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John Riley Buckner 1798–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1798

Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 10 Jun 1880

Death Location: , Madison, North Carolina

Father: John Buckner

Mother: Lucretia Tatum

Spouse(s): Nancy Metcalf

Children(s): Albert Buckner, Lydia Buckner, James Buckner, Lucinda Buckner, Cecelia Buckner, Matilda Buckner, Allen Buckner, Jacob Buckner, Levi Buckner, John Buckner, Louisa Buckner, Levi Buckner

The story of John Riley Buckner began in 1798 in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA. In 1840, John Riley Buckner resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States. In 1850, John Riley Buckner resided in Yancey, North Carolina. John Riley Buckner married Nancy Delitha Metcalf, and had children including Albert Buckner, Allen Buckner, Cecelia Buckner, Jacob Buckner, James Riley Buckner, John Buckner, Levi Buckner, Louisa Buckner, Lucinda Buckner, Lydia Buckner, Matilda Buckner. John Riley Buckner passed away in 1880 in , Madison, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of John Riley Buckner began in 1798 in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1840, John Riley Buckner resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, John Riley Buckner resided in Yancey, North Carolina.
  • John Riley Buckner married Nancy Delitha Metcalf, and had children including Albert Buckner, Allen Buckner, Cecelia Buckner, Jacob Buckner, James Riley Buckner, John Buckner, Levi Buckner, Louisa Buckner, Lucinda Buckner, Lydia Buckner, Matilda Buckner.
  • John Riley Buckner passed away in 1880 in , Madison, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Buckner's Ancestors

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John Buckner
1798–1880
Birth Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Riley Buckner
1765–1854
, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Lucretia Tatum
1766–1830
Probably In, Brunswick Co, VA
Grandparents
Henry Buckner
1730–1815
, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Mary Foster
1740–1780
Prince William, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward BUCKNER
1700–1767
Isabella BURROW
1710–1772
Robert Foster
1711–1768
Sarah Haley
1713–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Buckner
1658–1733
Elizabeth Cooke
1662–1748
John Burrow
1695–1778
Joannah Wilkerson
1695–1770
William Foster
1686–1767
Hannah Payne
1686–1790
Edward Haley
1675–1752
Catherine Prerrin
1680–1765

John Buckner's Descendants

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John (Riley) Buckner (1798–10 Jun 1880) m. Nancy (Delitha) Metcalf (1806–20 Nov 1880)
  1. 1. Albert Buckner 1834–1863 m. Elizabeth Ponder 1838–1878 m. Elizabeth Ponder 1812–1872
    1. 1. James Buckner 1861–1906 m. Sarah (S) Oliver 1863–1919 m. Kittie (M.) Cousins 1876– m. Elizabeth (Joannus) McPeters 1864–1896
      1. 1. Donnie (Quintennie) Buckner 1883–1950 m. Emery Chandler 1882–1915
        1. 1. ava (delta) chandler 1912–2011 m. Jerome ((Rome) Chester) Arrington 1904–1989
        2. 2. Lessie (L) Chandler 1910–
        3. 3. Ollie (M) Chandler 1907–1960
        4. 4. James (Bryan) Chandler 1906–
        5. 5. Sarah (Ava) Chandler 1904–
        6. 6. James (Garfield) Chandler 1914–1914
        7. 7. Zettie (Elizabeth) Chandler 1903–1971
        8. 8. Nancy (N.) Chandler 1909–
        9. 9. Tennie Chandler 1909–
        10. 10. Jewel (M) Chandler 1904–
      2. 2. Minnie Buckner 1892–1966
      3. 3. Hester (Mae) Buckner 1900–1963
      4. 4. Vesia (Blaine) Buckner 1903–1962
      5. 5. Lee (Roy) Buckner 1900–
      6. 6. William (Robert) Buckner 1891–1971
      7. 7. James (Floyd) Buckner 1895–1973
      8. 8. Laura (Ellen) Buckner 1889–1971
      9. 9. Julia (Margaret) Buckner 1887–1975
      10. 10. Addie Buckner 1882–1938
      11. 11. Lillie Buckner 1884–1953
      12. 12. Geter Buchner 1890–
      13. 13. Baxter Buchner 1884–
    2. 2. Yancy Buckner 1858–1947
    3. 3. Matilda ("Polly") Buckner 1863–1910
    4. 4. Robert (Dudd) BUCKNER 1867–
  2. 2. Lydia Buckner 1828–1892
  3. 3. James (Riley) Buckner 1825–1909
  4. 4. Lucinda Buckner 1837–1920
  5. 5. Cecelia Buckner 1838–1910
  6. 6. Matilda Buckner 1840–1860
  7. 7. Allen Buckner 1827–1930
  8. 8. Jacob Buckner 1830–1863
  9. 9. Levi Buckner 1828–
  10. 10. John Buckner 1831–
  11. 11. Louisa Buckner 1836–
  12. 12. Levi Buckner 1844–1946

John Buckner's Timeline

6 Records

1798
1798
Birth of John Riley Buckner in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
John Riley Buckner resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 52
John Riley Buckner resided here in Yancey, North Carolina
Yancey, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 62
John Riley Buckner resided here in Madison, North Carolina, United States
Madison, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 82
John Riley Buckner resided here in Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1880
10 Jun 1880
Age 82
Death of John Riley Buckner in , Madison, North Carolina
, Madison, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Madison, North Carolina; Roll: M653_905; Page: 305; Image: 21; Family History Library Film: 803905
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 455B; Image: 418

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sourthern Division, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 354; Page: 184; Image: 376; Family History Library Film: 0018092

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 455B; Image: 418

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Madison, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Madison, North Carolina; Roll: M653_905; Page: 305; Image: 21; Family History Library Film: 803905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1880
    Event Place: , Madison, North Carolina

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