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James Wiley 1792–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1792

Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Nov 1872

Death Location: Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Moses Wiley

Mother: Rachel Lehue

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Williams

Children(s): Adonijah Wiley, Oliver Wiley, John Wiley, James Wiley, Spencer Wiley, Olive Wiley, Jerome Wiley

In 1792, James Wiley entered the world in Frederick County, Virginia, USA, born to Moses Wiley And Rachel Lehue. In 1850, James Wiley resided in Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA. In 1860, James Wiley resided in Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA. James Wiley married Elizabeth Atle Williams, James Wiley, and had children including Adonijah Wiley, James Jerome Wiley, Jerome Wiley, John Wiley, Olive Elizabeth Wiley, Oliver Wiley, Spencer Wiley. James Wiley passed away in 1872 in Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1792, James Wiley entered the world in Frederick County, Virginia, USA, born to Moses Wiley And Rachel Lehue.
  • In 1850, James Wiley resided in Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, James Wiley resided in Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA.
  • James Wiley married Elizabeth Atle Williams, James Wiley, and had children including Adonijah Wiley, James Jerome Wiley, Jerome Wiley, John Wiley, Olive Elizabeth Wiley, Oliver Wiley, Spencer Wiley.
  • James Wiley passed away in 1872 in Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Wiley
1768–1838
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
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Rachel Lehue
1766–1849
Birth Location: Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Williams
1791–1872
Birth Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

Adonijah Wiley
1812–1857
Birth Location: Clarksburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
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Oliver Wiley
1814–1825
Birth Location: Clarksburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
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John Wiley
1814–1887
Birth Location: Clarksburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
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James Wiley
1822–1894
Birth Location: Clarksburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
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Spencer Wiley
1824–1888
Birth Location: Clarksburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
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Olive Wiley
1827–1894
Birth Location: Clarksburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
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Jerome Wiley
1818–1822
Birth Location: Clarksburg, Decatur Co. IN.
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James Wiley's Ancestors

Self
James Wiley
1792–1872
Birth Place: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Moses Wiley
1768–1838
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Rachel Lehue
1766–1849
Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Allen (Wiley) Sr
1735–1812
Germantown, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Eve Holtzclaw
1735–1819
Germantown, Virginia, USA
Spencer Lehew
1730–1802
Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Ann) Foley
1740–1819
Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
David Wiley
1684–1738
Jane Shepherd
1693–1738
Hans Holtzclaw
1683–1760
Catherine Holtzclaw
1693–1754
Peter I
1692–1782
Frances Allen
1705–1783
James Foley
1708–1797
Mary Young
1715–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Foley
1677–1762
Margaret Mann
1672–1742
Bryant Young
1678–1726
Anne Waye
1691–1750

James Wiley's Descendants

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James Wiley (14 Dec 1792–25 Nov 1872) m. Elizabeth (Atle) Williams (19 Jan 1791–31 Jan 1872)
  1. 1. Adonijah Wiley 1812–1857 m. Sarah (J.) Hoyt 1821–1885
    1. 1. Eviah Alfred 1845–1919 m. William (H) Alfred 1838–1908
      1. 1. Wesley Alferd 1870–1898 m. M. (L.) Lambert 1877–1917 m. Dora Alfred 1883–1952
        1. 1. Charles (Ernest) Alford 1892–1960 m. Alice (Mae) Alford 1915–1988 m. Elzina Alfred 1896–1945
        2. 2. John (C) Alfred 1897–1958 m. Emma Tuttle 1896–
        3. 3. Mary (E.) Alfred 1901–1901
        4. 4. Forrest (O) Straight 1904–
        5. 5. Dora (M) Brown 1892–
        6. 6. Elnora (S) Straight 1902–
        7. 7. Wesley Alfred 1894–
        8. 8. Clinton (Allen) Alfred 1922–1991 m. Wanda (Louise) Saylor 1928–1982
      2. 2. Joel (E) Alfred 1882–1883
      3. 3. Daisy (H) Tryon 1875–1897 m. Stephen (O) Tryon 1856–1940 m. James (Edward) Anthony 1873–1952
        1. 1. Sirnole Anthony 1894–1895
        2. 2. Albert Tryon 1886–1939
      4. 4. May (L Luds) Alfred 1886–1950 m. William (Thomas) Hall 1883–1950 m. William (thomas) Hall 1883–1950 m. Caleb Richmond 1885– m. Chandos (L) Hull 1903–1976 m. Paul (Carl Elige) Rudisell 1905–1932 m. William (Thomas) Hall 1883–1950
        1. 1. Vada (E.) Hall 1908–1981
        2. 2. Clidy Hall 1907–1977
        3. 3. Cora (M) Hall 1920–1930
        4. 4. William (Daily) Hall 1920–1982
      5. 5. James Alfred 1878–1910 m. Elnore Savage 1890–1925 m. Ada (B) Fields 1890–1911 m. Clara (M) Smith 1893– m. Mariah (Parman) Grubbs 1876–1936 m. Dorthea Begley 1898–1988 m. Cora (B) Vanderpool 1893–1967 m. Eleanor Savage 1890–1925 m. Ada (Belle) Fields 1890–1911 m. Clara (May) Smith 1893–1980 m. Maria (Vera) Parman 1873–1936
        1. 1. Mildred (Elizabeth) Alfred 1907–1982
      6. 6. Ora (O.) Alfred 1897–1898 m. Ella Alfred 1875–1946 m. Olive ("Ollie") Myers 1898–
        1. 1. Katherine (Virginia) Alfred 1916–2004
      7. 7. William ((Willie M.C.)) Alfred 1869–1890
      8. 8. Daily (Howard) Alfred 1874–1947 m. Manerva Meeker 1874–1931 m. Maude Alfred 1882–1950
        1. 1. Howard Alfred 1911–1911
        2. 2. Coreine Alfred 1915–1915
        3. 3. Annabelle (Leona) Alfred 1899–1929 m. Robert (Luther) Hooper 1886–1954
        4. 4. Lawrence (Raymond) Alfred 1907–1978 m. Mary (K) Smith 1913–1989 m. Goldie Rogers 1907–1932
        5. 5. William Alfred 1892–1911
        6. 6. female (infant) Alfred 1905–1905
        7. 7. female (Infant) Alfred 1902–1902
        8. 8. infant Alfred 1904–1904
      9. 9. Louda Leeds 1867–1898 m. James (Francis) Oglesby 1847–1894 m. George (E) Leeds 1865–1934
        1. 1. Fannie (Jezabelle 'Isabelle') Oglesby 1890–1959
        2. 2. James (Francis Oglesby) Jr 1887–1926
        3. 3. Earl (Roger) Oglesby 1893–1900
        4. 4. Sarah (L.) Oglesby 1885–1907
    2. 2. Laura Wiley 1855–1884
    3. 3. Emily Hedrick 1837–1924 m. Godfrey Hedrick 1835–1911
      1. 1. Spencer Hedrick 1877–1948
      2. 2. Minerva Hedrick 1881–1932
      3. 3. David (Aldon) Hedrick 1885–1971
      4. 4. Hester (Emley) Hedrick 1863–1902
      5. 5. John (Henry) Heddrick 1864–1931
      6. 6. Retta (Henrietta) Hedrick 1878–1955
      7. 7. Adoniger Heddrick 1869–1937
      8. 8. Mace Hedrick 1866–1941
      9. 9. Dottie 1872–1924
      10. 10. Annie Hedrick 1872–1963
      11. 11. Hester Hedrick 1864–1900
      12. 12. Henrietta Hedrick 1874–1955
      13. 13. Bena Hedrick 1879–
      14. 14. Bula Hedrick 1879–
    4. 4. Col (Alvin Wiley) U.S.A.R. 1839–1917 m. Anna (B) Miller 1846–1921
    5. 5. Charlotte (Temple) Doty 1847–1902 m. Charles (Wilson) Doty 1840–1917
      1. 1. Charles (Elmore) Doty 1881–1965
      2. 2. Lewis (Alvin) Doty 1867–1940
      3. 3. Bertha (Myrtle) Doty 1887–1929
      4. 4. Emily ("Emma") Doty 1870–1871
      5. 5. Essie (Frances) Doty 1875–1951
      6. 6. Adonijah (B) Doty 1885–1885
      7. 7. Mary (H. "Mamie") Doty 1874–1895
      8. 8. Walter (Ralston) Doty 1869–1950
      9. 9. Charlotte (Ellinor "Nellie") Doty 1879–1947
      10. 10. Sarah (H (Florence-Sadie)) Doty 1872–1946
      11. 11. Charles (Elmore) Doty 1881–1965
      12. 12. Emma (E) Doty 1870–1871
    6. 6. Nelson Wiley 1848–1870
    7. 7. James Wiley 1850–1927 m. Frances (Ellen) Wilford 1855–1931
      1. 1. Ernest (Spencer) Wiley 1877–1903
      2. 2. Violet (L) Wiley 1888–1978
      3. 3. Clayton (Milton) Wiley 1879–1954
      4. 4. Florence (Olive) Wiley 1875–1944
      5. 5. Charles (Walter) Wiley 1891–1912
      6. 6. Clara (May) Wiley 1881–1959
    8. 8. Elizabeth Alfred 1853–1912 m. Gabriel Hildreth 1852–1929
    9. 9. Olive (Kate) Wiley 1842–1860
    10. 10. Jerome Wiley 1840–1842
  2. 2. Oliver Wiley 1814–1825
  3. 3. John Wiley 1814–1887
  4. 4. James (Jerome) Wiley 1822–1894
  5. 5. Spencer Wiley 1824–1888
  6. 6. Olive (Elizabeth) Wiley 1827–1894
  7. 7. Jerome Wiley 1818–1822

James Wiley's Timeline

7 Records

1792
14 Dec 1792
Birth of James Wiley in Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 58
James Wiley resided here in Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 68
James Wiley resided here in Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
1869
Abt 1869
Age 77
James Wiley resided here in Franklin, Indiana
Franklin, Indiana
1870
1870
Age 78
James Wiley resided here in Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
1872
25 Nov 1872
Age 80
Death of James Wiley in Laurel, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Laurel, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
1872
26 Dec 1872
Age 80
James Wiley - Probate in Franklin, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1792
    Event Place: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: M593_315; Page: 365B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: M653_259; Page: 466; Family History Library Film
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: 146; Page: 222a
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: 146; Page: 222a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: M653_259; Page: 466; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1869
    Event Place: Franklin, Indiana
    Record Source: Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Franklin County)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Laurel, Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: M593_315; Page: 365B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Laurel, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Franklin County)
    [2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1856-1906; Author: Iowa. District Court (Wapello County)
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1872
    Event Place: Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Franklin County)
    [2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1856-1906; Author: Iowa. District Court (Wapello County)
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