YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Jesse Alton Cherry Esq 1740–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 July 1740

Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 28 Jul 1807

Death Location: Pitt, North Carolina, United States

Father: John Cherry

Mother: Mary Jordan

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Gainer

Children(s): Darling Cherry

The story of Jesse Alton Cherry Esq began in 1740 in Halifax, North Carolina, United States. Jesse Alton Cherry Esq married Elizabeth Gainer, and had children including Darling Cherry. Jesse Alton Cherry Esq passed away in 1807 in Pitt, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Jesse Esq
JE

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Jesse Alton Cherry Esq began in 1740 in Halifax, North Carolina, United States.
  • Jesse Alton Cherry Esq married Elizabeth Gainer, and had children including Darling Cherry.
  • Jesse Alton Cherry Esq passed away in 1807 in Pitt, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cherry
1724–1755
Birth Location: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
JC
Mary Jordan
1721–1771
Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
MJ

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Gainer
1750–1836
Birth Location: Tyrell, North Carolina
EG

Children(s)

Darling Cherry
1787–1850
Birth Location: Martin County, North Carolina, USA
DC

Jesse Esq's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Esq
1740–1807
Birth Place: Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Cherry
1724–1755
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Mary (E) Jordan
1721–1771
Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Lemuel (Samuel) Cherry
1685–1754
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
MARY (JENKINS) COURTNEY
1680–1732
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Esq's Descendants

1.
JE
Jesse (Alton Cherry) Esq (4 July 1740–28 Jul 1807) m. Elizabeth Gainer (1750–1836)
  1. 1. Darling Cherry 1787–1850 m. Elizabeth Wynns 1791–1849
    1. 1. Wiley (P.) Cherry 1818–1852 m. Julia (Etta) Whitley 1815–1873
      1. 1. Ann (Elizabeth) Ford 1835–1922 m. William (Henry) Ford 1831–1918
        1. 1. Addie (N) Kilby 1857–1917 m. William Kilby 1851–1915

Jesse Esq's Timeline

2 Records

1740
4 July 1740
Birth of Jesse Alton Cherry Esq in Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1807
28 Jul 1807
Age 67
Death of Jesse Alton Cherry Esq in Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Pitt, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 July 1740
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1807
    Event Place: Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Find more search results for Jesse Esq

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE