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James John Neely 1717–1779 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1717

Birth Location: Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland

Death Date: 10 Feb 1779

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: robert Neely

Mother: Isabel Neely

Spouse(s): Jane Grimes

Children(s): William Jr, James 2, James Jr, Robert Neelley, Robert Neely, John Neely, Jane Neely, Matthew Neely, Sarah Neely

James John Neely was born in 1717 in Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland, the child of Robert Neely And Isabel Neely. James John Neely married Jane Grimes, and had children including James Neeley Jr, James Neely 2, Jane Elizabeth Neely, John Ian Neely, Matthew Neely, Robert Neelley, Robert Neely, Sarah Neely, William James Neely Jr. James John Neely passed away in 1779 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James John Neely was born in 1717 in Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland, the child of Robert Neely And Isabel Neely.
  • James John Neely married Jane Grimes, and had children including James Neeley Jr, James Neely 2, Jane Elizabeth Neely, John Ian Neely, Matthew Neely, Robert Neelley, Robert Neely, Sarah Neely, William James Neely Jr.
  • James John Neely passed away in 1779 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

robert Neely
1675–1756
Birth Location: Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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Isabel Neely
1675–1721
Birth Location: , , New York, USA
IN

Spouses(s)

Jane Grimes
1720–1783
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

William Jr
1749–1827
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
WJ
James 2
1745–1818
Birth Location: Scotland, Berkshire, England
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James Jr
–1777
Birth Location: –
JJ
Robert Neelley
1734–1787
Birth Location: –
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Robert Neely
1745–1830
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, USA
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John Neely
1743–1818
Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
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Jane Neely
1747–1824
Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
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Matthew Neely
1791–1857
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia, USA
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Sarah Neely
1751–1824
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
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James Neely's Ancestors

Self
James Neely
1717–1779
Birth Place: Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland
Parents
robert Neely
1675–1756
Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Isabel Neely
1675–1721
, , New York, USA
Grandparents
Rufus (Otha) Neely
1660–1756
Tyrone, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Martha Rankin
1662–1695
Londonderry, County Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
George (Tait) *
1643–
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret ((Margery) Brown) *
1645–1710
Loth, Sutherland, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
**John Neely
1620–1685
**Susan Siege
1625–1675
Alexander Rankin
1628–1703
Maria Reid
1633–1659
Alisone Merchell)
1620–1700
William Broun
1600–
Marion Lauder
1604–1660
2nd-Great-Grandparents
william Nealy
1596–1666
Margret Mychell
1605–1665
Richard Siege
1613–1678
Rebecca Touchett
1602–1673
James Rankine
1595–1667
Marion Steadman
1604–1659
Sir Reid
1585–1678
Jane\Jonat Schankis\Shanks)
1590–1647
Elspit Robertson
1582–
Thomas 11GGF
1575–
Marion Urre
1575–

James Neely's Descendants

1.
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James (John) Neely (1717–10 Feb 1779) m. Jane Grimes (1720–8 March 1783)
  1. 1. William (James Neely) Jr 1749–1827 m. Rachel Thompson 1765–1830 m. Mary (E) Neely 1760–1789 m. Elizabeth Gholson 1772–
    1. 1. John Neely 1798–1876 m. Phebe (Ann Atherton) Scott 1803–1866
      1. 1. Lebbeus (A) Neely 1836–1905 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Schenk 1841–1905
        1. 1. Louis Nelley 1862–1930 m. Eloshie (May) Neely 1891–1962
        2. 2. John (S) Neely 1859–1922 m. Minnie (L) Vincent 1870–1955
        3. 3. Virginia Neeley 1869–
        4. 4. Otto Neeley 1877–1939 m. Mary (Essie) Neely 1882–1934
        5. 5. Phebe (Ann) Neeley 1864–1942
        6. 6. Edward Neeley 1867–
        7. 7. Albert Neeley 1871– m. Florence Neely 1881–
        8. 8. Charles Neeley 1874–
        9. 9. Lavera (E.) Neeley 1872–
        10. 10. Sarilda Neely 1880–
        11. 11. Mary (J) Neely 1861–
        12. 12. Alice (V.) Neeley 1879–
        13. 13. William (C) Neely 1880–
        14. 14. Emma Neeley 1882– m. George (Francis) McMillan 1889–1919
        15. 15. Henry Neely 1899–
        16. 16. John Neely 1858–1922
      2. 2. Mary (E) Neely 1849–
      3. 3. Elizabeth (R) Neely 1839–
      4. 4. Sarah (J) Neely 1833–
      5. 5. Rosanna Neely 1828–
      6. 6. Phebe Neely 1835–
      7. 7. Catharine Neely 1830–
    2. 2. Ann Hardeman 1776–1862
    3. 3. James Neely 1773–1842
    4. 4. Sarah Neely 1784–1819
    5. 5. Jane Neely 1795–1860
  2. 2. James (Neely) 2 1745–1818
    1. 1. James Neely 1760–1827 m. Rachel Thompson 1765–1830
      1. 1. John Neely 1797–1876
  3. 3. James (Neeley) Jr –1777
  4. 4. Robert Neelley 1734–1787
  5. 5. Robert Neely 1745–1830
  6. 6. John (Ian) Neely 1743–1818
  7. 7. Jane (Elizabeth) Neely 1747–1824
  8. 8. Matthew Neely 1791–1857
  9. 9. Sarah Neely 1751–1824

James Neely's Timeline

14 Records

1712
1712
Birth of James John Neely in Tyrone County, Ireland
Tyrone County, Ireland
1717
Feb 10 1717
Birth of James John Neely in Tyrone, Ireland
Tyrone, Ireland
1717
10 Feb 1717
Birth of James John Neely in Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland
Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland
1717
10 Feb 1717
Birth of James John Neely in Tyrone County, Ireland
Tyrone County, Ireland
1717
1717
Birth of James John Neely in Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland
Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland
1735
1735
Age 18
Birth of James John Neely in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1740
17 May 1740
Age 23
James John Neely was married in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1740
21 May 1740
Age 23
James John Neely was married in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1779
10 Feb 1779
Age 62
Death of James John Neely in Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
1779
Feb 10 1779
Age 62
Death of James John Neely in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
1779
10 February 1779
Age 62
Death of James John Neely in Evans Mill, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Evans Mill, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
1779
10 Feb 1779
Age 62
Death of James John Neely in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1779
10 Feb 1779
Age 62
Burial of James John Neely in Greensboro, Guilford, N.C.
Greensboro, Guilford, N.C.
1796
1796
Age 79
Death of James John Neely in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 10 1717
    Event Place: Tyrone, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 5108.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: GRG
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1717
    Event Place: Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2621.108; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: Tyrone County, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1717
    Event Place: Tyrone County, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 May 1740
    Event Place: Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 May 1740
    Event Place: Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Index to Petitions for Naturalization Filed in New York City

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Burlington
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania Wills

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1779
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 10 1779
    Event Place: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 February 1779
    Event Place: Evans Mill, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1779
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1779
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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