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James John Kirby 1765 – 1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1850

Death Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Father: Jesse Kirby

Mother: Penelope Parker

Spouse(s): Patience Watkins

Children(s): Patience Kirby, Jesse Kirby, Nancy Kirby, Thomas Kirby, Patience Kirby, Mary Kirby, Ransom Kirby, Henry Kirby, Arnold Kirby

The story of James John Kirby began in 1765 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. In 1790, James John Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, James John Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina. James John Kirby married Patience Watkins, and had children including Patience Kirby, Jesse Kirby, Nancy "Nannie" Kirby, Thomas Kirby, Patience Kirby, Mary Elizabeth Molly Kirby, Ransom Peter "Pitts" Kirby, Henry Kirby, Arnold Kirby. James John Kirby passed away in 1850 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James John Kirby began in 1765 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, James John Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, James John Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina.
  • James John Kirby married Patience Watkins, and had children including Patience Kirby, Jesse Kirby, Nancy "Nannie" Kirby, Thomas Kirby, Patience Kirby, Mary Elizabeth Molly Kirby, Ransom Peter "Pitts" Kirby, Henry Kirby, Arnold Kirby.
  • James John Kirby passed away in 1850 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Kirby
1740 – 1803
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Penelope Parker
1767 – 1803
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Patience Watkins
1767 – 1850
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Patience Kirby
1790 – 1830
Birth Location: Johnston, NC, USA
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Jesse Kirby
1796 – 1849
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Kirby
1792 – 1837
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Thomas Kirby
1793 – 1820
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Patience Kirby
1801 – 1822
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Kirby
1803 – 1860
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Ransom Kirby
1808 – 1876
Birth Location: Spring Hill, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Henry Kirby
1805 – 1877
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Arnold Kirby
1817 – 1860
Birth Location: North Carolina USA
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James Kirby's Ancestors

Self
James Kirby
1765 – 1850
Birth Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Jesse Kirby
1740 – 1803
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Penelope Parker
1767 – 1803
Nash County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Jonathan ((John) Thomas) Kirby
1720 – 1750
, Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Adsby
1720 –
North Carolina, USA
Frances Parker
1726 – 1799
Nash, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Thomas
1700 – 1758
Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Kirby
1696 – 1750
Elizabeth
1700 – 1790
Adsby
Richard Parker
1677 – 1752
Elizabeth King
1674 – 1728
Francis Thomas
1660 – 1739
Mary Lawrence
1665 – 1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Kirby
1670 – 1719
Ruth Sanders
1676 – 1716
Capt (MD)
1660 – 1727
Martha Parker
1668 – 1717
Richard Thomas
1648 – 1667
Elizabeth (Thomas)
1650 – 1685
John Lawrence
1625 – 1696
Mary Power
1643 – 1700

James Kirby's Descendants

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James (John) Kirby (1765 – 1850) m. Patience Watkins (1767 – 1850)
  1. 1. Patience Kirby (circa 1790's – aft 1 Jun 1830) m. Sasser Keen (29 Mar 1778 – 1822)
    1. 1. Penny Keen (1792 – Between 1870-1880)
    2. 2. Sally Keen (6 Dec 1793 – 20 Feb 1868)
    3. 3. Teilpah ("Melissa") KEEN (Abt. 1800 – Aft. 1822)
    4. 4. Alsey Keen (Abt. 1801 – Oct 1849)
    5. 5. Patience Keen (5 Oct 1805 – 6 Aug 1896)
    6. 6. Martha ("Patsy") Keen (ABT 1806 – ABT 1843)
    7. 7. Bethany Keen (1812 – )
    8. 8. Pheriby (Feribee) Keen (Circa 1815 – Aft. 5 Jan 1889 but before 9 July 1907)
    9. 9. John (Henry) Keen (Bef. 1817 – 1875)
    10. 10. Zilphia Keen (Bef. 1817 – )
    11. 11. Bethany Keen (bef 1-May-1817 – )
    12. 12. Patty Keen (bef 1-May-1817 – Bef. May 1822)
  2. 2. Jesse Kirby (1796 – 1849) m. Mourning Fiveash (1802 – 1842)
  3. 3. Nancy ("Nannie") Kirby (25 Jun 1792 – 1837) m. John ("Henry") Sasser (29 March 1778 – 11 January 1859)
  4. 4. Thomas Kirby (1793 – 1820)
  5. 5. Patience Kirby (1801 – 1822)
  6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth Molly) Kirby (1803 – 1860) m. James Watkins (1800 – 1 Apr 1864)
  7. 7. Ransom (Peter "Pitts") Kirby (1808 – 3 Nov 1876) m. Zilphia Rose (12 Dec 1813 – 1876)
  8. 8. Henry Kirby (abt 1805 – 1877) m. Spicey Gifford (abt 1810 – 1877)
    1. 1. Martha (Peggy) Kirby (25 Aug 1832 – 1883) m. Joseph Watson (13 Dec 1827 – 03 Nov 1863)
      1. 1. Kinchen (H.) Watson (29 Aug 1850 – 10 Oct 1929)
      2. 2. Elizabeth Watson (1852 – )
      3. 3. Horace (Griffin) Watson (1854 – 1883)
      4. 4. Gideon Watson (17 OCT 1855 – 23 SEP 1885)
      5. 5. Spicey (Jane) Watson (1857 – 3 Mar 1921)
      6. 6. Frances (Ann) Watson (1859 – )
      7. 7. James (R.) Watson (09 NOV 1860 – 22 MAY 1924)
      8. 8. Alexander Kirby (Jan 1861 – )
      9. 9. Stephen (J) Watson (March 11,1862 – August 31, 1926)
    2. 2. James Kirby (1835 – Aft. 1850)
    3. 3. Delaney ("Laney") Kirby (15 Feb 1836 – 5 Aug 1926) m. Thomas Pittman (1825 – 1896) m. Benjamin (Franklin) Pittman (1832 – 14 Sep 1863)
    4. 4. Charity Kirby (1838 – 1881) m. Enos Boyette (1832 – 1869) m. Kinchen Crumpler (1807 – 1878) m. Hilliard Boykin (abt 1813 – Abt 1887)
      1. 1. Thomas (R) Boyette
      2. 2. William Crumpler (1869 – )
    5. 5. John (Stanley) Kirby (1840 – 6 January 1862) m. Sarah (Ann) Williamson (1842 – April 25, 1917)
      1. 1. William (Baron) Kirby (24 August 1862 – 26 November 1911)
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Betsy) Kirby (abt 1845 – Feb 1902)
    7. 7. Piety (Ann "Spicy") Kirby (16 July 1849 – 26 Jan 1910) m. John (Edwin) Williamson (17 Sep 1846 – 31 Jan 1900)
      1. 1. William Williamson (1870 – )
      2. 2. Sarah Williamson (1871 – )
      3. 3. James (Henry) Williamson (10 Dec 1872 – 1 Apr 1956) m. Viola ("Docie") Kirby (8 Dec 1876 – 18 Oct 1952)
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth 'Lissie") Williamson (11 Apr 1896 – 25 May 1959) m. Eric (Robert Lee) Tedder (4 November 1890 – 29 June 1973)
        2. 2. Jesse (Ambrose) Williamson (abt 1899 – 10 Nov 1972) m. Lillie (Jenette) Sullivan (1 March 1891 – 17 Jun 1934) m. Minnie (E) Newsom (abt 1901 – ) m. Anna Williamson
        3. 3. George (Thomas) Williamson (5 October 1902 – 13 Mar 1988) m. Nola (Mae) Evans (14 May 1913 – 22 Dec 1998)
        4. 4. Charity (Lillian) Williamson (1906 – 20 Dec 1934) m. Andrew (Jackson) Evans (6 Aug 1900 – 11 Oct 1981)
        5. 5. James (Edwin) Williamson (abt 1908 – 13 Apr 1991) m. Mattie Deans (29 Aug 1916 – 10/30/1994)
        6. 6. Sadie (Volena 'Lena') Williamson (abt 1911 – 13 Aug 1962) m. Robert (Taft) Hawley (25 Jul 1908 – 04 Mar 1989)
        7. 7. Imon (May) Williamson (abt 1914 – 5 Jun 1914)
        8. 8. baby (boy) Williamson (25 Sep 1915 – 25 Sep 1915)
      4. 4. Kinchan Williamson (abt 1874 – 24 Jun 1952) m. Susan (L) Williamson (2 Sep 1876 – 7 Jan 1900) m. Polly (Ann "Mollie") Williamson (June 22 1885 – 1 Aug 1951)
        1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Williamson (20 May 1895 – 26 May 1895)
        2. 2. Isaac (Roland) Williamson (22 Nov 1895 – 27 November 1949)
        3. 3. Crosky Williamson (Oct 1896 – 11 Feb 1978)
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Williamson (abt 1896 – 25 May 1959) m. Eric (Robert Lee) Tedder (4 November 1890 – 29 June 1973)
        5. 5. Infant (Daughter) Williamson (20 May 1898 – 26 May 1898)
        6. 6. Body Williamson (Aug 1898 – 20 May 1898 ?)
        7. 7. Polly (P.) Williamson (03/30/1899 – 28 Sep 1900)
        8. 8. Ivey (Herman) Williamson (01 Aug 1905 – 12 Jun 1985)
        9. 9. Dorsey Williamson (1906 – )
        10. 10. Joey (H) Williamson (1906 – )
        11. 11. Will (B) Williamson (29 Jan 1907 – 23 Dec 1960)
        12. 12. Alford Williamson (6 Feb 1908 – 12 Mar 1908)
        13. 13. Kinchen (Leonard) Williamson (April 19 1909 – May 28 1980)
        14. 14. Mary (L) Williamson (07/02/1911 – 12/22/2009)
        15. 15. Elizabeth Williamson (2 Sep 1913 – 2 Jul 2008)
        16. 16. Evelyn Williamson (19 Feb 1916 – 7 Jul 1971)
        17. 17. Dixie (Estelle) Williamson (06 April 1921 – 26 Oct 1957)
        18. 18. Estelle Payton (6 April 1921 – 26 October 1957)
        19. 19. Linsey Williamson (abt 1923 – )
        20. 20. Walter (Lewis "Dick") Williamson (27 Jun 1925 – 12 March 2008)
      5. 5. Ann Williamson (1875 – )
      6. 6. Martha Williamson (5 August 1875 – 31 Oct 1962) m. Willliam (Clayton) Boyette (7 April 1875 – 18 November 1927)
        1. 1. Bessie (Lee) Boyette (3 July 1895 – 7 August 1980)
        2. 2. John (Thomas) Boyette (29 October 1897 – 1 July 1963)
        3. 3. Gladys (Mae) Boyette (15 March 1910 – 9 October 1968)
      7. 7. Mary (Adlane) Williamson (Aug 1877 – 19 Mar 1916) m. John (William) Sullivan (02 Jun 1870 – 15 Aug 1922)
        1. 1. William (T.) Sullivan (13 Sep 1914 – 15 Sep 1914)
      8. 8. Susan (M) Williamson (1878 – 1963)
      9. 9. John (Thomas) Williamson (12 Feb 1880 – 26 Sep 1885)
      10. 10. John ("Jack") Williamson (03 Sep 1884 – 26 Sep 1885)
      11. 11. Felix (Walter) Williamson (30 Nov 1883 – 26 Jul 1885)
      12. 12. Roscoe (Barron) Williamson (21 Aug 1885 – 23 Oct 1970) m. Zilpha Stancil (abt 1876 – )
        1. 1. Jouis (Ja) Edyrton (abt 1916 – )
        2. 2. Eugene Williamson (abt 1918 – )
        3. 3. Dorothy Woodard (abt 1919 – )
        4. 4. Becky Fueyhun (abt 1920 – )
      13. 13. Addie (Anna Penina) Williamson (9 Feb 1889 – 26 May 1963) m. Isaac (L.) Williamson (31 July 1883 – 17 January 1965)
        1. 1. Beatrice (Irene) Williamson (7 March 1913 – 5 June 1914)
        2. 2. Isaac (Hubert) Williamson (30 September 1914 – 13 December 1998)
        3. 3. Daphney Tew (10 September 1916 – 5 March 2009)
        4. 4. Infant (Son) Williamson (29 October 1918 – 29 October 1918)
        5. 5. Ely (Ralph) Williamson (17 September 1919 – 29 August 2014)
        6. 6. Melvin (Carl) Williamson (21 September 1921 – 4 February 2018)
    8. 8. Stephen (Granville) Kirby (1853 – 1877) m. Matilda Aycock (abt 1856 – 2 May 1939)
      1. 1. Malinda Kirby (17 Aug 1872 – 18 Jan 1953) m. William (Alfred) Boswell (30 Jun 1861 – 14 Apr 1922)
        1. 1. Dorsey (Lee (Levi)) Boswell (19 Jul 1887 – 8 Jan 1953)
        2. 2. William (Simon) Boswell (16 Oct 1891 – 25 Jan 1946)
        3. 3. James (Lafayette) Boswell (03 Jun 1893 – 20 Oct 1978)
        4. 4. Grady (Anderson) Boswell (10 Jul 1895 – 18 Jun 1965)
        5. 5. Libby Boswell (Jul 1897 – )
        6. 6. Dancey Boswell (1898 – )
        7. 7. Alfred (Jasper) Boswell (23 Nov 1907 – 23 Jan 1983)
      2. 2. Viola ("Docie") Kirby (8 Dec 1876 – 18 Oct 1952) m. James (Henry) Williamson (10 Dec 1872 – 1 Apr 1956)
  9. 9. Arnold Kirby (1817 – Before 1860) m. Mary Carley (abt 1812 – BET 1860 AND 1870)

James Kirby's Timeline

9 Records

1765
1765
Birth of James John Kirby in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 25
James John Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 35
James John Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina
Johnston, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 45
James John Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1817
17 Nov 1817
Age 52
James John Kirby was married in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
1820
1820
Age 55
James John Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
James John Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 75
James John Kirby resided here in Johnson, North Carolina, USA
Johnson, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 85
Death of James John Kirby in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1817
    Event Place: Anne Arundel County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 475; Image: 596; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 754; Image: 709; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 234; Image: 00536; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 265; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 236

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 105; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Johnson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Johnson, North Carolina; Page: 242

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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