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James B Head 1795–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Nov 1795

Birth Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 27 Feb 1851

Death Location: Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States

Father: John Sr

Mother: Barbara James

Spouse(s): Nancy Head

Children(s): Howell Head, Harrison Sr, John Head, Sidney Patrick, Marcus Head, Ann Head, William Head, Martha Head, Thomas Head, Lucinda Smith, James Head, Joseph Head, William Head, George Head, Pinckney Head

In 1795, James B Head entered the world in Elbert, Georgia, United States, born to John Stromatt Head Sr And Barbara Elizabeth James. In 1830, James B Head resided in Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. James B Head married Nancy Elizabeth Allen Head, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Head, George Washington Head, Harrison Van Head Sr, Howell Doc Cobb Head, James Merritt Head, John Calloway Head, Joseph Head, Lucinda Head Smith, Marcus Head, Martha R Mollie Head, Pinckney G Head, Sidney Patrick, Thomas Unity Head, William Rush Head, William Walton Head. James B Head passed away in 1851 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1795, James B Head entered the world in Elbert, Georgia, United States, born to John Stromatt Head Sr And Barbara Elizabeth James.
  • In 1830, James B Head resided in Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
  • James B Head married Nancy Elizabeth Allen Head, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Head, George Washington Head, Harrison Van Head Sr, Howell Doc Cobb Head, James Merritt Head, John Calloway Head, Joseph Head, Lucinda Head Smith, Marcus Head, Martha R Mollie Head, Pinckney G Head, Sidney Patrick, Thomas Unity Head, William Rush Head, William Walton Head.
  • James B Head passed away in 1851 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1763–1856
Birth Location: Culpepper, Orange, Virginia, United States
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Barbara James
1771–1849
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
BJ

Spouses(s)

Nancy Head
1798–1856
Birth Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States
NH

Children(s)

Howell Head
1837–1921
Birth Location: Georgia
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Harrison Sr
1830–1869
Birth Location: Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
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John Head
1825–
Birth Location: Elbert,Georgia
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Sidney Patrick
1845–1901
Birth Location: Georgia
SP
Marcus Head
1840–
Birth Location: Ga
MH
Ann Head
1842–
Birth Location: Ga
AH
William Head
1847–
Birth Location: Ga
WH
Martha Head
1830–
Birth Location: Ga
MH
Thomas Head
1824–1905
Birth Location: Gwinnet, Georgia, United States
TH
Lucinda Smith
1825–1888
Birth Location: Gwinette County, Georgia, United States
LS
James Head
1829–1910
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Joseph Head
1833–1908
Birth Location: Elbert co., GA.
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William Head
1822–1862
Birth Location: Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
WH
George Head
1835–1864
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
GH
Pinckney Head
1828–1863
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
PH

James Head's Ancestors

Self
James Head
1795–1851
Birth Place: Elbert, Georgia, United States
Parents
John Stromatt Head Sr
1763–1856
Culpepper, Orange, Virginia, United States
Barbara (Elizabeth) James
1771–1849
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin ((Captain) Head) Sr.
1731–1803
Orange County now Frederick, Colony of America, Virginia, USA
Martha (Marshall) Sharman
1734–1821
Bloomfield, Culpepper Co. Virginia, Virginia, USA
William James
1739–1806
Penzance, Cornwall, England
Elizabeth (Hicks) Longden
1739–1781
Fairford, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Henry Head
1695–1765
Frances Spence
1695–1765
William Sharman
1702–1774
Lucy Marshall
1710–1771
Nicholas James
1711–1753
Elizabeth Bowden
1716–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Head
1660–1710
Elizabeth Williams
1660–1711
Dr. Spence
1656–1716
Elizabeth Browne
1656–1720
Thomas Sherman
1666–1738
Frances Noble
1672–1772
Naomi Vardemon*
1771–1822
Peter James
1686–
Elizabeth James
1686–1778
Salmon Bowden
1686–1778
Anne Simmons
1693–1787

James Head's Descendants

1.
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James (B) Head (26 Nov 1795–27 Feb 1851) m. Nancy (Elizabeth Allen) Head (14 Apr 1798–23 Aug 1856)
  1. 1. Howell ("Doc" Cobb) Head 1837–1921 m. Sarah (F.) Roberts 1857– m. Susan (Elizabeth McConnell) Head 1838–1893 m. Sarah (F) Head 1857–
    1. 1. General (Harrison) Head 1874–1941 m. Mazia Head 1879–
      1. 1. Clauda Head 1898–
      2. 2. Willie Head 1900–
      3. 3. Eloise Head 1902–
      4. 4. Laurie Head 1904–
      5. 5. Winnie Head 1906–
    2. 2. Margerette (Elizabeth Head) Nix 1858–1892
    3. 3. Nancy (Caroline 'Carrie' Head) Wells 1862–1895 m. David (Jasper) Wells 1850–1922
      1. 1. Mary (Ella "May" Wells) Selby 1892–1976 m. Grover (Cleveland) Selby 1885–1942
        1. 1. Nota (Oletha Selby) McCullough 1932–1980 m. Tom (S) McCullough 1931–1993
        2. 2. Gladys (Vivian) Selby 1914–2002
        3. 3. Lindell (Lorenzo) Selby 1929–2009
        4. 4. Jewell (Floyd 'Blackie') Selby 1919–1981
        5. 5. Mary (Ann) Selby 1917–1950
        6. 6. Cleve (I) Selby 1918–
      2. 2. Herbert Wells 1895–1955
      3. 3. William (Ezra) Wells 1891–1971
    4. 4. Luella (S Head) Suit 1863–1889
    5. 5. William (Andrew) Head 1866–1920
    6. 6. Robert (T) Head 1868–1939
    7. 7. James (T) Head 1871–1947 m. Margaret ('Maggie' Lee) Head 1880–1958
    8. 8. Emery ('Doc' Spears Head) Sr 1876–1946 m. Jennie (Loretta Robinson) Head 1882–1979
      1. 1. Floyd Head 1912–
      2. 2. Vernon Head 1914–
      3. 3. Evert Head 1900–1963 m. Bethal (A) Head 1895–1975 m. Ruth Head 1902–1984
        1. 1. Holly Head 1925–
        2. 2. John Head 1930–2018
        3. 3. Walter (Everette) Head 1923–2008
        4. 4. Edith Head 1923–
      4. 4. Gurtie Head 1914–
      5. 5. Emery (Head) Jr 1905– m. Ruby (L) Head 1912–
    9. 9. Cleveland (Walter) Head 1879–1964
    10. 10. Mary (Orlena Head) Eader 1884–1951
  2. 2. Harrison (Van Head) Sr 1830–1869 m. Jane (A Baugh Rollins) Head 1840–1919
    1. 1. Eleanor (Head) Petty 1867–1950 m. Ambrose (M) Petty 1861–1907
      1. 1. Alice (Pauline Petty) Nix 1886–1915
      2. 2. Essie (E Petty) Nix 1889–1965
      3. 3. Ruby (L Petty) Simonton 1891–1983
      4. 4. Jewell (A) Petty 1897–1930
      5. 5. Alline (Ruth Petty) Stanley 1899–1919
      6. 6. Dortha (J) Petty 1908–1920
    2. 2. Harrison (Van Head) Jr 1868–1941 m. Lelia (May McMahan) Head 1875–1939
      1. 1. Clarence (McMahon) Head 1899–1963
      2. 2. Herbert (Vandolah) Head 1904–1941
      3. 3. Ernestine (Leila) Head 1910–2007 m. William (Moore) Jernigan 1899–1968
      4. 4. James (Crittenden) Head 1902–1959
      5. 5. Elizabeth Head 1906–1920
      6. 6. Harvey (Hatcher) Head 1908–1990
  3. 3. John (Calloway) Head 1825–
  4. 4. Sidney Patrick 1845–1901 m. Josiah (Wesley) Patrick 1845–1907
    1. 1. Sallie Mcclan 1873–1943 m. William (Irvin) McClain 1870–1930
      1. 1. Earl (Patrick) McClain 1892–1983 m. Maude (Mae Lyle) McClain 1895–1970
        1. 1. Herbert (Lee "Herb") McClain 1926–2003 m. Virginia (Lowe) McClain 1930–2020
        2. 2. Sarah (Mae) McClain 1916–1984
        3. 3. Lillian (Frances McClain) Drake 1917–1964
        4. 4. Thomas (Saunders) McClain 1928–1976
        5. 5. William (Earl "Bud") McClain 1919–1980
        6. 6. James (L) McClain 1921–2011
        7. 7. Herbert (Lee "Herb") McClain 1926–2003
    2. 2. James (Josiah) Patrick 1867–1944
    3. 3. Mary (L. "Mattie") Patrick 1869–
    4. 4. John (Morgan) Patrick 1870–
  5. 5. Marcus Head 1840–
  6. 6. Ann (Elizabeth) Head 1842–
  7. 7. William (Rush) Head 1847–
  8. 8. Martha (R Mollie) Head 1830–
  9. 9. Thomas (Unity) Head 1824–1905
  10. 10. Lucinda (Head) Smith 1825–1888 m. William (M) Smith 1822–1899
    1. 1. Allie (Bama) Smith 1884–1969 m. Robert (Lee "Bob") MOORE 1884–1918 m. Oran (Albert) Blalock 1885–1980
      1. 1. Joseph (Lewis) Moore 1913–1986 m. Bernice (Pearl Jones) Moore 1923–1998
        1. 1. Brenda (Gail Moore Hensel) Hensel 1944–2007
      2. 2. John (Wesley Wells) Moore 1904–1979
      3. 3. Daisy (Belle Moore Burnett) Burnett 1907–1931
      4. 4. Ruby (Frances Moore Walker) Walker 1910–1994
      5. 5. Robert (Henry) Moore 1915–1981
      6. 6. Allice (Louise) Blalock 1923–2007
    2. 2. Elizabeth (A Smith) Young 1850–1924
    3. 3. Letha (S C Smith) Harrison 1853–1914
    4. 4. Lucinda (Aveline) Smith 1852–1920
    5. 5. Louisa (J.) Smith 1846–
    6. 6. James (W.) Smith 1842–
    7. 7. Thomas (W) Smith 1847–1864
    8. 8. Greenville (W) Smith 1848–1904
    9. 9. Mary (Frances) Smith 1856–1928
    10. 10. Ellen (Bernice) Smith 1858–
    11. 11. Joseph (F W) Smith 1859–
    12. 12. Lucretia (C.) Smith 1855–1918
    13. 13. Arbezinia (Arby) Smith 1866–
    14. 14. Christiana (A) Smith 1857–
    15. 15. Mary (T) Smith 1858–
    16. 16. Allie (Bama) Smith 1884–1969
      1. 1. Joseph (Lewis) Moore 1913–1986
  11. 11. James (Merritt) Head 1829–1910
  12. 12. Joseph Head 1833–1908 m. Luckey (Isabella) Head 1842–1914
    1. 1. Joseph (Farmer) Head 1863–1896
      1. 1. Rosalie Head 1884–1955
        1. 1. James (Roy White) SR 1913–1999
  13. 13. William (Walton) Head 1822–1862 m. Miriam (Frances) Head 1829–1918
    1. 1. Elizabeth (C) Duncan 1844–1905
    2. 2. Garland Head 1849–1882
    3. 3. John (Blummer) Head 1853–1922
    4. 4. Lucinda (Ola) Head 1860–1911
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth Head) Hood 1847–1921
      1. 1. Lela McElroy 1868–1949
        1. 1. Jerry (Lloyd) McElroy 1907–1987
    6. 6. James (Pinckney) Head 1855–1938
  14. 14. George (Washington) Head 1835–1864
  15. 15. Pinckney (G) Head 1828–1863

James Head's Timeline

7 Records

1795
12 Nov 1795
Birth of James B Head in Elbert, Georgia, USA
Elbert, Georgia, USA
1795
26 Nov 1795
Birth of James B Head in Elbert, Georgia, United States
Elbert, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 35
James B Head resided here in Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 45
James B Head resided here in Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 55
James B Head resided here in Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1851
27 Feb 1851
Age 56
Death of James B Head in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
1858
13 Sep 1858
Age 63
Death of James B Head in Morgan, Georgia, USA
Morgan, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1795
    Event Place: Elbert, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1795
    Event Place: Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: M432_71; Page: 152B; Image: 309

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Gwinnett, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 17; Page: 357; Family History Library Film: 0007037

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: 42; Page: 94; Image: 195; Family History Library Film: 0007044

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: M432_71; Page: 152B; Image: 309

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gwinnett, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1858
    Event Place: Morgan, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1851
    Event Place: Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
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