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James McBrayer 1836–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1836

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 22 Sep 1917

Death Location: Greasy Ridge Elliott CO KY

Father: James McBrayer

Mother: Nancy Hall

Spouse(s): Rutha Hall, William McBrayer, Susan McBrayer

Children(s): Jas McBrayer, William McBrayer, John McBrayer, Amy McBrayer, George McBrayer, Hartwell McBrayer, Christina McBrayer, Andrew McBrayer, Jasper McBrayer, Ed McBrayer, Susan McBrayer, Andrew Mcbryer

James McBrayer was born in 1836 in Virginia, the child of James Mcbrayer And Nancy Hall. James McBrayer married Rutha Hall, Susan Jane Mcbrayer, William G Mcbrayer, and had children including Amy E Mcbrayer, Andrew H Mcbrayer, Andrew Mcbryer, Christina Mcbrayer, Ed Mcbrayer, George L Mcbrayer, Hartwell E Mcbrayer, Jas A Mcbrayer, Jasper Allen Mcbrayer, John Wesley Mcbrayer, Susan Jane Mcbrayer, William G Mcbrayer. James McBrayer passed away in 1917 in Greasy Ridge Elliott CO KY.

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Biography

  • James McBrayer was born in 1836 in Virginia, the child of James Mcbrayer And Nancy Hall.
  • James McBrayer married Rutha Hall, Susan Jane Mcbrayer, William G Mcbrayer, and had children including Amy E Mcbrayer, Andrew H Mcbrayer, Andrew Mcbryer, Christina Mcbrayer, Ed Mcbrayer, George L Mcbrayer, Hartwell E Mcbrayer, Jas A Mcbrayer, Jasper Allen Mcbrayer, John Wesley Mcbrayer, Susan Jane Mcbrayer, William G Mcbrayer.
  • James McBrayer passed away in 1917 in Greasy Ridge Elliott CO KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

James McBrayer
1818–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Nancy Hall
1818–
Birth Location: Virginia
NH

Spouses(s)

Rutha Hall
1835–1914
Birth Location: Carter CO KY
RH
William McBrayer
1855–1916
Birth Location: Kentucky
WM
Susan McBrayer
1877–1945
Birth Location: Kentucky
SM

Children(s)

Jas McBrayer
1866–1913
Birth Location: Virginia
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William McBrayer
1855–1916
Birth Location: Kentucky
WM
John McBrayer
1858–1939
Birth Location: Boyd CO KY
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Amy McBrayer
1860–
Birth Location: –
AM
George McBrayer
1861–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GM
Hartwell McBrayer
1863–
Birth Location: Virginia
HM
Christina McBrayer
1868–
Birth Location: –
CM
Andrew McBrayer
1871–
Birth Location: Boyd CO KY
AM
Jasper McBrayer
1873–1950
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ed McBrayer
1876–1956
Birth Location: Virginia
EM
Susan McBrayer
1877–1945
Birth Location: Kentucky
SM
Andrew Mcbryer
1866–
Birth Location: Kentucky
AM

James McBrayer's Ancestors

Self
James McBrayer
1836–1917
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
James McBrayer
1818–
Virginia
Nancy Hall
1818–
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James McBrayer's Descendants

1.
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James McBrayer (Abt. 1836–22 Sep 1917) m. Rutha Hall (17 Oct 1835–18 Nov 1914) m. William (G) McBrayer (12 Oct 1855–8 Feb 1916) m. Susan (Jane) McBrayer (28 Nov 1877–24 Oct 1945)
  1. 1. Jas (A) McBrayer 1866–1913 m. Ella (Annetta) Palmer 1864–1954
    1. 1. Ruth McBrayer 1887–1980 m. H (H) Snyder 1884–1975
      1. 1. James (O) Snyder 1906–1976 m. Vercie Taylor 1903–1995
        1. 1. James (O Snyder) Jr 1934–1978
      2. 2. Ernest Snyder 1907–1973 m. Naoma Setser 1915–1979
      3. 3. Clinton (V.) Snyder 1909–1997 m. Glynn Surber 1916–2008
      4. 4. Pauline Snyder 1920–1971 m. Unknown Williams 1921–1997
        1. 1. Margaret (A) Williams 1949–2011
      5. 5. Harvey (H.) Snyder 1913–1995 m. Opal (Verneda) Ridenour 1918–1998
      6. 6. Ruth (E) Snyder 1918–2012 m. William (Russell) Engle 1916–1957 m. Thompson 1910–
      7. 7. Russell (William) Snyder 1915–1941 m. Lillian (Myllie) Jamieson 1914–2003
      8. 8. Georgia Snyder 1911–1917
    2. 2. Marie McBrayer 1899–1957 m. John (C) McNeil 1890–1957
      1. 1. Jean (Palmer) McNeil 1915–2011 m. Beatrice Osborne 1922–2013
      2. 2. Joh (C) McNeil 1913–1981 m. Roberta (Verda) Deaver 1910–2001
      3. 3. Walter (Harve) McNeil 1920–1992 m. Nellie Dean 1915–
      4. 4. Marguerite McNeil 1924–2012 m. Creed (Oney) Jr 1926–1997
      5. 5. James (W) McNeil 1913–1956 m. Nemo Stewart 1912–2000
        1. 1. James (Clay) McNeil 1942–2006
      6. 6. Robert (Starke) McNeil 1917–1984 m. Martha (Larkin) Christian 1915–2003
        1. 1. John (Christian McNeil) Sr 1947–1998
        2. 2. Martha Mcneil 1939–1939
    3. 3. Georgia (Mae) McBrayer 1895–1984 m. John (William) Cox 1891–1963 m. Fred (A) Weishaar 1890–1996
      1. 1. Nita (Frances) Cox 1919–1993
      2. 2. Georgia (Ellen) Cox 1913–1983 m. W (Harry) Wagner 1910–2002
        1. 1. William (Harry Wagner) Jr 1939–2010 m. Sheilagh (Ann FARMER) Wagner 1944–2011
      3. 3. Louis (Palmer) Cox 1930–2011 m. Georgia (Anna) Becker 1939–2011
      4. 4. Paul Cox 1925–1925
      5. 5. James (Earl) Cox 1923–1978 m. Edna (Claudine) Bell 1927–1983
      6. 6. Edward (R) Cox 1928–2001
      7. 7. John (William) Cox 1915–1969 m. Cora (A) Crouch 1914–2003
  2. 2. William (G) McBrayer 1855–1916 m. James McBrayer 1836–1917 m. Amanda (Rebecca) Wright 1855–1929
    1. 1. Lindsey Mcbrayer 1881–
    2. 2. Burtha Mcbrayer 1883–
    3. 3. Matilda Mcbrayer 1885–
    4. 4. Christan Mcbrayer 1887–
    5. 5. Oscar Mcbrayer 1890–
    6. 6. Charles Mcbrayer 1892–1958
    7. 7. Grace Mcbrayer 1897–
    8. 8. Ester Mcbrayer 1895–
  3. 3. John (Wesley) McBrayer 1858–1939 m. Salina (Leeta) Day 1861–
    1. 1. Thomas (Richard) McBrayer 1893–
    2. 2. Elmer (Leslie) McBrayer 1892–1918
    3. 3. John (Mason) McBrayer 1888–1923
    4. 4. Myrtle McBrayer 1891–
    5. 5. Henry (Morgan) McBrayer 1878–1949
    6. 6. Ethel McBrayer 1899– m. William (H) Leinart 1896– m. Ezra Osburn 1894–
      1. 1. Fred (R) Gilly 1925–
    7. 7. Fred (Clarence) McBrayer 1901–1986
  4. 4. Amy (E) McBrayer 1860–
  5. 5. George (L) McBrayer 1861–
  6. 6. Hartwell (E) McBrayer 1863– m. Mattie Simpson 1867–
  7. 7. Christina McBrayer 1868–
  8. 8. Andrew (H) McBrayer 1871– m. Rebecca Porter 1869–
    1. 1. Ida McBrayer 1900–
    2. 2. Mary McBrayer 1898–
    3. 3. Anderw (Harry) McBrayer –1922
  9. 9. Jasper (Allen) McBrayer 1873–1950 m. Lavenia ("Vena") Porter 1873–1929 m. Jennie Mcbayer 1872–
    1. 1. Golda Mcbrayer 1896–
    2. 2. Ethel (M) Mcbrayer 1899–
    3. 3. Mattie (S) Mcbrayer 1902–
    4. 4. Ida (R) Mcbrayer 1906–
    5. 5. George (W) Mcbrayer 1911–
  10. 10. Ed McBrayer 1876–1956 m. Della Wheeler 1874–1945
    1. 1. James (Madison) McBrayer 1906–
    2. 2. Essie Mcbrayer 1911–
    3. 3. Bleaulah Mcbrayer 1913–
    4. 4. George (D) Mcbrayer 1901–1971 m. Mary Skaggs 1901–
      1. 1. Infant McBrayer 1932–1932
    5. 5. Sarah (Ruth) Mcbrayer 1908–
    6. 6. Rosalie Mcbrayer 1920–
    7. 7. Dextor (Franklin) Mcbrayer 1915–
    8. 8. Effie (S) Mcbrayer 1899–
    9. 9. Carrie (E) Mcbrayer 1897–
  11. 11. Susan (Jane) McBrayer 1877–1945 m. James McBrayer 1836–1917 m. Newton (Bogges) Gillum 1855–1923
    1. 1. Henry Gillum 1911–1992
    2. 2. Missouri (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1894–1987
    3. 3. Jasper (Arthur) Gillum 1906–1936
    4. 4. Ruth (Annetta) GILLUM 1907–
    5. 5. Edward (Lesie) GILLUM 1909–1941
    6. 6. Dorothy (Amanda) GILLUM 1912–1978
    7. 7. Barbara (Ellen) Gillum 1914–2000
    8. 8. Marie Gillum 1914–1938
    9. 9. Ida Gillum 1918–1991
    10. 10. Edison Gillum 1909–
    11. 11. Newton (B Gillum) Ju 1899–
    12. 12. Barbara Greene 1915–
  12. 12. Andrew Mcbryer 1866–

James McBrayer's Timeline

14 Records

1835
04 Nov 1835
Birth of James McBrayer in Pike CO KY
Pike CO KY
1835
04 Nov 1835
Birth of James McBrayer in Pike CO, KY
Pike CO, KY
1836
Abt. 1836
Birth of James McBrayer in Virginia
Virginia
1836
Abt. 1836
Birth of James McBrayer in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 14
James McBrayer resided here in District 2, Carter, Kentucky
District 2, Carter, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 24
James McBrayer resided here in Boyd, Kentucky, USA
Boyd, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 27
James McBrayer resided here in Sub District, Kentucky, United States
Sub District, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 34
James McBrayer resided here in District 2, Boyd, Kentucky, United States
District 2, Boyd, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 44
James McBrayer resided here in Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 64
James McBrayer resided here in Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky
Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 74
James McBrayer resided here in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
1917
21 Sep 1917
Age 81
Death of James McBrayer in Elliott CO KY
Elliott CO KY
1917
21 Sep 1917
Age 81
Death of James McBrayer in Elliot CO, KY
Elliot CO, KY
1917
22 Sep 1917
Age 81
Burial of James McBrayer in Greasy Ridge Elliott CO KY
Greasy Ridge Elliott CO KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Nov 1835
    Event Place: Pike CO KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 618B; Enumeration District: 022; Image: 0120
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_448; Page: 20A; Image: 43; Family History Library Film: 545947
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240518
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_356; Page: 712; Family History Library Film: 803356
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Database online. Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, ED , roll T624_473, part , page .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Nov 1835
    Event Place: Pike CO, KY
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1836
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Database online. Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, ED , roll T624_473, part , page .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1836
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Database online. District 2, Carter, Kentucky, roll M432_195, page 224, image 446.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Database online. District 2, Carter, Kentucky, roll M432_195, page 224, image 446.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Boyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_356; Page: 712; Family History Library Film: 803356

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sub District, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Boyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_448; Page: 20A; Image: 43; Family History Library Film: 545947

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 618B; Enumeration District: 022; Image: 0120

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Fork, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240518

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Database online. Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky, ED , roll T624_473, part , page .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Coalton, Boyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_448; Page: 20A; Image: 43; Family History Library Film: 545947

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Elliott CO KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Elliot CO, KY
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Greasy Ridge Elliott CO KY
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