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James Linn 1760–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1760

Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 24 Dec 1838

Death Location: Strabane, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Father: Adam Linn

Mother: Eleanor Jones

Spouse(s): Eleanor Young

Children(s): Moses Linn, William Linn, Robert Linn, James Linn, Col Linn, Sarah Linn, Mary Linn

In 1760, James Linn entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, born to Adam Linn And Eleanor Jones. James Linn married Eleanor Ellen Young, and had children including Col Matthew Linn, James Linn, Mary Linn, Moses Linn, Robert Linn, Sarah Linn, William Linn. James Linn passed away in 1838 in Strabane, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1760, James Linn entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, born to Adam Linn And Eleanor Jones.
  • James Linn married Eleanor Ellen Young, and had children including Col Matthew Linn, James Linn, Mary Linn, Moses Linn, Robert Linn, Sarah Linn, William Linn.
  • James Linn passed away in 1838 in Strabane, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Linn's Ancestors

Self
James Linn
1760–1838
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Parents
Adam Linn
1726–1776
Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
Eleanor Jones
1728–
Grandparents
John Linn
1685–1752
Corkaugh Palace, Kilmacrenan, Donegal, Ireland
Margaret Cameron
1695–1769
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Linn
1662–1727
Margaret Patton
1666–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lynn
1640–1727
Margaret Patton
1646–1727

James Linn's Descendants

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James Linn (17 Jan 1760–24 Dec 1838) m. Eleanor ("Ellen") Young (1764–5 Apr 1836)
  1. 1. Moses Linn 1794–1847 m. Nancy Speer 1799–1887
    1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Linn 1828–1912 m. Harriet M. 1833–1914
      1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Linn 1864–1950 m. Martha (Loretta "Mattie") Dempsey 1864–1948
        1. 1. Hazel (Frances) Linn 1893– m. Leroy (Asbury "Roy") Welsh 1888–1943
        2. 2. Hallie (Harriet) Linn 1887–1974
        3. 3. Lillian Linn 1896–
        4. 4. Ralph (Willard) Linn 1900–
        5. 5. Harold Linn 1905–
        6. 6. Herbert Linn 1885–1887
        7. 7. Verda Linn 1890–1892
      2. 2. Alexander (S) Linn 1855– m. Ida (Elizabeth) Fast 1852–
        1. 1. Ethel (M) Linn 1887–
        2. 2. Myrna (I) Linn 1889–
        3. 3. Lila Linn 1894–
        4. 4. Percival (R) Linn 1885–
        5. 5. Raymond (C) Linn 1890–
        6. 6. Elsie (D) Linn 1893–
      3. 3. Douglas Linn 1860–
      4. 4. Francis (M. "Frank") Linn 1861–1947 m. Ella Neill 1871–1947
        1. 1. Theon (M) Linn 1900–
        2. 2. Ronald (N) Linn 1906–
        3. 3. Jessie (D) Linn 1914–
      5. 5. Richard Linn 1867–
      6. 6. William (T. "Willie") Linn 1868–1893
    2. 2. Hannah Linn 1829–1850
    3. 3. Alexander (Speer) Linn 1825–
    4. 4. Ellen Linn 1826–1876
    5. 5. Jane Linn 1827–1877
    6. 6. Elizabeth Linn 1828–1910
  2. 2. William Linn 1792–1858
  3. 3. Robert Linn 1792–1842
  4. 4. James Linn 1795–1875
  5. 5. Col (Matthew) Linn 1796–1870
  6. 6. Sarah Linn 1798–
  7. 7. Mary Linn 1802–1870

James Linn's Timeline

2 Records

1760
17 Jan 1760
Birth of James Linn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1838
24 Dec 1838
Age 78
Death of James Linn in Strabane, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Strabane, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1760
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1838
    Event Place: Strabane, Washington County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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