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Joel D Medley 1801–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1801

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: May 1856

Death Location: Barren County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Ambrose Medley

Mother: Frances Burton

Spouse(s): Rachaes Medley

Children(s): Martha Medley, Susan Medly, Angeline Medly, Chester Medly, Elizabeth Medly, John Medly, Jackson Medly, Sarah Medly

In 1801, Joel D Medley entered the world in Virginia, born to Ambrose Medley And Frances Frankie Burton. In 1830, Joel D Medley resided in Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, USA. In 1840, Joel D Medley resided in Montgomery, Virginia, USA. Joel D Medley married Rachaes Medley, and had children including Angeline Medly, Chester Medly, Elizabeth Medly, Jackson Medly, John Medly, Martha Ann Medley, Sarah F Medly, Susan Medly. Joel D Medley passed away in 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1801, Joel D Medley entered the world in Virginia, born to Ambrose Medley And Frances Frankie Burton.
  • In 1830, Joel D Medley resided in Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, Joel D Medley resided in Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • Joel D Medley married Rachaes Medley, and had children including Angeline Medly, Chester Medly, Elizabeth Medly, Jackson Medly, John Medly, Martha Ann Medley, Sarah F Medly, Susan Medly.
  • Joel D Medley passed away in 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ambrose Medley
1750–1805
Birth Location: Orange County, Virginia
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Frances Burton
1757–1828
Birth Location: Orange County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rachaes Medley
1812–
Birth Location: Virginia
RM

Children(s)

Martha Medley
1840–1885
Birth Location: Virginia
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Susan Medly
1831–
Birth Location: Virginia
SM
Angeline Medly
1833–
Birth Location: Virginia
AM
Chester Medly
1836–
Birth Location: Virginia
CM
Elizabeth Medly
1837–
Birth Location: Virginia
EM
John Medly
1842–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Jackson Medly
1844–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Sarah Medly
1848–
Birth Location: Tennessee
SM

Joel Medley's Ancestors

Self
Joel Medley
1801–1856
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Ambrose Medley
1750–1805
Orange County, Virginia
Frances ((Frankie)) Burton
1757–1828
Orange County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Capt. (May) Burton
1720–1801
Caroline County, Virginia, USA
Hannah Medley
1724–1801
Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mary May
1698–1738
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Medley's Descendants

1.
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Joel (D) Medley (abt 1801–May 1856) m. Rachaes Medley (abt 1812–)
  1. 1. Martha (Ann) Medley 1840–1885 m. Andrew (Jackson 'Jack') Jolly 1838–1903
    1. 1. Mollie Jones 1870–1947 m. Thomas ("Tom") Jones 1870–1936
      1. 1. Sham (T) Jones 1909–1963 m. Francis (S) Jones 1912–1993
        1. 1. Mary (Evelyn) Jones 1939–1939
        2. 2. Kathern Jones 1940– m. George (Matthew) Stamper 1938–2006 m. John (Lee) Busby 1938–2008
        3. 3. James Jones 1931–1992
        4. 4. Leroy Jones 1942–1999
        5. 5. Oscar (Thomas "Tommie") Jones 1937–2005
        6. 6. Anita (Jean) Jones 1935–2002
      2. 2. Floyd Jones 1890–1982 m. Delia Jones 1886–
        1. 1. Zelma (Nun) (Hacker) 1910–
        2. 2. Sallie (L) Nun 1911–
      3. 3. Lottie (Pearl Jones (Kingrey)) (Alexander) 1893–1979 m. Erby (L) Kingery 1884– m. David (A) Alexander 1885–
        1. 1. Casel Kingery 1914–
        2. 2. Tommie Kingery 1917–
        3. 3. Clarence Kingery 1919–
        4. 4. Leo Kingery 1923–
        5. 5. Aline Kingry 1913–
        6. 6. William (C) Kingry 1916–
      4. 4. William ("Willie" Bill" Lee) Jones 1895–1969 m. Florence (G) Leintz 1907–
        1. 1. Helen (Louise) Jones 1923–2002
      5. 5. Annis\Annie Jones 1899– m. Samuel Carmack 1869–
      6. 6. Ollie Jones 1889–1978 m. William (D) Isenberg 1897–
        1. 1. Mary (Lou) Smith 1924–2004
      7. 7. Sarah (Emma) Chapman 1903–1968 m. Clemmie (Luther) Chapman 1903–1964
        1. 1. Virginia (M.) Thomas 1920–1999
        2. 2. Velma Mosby 1929–2011
        3. 3. Clemmie (Leo) Chapman 1927–2018
      8. 8. Sidney (L) Jones 1907–1990 m. Cindy\ (Synda "Lou" Louise) Arnett 1911–
        1. 1. Rondal (A) Jones 1932–1932
        2. 2. Billy (Junior) Jones 1936–2005
      9. 9. William (Lee 'Bill') Jones 1866–1969
      10. 10. Dee (C) Jones 1879–1927 m. Mary (Louise "Lula") Wyman 1889–1972
        1. 1. Geneva (Pearl Jones) (Sizemore) 1924–2005
    2. 2. William (C.) Jolley 1868–1920 m. Mary Glass 1868–
      1. 1. Freddie Jolly 1894–
      2. 2. Delmer (E) Jolly 1899–
      3. 3. Lucile Jolly 1904–
      4. 4. Hallie (Pearl "Maimie") Jolly 1906–
        1. 1. Lucille Fagerlie 1923–2014
      5. 5. James (A) Jolly 1890–
      6. 6. Henry (B) Jolly 1896–
    3. 3. John (D.) Jolley 1875–
    4. 4. Susan Grider 1860–1923
    5. 5. James (H) Jolly 1857–1932
    6. 6. Sarah Jolly 1863–
  2. 2. Susan Medly 1831–
  3. 3. Angeline Medly 1833–
  4. 4. Chester Medly 1836–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Medly 1837–
  6. 6. John Medly 1842–
  7. 7. Jackson Medly 1844–
  8. 8. Sarah (F) Medly 1848–

Joel Medley's Timeline

7 Records

1801
abt 1801
Birth of Joel D Medley in Virginia
Virginia
1830
1830
Age 29
Joel D Medley resided here in Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 39
Joel D Medley resided here in Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 49
Joel D Medley resided here in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1856
Abt 1856
Age 55
Joel D Medley resided here in Barren, Kentucky
Barren, Kentucky
1856
May 1856
Age 55
Death of Joel D Medley in Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Barren County, Kentucky, USA
1856
12 May 1856
Age 55
Joel D Medley - Probate in Barren, Kentucky, USA
Barren, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1801
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 198; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 0029677

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Montgomery, Virginia; Roll: 567; Page: 22; Family History Library Film: 0029689

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1856
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884; General Index to Wills, 1798-1960; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Barren County); Probate Place: Barren, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1856
    Event Place: Barren County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884; General Index to Wills, 1798-1960; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Barren County); Probate Place: Barren, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 May 1856
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Mixed Probate Records, 1799-1884; General Index to Wills, 1798-1960; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Barren County); Probate Place: Barren, Kentucky
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