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James Gaines Herndon 1764–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Feb 1764

Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1820

Death Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States

Father: Edward Herndon

Mother: Mary Gaines

Spouse(s):

Children(s): John Herndon, Sally Herndon, Benjamin Herndon, Sally Herndon

In 1764, James Gaines Herndon entered the world in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA, born to Edward Herndon And Mary Ann Gaines. In 1790, James Gaines Herndon resided in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1820, James Gaines Herndon resided in Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States. James Gaines Herndon married Mary Colston, and had children including Ann Herndon, Benjamin Herndon, John Herndon, Polly Herndon, Sally Herndon. James Gaines Herndon passed away in 1820 in Elbert, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1764, James Gaines Herndon entered the world in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA, born to Edward Herndon And Mary Ann Gaines.
  • In 1790, James Gaines Herndon resided in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, James Gaines Herndon resided in Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States.
  • James Gaines Herndon married Mary Colston, and had children including Ann Herndon, Benjamin Herndon, John Herndon, Polly Herndon, Sally Herndon.
  • James Gaines Herndon passed away in 1820 in Elbert, Georgia, United States.

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Children(s)

James Herndon's Ancestors

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James Herndon
1764–1820
Birth Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Edward Herndon
1738–1831
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Mary (Ann) Gaines
1742–1829
Orange, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Sarah (Ann Mann Drysdale Leftwich) Herndon
1711–1777
King Queen County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Herndon's Descendants

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James (Gaines) Herndon (09 Feb 1764–1820)
  1. 1. John Herndon 1787–1842 m. Mary Pence 1798–1847
    1. 1. John (Outen) Herndon 1823–1894 m. Mary (Ann) Griffin 1822–1884
      1. 1. Lawrence (M) Herndon 1869–1934 m. Hattie (L) Maxey 1862–1932
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Petty 1891–1952 m. james ("jim" murry) herndon 1860–1936 m. Frank (C) Baker 1896–
        2. 2. Robert (Lee) Herndon 1884–1944
        3. 3. Henry (F.( Frank)) HERNDON 1887–
        4. 4. Louba Herndon 1888–1952
        5. 5. Lizzie Herndon 1891–
      2. 2. John (Ervin) Herndon 1852–1921
      3. 3. Sarah ("Mildred") Herndon 1856–1895
      4. 4. Jane (Elizabeth) Herndon 1846–1913
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) Herndon 1864–1938
      6. 6. J. (P.) Herndon 1863–
      7. 7. W. (P.) Herndon 1860–
  2. 2. Sally Herndon 1785–1860
  3. 3. Benjamin Herndon 1787–1855
  4. 4. Sally Herndon 1745–1818

James Herndon's Timeline

4 Records

1764
09 Feb 1764
Birth of James Gaines Herndon in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
1790
1790
Age 26
James Gaines Herndon resided here in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 56
James Gaines Herndon resided here in Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States
Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States
1820
1820
Age 56
Death of James Gaines Herndon in Elbert, Georgia, United States
Elbert, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Feb 1764
    Event Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 247; Image: 156; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Christian, Elbert, Georgia; Page: 163; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths

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