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John Cummings 1754–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1754

Birth Location: Willington

Death Date: 23 Jun 1839

Death Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Father: James Cummins\Comins

Mother:

Spouse(s): Eleanor thompson

Children(s): Sarah Cummings, Nancy Cummings, Robert Cummings, John Cummings, Stewart Cummings, Robert Cummins, Wilson Cummings

The story of John Cummings began in 1754 in Willington. In 1800, John Cummings resided in Laurens District, South Carolina. In 1839, John Cummings resided in State of South Carolina Laurens District. John Cummings married Eleanor Helen Thompson, and had children including John Cummings, Nancy Cummings, Robert Cummings, Robert Cummins, Sarah Cummings, Stewart Cummings, Wilson T Cummings. John Cummings passed away in 1839 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Cummings began in 1754 in Willington.
  • In 1800, John Cummings resided in Laurens District, South Carolina.
  • In 1839, John Cummings resided in State of South Carolina Laurens District.
  • John Cummings married Eleanor Helen Thompson, and had children including John Cummings, Nancy Cummings, Robert Cummings, Robert Cummins, Sarah Cummings, Stewart Cummings, Wilson T Cummings.
  • John Cummings passed away in 1839 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Cummins\Comins
1751–1860
Birth Location: Willington, Tolland, Connecticut
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor thompson
1750–1808
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Sarah Cummings
1786–1830
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Nancy Cummings
1795–1835
Birth Location: Gibson, Indiana, United States
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Robert Cummings
1793–
Birth Location: –
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John Cummings
1792–1841
Birth Location: Camden, Richland, South Carolina, United States
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Stewart Cummings
1787–
Birth Location: Camden, Richland, South Carolina, United States
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Robert Cummins
1773–1824
Birth Location: –
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Wilson Cummings
1791–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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John Cummings's Ancestors

Self
John Cummings
1754–1839
Birth Place: Willington
Parents
James Cummins\Comins
1751–1860
Willington, Tolland, Connecticut
Grandparents
James (Comins Cummings) Capt
1726–1802
Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts
Sarah Willson
1730–1802
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, American Colony
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Jr.
1695–1772
Elizabeth Rose?
1704–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Cummings's Descendants

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John Cummings (31 May 1754–23 Jun 1839) m. Eleanor (Helen) thompson (1750–1808)
  1. 1. Sarah Cummings 1786–1830 m. John (Pleasant) Culbertson 1789–1870
    1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth) Stillwell 1830–1921 m. John (M. Waller) Sr 1825–1919 m. Milton (H. Jones) Sr 1803–1875
      1. 1. Joseph (B Rodgers) Jr 1810–1867 m. Tabitha Rodgers 1816–1894
        1. 1. Spencer Rodgers 1854–1925 m. Annie (Elizabeth) Rodgers 1845–1950 m. Esther (Ann) Fenner 1845–1878 m. Annie Williams –1950 m. Josephine Prestridge 1852–1934
        2. 2. J (L) Rogers 1854–1934
        3. 3. John (W) Rodgers 1835–
        4. 4. James (M) Rodgers 1837–
        5. 5. Martha (E) Rodgers 1839–
        6. 6. Henry (J) Rodgers 1845–
      2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Jones 1839–1906
      3. 3. John (Culbertson) Jones 1847–1847
      4. 4. Wiley (Palmer) Jones 1844–1912
      5. 5. Francis (Wilson) Jones 1841–1847
      6. 6. Wiley Jones 1840–1840
        1. 1. Cornelia (Patience) Jones 1842–1895
      7. 7. Nancy (Elizabeth) Waller 1855–1898
      8. 8. Matilda Jones 1834–1834
      9. 9. John (Wesley) Jones 1832–1834
      10. 10. Samuel Jones 1830–1834
      11. 11. Sarah (Jane) Waller 1849–1904 m. Nathan (Wilkins) Jones 1846–1917
        1. 1. Ida (E) Jones 1880–
        2. 2. Martha (A) Jones 1876–
        3. 3. James (W) Jones 1874–
        4. 4. Benjamin (J) Jones 1870–
        5. 5. Beulah Jones 1898–
        6. 6. Willie Jones 1894–
        7. 7. Charles Jones 1892–
        8. 8. Emma Jones 1884–
        9. 9. Robert (Wilkins) Jones 1887–1932
        10. 10. Leonard (Frank) Jones 1872–1958
      12. 12. Candace (Benton) Jones 1828–1870
      13. 13. William (Levi) Jones 1827–1896
      14. 14. Mary (Emma) Waller 1856–
      15. 15. Martha (Rachil) Waller 1851–1932
    2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Culbertson 1815–1888
    3. 3. John Culbertson 1813–1816
    4. 4. Samuel Culbertson 1811–1852
    5. 5. Martha Culbertson 1808–
    6. 6. Ester Culbertson 1803–
    7. 7. Minerva Culbertson 1812–1836
    8. 8. Patsy Culbertson 1809–
    9. 9. Wilson (T) Culbertson –1870
    10. 10. Joseph (Mathews) Jr 1823–1913
    11. 11. Nancy Mathews 1817–1876
  2. 2. Nancy Cummings 1795–1835
  3. 3. Robert Cummings 1793–
  4. 4. John Cummings 1792–1841
  5. 5. Stewart Cummings 1787–
  6. 6. Robert Cummins 1773–1824
  7. 7. Wilson (T) Cummings 1791–

John Cummings's Timeline

5 Records

1754
31 May 1754
Birth of John Cummings in Willington
Willington
1800
1800
Age 46
John Cummings resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1839
Abt 1839
Age 85
John Cummings resided here in State of South Carolina Laurens District
State of South Carolina Laurens District
1839
23 Jun 1839
Age 85
Death of John Cummings in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1839
2 Jan 1839
Age 85
John Cummings - Probate in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1754
    Event Place: Willington
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Author: White, Lorraine Cook, Ed.; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 51

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 34; Image: 73; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1839
    Event Place: State of South Carolina Laurens District
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records and Wills, 1788-1912; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: , Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 34; Image: 73; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1839
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records and Wills, 1788-1912; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1839
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records and Wills, 1788-1912; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County)
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