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John Miles Askew 1845 – 1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1845

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 2 Dec 1916

Death Location: Colerain, Bertie County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Capt. Askew

Mother: Priscilla Evans

Spouse(s): Margarette Benton

Children(s): george askew

The story of John Miles Askew began in 1845 in North Carolina, USA. In 1910, John Miles Askew resided in Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina, USA. In 1916, John Miles Askew resided in North Carolina. John Miles Askew married Margarette Ann "Maggie" Benton, and had children including george washington askew. John Miles Askew passed away in 1916 in Colerain, Bertie County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Miles Askew began in 1845 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, John Miles Askew resided in Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1916, John Miles Askew resided in North Carolina.
  • John Miles Askew married Margarette Ann "Maggie" Benton, and had children including george washington askew.
  • John Miles Askew passed away in 1916 in Colerain, Bertie County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt. Askew
1824 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
CA
Priscilla Evans
1826 – 1899
Birth Location: North Carolina
PE

Spouses(s)

Margarette Benton
1874 – 1956
Birth Location: Gates County, North Carolina, USA
MB

Children(s)

george askew
1899 – 1971
Birth Location: Elizabeth City, NC
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John Askew's Ancestors

Self
John Askew
1845 – 1916
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Capt. John M. Askew
1824 –
North Carolina
Priscilla Evans
1826 – 1899
North Carolina
Grandparents
Hezekiah Askew
1799 – 1865
North Carolina, United States
Josiah Evans
1794 – 1885
Kennett, Chester, PA
Great-Grandparents
David Askew
1770 – 1805
Martha Godwin
1775 – 1810
Priscilla Coates
1767 – 1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Askew
1745 – 1811
Millicent Outlaw
1749 – 1824

John Askew's Descendants

1.
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John (Miles) Askew (18 Mar 1845 – 2 Dec 1916) m. Margarette (Ann "Maggie") Benton (15 Apr 1874 – 20 May 1956)
  1. 1. george (washington) askew (1899 – 11 Aug 1971) m. Sallie Perrry (07 Jul 1904 – 15 May 1988)
    1. 1. George (Washington) Askew (01 MAY 1924 – 24 MAY 1987) m. Bettie (Ruth) Everette (22 Oct 1924 – 12 FEB 1983) m. George (Washington) Askew
      1. 1. Lynda (Faye) Askew (15 NOV 1944 – 31 JAN 1952)
    2. 2. William (Miles) Askew (5 Apr 1926 – 27 Mar 1981) m. Eleanor (Ann) Hettrick (8 Mar 1929 – 12 Sep 1974)
    3. 3. Evelyn Askew (21 Apr 1927 – 20 Oct 2016) m. Otis (Lloyd) Armstrong (29 Nov 1927 – 11 Mar 2016)
    4. 4. Rose (Marie) Askew (20 Mar 1929 – 14 Oct 1997) m. Orville (Lenwood) Wise (6 Apr 1928 – 7 Sep 1991)
    5. 5. Robert Askew (abt 1932 – )
    6. 6. Roy (K) Askew (17 Apr 1934 – 18 Feb 2000)
    7. 7. Shirley (Jean) Askew (10 May 1936 – 8 November 2010) m. Woodrow (Wilson) Vennel (26 December 1936 – 23 January 2016)
      1. 1. Sheri (Lynn Vennel) Underwood (15 Apr 1956 – )
      2. 2. Bette (Renae) Vennel (1959 – ) m. Martha (Faye) Meckes (06 21 1956 – )
        1. 1. Taylor (Kendrick) Vennel (8 Feb 1994 – )
      3. 3. Roger (Scott) Vennel (7 Aug 1962 – )

John Askew's Timeline

5 Records

1845
18 Mar 1845
Birth of John Miles Askew in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
John Miles Askew resided here in Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
1916
02 Dec 1916
Age 71
John Miles Askew resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1916
2 Dec 1916
Age 71
Death of John Miles Askew in Colerain, Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Colerain, Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
1916
03 Dec 1916
Age 71
Burial of John Miles Askew in Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina
Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1845
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina; Series Number: M270; Roll: 191
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1375111
    [4] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1375111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Dec 1916
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chowan County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Colerain, Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 03 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Colerain, Bertie, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
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