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James Jordan 1771 – 1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1771

Birth Location: , Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 11 Sep 1855

Death Location: , Carter, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Jordan

Mother: Elizabeth Smith

Spouse(s): Martha Ballard

Children(s): Julia Jordan, William Jordan

The story of James Jordan began in 1771 in , Guilford, North Carolina, USA, with parents John Jordan and Elizabeth Smith. As an adult, James Jordan wed Martha Ballard. Their household included Julia Jordan and William Jordan. James Jordan's life came to an end in 1855 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA.

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Parents

John Jordan
1736 – 1790
Birth Location: , Hyde, North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Smith
1740 – 1790
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Martha Ballard
1780 – 1855
Birth Location: , , North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Julia Jordan
1803 – 1857
Birth Location: , , North Carolina, USA
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William Jordan
1812 – 1850
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 11 Sep 1771
    Event Place: , Guilford, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 11 Sep 1855
    Event Place: , Carter, Kentucky, USA
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