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James Ward Finch 1782–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1782

Birth Location: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Death Date: 17 May 1858

Death Location: Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America

Father: Stephen Sr.

Mother: Mindwell Moor

Spouse(s): Harriett Tryon

Children(s): Philinda Finch, Stephen Finch

In 1782, James Ward Finch entered the world in Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, born to Stephen Finch Sr And Mindwell Moor. In 1830, James Ward Finch resided in Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA. In 1839, James Ward Finch resided in Manhattan, New York, USA. James Ward Finch married Harriett Tryon, and had children including Philinda Finch, Stephen Earl Finch. James Ward Finch passed away in 1858 in Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1782, James Ward Finch entered the world in Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, born to Stephen Finch Sr And Mindwell Moor.
  • In 1830, James Ward Finch resided in Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA.
  • In 1839, James Ward Finch resided in Manhattan, New York, USA.
  • James Ward Finch married Harriett Tryon, and had children including Philinda Finch, Stephen Earl Finch.
  • James Ward Finch passed away in 1858 in Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Sr.
1754–1839
Birth Location: Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
SS
Mindwell Moor
1761–1844
Birth Location: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Harriett Tryon
1801–1876
Birth Location: Sharon, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
HT

Children(s)

Philinda Finch
1808–1890
Birth Location: Vermont, Vermont, USA
PF
Stephen Finch
1823–1871
Birth Location: Utica, Oneida County, New York
SF

James Finch's Ancestors

Self
James Finch
1782–1858
Birth Place: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Parents
Stephen Finch Sr.
1754–1839
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Mindwell Moor
1761–1844
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Henry Finch
1724–1780
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah (Abigail) Ballou
1725–1789
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Joel (Furbush) Moore
1744–1822
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America, North America.
Martha Spring
1747–1838
Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Finch
1695–1739
Elizabeth Bourn
1694–1792
Peter Ballou
1689–1754
Rebecca Esten
1695–1787
Amos Moore
1698–1785
Martha Owen
1698–1780
Nathaniel War
1716–1794
Martha Williams
1714–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Finch
1675–1727
Elizabeth Close
1684–1748
Jared II
1651–1718
Elizabeth Brayton
1667–1718
John Ballou
1650–1714
Hannah Garrett
1654–1715
Henry Esten
1651–1710
Sarah Harding
1651–1731
Andrew Moore
1649–1719
Sarah Phelps
1653–1719
Obadiah Owen
1667–1757
Christion Winchell
1673–1762
John Ensign
1678–1754
Joannah Richards
1682–1747
Isaac III
1686–1757
Martha Whitney
1683–1763

James Finch's Descendants

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James (Ward) Finch (25 Mar 1782–17 May 1858) m. Harriett Tryon (18 May 1801–Oct 1876)
  1. 1. Philinda Finch 1808–1890 m. Nathaniel Dominy 1807–1887
    1. 1. Lucy Dominy 1840–1900 m. Charles (S.) Gurney 1833–1891
      1. 1. Clarence Gurnea 1858–1931 m. Minnie (Jane) Hargis 1868–
        1. 1. Pearl (Hortense) Gurney 1888–1978
        2. 2. Eugene (Ernest) Gurnea 1886–1976 m. Mamie (I) Hefflefinger 1886–1974
      2. 2. Myron Gurnea 1862–
    2. 2. Ezra (Nathaniel) Dominy 1851–
    3. 3. Caroline Dominy 1834–1875
    4. 4. Charles Dominy 1838–1838
    5. 5. Cyrenius Dominy 1829–1907
    6. 6. David (L) Dominy 1837–1838
    7. 7. Lafayette Dominy 1846–1925
    8. 8. Lency Dominy 1841–
    9. 9. Maryetta Dominy 1845–1848
    10. 10. Myron Dominy 1832–1858
  2. 2. Stephen (Earl) Finch 1823–1871 m. Sally (Ann) Baxter 1832–1911 m. Sarah (Mary) Padden 1832–1861
    1. 1. John (H) Finch 1868–1890
    2. 2. George (Wesley) Finch 1860–1903 m. Lucy (May) Scott 1859–1922
      1. 1. Ida (M) Finch 1883–1906 m. Clyde (Cyrenus) Sample 1875–1947
      2. 2. Walter (Glindon) Finch 1884–1952 m. Olive ("Ollie" Belle) Bower 1886–1962
        1. 1. Ina (Elizabeth) Finch 1907–1986 m. Clifford (Keith) Collins 1906–1986
        2. 2. George (Glendon) Finch 1909–1987 m. Dorothy (Mae) Weed 1908–1999 m. Cornelia (Ann "Connie") Warrell 1913–2007 m. Dorothy (Agnes) Melton 1904–1993 m. Kate (Fuller) Winters 1923–1999
        3. 3. Harold (Willord) Finch 1913–1973 m. Betty Barr 1917–
      3. 3. Alloura (Ione) Finch 1886–1970 m. John (Jacob) Clark 1883–1933
        1. 1. Lucille (M) Clark 1905–1979
      4. 4. Iona (Mabel (Babe)) Finch 1888–1972 m. Martin (William) Perry 1882–1964
        1. 1. Landis (Harlan) Perry 1914–1985
        2. 2. Ellen (May) Perry 1915–2002
      5. 5. Emma (Elizabeth) Finch 1890–1984 m. Elmer (Slatten) Adams 1885–1967
        1. 1. Dorothy (Jane) Adams 1915–1994
      6. 6. Olen (Marvin) Finch 1893–1956 m. Hilda (Moe) Harwood 1897–1980
        1. 1. Barbara (Jean) Finch 1919–2002 m. Jack (L) Morrissey 1920–1979
        2. 2. Patricia (Lee) Finch 1927–2010 m. Francis (Roy) Everett 1923–2016 m. William (Sheldon) Groff 1925–2010
      7. 7. Mildred (Louise "Lucy") Finch 1895–1933 m. Willis (Jay) Hoopingarner 1891–1977
        1. 1. Willis (Eugene) Hoopingarner 1915–2003
        2. 2. Annis (Gail) Hoopengarner 1917–2000
      8. 8. Steven (Wesley) Finch 1897–1988 m. Bernice (Esther) Sample 1898–1997
        1. 1. Everett (Eugene (Gene)) Finch 1928–2016
      9. 9. Stella (Marie) Finch 1901–1995
    3. 3. Laura (Ella) Finch 1872–1938 m. John (Elsworth) McDaniels 1868–1932
      1. 1. Harold Mcdaniels 1903–1971
      2. 2. Edna Mcdaniels 1904–1998
      3. 3. Mary (I) Mcdaniels 1908–1995
      4. 4. Russell Mcdaniels 1910–1981
      5. 5. Emma Mcdaniels 1914–1984
      6. 6. Dora Mcdaniels 1914–
    4. 4. Louis (J.) Finch 1861–1919 m. Jennie Varner 1864–1945
    5. 5. Charlotte (C. "Lottie") Finch 1865–1910 m. John (W) Buren 1857–1929 m. William Slater 1870–
      1. 1. Eva (Arvilla) Buren 1890–1938
      2. 2. Cora (L) Buren 1891–1961

James Finch's Timeline

5 Records

1782
25 Mar 1782
Birth of James Ward Finch in Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
1830
1830
Age 48
James Ward Finch resided here in Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA
Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA
1839
1839-1840
Age 57
James Ward Finch resided here in Manhattan, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 58
James Ward Finch resided here in New York Ward 9, New York, New York, USA
New York Ward 9, New York, New York, USA
1858
17 May 1858
Age 76
Death of James Ward Finch in Manhattan, New York County Manhattan, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York County Manhattan, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1782
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Mooers, Clinton, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 85; Page: 290; Family History Library Film: 0017145

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839-1840
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
    Record Source: Manhattan, New York City, New York Directory: 1839-1840

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: New York Ward 9, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: New York Ward 9, New York, New York; Roll: 303; Page: 147; Family History Library Film: 0017196

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1858
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York County Manhattan, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Death Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1890 (Barber Collection)
    [2] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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