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Jesse James Kirby 1765–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1850

Death Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Father: Jesse (Kearby)

Mother: Patience Watkins

Spouse(s): Patience Watkins

Children(s): Henry Kirby, Mary Kirby, Thomas Kirby, Patience Kirby, Arnold Kirby, Patience Kirby, Pitts Kirby, Jesse Kirby, Nancy Kirby

In 1765, Jesse James Kirby entered the world in Johnston, North Carolina, United States, born to Jesse Kirby Kearby And Patience Watkins. In 1790, Jesse James Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, Jesse James Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina. Jesse James Kirby married Patience Watkins, and had children including Arnold Kirby, Henry Kirby, Jesse Kirby, Mary Elizabeth Molly Kirby, Nancy Nannie Kirby, Patience Kirby, Pitts Kirby, Thomas Kirby. Jesse James Kirby passed away in 1850 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Jesse James Kirby entered the world in Johnston, North Carolina, United States, born to Jesse Kirby Kearby And Patience Watkins.
  • In 1790, Jesse James Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Jesse James Kirby resided in Johnston, North Carolina.
  • Jesse James Kirby married Patience Watkins, and had children including Arnold Kirby, Henry Kirby, Jesse Kirby, Mary Elizabeth Molly Kirby, Nancy Nannie Kirby, Patience Kirby, Pitts Kirby, Thomas Kirby.
  • Jesse James Kirby passed away in 1850 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse (Kearby)
1740–1803
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Patience Watkins
1767–1803
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Patience Watkins
1767–1850
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Henry Kirby
1805–1877
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Kirby
1803–1860
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Thomas Kirby
1793–1820
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Patience Kirby
1790–1830
Birth Location: Johnston, NC, USA
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Arnold Kirby
1817–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina USA
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Patience Kirby
1801–1822
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Pitts Kirby
1808–1876
Birth Location: Spring Hill, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Jesse Kirby
1796–1849
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Kirby
1792–1837
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Jesse Kirby's Ancestors

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Jesse Kirby
1765–1850
Birth Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Jesse Kirby (Kearby)
1740–1803
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Patience Watkins
1767–1803
Nash County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Thomas (John Kirby) III
1720–1750
, Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Adsby
1720–
North Carolina, USA
Frances Parker
1726–1799
Nash, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Thomas
1700–1758
Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Kirby
1696–1750
Elizabeth
1700–1790
Richard III
1677–1752
Elizabeth King
1674–1728
Francis Thomas
1660–1739
Mary Lawrence
1665–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Kirby
1670–1719
Ruth Sanders
1676–1716
Capt Iii
1660–1727
Minitha Parker
1668–1717
Richard Thomas
1648–1667
Elizabeth Sanders
1650–1685
Robert Lawrence
1625–1696
Mary Lawrence
1643–1700

Jesse Kirby's Descendants

1.
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Jesse (James) Kirby (1765–1850) m. Patience Watkins (1767–1850)
  1. 1. Henry Kirby 1805–1877 m. Spicey Kirby 1810–1877
    1. 1. Stephen (G) Kirby 1853–1877 m. Zilda Aycock 1856–1939
      1. 1. Viola (K) Kirby 1876–1952 m. Ja* Williamson 1872–1956
        1. 1. Charity (Lillian) WILLIAMSON 1906–1934 m. Andrew Evans 1900–1981
        2. 2. Jessie (A) Wilburman 1899–1972 m. Minnie (E) Newsom 1901– m. Lillie (Jenette) Sullivan 1891–1934
        3. 3. James (H) Williamson 1908–1991 m. Madie Deans 1916–1994
        4. 4. Sadie (Volena) Williamson 1911–1962 m. Robert (Taft) Hawley 1908–1989
        5. 5. George (T) Williamson 1902–1988 m. Nola (Mae) Evans 1913–1998
        6. 6. Imon (May) Williamson 1914–1914
        7. 7. baby (boy) Williamson 1915–1915
        8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") WILLIAMSON 1896–1959 m. Eric (Robert Lee) Tedder 1890–1973
      2. 2. Malinda Boswell 1872–1953 m. William (Alfred) Boswell 1861–1922
        1. 1. James (Lafayette) Boswell 1893–1978
        2. 2. William (Simon) Boswell 1891–1946
        3. 3. Libby Boswell 1897–
        4. 4. Alfred (Jasper) Boswell 1907–1983
        5. 5. Gradie Boswell 1895–1965
        6. 6. Dorsey (Lee (Levi)) Boswell 1887–1953
        7. 7. Dancey Boswell 1898–
    2. 2. Bettie Kirby 1845–1902
    3. 3. Peady Kirby 1849–1910 m. J.E. Williamson 1846–1900
      1. 1. Ja* Williamson 1872–1956 m. Viola (K) Kirby 1876–1952
      2. 2. Kinchen Williamson 1874–1952 m. Pollyien Williamson 1885–1951 m. Susan (W) Williamson 1876–1900
        1. 1. Mary (L) Williamson 1896–1959 m. Eric (Robert Lee) Tedder 1890–1973
        2. 2. Kinchen (Leonard) Williamson 1909–1980
        3. 3. Will (B) Williamson 1907–1960
        4. 4. Alford Williamson 1908–1908
        5. 5. Evelyn Barnes 1916–1971
        6. 6. Ivey (Herman) Williamson 1905–1985
        7. 7. Dixie (Estelle) Williamson 1921–1957
        8. 8. Walter (Lewis "Dick") Williamson 1925–2008
        9. 9. Mary (L) Williamson 1911–2009
        10. 10. Elizabeth ("Lib") Williamson 1913–2008
        11. 11. Dorsey Williamson 1906–
        12. 12. Joey (H) Williamson 1906–
        13. 13. Isaac (Roland) Williamson 1895–1949
        14. 14. Crosky Williamson 1896–1978
        15. 15. Body Williamson 1898–1898
        16. 16. Linsey Williamson 1923–
        17. 17. Infant (Daughter) Williamson 1895–1895
        18. 18. Polly (P.) Williamson 1899–1900
        19. 19. Estelle Payton 1921–1957
        20. 20. Infant (Daughter) Williamson 1898–1898
      3. 3. Martha Williamson 1875–1962 m. Willliam (Clayton) Boyette 1875–1927
        1. 1. Gladys (Mae) Boyette 1910–1968
        2. 2. Bessie (Lee) Boyette 1895–1980
        3. 3. John (Thomas) Boyette 1897–1963
      4. 4. Mary (Adlane) Williamson 1877–1916 m. John (William) Sullivan 1870–1922
        1. 1. William (T.) Sullivan 1914–1914
      5. 5. John (Thomas) Williamson 1880–1885
      6. 6. Roscoe (Barron) Williamson 1885–1970 m. Zilpha Stancil 1876–
        1. 1. Becky Fueyhun 1920–
        2. 2. Dorothy Woodard 1919–
        3. 3. Jouis (Ja) Edyrton 1916–
        4. 4. Eugene Williamson 1918–
      7. 7. Addie (Penina) Williamson 1889–1963 m. Isaac (L.) Williamson 1883–1965
        1. 1. Isaac (Hubert) Williamson 1914–1998
        2. 2. Infant (Son) Williamson 1918–1918
        3. 3. Beatrice (Irene) Williamson 1913–1914
        4. 4. Daphney Tew 1916–2009
        5. 5. Ely (Ralph) Williamson 1919–2014
        6. 6. Melvin (Carl) Williamson 1921–2018
      8. 8. Felix (Walter) Williamson 1883–1885
      9. 9. William Williamson 1870–
      10. 10. Susan (M) Williamson 1878–1963
      11. 11. Ann Williamson 1875–
      12. 12. Sarah Williamson 1871–
      13. 13. John ("Jack") Williamson 1884–1885
    4. 4. Martha (Peggy) Kirby 1832–1883 m. Joseph Watson 1827–1863
      1. 1. Kinchen (H.) Watson 1850–1929
      2. 2. Gideon Watson 1855–1885
      3. 3. Spicey (Jane) Watson 1857–1921
      4. 4. James (R.) Watson 1860–1924
      5. 5. Frances (Ann) Watson 1859–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Watson 1852–
      7. 7. Horace (Griffin) Watson 1854–1883
      8. 8. Stephen (J) Watson 1862–1926
      9. 9. Alexander Kirby 1861–
    5. 5. James Kirby 1835–1850
    6. 6. Delaney\Laney Kirby 1836–1926 m. Thomas Pittman 1825–1896 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Pittman 1832–1863
    7. 7. Charity Kirby 1838–1881 m. Hilliard Boykin 1813–1887 m. Kinchen Crumpler 1807–1878 m. Enos Boyette 1832–1869
      1. 1. William Crumpler 1869–
    8. 8. John (Stanley) Kirby 1840–1862 m. Sarah Williamson 1842–1917
      1. 1. William (Baron) Kirby 1862–1911
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth Molly) Kirby 1803–1860 m. James Watkins 1800–1864
  3. 3. Thomas Kirby 1793–1820
  4. 4. Patience Kirby 1790–1830 m. Sasser Keen 1778–1822
    1. 1. Alsey Keen 1801–1849
    2. 2. Patience Keen 1805–1896
    3. 3. Pheriby (Feribee) Keen 1815–1889
    4. 4. Bethany Keen 1817–
    5. 5. John (Henry) Keen 1817–1875
    6. 6. Sally Keen 1793–1868
    7. 7. Patty Keen 1817–1822
    8. 8. Zilphia Keen 1817–
    9. 9. Martha ("Patsy") Keen 1806–1843
    10. 10. Teilpah ("Melissa") KEEN 1800–1822
    11. 11. Penny Keen 1792–1870
    12. 12. Bethany Keen 1812–
  5. 5. Arnold Kirby 1817–1860 m. Mary Carley 1812–1860
  6. 6. Patience Kirby 1801–1822
  7. 7. Pitts Kirby 1808–1876 m. Zilpha Rose 1813–1876
  8. 8. Jesse Kirby 1796–1849 m. Mourning Fiveash 1802–1842
  9. 9. Nancy ("Nannie") Kirby 1792–1837 m. John (Henry) Sasser 1778–1859

Jesse Kirby's Timeline

9 Records

1765
1765
Birth of Jesse James Kirby in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 25
Jesse James Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 35
Jesse James Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina
Johnston, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 45
Jesse James Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1817
17 Nov 1817
Age 52
Jesse James Kirby was married in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
1820
1820
Age 55
Jesse James Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
Jesse James Kirby resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 75
Jesse James Kirby resided here in Johnson, North Carolina, USA
Johnson, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 85
Death of Jesse James Kirby in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1817
    Event Place: Anne Arundel County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 475; Image: 596; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 754; Image: 709; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 234; Image: 00536; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 265; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 236

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 105; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Johnson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Johnson, North Carolina; Page: 242

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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