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James Sweeney 1805–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1805

Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 Oct 1866

Death Location: Lagro, Wabash County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Nathan Sweeney

Mother: Ann Moore

Spouse(s): Lallie Sweeney

Children(s): Tabitha Sweeney, Ann Sweeney, Riley Sweeney, Wm Sweeney

In 1805, James Sweeney entered the world in Russell, Virginia, United States, born to Nathan Sweeney And Ann Moore. In 1820, James Sweeney resided in Scott, Virginia, United States. In 1830, James Sweeney resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. James Sweeney married Lallie Sweeney, and had children including Ann Sweeney, Riley Sweeney, Tabitha Sweeney, Wm Riley Sweeney. James Sweeney passed away in 1866 in Lagro, Wabash County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1805, James Sweeney entered the world in Russell, Virginia, United States, born to Nathan Sweeney And Ann Moore.
  • In 1820, James Sweeney resided in Scott, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, James Sweeney resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Sweeney married Lallie Sweeney, and had children including Ann Sweeney, Riley Sweeney, Tabitha Sweeney, Wm Riley Sweeney.
  • James Sweeney passed away in 1866 in Lagro, Wabash County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Sweeney's Ancestors

Self
James Sweeney
1805–1866
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
Parents
Nathan Sweeney
1770–1830
Russell, Virginia, United States
Ann Moore
1795–
Virginia
Grandparents
Judith Gibson
1745–1840
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Sweeney's Descendants

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James Sweeney (16 Oct 1805–16 Oct 1866) m. Lallie Sweeney (abt 1805–Mar 1860)
  1. 1. Tabitha Sweeney 1839–1917
    1. 1. James (J) Rowe 1855– m. Mary (J) Rowe 1869–
      1. 1. Laura Kozak 1893–1919 m. James (Harvey Payne) Sr 1893–1981
      2. 2. Hannibal Rowe 1883–
      3. 3. Bitha Rowe 1885–
      4. 4. Lady (Belle) Rowe 1896–
  2. 2. Ann Sweeney 1861–
  3. 3. Riley Sweeney 1835–1913 m. Cosby J 1835–
    1. 1. James (A) Sweeney 1858–
    2. 2. Georgia (A) Sweeney 1861–
    3. 3. Nancy (J) Sweeney 1864–
    4. 4. Mary (E) Sweeney 1866–
    5. 5. William (H) Sweeney 1868–
    6. 6. Cora Sweeney 1876–
    7. 7. Spicy (K.) Sweeney 1870–
    8. 8. Sarah (E.) Sweeney 1878–
    9. 9. Elizabeth Sweeney 1854–
  4. 4. Wm (Riley) Sweeney 1842–

James Sweeney's Timeline

7 Records

1805
16 Oct 1805
Birth of James Sweeney in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 15
James Sweeney resided here in Scott, Virginia, United States
Scott, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 25
James Sweeney resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 35
James Sweeney resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
James Sweeney resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
James Sweeney resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1866
16 Oct 1866
Age 61
Death of James Sweeney in Pike, Kentucky, United States
Pike, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1805
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lagro, Wabash County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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