lelia Cannon
1826–1894
Birth Location: Tennessee
LC
Elizabeth Stewart
1818–1867
Birth Location: Oak Hill, Overton, Tennessee, USA
ES

Children(s)

Gustin Sullivan
1846–1906
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
GS
James Eldridge
1868–1942
Birth Location: Tennessee
JE
Harvey Eldridge
1861–1894
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
HE
Leonidas Eldridge
1852–1908
Birth Location: Allggood, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
LE
Julia Eldridge
1855–1856
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
JE
Arkley Eldridge
1850–1935
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
AE
Susan Eldridge
1848–1872
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
SE
Mary Eldridge
1839–1906
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
ME
David Eldridge
1844–1865
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
DE
Levira Eldridge
1858–1859
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
LE
Nancy Eldridge
1841–1862
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
NE
Sarah Eldridge
1837–1858
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
SE
John Eldridge
1835–1892
Birth Location: Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, United States
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Thomas Eldridge
1846–1906
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, United States
TE
Thomas Norris
1849–1851
Birth Location: Oak Hill, Overton, Tennessee, United States
TN
Catherine Norris
1848–1936
Birth Location: Oak Hill, Overton, Tennessee, USA
CN

James Eldridge's Ancestors

Self
James Eldridge
1812–1896
Birth Place: Overton County, Tennessee, USA
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

1.
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James Eldridge (04 Feb 1812–24 Jun 1896) m. Lelia Cannon (1 Sep 1826–20 MAY 1894) m. Elizabeth (Riley) Stewart (24 Jun 1818–1867)
  1. 1. Gustin (John) Sullivan 1846–1906
  2. 2. James (Madison) Eldridge 1868–1942 m. Sally 1869–1956 m. Sallie (Lee) Brown 1868–1956
    1. 1. Francis (Roberta "Robby") Eldridge 1894–1984
    2. 2. Hugh (S) Eldridge 1893–1979
  3. 3. Harvey Eldridge 1861–1894
  4. 4. Leonidas (Decatur "Lee") Eldridge 1852–1908
  5. 5. Julia (S) Eldridge 1855–1856
  6. 6. Arkley (Fisk "Doc") Eldridge 1850–1935 m. Viena ("ennie") Daugherty 1850–1935
  7. 7. Susan (Caroline) Eldridge 1848–1872
  8. 8. Mary (Catherine) Eldridge 1839–1906 m. Francis (Marion) Bilbrey 1827–1911
  9. 9. David (Marion) Eldridge 1844–1865
  10. 10. Levira (Lovina) Eldridge 1858–1859
  11. 11. Nancy (Jane) Eldridge 1841–1862
  12. 12. Sarah (Perlina) Eldridge 1837–1858
  13. 13. John (Calvin) Eldridge 1835–1892 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bilbrey 1845–1931
    1. 1. Thomas Bilbrey 1879–
    2. 2. Infant (twin) Eldridge 1880–1880
    3. 3. Infant (twin) Eldridge 1880–1880
    4. 4. Buford Eldridge 1887–1900
    5. 5. Jesse (Lard) Eldridge 1867–1950
    6. 6. Joseph ("Buck" William Eldridge) Sr. 1875–1967 m. Ella (Maclada) Reed 1882–1968
      1. 1. Joseph (William Eldridge) Jr 1910–1998
      2. 2. Dorothy (Dee) Eldridge 1912–1952
      3. 3. Irene (Vivian) Eldridge 1907–1994
      4. 4. Maxine (Mae) Eldridge 1915–1999
      5. 5. June (Dolores Eldridge) Gloeckler 1919–2018
    7. 7. Ezariah (Leslie) Eldridge 1877–
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Corobelle) Eldridge 1881–1897
    9. 9. Grover (Cleveland) Eldridge 1885–1959
  14. 14. Thomas (Jefferson) Eldridge 1846–1906
  15. 15. Thomas (Jesse) Norris 1849–1851
  16. 16. Catherine Norris 1848–1936

James Eldridge's Timeline

13 Records

1812
04 Feb 1812
Birth of James Eldridge
None
1815
4 Feb 1815
Age 3
Birth of James Eldridge in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1815
4 Feb 1815
Age 3
Birth of James Eldridge in Overton County, Tennessee, USA
Overton County, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 18
James Eldridge resided here in Roane, Tennessee, United States
Roane, Tennessee, United States
1836
1836
Age 24
James Eldridge resided here in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 28
James Eldridge resided here in Overton, Tennessee, United States
Overton, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 38
James Eldridge resided here in District 5, Overton, Tennessee
District 5, Overton, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 48
James Eldridge resided here in District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1862
1862
Age 50
James Eldridge resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 58
James Eldridge resided here in District 13, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 13, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 68
James Eldridge resided here in District 3, Overton, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Overton, Tennessee, United States
1891
1891
Age 79
James Eldridge resided here in 3 Ward -male Voters-, Overton County, TN
3 Ward -male Voters-, Overton County, TN
1896
24 Jun 1896
Age 84
Death of James Eldridge in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, United States
Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1815
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_892; Page: 46B; Image: 98
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 194; Image: 398; Family History Library Film: 805267
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 392A; Image: 298; Family History Library Film: 553052
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 086
    [5] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1815
    Event Place: Overton County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Roane, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Page: 49; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 180; Family History Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    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: 40; Image: 84; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_892; Page: 46B; Image: 98

    Genealogy Event 8
    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: 398; Family History Library Film: 805267

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 13, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 392A; Image: 298; Family History Library Film: 553052

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 086

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 3 Ward -male Voters-, Overton County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee Census, 1810-91

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fox Springs, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 392A; Image: 298; Family History Library Film: 553052

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1896
    Event Place: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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