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James Ferrell 1806–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1806

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: JUL 1880

Death Location: Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Ferrell

Mother: Nancy *

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Whitt, Jane Taylor, Jane Taylor

Children(s): Nancy Whitt, Nancy Hatfield

In 1806, James Ferrell entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John Wm Ferrell And Nancy Jackson. James Ferrell married Elizabeth Ibby Whitt, Jane Maria Jenny Taylor, Jane Taylor, and had children including Nancy Jane Ferrell Hatfield, Nancy Jane Whitt. James Ferrell passed away in 1880 in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1806, James Ferrell entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John Wm Ferrell And Nancy Jackson.
  • James Ferrell married Elizabeth Ibby Whitt, Jane Maria Jenny Taylor, Jane Taylor, and had children including Nancy Jane Ferrell Hatfield, Nancy Jane Whitt.
  • James Ferrell passed away in 1880 in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ferrell
1775–1844
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, USA
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Nancy *
1770–1842
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
N*

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Whitt
1779–
Birth Location: –
EW
Jane Taylor
1812–
Birth Location: KY
JT
Jane Taylor
1804–1860
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
JT

Children(s)

Nancy Whitt
1829–1891
Birth Location: Virginia
NW
Nancy Hatfield
1829–1900
Birth Location: Logan County, West Virginia, USA
NH

James Ferrell's Ancestors

Self
James Ferrell
1806–1880
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
John Wm Ferrell
1775–1844
Russell, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Jackson) *
1770–1842
Russell County, Virginia
Grandparents
James Jackson
1745–
Goostrey Cum Barnshaw, Cheshire, England
Barbara Dowell
1754–
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Ferrell's Descendants

1.
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James Ferrell (1806–JUL 1880) m. Elizabeth (Ibby) Whitt (1779–) m. Jane Taylor (1812–) m. Jane (Maria "Jenny") Taylor (15 December 1804–JUL 1860)
  1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Whitt 1829–1891 m. Matison Hatfield 1828– m. George Hatfield 1804–1883
    1. 1. Grace Foxcroft 1593–1664
    2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Hatfield 1850–1863
    3. 3. Basil (Borden) Hatfield 1839–
    4. 4. Johnson ('Jonse') Hatfield 1837–1926
    5. 5. Anderson Hatfield 1835–1920
    6. 6. Ransom Hatfield 1830–1910
    7. 7. Madison Hatfield 1827–1895
    8. 8. James (Madison) Hatfield 1826–1895 m. Nancy (Jane Ferrell) Hatfield 1829–1900 m. Angeline (Lockhart) Hatfield 1861–1936
    9. 9. George (Watson) Hatfield 1820–
    10. 10. Electious ("Leck") Hatfield 1833–
    11. 11. Floyd Hatfield 1593–1664
  2. 2. Nancy (Jane Ferrell) Hatfield 1829–1900 m. James (Madison) Hatfield 1826–1895
    1. 1. Joseph (Barrett) Hatfield 1859–1908 m. Annie Hatfield 1867–1944 m. Annie Hatfield 1867–1425
      1. 1. Maude (Estella) Hatfield 1894–1965 m. Elias (Hatfield) Stepp 1891–1967
        1. 1. Esland (Zeke) Stepp 1921–1971 m. Amelia (May) Laye 1918–2010 m. Maxine Cline 1922–2002
        2. 2. Esperance Stepp 1915–1997
        3. 3. Lula (Dell) Stepp 1932–2004
        4. 4. Esther (Pearl) Stepp 1925–2014
        5. 5. Troy Stepp 1933–2014
        6. 6. Esmond (Z) Stepp 1916–1989
        7. 7. Eston (Ermon) Stepp 1918–1989
        8. 8. Esla (Lola) Stepp 1923–2001
        9. 9. William (Elias "Bill") Stepp 1937–2008
        10. 10. Estla (D) Stepp 1927–1994 m. Violet (June) Vance 1923–2016
        11. 11. Estalena ("Lena") Stepp 1929–2013
        12. 12. Esperance Stepp 1915–1997

James Ferrell's Timeline

23 Records

1806
1806
Birth of James Ferrell in Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
1878
06 Aug 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 Aug 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1878
6 AUG 1878
Age 72
James Ferrell - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1880
Jul 1880
Age 74
Death of James Ferrell in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
1880
July 1880
Age 74
Death of James Ferrell in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
1880
JUL 1880
Age 74
Death of James Ferrell in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
1880
JUL 1880
Age 74
Death of James Ferrell in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
1891
04 Oct 1891
Age 85
Death of James Ferrell in Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
1891
4 Oct 1891
Age 85
Death of James Ferrell in Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
1891
4 OCT 1891
Age 85
Death of James Ferrell in Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
1891
4 OCT 1891
Age 85
Death of James Ferrell in Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] @@MS_1CHRIS HURST MY @@
    [3] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [4] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [5] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [6] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [7] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [8] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [9] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [10] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [11] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [12] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [13] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [14] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [15] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [16] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [17] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [18] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [19] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [20] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [21] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Oct 1891
    Event Place: Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1880
    Event Place: Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1891
    Event Place: Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 1880
    Event Place: Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 OCT 1891
    Event Place: Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: @@MS_1CHRIS HURST MY @@

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: JUL 1880
    Event Place: Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] @@MS_1CHRIS HURST MY @@
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [4] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [5] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 OCT 1891
    Event Place: Magnolia District, Logan County, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: JUL 1880
    Event Place: Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [4] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [5] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [6] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [7] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [8] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [9] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 06 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] @@MS_1CHRIS HURST MY @@
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] Age:
    71-72

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [4] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [4] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [4] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1878
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [2] MS_1MY HERITAGE CHU
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