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James Poland 1778–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 April 1778

Birth Location: Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 11 September 1872

Death Location: Bakersville, Coshocton County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: William Poland

Mother: Ferbia None

Spouse(s): Margaret Hill

Children(s): Samuel Poland

The story of James Poland began in 1778 in Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA. In 1820, James Poland resided in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States. In 1830, James Poland resided in Green, Harrison, Ohio, USA. James Poland married Margaret Hill, and had children including Samuel M Poland. James Poland passed away in 1872 in Bakersville, Coshocton County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Poland began in 1778 in Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, James Poland resided in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1830, James Poland resided in Green, Harrison, Ohio, USA.
  • James Poland married Margaret Hill, and had children including Samuel M Poland.
  • James Poland passed away in 1872 in Bakersville, Coshocton County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Poland
1750–1833
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States of America
WP
Ferbia None
1761–1839
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States
F

Spouses(s)

Margaret Hill
1781–1851
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
MH

Children(s)

Samuel Poland
1804–1883
Birth Location: Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland
SP

James Poland's Ancestors

Self
James Poland
1778–1872
Birth Place: Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Poland
1750–1833
New Jersey, United States of America
Ferbia
1761–1839
New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Poland's Descendants

1.
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James Poland (17 April 1778–11 September 1872) m. Margaret Hill (29 June 1781–21 November 1851)
  1. 1. Samuel (M.) Poland 1804–1883 m. Unity Wilkins 1809–1892
    1. 1. Margaret Poland 1833–1892 m. Edward (Monroe) Roseman 1833–1911
      1. 1. Clara (Bell) Roseman 1857–1894 m. Henry (Lewis) Wissler 1858–1936
        1. 1. Jonathan (Frederick) Wissler 1888–1961 m. Edna (Mina) Jones 1889–1958

James Poland's Timeline

8 Records

1778
17 April 1778
Birth of James Poland in Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA
Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 42
James Poland resided here in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States
Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States
1830
1830
Age 52
James Poland resided here in Green, Harrison, Ohio, USA
Green, Harrison, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 62
James Poland resided here in Adams, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
Adams, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
James Poland resided here in Adams, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
Adams, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 82
James Poland resided here in Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio
Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio
1870
1870
Age 92
James Poland resided here in Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
1872
11 September 1872
Age 94
Death of James Poland in Salem, Meigs, Ohio, USA
Salem, Meigs, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 April 1778
    Event Place: Berkeley, James, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: M593_1273; Page: 313B; Family History Library Film: 552772
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: M653_1042; Page: 57; Family History Library Film: 805042
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Adams, Coshocton, Ohio; Roll: M432_670; Page: 303A; Image: 607
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio; Page: 33; NARA Roll: M33_93; Image: 45

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Green, Harrison, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Green, Harrison, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 133; Page: 127; Family History Library Film: 0337944

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Adams, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Adams, Coshocton, Ohio; Roll: 387; Page: 382; Family History Library Film: 0020162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Adams, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Adams, Coshocton, Ohio; Roll: M432_670; Page: 303A; Image: 607

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: M653_1042; Page: 57; Family History Library Film: 805042

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Salem, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: M593_1273; Page: 313B; Family History Library Film: 552772

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 September 1872
    Event Place: Salem, Meigs, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bakersville, Coshocton County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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