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James McElroy 1776–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1776

Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 10 Jun 1856

Death Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Father: John McElroy

Mother: Elizabeth Jameson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ford

Children(s): Danial McElroy, Rachel McElroy, John McElroy, Harriet McElroy, Permelia McElroy, Rachel McElroy, Mary McElroy, Wilson McElroy, Matilida McElroy

In 1776, James McElroy entered the world in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States, born to John Messler Mcelroy And Elizabeth Jameson. In 1790, James McElroy resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. In 1820, James McElroy resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. James McElroy married Elizabeth Ford, and had children including Danial F Mcelroy, Harriet Mcelroy, John Mcelroy, Mary Isabella Mcelroy, Matilida Elizabeth Mcelroy, Permelia Mcelroy, Rachel Mcelroy, Wilson B Mcelroy. James McElroy passed away in 1856 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1776, James McElroy entered the world in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States, born to John Messler Mcelroy And Elizabeth Jameson.
  • In 1790, James McElroy resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, James McElroy resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.
  • James McElroy married Elizabeth Ford, and had children including Danial F Mcelroy, Harriet Mcelroy, John Mcelroy, Mary Isabella Mcelroy, Matilida Elizabeth Mcelroy, Permelia Mcelroy, Rachel Mcelroy, Wilson B Mcelroy.
  • James McElroy passed away in 1856 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James McElroy's Ancestors

Self
James McElroy
1776–1856
Birth Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John Messler McElroy
1755–1815
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Jameson
1780–1846
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John McElroy
1727–1802
Down, Down, Ireland
Martha Moore
1728–1790
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
James Jameson
1754–1821
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Christianna Kimbrough
1762–1821
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James McElroy
1713–1772
Sarah McCune
1708–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James McElroy's Descendants

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James McElroy (30 Mar 1776–10 Jun 1856) m. Elizabeth Ford (17 Nov 1784–12 Mar 1852)
  1. 1. Danial (F) McElroy 1803–1859 m. Lucinda Cummings 1805–1870
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) McElroy 1826–1906 m. Ezekiel (Matthew) Carter 1825–1903
      1. 1. James (Edward) Carter 1847–1931 m. Hart (Francis) Compton 1844–1933 m. Mary (Frances) Compton 1846–1933
        1. 1. Belle (Emma Grant) Carter 1869–1944 m. David (Jeemes) Sanders 1858–1950
        2. 2. Nora (E.) Carter 1865–1881
        3. 3. Ezekiel (M) Carter 1867–
        4. 4. Laura (A) Carter 1871–1961
        5. 5. Etta (V) Carter 1872–
        6. 6. Bertha Carter 1878–
      2. 2. Nancy Carter 1848–1887
      3. 3. Ezekiel (Matthew) Carter 1853–1927
      4. 4. George (Washington) Carter 1856–1932
      5. 5. Charles (Thomas) Carter 1866–1883
    2. 2. Charles (T) McElroy 1836–1900
  2. 2. Rachel McElroy 1800–1869
  3. 3. John McElroy 1807–1855
  4. 4. Harriet McElroy 1812–1854
  5. 5. Permelia McElroy 1815–1896
  6. 6. Rachel McElroy 1818–
  7. 7. Mary (Isabella) McElroy 1819–1888
  8. 8. Wilson (B) McElroy 1822–
  9. 9. Matilida (Elizabeth) McElroy 1828–1909

James McElroy's Timeline

6 Records

1776
30 Mar 1776
Birth of James McElroy in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 14
James McElroy resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 44
James McElroy resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 54
James McElroy resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 64
James McElroy resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1856
10 Jun 1856
Age 80
Death of James McElroy in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1776
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: M33_120; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1856
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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