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John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair 1759–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 09, 1759

Birth Location: Chester, South Carolina

Death Date: May 19, 1840

Death Location: Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Sr

Mother: Elizabeth Hobson

Spouse(s): Catherine Adair

Children(s): Eliza Adair, Anna Bridges, John IV, Margaret Bybee

In 1759, John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair entered the world in Chester, South Carolina, born to James Robert Henart Adair Sr And Elizabeth Clark Hobson. In 1600, John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair established residence. John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair married Catherine Adair, and had children including Anna Catherine Palmer Bridges, Eliza Palmer Adair, John Adair Iv, Margaret Lapsley Bybee. John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair passed away in 1840 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1759, John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair entered the world in Chester, South Carolina, born to James Robert Henart Adair Sr And Elizabeth Clark Hobson.
  • In 1600, John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair established residence.
  • John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair married Catherine Adair, and had children including Anna Catherine Palmer Bridges, Eliza Palmer Adair, John Adair Iv, Margaret Lapsley Bybee.
  • John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair passed away in 1840 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr
1709–1783
Birth Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
JS
Elizabeth Hobson
1710–1763
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, British Colonial America
EH

Spouses(s)

Catherine Adair
1768–1854
Birth Location: Santee River, South Carolina
CA

Children(s)

Eliza Adair
1790–1871
Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky
EA
Anna Bridges
1786–1853
Birth Location: Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
AB
John IV
1808–1888
Birth Location: Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America
JI
Margaret Bybee
1794–1875
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
MB

John Adair's Ancestors

Self
John Adair
1759–1840
Birth Place: Chester, South Carolina
Parents
James Robert Henart Adair Sr
1709–1783
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Elizabeth (Clark) Hobson
1710–1763
Northumberland, Virginia, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Thomas Adair
1685–1755
Antrim, Ireland
Margaret Henart
1680–1750
Antrim, Dublin, Ireland
Thomas (Webb) Hobson
1666–1716
St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Sarah Clark-Hobson
1675–1743
St.Stephens ,Northumberland,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Adair
1658–1715
Margaret Adair
1657–1715
Giles Henart
1650–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Adair
1625–1694
Jean Adair
1625–1675
Patrick Agnew
1624–1674
Jean Kennedy
1625–1700
Pierre Enard
1605–1656
Hilaire Guirout
1610–

John Adair's Descendants

1.
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John (Lightfoot "Cherokee") Adair (Jan 09, 1759–May 19, 1840) m. Catherine Adair (Feb 17, 1768–Sep 24, 1854)
  1. 1. Eliza (Palmer) Adair 1790–1871 m. Thomas (B. Mourse) (Morris?) 1791–1865
    1. 1. Victor Monroe 1813–1858
    2. 2. Katherine (Adair) Monroe 1817–1900
    3. 3. Polly (Hardin) Monroe 1820–1913
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Adair) Leovy 1828–1905
    5. 5. Capt (Benjamin James) Monroe 1839–1862
    6. 6. Maj (Thomas Bell) Monroe 1833–1862
  2. 2. Anna (Catherine Palmer) Bridges 1786–1853 m. John (L.) Bridges –1859
    1. 1. Isabella Bridges –1895
  3. 3. John (Adair) IV 1808–1888 m. Mary (Ann) Dickinson 1816–1893
    1. 1. John (Adair) Jr 1839–1915 m. Bethenia (Angelina (Owens)) Adair 1840–1926
      1. 1. Anna (E) Adair 1887–1887
      2. 2. John (Adair) Sr. 1891–1966 m. Grace Dawson 1890–1980
        1. 1. Marjorie Adair 1925–2008 m. Calvin (C) Leback 1924–2003
        2. 2. Florence (H) Adair 1923–2013 m. Francis (Joseph) Trudell 1934–1998
        3. 3. John (Adair) Jr. 1927–2017 m. Barbara (Jean) Pape 1935–1986
    2. 2. Samuel (D.) Adair 1848–1916 m. Mary (Rodney) Adair 1855–1921
      1. 1. Alexander Adair 1892–1973 m. Irene (G) Pattiani 1889–1971
        1. 1. Alexander (M) Adair 1919–2012 m. Janet (S) Adair 1927–2009
        2. 2. Valerie Adair 1921–2011
      2. 2. Henry (Rodney) Adair 1882–1916
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Adair 1889–1926
      4. 4. Wistar (Morris Adair) Sr 1886–1978 m. Margaret (L.) Weeks 1897–1971 m. Margaret (L) Weeks 1894–1971
        1. 1. Henry (Rodney) Adair 1924–1954
        2. 2. Wistar (Morris Adair) Jr 1925–2001
      5. 5. John Adair 1883–1885
      6. 6. Hannah Adair 1880–1976 m. Laussat (Richter) Rogers 1866–1957 m. R (R) Rogers 1870–
        1. 1. Daniel Rogers 1911–
        2. 2. Adair Rogers 1912–1994
        3. 3. Diana Rogers 1919–
    3. 3. William (Butler) Adair 1849–1929 m. Mary (Louise) Jurand 1854–1941
      1. 1. Joseph (Alexander Adair) Sr 1894–1967 m. Hilda Fryer 1902– m. Mildred Fryer 1905–1978
        1. 1. Joseph (A Adair) Junior 1922–1983
        2. 2. Marilyn (J) Adair 1925–2013 m. William (Joseph) Hetzler 1925–2017
        3. 3. Joseph (A Adair) Junior 1923–1983
      2. 2. Margaret (Ellen) Adair 1898–1938
      3. 3. Robert (William) Adair 1892–1974 m. Ann Foster 1894–
        1. 1. Virginia Adair 1922–1983
        2. 2. Gloria Adair 1926–1960 m. Harold (R) Lemans 1921–1960
    4. 4. Laura (P.) Adair 1855–1935 m. William (Morris) Barker 1854–1901
      1. 1. Mary (Adair) Barker 1896–1897
      2. 2. Anna (Ellis) Parker 1894–1967
    5. 5. Henry (Buford) Adair 1851–1871
    6. 6. Mary (Ann) Adair 1844–1935 m. William (Henry Jordan) Sr 1837–1909
      1. 1. William (Henry Jordan) Jr 1876–1923
      2. 2. Julia (Cady) Jordan 1897–1920
      3. 3. Samuel Jordan 1868–1943
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Adair) Jordan 1871–1891
      5. 5. Ella Jordan 1873–1896
      6. 6. Laura (Jordan) Lewis 1880–1962
      7. 7. David (J) Jordan 1884–
      8. 8. Mary (Adair) Jourdan 1867–
      9. 9. John (A) Jourdan 1869–1890
      10. 10. Samuel (Dickerson) Jordan 1878–
  4. 4. Margaret (Lapsley) Bybee 1794–1875 m. Wm (Preston) Anderson 1775–1831
    1. 1. Belle Anderson 1815–1892

John Adair's Timeline

15 Records

1600
Bet. 1600–1890
John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair resided here
None
1753
12 Apr 1753
Birth of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Clemson, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Clemson, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1757
Jan 09, 1757
Birth of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
1759
09 Jan 1759
Birth of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Chester District, South Carolina
Chester District, South Carolina
1759
9 Jan 1759
Birth of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, South Carolina
1759
Jan 09, 1759
Birth of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, South Carolina
1800
1800
Age 41
John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair resided here in No Township Listed, Mercer County, KY
No Township Listed, Mercer County, KY
1810
1810
Age 51
John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair resided here in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1815
04 Dec 1815
Age 56
Death of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
1835
1835-1850
Age 76
John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 81
John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1840
May 18, 1840
Age 81
Death of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America
Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America
1840
19 May 1840
Age 81
Death of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Whitehall, Kentucky
Whitehall, Kentucky
1840
19 May 1840
Age 81
Death of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Mercer, Kentucky
Mercer, Kentucky
1840
May 19, 1840
Age 81
Death of John Lightfoot "Cherokee" Adair in Mercer, Kentucky
Mercer, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 09, 1757
    Event Place: Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 208
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [4] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 18027
    [5] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 126; Page: 173; Family History Library Film: 0007832
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 108 : 1914
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 111 : 1914

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1759
    Event Place: Chester District, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1757; Birth city: Chester County; Birth state: SC
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 132
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1759
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1753
    Event Place: Clemson, Pickens, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 09, 1759
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1600–1890
    Record Source: US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary, 1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Mercer County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: 7; Page: 340; Image: 00349; Family History Library Film: 0181352

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 126; Page: 173; Family History Library Film: 0007832

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Mar 29, 1957

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 18, 1840
    Event Place: Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 208
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [4] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 18027
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 108 : 1914
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 111 : 1914
    [8] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0039

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1840
    Event Place: Whitehall, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1757; Birth city: Chester County; Birth state: SC
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 132
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [5] US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary, 1890

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1840
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1815
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 19, 1840
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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