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John Alley 1764–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Jul 1764

Birth Location: Petersburg, Henrico, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Aug 1842

Death Location: Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, USA

Father: James Alley

Mother: Azby Christian

Spouse(s): Jane Alley, Agnes Morford, Mary Porter

Children(s): Hannah Alley, Sarah Alley

The story of John Alley began in 1764 in Petersburg, Henrico, Virginia, USA. In 1820, John Alley resided in Brookville, Franklin, Indiana, United States. In 1830, John Alley resided in Franklin, Indiana, United States. John Alley married Agnes Morford, Jane Alley, Mary B Porter, and had children including Hannah Ann Alley, Sarah Alley. John Alley passed away in 1842 in Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Alley began in 1764 in Petersburg, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, John Alley resided in Brookville, Franklin, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1830, John Alley resided in Franklin, Indiana, United States.
  • John Alley married Agnes Morford, Jane Alley, Mary B Porter, and had children including Hannah Ann Alley, Sarah Alley.
  • John Alley passed away in 1842 in Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Alley
1728–1798
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Azby Christian
1730–1798
Birth Location: Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
AC

Spouses(s)

Jane Alley
1777–1874
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Agnes Morford
1755–1790
Birth Location: –
AM
Mary Porter
1771–1842
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Hannah Alley
1804–
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Alley
1790–1851
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, USA
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John Alley's Ancestors

Self
John Alley
1764–1842
Birth Place: Petersburg, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Parents
James L Alley
1728–1798
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Azby Christian
1730–1798
Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Anthony III) Alley
1683–1773
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Frances (X) Reavis
1705–1771
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
James Christian
1674–1750
Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
Ann Macon
1685–1728
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Alley
1655–1692
Mary Seward
1658–1689
THOMAS REAVIS
1723–1750
Hannah Alley
1693–1730
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Alley
1625–1653
Martha Rutter
1630–1680

John Alley's Descendants

1.
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John Alley (08 Jul 1764–25 Aug 1842) m. Jane Alley (1777–1874) m. Agnes Morford (1755–1790) m. Mary (B.) Porter (25 Feb 1771–1842)
  1. 1. Hannah ("Ann") Alley 1804– m. James (M) Alley 1805– m. James (Ray) Alley 1802–1863
    1. 1. William (T.) Alley 1842–
    2. 2. Hannah ALLEY 1786–1874 m. Reuben Durant 1788–1841
      1. 1. Benjamin (Sampson) Durant 1820–1900 m. Persis Durant 1834–
        1. 1. Benjamin (J) Durant 1867–1943 m. Agnes (L) Durant 1873–1962
        2. 2. Otto (Rufus) Durant 1860–
      2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Durant 1824–1856
      3. 3. Nancy (Warren) Durant 1828–1900
      4. 4. William (Henry) Durant 1816–
      5. 5. Sophronia (Alden) Durant 1830–1841
      6. 6. Mary (Anne DURANT) FARLEY 1818–1907
      7. 7. Sarah (Dix) DURANT 1821–
      8. 8. James (Lewis) Durant 1835–1902
  2. 2. Sarah Alley 1790–1851

John Alley's Timeline

5 Records

1764
08 Jul 1764
Birth of John Alley in Petersburg, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Henrico, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 56
John Alley resided here in Brookville, Franklin, Indiana, United States
Brookville, Franklin, Indiana, United States
1830
1830
Age 66
John Alley resided here in Franklin, Indiana, United States
Franklin, Indiana, United States
1840
1840
Age 76
John Alley resided here in Franklin, Indiana, United States
Franklin, Indiana, United States
1842
25 Aug 1842
Age 78
Death of John Alley in Metamora, Franklin, Indiana, United States
Metamora, Franklin, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Jul 1764
    Event Place: Petersburg, Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 61.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RSF
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1764; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Brookville, Franklin, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Indiana; Page: 182; NARA Roll: M33_13; Image: 194

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Franklin, Indiana; Page: 266; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 27; Family History Film: 0007716

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Franklin, Indiana; Roll: 80; Page: 324; Image: 662; Family History Library Film: 0007724

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1842
    Event Place: Metamora, Franklin, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1764; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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