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James M Radford 1822–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 October 1822

Birth Location: Yancey Co., N. C.

Death Date: 1902

Death Location: Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jesse Radford

Mother: Anna Edwards

Spouse(s): Serena Radford

Children(s): Nettie Hensley, Kelsey Radford, Milton Radford, Wiley Radford

The story of James M Radford began in 1822 in Yancey Co., N. C.. In 1840, James M Radford resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. James M Radford married Serena Radford, and had children including Kelsey Douglas Radford, Milton Howard Radford, Nettie Hensley, Wiley Wilburn Radford. James M Radford passed away in 1902 in Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James M Radford began in 1822 in Yancey Co., N. C..
  • In 1840, James M Radford resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • James M Radford married Serena Radford, and had children including Kelsey Douglas Radford, Milton Howard Radford, Nettie Hensley, Wiley Wilburn Radford.
  • James M Radford passed away in 1902 in Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Radford
1787–1854
Birth Location: , , Franklin, VA, USA
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Anna Edwards
1790–1828
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Serena Radford
1821–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Nettie Hensley
1856–1933
Birth Location: Cane River, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Kelsey Radford
1858–1945
Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Milton Radford
1861–1945
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Wiley Radford
1858–1927
Birth Location: Yancey Co., N. C.
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James Radford's Ancestors

Self
James Radford
1822–1902
Birth Place: Yancey Co., N. C.
Parents
Jesse Radford
1787–1854
, , Franklin, VA, USA
Anna Edwards
1790–1828
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Mary Griffith
1748–1792
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Radford's Descendants

1.
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James (M) Radford (26 October 1822–1902) m. Serena Radford (27 October 1821–Abt. 1900)
  1. 1. Nettie Hensley 1856–1933 m. Joel Hensley 1847–1932
    1. 1. Dora Edwards 1879–1912 m. Grant Edwards 1878–1960
      1. 1. Nettie Bennett 1901–1988 m. Sam Bennett 1890–1952
        1. 1. Evelyn Ray 1919–2006
        2. 2. James Bennett 1925–1993
        3. 3. Jack Bennett 1917–1966
        4. 4. Junior Bennett 1921–1981
        5. 5. Clay Bennett 1936–2017
        6. 6. Glen (Drew) Bennett 1916–1996
        7. 7. Ray Bennett 1928–1991
    2. 2. Cornelia McCoy 1871–1940
  2. 2. Kelsey (Douglas) Radford 1858–1945
  3. 3. Milton (Howard) Radford 1861–1945
  4. 4. Wiley (Wilburn) Radford 1858–1927

James Radford's Timeline

9 Records

1822
26 October 1822
Birth of James M Radford in Yancey Co., N. C.
Yancey Co., N. C.
1840
1840
Age 18
James M Radford resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1845
16 Feb 1845
Age 23
James M Radford was married in Cane River, Yancey County, North Carolina
Cane River, Yancey County, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 28
James M Radford resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
James M Radford resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
James M Radford resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1889
1889
Age 67
James M Radford was married
None
1900
1900
Age 78
James M Radford resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1902
1902
Age 80
Death of James M Radford in Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Yancey, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 October 1822
    Event Place: Yancey Co., N. C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Page: 534D; Enumeration District: 232
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241225
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 381; Family History Library Film: 803919
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 442B; Image: 392
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Cane River, Yancey County, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1889

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 374; Page: 261; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 442B; Image: 392

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 381; Family History Library Film: 803919

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Page: 534D; Enumeration District: 232

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241225

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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