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James Pleasant Mahon 1844–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1844

Birth Location: Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 6 Jul 1934

Death Location: Otego Township, Fayette, Ill

Father: Wesley Mahon

Mother: Polly Godsey

Spouse(s): Nancy Loveless

Children(s): Llewellyn Mahon, Polly Mahon, Arcona Mahon, Charles Mahon, Ellis Mahon, Elija Mahon

The story of James Pleasant Mahon began in 1844 in Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA. In 1880, James Pleasant Mahon resided in Wheatland, Fayette, Illinois, USA. In 1900, James Pleasant Mahon resided in Otego, Fayette, Illinois, USA. James Pleasant Mahon married Nancy Caroline Loveless, and had children including Arcona Elzora Mahon, Charles Fredrick Mahon, Elija P Elzy Mahon, Ellis Eldon Mahon, Llewellyn Thomas Mahon, Polly Mahon. James Pleasant Mahon passed away in 1934 in Otego Township, Fayette, Ill.

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Biography

  • The story of James Pleasant Mahon began in 1844 in Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, James Pleasant Mahon resided in Wheatland, Fayette, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, James Pleasant Mahon resided in Otego, Fayette, Illinois, USA.
  • James Pleasant Mahon married Nancy Caroline Loveless, and had children including Arcona Elzora Mahon, Charles Fredrick Mahon, Elija P Elzy Mahon, Ellis Eldon Mahon, Llewellyn Thomas Mahon, Polly Mahon.
  • James Pleasant Mahon passed away in 1934 in Otego Township, Fayette, Ill.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mahon's Ancestors

Self
James Mahon
1844–1934
Birth Place: Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Wesley Mahon
1815–1885
Pittsylvania Co, Virginia, USA
Polly ((Mary) Scott) Godsey
1819–1904
Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Pleasant Mahon
1777–1842
Campbell County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly) Williams
1782–1844
Cumberland County, Virginia, USA
Frances Haizlip
1801–1855
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
William (Jr) Godsey
1794–1866
Pittsylvania Co, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Matthias Williams
1755–1840
William Haizlip
1765–1849
William Godsey
1763–1850
Betty Hall
1760–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Haizlip
1733–1814
Mary Taylor
1736–
John Godsey
1717–1808
Ann Elam
1742–1817
William Hall
1736–
Hannah
1742–1811

James Mahon's Descendants

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James (Pleasant) Mahon (28 Dec 1844–6 Jul 1934) m. Nancy (Caroline) Loveless (Abt 1847–24 Mar 1900)
  1. 1. Llewellyn (Thomas) Mahon 1884–1964 m. Hattie Oliver 1888–
    1. 1. Roy (O) Mahon 1906–
    2. 2. Bertha (Ellen) Mahon 1910–
  2. 2. Polly Mahon 1868–1931
    1. 1. Floyd Smail 1891–1965
  3. 3. Arcona (Elzora) Mahon 1871–1925 m. Vern Pointious 1868–
    1. 1. Etta Pontus 1893–
    2. 2. Nellie Pontus 1896–
    3. 3. Orlie Pontus 1899–
  4. 4. Charles (Fredrick) Mahon 1873–1966 m. Ruth Stolle 1876–1926 m. Cora (Agnes) Goodrich 1892–1983
    1. 1. David (Mahon) 3 1897–
    2. 2. Lucy Mahon 1900–
    3. 3. Anna Mahon 1905–
  5. 5. Ellis (Eldon) Mahon 1879–1880
  6. 6. Elija (P Elzy) Mahon 1882–1883

James Mahon's Timeline

5 Records

1844
28 Dec 1844
Birth of James Pleasant Mahon in Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
James Pleasant Mahon resided here in Wheatland, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Wheatland, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
James Pleasant Mahon resided here in Otego, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Otego, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1934
04 Jul 1934
Age 90
Death of James Pleasant Mahon in Shafter, Fayette, Illinois
Shafter, Fayette, Illinois
1934
6 Jul 1934
Age 90
Burial of James Pleasant Mahon in Otego Township, Fayette, Ill
Otego Township, Fayette, Ill

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Place, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wheatland, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: 206; Page: 190D; Enumeration District: 103
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Otego, Fayette, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0020
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wheatland, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wheatland, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: 206; Page: 190D; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Otego, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Otego, Fayette, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0020

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Fayette County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shafter twp, Fayette Co., Ill
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Shafter, Fayette, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Otego Township, Fayette, Ill
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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