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James Singleton 1790 – 1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1790

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: After 1860

Death Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Singleton

Mother: Elizabeth Porter

Spouse(s): Susannah Williams

Children(s): Robert Singleton

In 1790, James Singleton entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Singleton and Elizabeth Jane Porter. In 1830, James Singleton resided in Rhea, Tennessee, USA. In 1836, James Singleton resided in Meigs, Tennessee, United States. James Singleton married Susannah Williams, and had children including Robert Ellison Singleton. James Singleton passed away in 1860 in Decatur County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1790, James Singleton entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Singleton and Elizabeth Jane Porter.
  • In 1830, James Singleton resided in Rhea, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1836, James Singleton resided in Meigs, Tennessee, United States.
  • James Singleton married Susannah Williams, and had children including Robert Ellison Singleton.
  • James Singleton passed away in 1860 in Decatur County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Singleton
1769 – 1825
Birth Location: Ireland
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Elizabeth Porter
1773 – 1845
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Susannah Williams
1795 –
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Robert Singleton
1812 – 1860
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
RS

James Singleton's Ancestors

Self
James Singleton
1790 – 1860
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Singleton
1769 – 1825
Ireland
Elizabeth (Jane) Porter
1773 – 1845
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Singleton's Descendants

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James Singleton (1790 – After 1860) m. Susannah Williams (1795 – )
  1. 1. Robert (Ellison) Singleton (1812 – Bef. 1860) m. Jane Akin (1812 – )
    1. 1. Rebecca Singleton (16 August 1850 – 22 September 1912) m. Green (Berry) McCormack (01 March 1848 – 13 Sep 1930)
      1. 1. Nancy (Jane) McCormack (01 September 1871 – 02 April 1936)
      2. 2. John (Wesley) McCormack (08 September 1878 – 27 April 1959) m. Vina (Rosalee) Beecham (13 April 1879 – 22 Feb 1933)
        1. 1. Richard (H L) Mccormack (26 Nov 1905 – Mar 1976)
        2. 2. Chester (Allen) McCormack (8 October 1910 – 15 August 1966)
        3. 3. Ephard McCormack (30 Jun 1915 – 1959) m. Louise Johnson (20 October 1920 – 9 December 2004)
        4. 4. Nina (Sue) Mccormack (4 August 1918 – 16 August 1997) m. Willie Swafford (abt 1919 – )
      3. 3. Samantha (Arbie) McCormack (18 October 1880 – 15 October 1974)
      4. 4. James (Robert) McCormack (24 November 1882 – 02 June 1961) m. Flossie McCall
      5. 5. Noah (Abraham) McCormack (07 August 1886 – 30 June 1960) m. Callie Weatherington
      6. 6. William (Washington) McCormack (19 March 1889 – 10 April 1973) m. Mattie Gilliam (29 January 1892 – 7/1/1975)
        1. 1. Gladys (D Mc) Cormick (abt 1913 – 1-17-2001)
        2. 2. Axie (Mae Mccormick) Holmes (14 Oct 1914 – 28 Aug 1935)
        3. 3. Madell (McCormick) Inmon (2/16/1920 – 20 Oct 2007)
      7. 7. Leander (Edward) McCormack (10 March 1892 – 15 March 1972) m. Alice Kennedy (6 March 1902 – 12 August 2006) m. Hettie (Viola Weatherington) McCormick (1893 – 09 28 1925)
        1. 1. Velma (Oleta) McCormick (23 Jun 1913 – 11 March 1986)
        2. 2. James (Carman) McCormick (16 Jan 1920 – 7 Jun 1944)
        3. 3. Elmer (Lloyd) McCormick (31 May 1927 – 14 April 2005)
        4. 4. Neal (E) McCormick (2 April 1929 – 8 August 2015)
        5. 5. Max McCormick (20 March 1931 – 15 January 1998)
        6. 6. Willie (Dean) McCormick (19 April 1934 – November 1984)
        7. 7. Georgia (Faye) Baker (22 February 1937 – 21 June 2004)
        8. 8. James (Earnest) McCormick (9 April 1939 – 10 September 1940)
        9. 9. Thelma (Arlene McCormick) Moore (30 December 1910 – 10 June 2002)
        10. 10. Lyman (Lee) McCormick (16 September 1915 – 8 August 1995)
        11. 11. Viola (Pridus) McCormick (24 Oct 1917 – 28 Aug 2010)
        12. 12. Deward (B) Mccormick (8 Feb 1923 – 22 Jul 2009)

James Singleton's Timeline

7 Records

1790
1790
Birth of James Singleton in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 40
James Singleton resided here in Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 46
James Singleton resided here in Meigs, Tennessee, United States
Meigs, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 50
James Singleton resided here in Hamilton, Tennessee, United States
Hamilton, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 60
James Singleton resided here in District 27, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
District 27, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 70
James Singleton resided here in District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1860
After 1860
Age 70
Death of James Singleton in Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
Decatur County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1247; Page: 63; Image: 132; Family History Library Film: 805247
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 27, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_881; Page: 418A; Image: 164

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rhea, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Rhea, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 175; Page: 364; Family History Library Film: 0024533

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Meigs, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hamilton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: 525; Page: 182; Image: 370; Family History Library Film: 0024546

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 27, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 27, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_881; Page: 418A; Image: 164

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1247; Page: 63; Image: 132; Family History Library Film: 805247

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: After 1860
    Event Place: Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
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