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John Dillard Cantrell 1825–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1825

Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 24 March 1865

Death Location: Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Enoch Cantrell

Mother: Nancy Cantrell

Spouse(s): Mary Cantrell

Children(s): Rufus Cantrell, Chisterfield Cantrell, John Cantrell, Hesentine Cantrell, Nancy Cantrell, Dillard Cantrell

John Dillard Cantrell was born in 1825 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, the child of Enoch Cantrell And Nancy Cantrell. In 1850, John Dillard Cantrell resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, John Dillard Cantrell resided in Northern Division, Spartanburg, South Carolina, US. John Dillard Cantrell married Mary Whitter Cantrell, and had children including Chisterfield Cantrell, Dillard M Cantrell, Hesentine Cantrell, John Y Cantrell, Nancy J Cantrell, Rufus L Cantrell. John Dillard Cantrell passed away in 1865 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Dillard Cantrell was born in 1825 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, the child of Enoch Cantrell And Nancy Cantrell.
  • In 1850, John Dillard Cantrell resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, John Dillard Cantrell resided in Northern Division, Spartanburg, South Carolina, US.
  • John Dillard Cantrell married Mary Whitter Cantrell, and had children including Chisterfield Cantrell, Dillard M Cantrell, Hesentine Cantrell, John Y Cantrell, Nancy J Cantrell, Rufus L Cantrell.
  • John Dillard Cantrell passed away in 1865 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Cantrell's Ancestors

Self
John Cantrell
1825–1865
Birth Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Enoch Cantrell
1789–1847
Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nancy Cantrell
1790–1852
South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Isaac Cantrill
1729–1805
Delaware, PA
Talitha Cantrell
1732–1772
Concordville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Cantrill
1695–1755
Catherine Cantrell
1697–1755
Jeremiah Cloud
1691–1747
Ann Bailey
1691–1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Cantril
1666–1753
Dorothy Cantrell
1672–1755

John Cantrell's Descendants

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John (Dillard) Cantrell (1825–24 March 1865) m. Mary (Whitter) Cantrell (2 March 1828–24 March 1917)
  1. 1. Rufus (L) Cantrell 1857–1927 m. Martha (Ann) Cantrell 1862–1933
    1. 1. Dryey Cantrel 1899–1961
    2. 2. Bonner Cantrell 1883–1949
    3. 3. Ora Cantrell 1896–1954
    4. 4. Joseph (H) Cantrell 1890–1975
    5. 5. Mary (Clementine) Cantrell 1885–1933
    6. 6. Rosalie Cantrell 1881–1969
  2. 2. Chisterfield Cantrell 1850–1925 m. Frances Cantrell 1850–1932
    1. 1. Docia (Ola Cantrell) Jarrett 1883–1973
    2. 2. Vollie (V) Cantrell 1887–1959
    3. 3. Terrizer Cantrell 1873–1937
    4. 4. E (Earle) Cantrell 1879–1952
    5. 5. Condis Cantrell 1868–1948
  3. 3. John (Y.) Cantrell 1863–1928 m. Mazella Cantrell 1863–1950
    1. 1. Margaret (May) Cantrell 1907–
    2. 2. Velma (R) Cantrell 1903–
    3. 3. Boyd (L) Cantrel 1898–1984
    4. 4. Bertha (O) Horton 1900–1979
    5. 5. Judson (A) Cantrel 1889–1951
    6. 6. Roie (E) Gosnell 1885–1950
    7. 7. Auther (V) Cantrel 1895–1950
  4. 4. Hesentine Cantrell 1860–1942 m. George (W) Bishop 1860–1937
    1. 1. Edgar (J) Bishop 1886–
    2. 2. John (Clifton) Bishop 1881–
    3. 3. Fannie Bishop 1891–1964
    4. 4. Charley (W) Bishop 1883–1943
    5. 5. Ferman (G) Bishop 1897–1954
    6. 6. Dillard (Y) Bishop 1894–1981
    7. 7. Meda Godfrey 1888–1977
  5. 5. Nancy (J.) Cantrell 1851–1913
  6. 6. Dillard (M) Cantrell 1848–1920

John Cantrell's Timeline

5 Records

1825
1825
Birth of John Dillard Cantrell in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 25
John Dillard Cantrell resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
John Dillard Cantrell resided here in Northern Division, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Northern Division, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1865
24 March 1865
Age 40
Death of John Dillard Cantrell
None
1870
Aug 1870
Age 45
John Dillard Cantrell resided here in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: M432_858; Page: 159B; Image: 324
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1226; Page: 206; Family History Library Film: 805226

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 March 1865
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1226; Page: 206; Family History Library Film: 805226

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: M432_858; Page: 159B; Image: 324

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Aug 1870
    Event Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Archive Collection Number: AD266; Roll: 6; Page: 5; Line: 26; Schedule Type: Agriculture

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