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James Harvey McFarland 1816–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1816

Birth Location: Wilson Co, Tn

Death Date: 07 Oct 1871

Death Location: Wilson Co, Tn

Father: John McFarland

Mother: Sarah Bilbro

Spouse(s): Charlotte Walker

Children(s): John McFarland, Mattie McFarland

The story of James Harvey McFarland began in 1816 in Wilson Co, Tn. In 1850, James Harvey McFarland resided in District 5, Wilson, Tennessee. In 1860, James Harvey McFarland resided in District 5, Wilson, Tennessee, United States. James Harvey McFarland married Charlotte Walker, and had children including John William Mcfarland, Mattie Emily Mcfarland. James Harvey McFarland passed away in 1871 in Wilson Co, Tn.

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Biography

  • The story of James Harvey McFarland began in 1816 in Wilson Co, Tn.
  • In 1850, James Harvey McFarland resided in District 5, Wilson, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, James Harvey McFarland resided in District 5, Wilson, Tennessee, United States.
  • James Harvey McFarland married Charlotte Walker, and had children including John William Mcfarland, Mattie Emily Mcfarland.
  • James Harvey McFarland passed away in 1871 in Wilson Co, Tn.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McFarland
1791–1856
Birth Location: Davidson County, North Carolina
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Sarah Bilbro
1793–1871
Birth Location: Warren Co, N.C.
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Spouses(s)

Charlotte Walker
1812–1871
Birth Location: Wilson Co, Tn
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Children(s)

John McFarland
1843–1917
Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
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Mattie McFarland
1855–1941
Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee
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James McFarland's Ancestors

Self
James McFarland
1816–1871
Birth Place: Wilson Co, Tn
Parents
John Porter McFarland
1791–1856
Davidson County, North Carolina
Sarah ((Sally Dicy)) Bilbro
1793–1871
Warren Co, N.C.
Grandparents
John (Porter) McFarland
1750–1824
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Nancy Menees
1758–1835
Amherst, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Arthur McFarland
1715–1750
Elizabeth Porter
1725–1750
James Menees
1741–1837
Elizabeth Manees
1742–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter McFarland
1680–1707
Elizabeth Johns
1680–1680
James Menees
1710–1792
Ellen Breathitt
1712–1750

James McFarland's Descendants

1.
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James (Harvey) McFarland (18 Sep 1816–07 Oct 1871) m. Charlotte Walker (30 Sep 1812–07 Oct 1871)
  1. 1. John (William) McFarland 1843–1917 m. Kate Allen 1850–1935
    1. 1. Dr (Jeramiah James "Jerry") McFarland 1871–1942 m. Kate McFarland 1875–1966
      1. 1. Sam (Bradshaw) McFarland 1906–1995 m. Gwendolyn Moss 1906–1994
      2. 2. James (Jerry McFarland) Jr 1915–2001 m. Joy (Ann) Mcfarlane 1924–
    2. 2. Lellan (F.) Mcfarland 1874–1926
    3. 3. Willie Mcfarland 1877–
    4. 4. Samuel (L.) Mcfarland 1880–1920
    5. 5. Willie McFarland 1877–
    6. 6. Kate (Allen) McFarland 1882–
    7. 7. John Mcfarland 1876–
    8. 8. Nute (T) Mcfarland 1878–
    9. 9. Calvin Mcfarland 1881–
    10. 10. Hettie (T) Mcfarland 1882–
    11. 11. Sallie (M) Mcfarland 1884–
    12. 12. Minnie (M) Mcfarland 1887–
  2. 2. Mattie (Emily) McFarland 1855–1941

James McFarland's Timeline

5 Records

1816
18 Sep 1816
Birth of James Harvey McFarland in Wilson Co, Tn
Wilson Co, Tn
1850
1850
Age 34
James Harvey McFarland resided here in District 5, Wilson, Tennessee
District 5, Wilson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 44
James Harvey McFarland resided here in District 5, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1870
5 Sep 1870
Age 54
James Harvey McFarland - Probate in Wilson, Tennessee, USA
Wilson, Tennessee, USA
1871
07 Oct 1871
Age 55
Death of James Harvey McFarland in Wilson Co, Tn
Wilson Co, Tn

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1816
    Event Place: Wilson Co, Tn
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1280; Page: 289; Image: 83; Family History Library Film: 805280
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 354B; Image: 90
    [3] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Wilson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 354B; Image: 90
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1280; Page: 289; Image: 83; Family History Library Film: 805280

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Oct 1871
    Event Place: Wilson Co, Tn
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Administrator's Bonds and Letters, 1838-1845, 1862-1965; Author: Tennessee County Court (Wilson County); Probate Place: Wilson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Administrator's Bonds and Letters, 1838-1845, 1862-1965; Author: Tennessee County Court (Wilson County); Probate Place: Wilson, Tennessee
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