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James Gant 1740–1797 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1740

Birth Location: Shocco District, Granville, North Carolina

Death Date: 9 Dec 1797

Death Location: Franklin County, North Carolina

Father: Senator Jr

Mother: Elizabeth Brantley

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In 1740, James Gant entered the world in Shocco District, Granville, North Carolina, born to Senator John Gant Gent Jent Jr And Elizabeth Ann Brantley. James Gant passed away in 1797 in Franklin County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1740, James Gant entered the world in Shocco District, Granville, North Carolina, born to Senator John Gant Gent Jent Jr And Elizabeth Ann Brantley.
  • James Gant passed away in 1797 in Franklin County, North Carolina.

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James Gant's Ancestors

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James Gant
1740–1797
Birth Place: Shocco District, Granville, North Carolina
Parents
Senator John GANT GENT JENT Jr
1713–1783
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Brantley
1712–1781
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
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James Gant's Timeline

2 Records

1740
abt 1740
Birth of James Gant in Shocco District, Granville, North Carolina
Shocco District, Granville, North Carolina
1797
9 Dec 1797
Age 57
Death of James Gant in Franklin County, North Carolina
Franklin County, North Carolina

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1740
    Event Place: Shocco District, Granville, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1797
    Event Place: Franklin County, North Carolina

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