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James Roland "Jim" O'Neal 1839–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1839

Birth Location: New Light Township, Wake,North Carolina

Death Date: 6 February 1921

Death Location: Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Jr✔️

Mother: Midda Harrison

Spouse(s): Mary Perry, Elizabeth Perry

Children(s): Argenion Oneal, James O'Neal, Mary O'Neal, William Oneals, Sallie Oneal, Cordely Oneals, Rhoda Marshall, Rhoda Oneal, Cordelia O’Neal

In 1839, James Roland "Jim" O'Neal entered the world in New Light Township, Wake,North Carolina, born to William Tillman Billy O Neal Jr And Midda Ann Harrison. In 1880, James Roland "Jim" O'Neal resided in New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, James Roland "Jim" O'Neal resided in New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA. James Roland "Jim" O'Neal married Elizabeth Ann Betsy Perry, Mary Frances Fannie Perry, and had children including Argenion Roland Oneal, Cordelia Oneal, Cordely Oneals, James Edgar O Neal, Mary O Neal, Rhoda A Oneal, Rhoda Etta Marshall, Sallie Or Lillie Bell Oneal, William A Oneals. James Roland "Jim" O'Neal passed away in 1921 in Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1839, James Roland "Jim" O'Neal entered the world in New Light Township, Wake,North Carolina, born to William Tillman Billy O Neal Jr And Midda Ann Harrison.
  • In 1880, James Roland "Jim" O'Neal resided in New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, James Roland "Jim" O'Neal resided in New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Roland "Jim" O'Neal married Elizabeth Ann Betsy Perry, Mary Frances Fannie Perry, and had children including Argenion Roland Oneal, Cordelia Oneal, Cordely Oneals, James Edgar O Neal, Mary O Neal, Rhoda A Oneal, Rhoda Etta Marshall, Sallie Or Lillie Bell Oneal, William A Oneals.
  • James Roland "Jim" O'Neal passed away in 1921 in Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James O'Neal's Ancestors

Self
James O'Neal
1839–1921
Birth Place: New Light Township, Wake,North Carolina
Parents
William Tillman "Billy" O'Neal Jr✔️
1803–1885
Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina
Midda (Ann) Harrison
1806–1852
New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Sr O'Neal Lighthouse keeper Cape) Hatteras)
1755–1828
Chicamacomico, Currituck County, North Carolina, USA, British Colony
Nancy (Ann) Jackson✔️
1756–1828
Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina, America, British Colony
William (Willie\Wiley) Harrison
1779–1844
Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Avery\ (Avey Little) Lowry
1765–1857
Wake, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John O'Neal
1725–1795
Christian Tolson
1726–1820
Francis Sr
1718–1798
Susannah Howard✔️🔚
1725–1810
John ✔️*1
1751–1791
Mary Ray
1754–1801
Abraham Little
1750–1835
Amelia Llewellyn
1752–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher O'Neal
1700–1771
Mary Christian
1702–1773
2 Jr
1700–1771
Thomas Jackson
1695–1771
Sarah Burnaby
1695–1739
William Howard
1686–1794
Susannah Smith
1700–1790
Joseph War
1719–1788
Hannah Footman
1718–1793
Luke Sr
1709–1765
Mary Peters
1721–1765
Abraham Little
1715–1785
Amelia va
1718–1798

James O'Neal's Descendants

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James (Roland "Jim") O'Neal (19 Dec 1839–6 February 1921) m. Mary (Frances “Fannie”) Perry (1841–Abt. 1872) m. Elizabeth (Ann "Betsy") Perry (15 Nov 1851–2 June 1932)
  1. 1. Argenion (Roland) Oneal 1866–1919 m. Othelia (Brown) O'Neal 1875–1932
    1. 1. George (Hubert "Red") O'Neal 1894–1948 m. Fannie (J) Salmon 1900–1940 m. Marie ((Marion) Miriam E) O'Neil 1901–
      1. 1. Clarence (Hubert "Chuck") O'Neil 1920–1970 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Sampson 1939–2018 m. Bessie (Legrande) Watson 1920–1970
        1. 1. Pamela (Annette) O'Neil 1947–2010
        2. 2. Francis (Ronald “Scott”) O'Neil 1941–2011
      2. 2. Florence Elizabeth 1923–
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Oneil) Johnson 1923–2000
      4. 4. Elizabeth (O’Neil) Johnson 1922–
      5. 5. Elizabeth (O’Neil) Johnson 1922–
      6. 6. Frederick O’Neil 1920–2002
    2. 2. Otho O'Neal 1890–1951
    3. 3. Lena Oneal 1893–
    4. 4. Herbert Oneal 1897–1966
    5. 5. Robert Oneal 1898–
    6. 6. Macon Oneal 1900–
    7. 7. Minnie Oneal 1904–
    8. 8. Bunnie Oneal 1905–
    9. 9. Lizzie Oneal 1907–
  2. 2. James (Edgar) O'Neal 1861–
  3. 3. Mary O'Neal 1863–1941
  4. 4. William (A.) Oneals 1874–1930
  5. 5. Sallie (or Lillie Bell) Oneal 1875–1945
  6. 6. Cordely Oneals 1879–
  7. 7. Rhoda (Etta) Marshall 1884–1968
  8. 8. Rhoda (A) Oneal 1885–
  9. 9. Cordelia O’Neal 1877–1926 m. Charles (Burin) Lynam 1877–1928
    1. 1. Vance (Buren) Lynam 1901–1966
    2. 2. Nina (Mae) Lynam 1897–1984
    3. 3. Alexander (Melton) Lynam 1898–1975
    4. 4. James (Lester) Lynam 1903–1972
    5. 5. Lecta (Ann) Lynam 1908–1992
    6. 6. Charles (Burin "Buster", Jr.) Lynam 1910–2001
    7. 7. William (Melieus "Smiles") Lynam 1912–1966
    8. 8. Ella (Josephine) Lynam 1916–1985
    9. 9. Mitlon (Allen) Lynam 1906–1908
    10. 10. Sarah (Gladys) Lynam 1913–2000

James O'Neal's Timeline

4 Records

1839
19 Dec 1839
Birth of James Roland "Jim" O'Neal in New Light Township, Wake,North Carolina
New Light Township, Wake,North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 41
James Roland "Jim" O'Neal resided here in New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA
New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
James Roland "Jim" O'Neal resided here in New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA
New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1921
6 February 1921
Age 82
Death of James Roland "Jim" O'Neal in New Light, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
New Light, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1839
    Event Place: New Light Township, Wake,North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Light, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 984; Page: 177D; Enumeration District: 263
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Light, Wake, North Carolina; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1241221

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Light, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 984; Page: 177D; Enumeration District: 263

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Light, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Light, Wake, North Carolina; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1241221

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1921
    Event Place: New Light, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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