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James Ennis 1840–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 April 1840

Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 18 May 1928

Death Location: Wallace, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Allen Ennis

Mother: Nancy Blanton

Spouse(s): Dina Gurganus

Children(s): Ivey Ennis, Marion Ennis, Alonza Ennis, Bertis Ennis, Walter Ennis, Lula Wells, George Ennis, Heron Ennis, Evander Ennis

In 1840, James Ennis entered the world in Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, born to Allen Ennis And Nancy Blanton. In 1850, James Ennis resided in South Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, James Ennis resided in Southern Division, Teachys Depot, Duplin, North Ca. James Ennis married Dina Gurganus, and had children including Alonza Bryant Ennis, Bertis Deleon Ennis, Evander Austin Ennis, George Randall Ennis, Heron Perry Ennis, Ivey Carey Ennis, Lula J Wells, Marion L Ennis, Walter Erastus Ennis. James Ennis passed away in 1928 in Wallace, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1840, James Ennis entered the world in Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, born to Allen Ennis And Nancy Blanton.
  • In 1850, James Ennis resided in South Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, James Ennis resided in Southern Division, Teachys Depot, Duplin, North Ca.
  • James Ennis married Dina Gurganus, and had children including Alonza Bryant Ennis, Bertis Deleon Ennis, Evander Austin Ennis, George Randall Ennis, Heron Perry Ennis, Ivey Carey Ennis, Lula J Wells, Marion L Ennis, Walter Erastus Ennis.
  • James Ennis passed away in 1928 in Wallace, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Ennis
1800–1845
Birth Location: Pender Co., N.C., North Carolina, USA
AE
Nancy Blanton
1806–1870
Birth Location: Pender Co., N.C.
NB

Spouses(s)

Dina Gurganus
1849–1923
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
DG

Children(s)

Ivey Ennis
1882–1962
Birth Location: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, United States
IE
Marion Ennis
1891–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ME
Alonza Ennis
1871–1917
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
AE
Bertis Ennis
1895–1972
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
BE
Walter Ennis
1876–1941
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
WE
Lula Wells
1879–1932
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
LW
George Ennis
1874–1932
Birth Location: –
GE
Heron Ennis
1885–1926
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
HE
Evander Ennis
1893–1941
Birth Location: –
EE

James Ennis's Ancestors

Self
James Ennis
1840–1928
Birth Place: Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Allen Ennis
1800–1845
Pender Co., N.C., North Carolina, USA
Nancy Blanton
1806–1870
Pender Co., N.C.
Grandparents
James Blanton
1752–1851
, Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua I
1728–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Blanton
1676–1733
Elizabeth Lindsey
1695–1767

James Ennis's Descendants

1.
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James Ennis (27 April 1840–18 May 1928) m. Dina Gurganus (29 March 1849–14 Feb 1923)
  1. 1. Ivey (Carey) Ennis 1882–1962 m. Mary (Lou) Wells 1888–1966
    1. 1. Deleon (Wells) Ennis 1912–1962 m. Margaret (Rooks) Ennis 1912–1995
      1. 1. Scarlett (Faye) Ennis 1940–1970
      2. 2. Donald (Wells) Ennis 1942– m. Donna (Fulford) Ennis 1942–2010
    2. 2. Manley (Carey) Ennis 1910–1971
    3. 3. Hattie (Mary) Ennis 1914–2007
    4. 4. Annie (Ruth) Ennis 1916–2001
    5. 5. Eunice (Rae) Ennis 1917–2012
    6. 6. Thomas (Hugh) Ennis 1918–2009
    7. 7. Ivey (Charles) Ennis 1920–2012
    8. 8. Lois (C) Ennis 1922–2005
    9. 9. Eldred (D) Ennis 1926–1999
    10. 10. Edwin (Irvin Sr) Ennis 1923–2009
    11. 11. Helen (W) Ennis 1911–
  2. 2. Marion (L) Ennis 1891–
  3. 3. Alonza (Bryant) Ennis 1871–1917
  4. 4. Bertis (DeLeon) Ennis 1895–1972
  5. 5. Walter (Erastus) Ennis 1876–1941
  6. 6. Lula (J) Wells 1879–1932
  7. 7. George (Randall) Ennis 1874–1932
  8. 8. Heron (Perry) Ennis 1885–1926
  9. 9. Evander (Austin) Ennis 1893–1941

James Ennis's Timeline

10 Records

1840
27 April 1840
Birth of James Ennis in Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 10
James Ennis resided here in South Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
South Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
James Ennis resided here in Southern Division, Teachys Depot, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Southern Division, Teachys Depot, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
James Ennis resided here in Union, Camera, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Union, Camera, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
James Ennis resided here in Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1887
24 Jun 1887
Age 47
James Ennis resided here in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
James Ennis resided here in Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
James Ennis resided here in Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 80
James Ennis resided here in Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1928
18 May 1928
Age 88
Death of James Ennis in Wallace Rd, Duplin, North Carolina
Wallace Rd, Duplin, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 April 1840
    Event Place: Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of North Carolina; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Foug
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 39
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Page: 533B; Enumeration District: 077
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1151; Page: 336B
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 1193; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0116
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Southern Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 135; Family Hist
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1108; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375121
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: South Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 629; Page: 55b
    [11] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [12] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: South Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: South Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 629; Page: 55b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Teachys Depot, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Southern Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 135; Family Hist

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Camera, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1151; Page: 336B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Page: 533B; Enumeration District: 077

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1887
    Event Place: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Weekly Star; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1887; Publication Place: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA; &terms=James_fc_L_Enniss

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 1193; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0116

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1108; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375121

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rockfish, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 39

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Hanover County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1928
    Event Place: Wallace Rd, Duplin, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wallace, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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