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John Curry 1785–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Pittsylvania Co., VA (?)

Death Date: 16 Mar 1861

Death Location: Shelby Co., Illinois; buried Ellis Cemetery.

Father: Isaac Curry

Mother: Rhoda Gresham

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Elliott

Children(s): Mary Curry

The story of John Curry began in 1785 in Pittsylvania Co., VA (?). John Curry married Elizabeth Elliott, and had children including Mary Curry. John Curry passed away in 1861 in Shelby Co., Illinois; buried Ellis Cemetery..

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Biography

  • The story of John Curry began in 1785 in Pittsylvania Co., VA (?).
  • John Curry married Elizabeth Elliott, and had children including Mary Curry.
  • John Curry passed away in 1861 in Shelby Co., Illinois; buried Ellis Cemetery..

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Curry
1762–1846
Birth Location: Virginia
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Rhoda Gresham
1744–1790
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Elliott
1786–1873
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Mary Curry
1807–1878
Birth Location: TN
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John Curry's Ancestors

Self
John Curry
1785–1861
Birth Place: Pittsylvania Co., VA (?)
Parents
Isaac Curry
1762–1846
Virginia
Rhoda Gresham
1744–1790
Grandparents
James Curry
1719–1809
Margaret
1745–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Curry's Descendants

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John Curry (1785–16 Mar 1861) m. Elizabeth Elliott (01 Dec 1786–11 Jun 1873)
  1. 1. Mary Curry 1807–1878 m. Hiram Langston 1807–1878
    1. 1. Elizabeth Langston 1848–1849
    2. 2. Silas (K. P.) Langston 1844–1904 m. Tennessee Nipp 1844–1924
      1. 1. Marion (Kary) Langston 1876–
      2. 2. Amanda Langston 1890–1891
      3. 3. George (R.) Langston 1887–1904 m. Lela ? 1883–1904
      4. 4. Pleasant (Carey) Langston 1885–1947 m. Jewel (Oma) Starkey 1888–1986
        1. 1. Iramay Langston 1916–
        2. 2. Lucille Langston 1918–
        3. 3. Attice Langston 1920–
        4. 4. Ruby (Pearl) Langston 1922–
        5. 5. J (W) Langston 1926–
        6. 6. J.W. Langston 1926–
        7. 7. Ottice Langston 1920–
        8. 8. Oma (Lee) Langston 1924–1994
      5. 5. Jennie Langston 1881–1897 m. Barry LaFayitte 1848–1896
      6. 6. Sarah Langston 1880–1881
      7. 7. James Langston 1878–1879
      8. 8. Marion (Mary) Langston 1876–1877
      9. 9. Louella Langston 1874–1876
      10. 10. Thomas (Franklin) Langston 1874–1903 m. Annie Knox 1859–1901 m. Annie Knox 1859–1901
      11. 11. Willis (Barton "Bart") Langston 1869–1954 m. Mary (Lona) Leopard 1872–1947
        1. 1. Jerry (Lloyd) Langston 1912–1982
        2. 2. Elsie (Opal) Langston 1910–1986
        3. 3. Lela (Mae) Langston 1907–1985 m. Chester (W.) Odom 1904–1982
        4. 4. Elberta Langston 1902–1981 m. Sidney Coker 1901–1981
        5. 5. Mary (Lee) Langston 1900–1978 m. Alvin Huggins 1898–1973
        6. 6. Floyd (Wilson) Langston 1898–1993
        7. 7. Katie (Bea) Langston 1896–1977 m. Earl (B.) Sword 1893–1985
        8. 8. Minnie (Ola) Langston 1893–1984 m. George (William) Andrews 1893–1981
        9. 9. Boyd (Barton) Langston 1892–1974 m. Alha (Beaulah) Thompson 1889–1974
      12. 12. William (H.) Langston 1866–1931 m. Louisa (Elizabeth "Lulu") Patterson 1870–1895
        1. 1. Ethel Langston 1897–1898
        2. 2. Edna Langston 1893–1894
        3. 3. Henry Langston 1895–1896
        4. 4. Mary (Emma) Langston 1890–1924 m. Guy Talcott 1870–1922
        5. 5. Oscar Langston 1888–1889
        6. 6. Sammy Langston 1888–1889
        7. 7. Edgar Langston 1903–
        8. 8. Edna Langston 1893–1894
        9. 9. William (Ruben) Langston 1892–1961 m. Minnie (Lou) Kite 1894–1940
      13. 13. Ruben (Walter) Langston 1882–1945 m. Marry (Lelar) Dotson 1889–1954
        1. 1. Halcyum (Alco) Langston 1929–2010 m. Dewey (Alvin) Beard 1921–1996 m. Dewey (Alvin) Beard 1921–1996
        2. 2. Dorothy (Adell) Langston 1920–2007 m. Clifford (James) Surginer 1910–1971
        3. 3. Walter Langston 1907–1975
        4. 4. Mose (Walter) Langston 1907–1975 m. Oweda ROSS 1909–1997
        5. 5. Mary Langston 1908–2007
        6. 6. Adell Surginer 1913–1969
        7. 7. Masie Langston 1908–
        8. 8. Doyle Langston 1919–1972
        9. 9. Altha (Mae) Langston 1914–2007 m. Corry (Newton) Phillips 1911–1993
        10. 10. Dorothy (Oneta) Langston 1935–2002 m. Ruben (Merle) Langston –1989
        11. 11. Granvil (Earl) Langston 1911–1926
        12. 12. Mose Langston 1908–1975 m. Oweda ROSS 1909–1997
        13. 13. Jesse Langston 1905–1982 m. Edna (Elizabeth) BEARD 1909–1987
        14. 14. Frank (Datson) Langston 1927–1943
        15. 15. Calvin (R.) Langston 1916–1968
        16. 16. Thomas (Robert) Langston 1925–2006 m. Stella (Mozelle) Higgins 1926–2014
        17. 17. Opal (Lelar) Langston 1918–1994 m. George (Lee) Sadler 1943–2011 m. Bill 1915–1979
    3. 3. James Langston 1843–1871 m. Eliza Messenhimmer 1827–1869
    4. 4. Nancy (J.) Langston 1842–1894
    5. 5. Sarah (Jane) Langston 1838–1930 m. Reubin (Dekalb) Shaid 1831–1916
      1. 1. Arminda(Mindy) (Effalina) Shaid 1880–1949 m. Charles (Eli Stewart) Jr. 1879–1941
        1. 1. Ona ("Onie") Stewart 1908–1981 m. Alfred (Joseph Orr) Sr. 1892–1976
        2. 2. Raymond (L.) Stewart 1903–1964 m. Valda (Louise) Walker 1914–1988
      2. 2. Jewell (Lucinda) Shaid 1876–1946
      3. 3. Willie (H.) Shaid 1874–1895
      4. 4. Sophina Shaid 1873–1873
      5. 5. Amanda (E.) Shaid 1880–1881
      6. 6. Jewel (L.) Shaid 1876–1946
      7. 7. William Shaid 1873–1874
      8. 8. Marium Shaid 1871–1872
      9. 9. Hiram (Jacob) Shaid 1871–1958 m. Helena (Virginia) Carpenter 1875–1955
        1. 1. Virgil Shaid 1916–1990
        2. 2. Zula Shaid 1909–1984 m. George (Elma) Gage 1902–1984
        3. 3. Beulah Shaid 1906–1991 m. Harry Fotopulos 1902–1977
        4. 4. Lura Shaid 1902–1927 m. Charles (Bryan) Buhler 1876–1926
        5. 5. Williard Shaid 1899–1956
        6. 6. Alva Shaid 1893–1972 m. Nellie Parkhill 1893–1970
      10. 10. Elvira Shaid 1861–1921 m. Floyd (Marion) Main 1859–1903
        1. 1. Clifton Main 1900–1966 m. Lera Walker 1899–1974
        2. 2. Vera (Mae) Main 1898–1988 m. Alex Hassell 1875–1930
        3. 3. Monroe (Silas) Main 1895–1966 m. Byars David 1876–1951
        4. 4. Marion (Clarence) Main 1892–1992 m. Romie Rice 1879–1984
        5. 5. James (Albert) Main 1890–1948 m. Laura Farrish 1893–1938 m. Lillie (Gertrude) Vaughan 1891–1983
        6. 6. Floyd Main 1888–1938 m. Sally (Mildred) Stewart 1889–1928
        7. 7. Hiram (Oscar) Main 1885–1958 m. Lucy (Ann) Congleton 1885–1931
        8. 8. Alton (William) Main 1883–1953 m. Edna Gossett 1879–1956
      11. 11. Reuben Shaid 1868–1881
      12. 12. Nancy (Elizabeth"Minnie") Shaid 1866–1930 m. George (Waltrop) Starnes 1861–1903 m. James (Franklin) White 1857–1896
        1. 1. Minnie (Lee) White 1889–1900
        2. 2. Benjamin (Frederic) White 1885–1885
        3. 3. Jewell (Arminda) White 1891–1972 m. George (A.) Berry 1870–1923
        4. 4. Mary (Lou) White 1889–1966 m. Ozment (Milton) Jenkins 1872–1907 m. R. (F. "Dick" Henry) Taylor 1862–1912
        5. 5. Ruby (Pearl) Starnes 1900–1970
        6. 6. Franklin (Marvin) White 1894–1966 m. Zola (Caroline Katherine) Young 1895–1983
      13. 13. Mary (Jane) Shaid 1857–1935 m. John (Oscar) Vaughn 1854–1919
        1. 1. Infant Vaughan 1882–1883
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Jane (Betty)) Vaughan 1885–1952 m. Will (Franklin) Steuart 1880–1950
        3. 3. Fannie (May) Vaughan 1880–1918 m. A. (J. (Bud)) Hassell 1873–1913
        4. 4. James (Clinton) Vaughan 1878–1882
        5. 5. Roberta Vaughan 1883–1931 m. Francis (Marion) Stewart 1875–1954
        6. 6. Lillie (Gertrude) Vaughan 1891–1983 m. James (Albert) Main 1890–1948 m. John ((Coley) Coleman) Hardy 1877–1939
        7. 7. Willie (Arthur) Vaughan 1895–1979 m. Pearl (Clora) Hardy 1897–1949
        8. 8. Fannie (May) Vaughn 1880–1918 m. Andrew (Jackson) Hassell 1872–1948
      14. 14. Francis (Marion) Shaid 1855–1934 m. Susan (Malinda) Main 1858–1936
        1. 1. Effie (Mary Elizabeth) Shaid 1888–1939 m. Ben (F.) Hassell 1884–1974
        2. 2. Etta Shaid 1881–1960 m. Joe Meyer 1883–1955
        3. 3. Reuben Shaid 1878–1880
        4. 4. Amanda (Jane) Shaid 1879–1955 m. Pickney (Cullen) Gibson 1873–1946
        5. 5. Coy Shaid 1883–1954 m. Geraldine (Unkmaiden) Shaid 1890–1973 m. Lena (Mae) Farish 1887–1916
    6. 6. Martha (A.) Langston 1835–1860
    7. 7. Willis (Barton) Langston 1833–1919 m. Gennethee Thomas 1831–1883 m. Mary (Margaret C.) Hammons 1843–1913 m. Tennessee Nipp 1844–1924 m. Amarilla (C.) Anglin 1836–1877
      1. 1. Margaret (Jane "Janie") Langston 1872–1948 m. Stephen (Merriman) Lasiter 1860–1916
        1. 1. Mary (Cynthia) Lasiter 1898–1971 m. George (Marion) Fletcher 1892–1948 m. George (Marian) Fletcher 1891–1948
        2. 2. Lee Lasiter 1904–1984
        3. 3. Eula Lamb 1894–1983
        4. 4. John Lasiter 1896–1933
        5. 5. Lude Lasiter 1908–1981
        6. 6. Annie Fletcher 1892–1935
        7. 7. Allen Lasiter 1906–1996
        8. 8. Harley Lasiter 1910–1991
        9. 9. Seldon Lasiter 1908–1990
        10. 10. Thomas (Willis) Lasiter 1891–1956
      2. 2. Grandson (Jesse) Robinson 1883–1884
      3. 3. Andrew (J. "Bud") Langston 1859–1876 m. Frances (Unkmaiden) Langston 1855–1876
      4. 4. Garret Langston 1888–1888
      5. 5. Thomas (Chapman) Langston 1884–1912 m. L. (N. C.) Spencer 1884–1912
      6. 6. Alice Langston 1878–1950 m. Theodore (Delano "Bud") Gibson 1883–1969
        1. 1. Lillian (Gertrude) Gibson 1911–1994
        2. 2. Anna (Amarillo) Gibson 1908–2004
        3. 3. Emma (Belle) Gibson 1907–1983
        4. 4. Elbert (Barton) Gibson 1905–1971
      7. 7. Anner (Evaline) Langston 1875–1882
      8. 8. Julia (Flora) Langston 1874–1875
      9. 9. Margaret (Jane) Langston 1872–1948 m. Samuel (Mariman) Lasiter 1805–1892 m. Samuel (Mariman) Lasiter 1860–1916
        1. 1. Seldon Lasiter 1908–1990
        2. 2. Julia Lasiter 1898–1971 m. John Coker 1881–1913
        3. 3. Mary Lasiter 1898–1971 m. Marion Fletcher 1871–1920
        4. 4. John Lasiter 1896–1933 m. Nettie Mathew 1892–1913
        5. 5. Eula Lasiter 1894–1908 m. Frank Lamb 1877–1909
        6. 6. Aunie Lasiter 1893–1937 m. Jack Fletcher 1876–1908
        7. 7. Thomas (Willis) Lasiter 1891–1956 m. Hila (Florence) Kite 1891–1985
      10. 10. Silas (Allen) Langston 1870–1953 m. Sarah (Ida) Leopard 1874–1947
        1. 1. Langston 1916–1916
        2. 2. Claude (Follis) Langston 1912–1989 m. Bonnie (Beth) Howard 1915–1993
        3. 3. Olan (Wilson) Langston 1909–1951 m. Lula (Mae) Smith 1897–1939
        4. 4. Willis (Cary "Bill") Langston 1903–1970
        5. 5. Ida (Elvada) Langston 1902–1974 m. James (Nathaniel) Henderson 1898–1963
        6. 6. Gracie (Bell) Langston 1900–1938 m. Culberth Cliburn 1875–1925
        7. 7. Kay (Carl) Langston 1898–1951 m. Leonette Kite 1899–1961
        8. 8. Nannie (Pearl) Langston 1896–1993 m. Alfred (Claude) Kite 1885–1969
        9. 9. Allen (Lando) Langston 1895–1971 m. Eunice (Elya) Hogan 1899–1954
        10. 10. Alton (Monroe) Langston 1893–1967 m. Mary Rice 1897–1990
        11. 11. Jonathan (Coy) Langston 1890–1937 m. Exa (Pearl) Carroll 1902–1992
      11. 11. Valentine (Anglin) Langston 1868–1945 m. Martha (Alice) Jenkins 1852–1895 m. Martha (Alice) Jenkins 1870–1956
        1. 1. Henry (Edward) Langston 1910–1962 m. Mary (Ethel) Bledsoe 1916–1980
        2. 2. Jim (Willis) Langston 1905–1986 m. Doris (Ranie) Chisum 1911–1922
        3. 3. Josie Langston 1899–1917 m. Bert Miley 1882–1917
        4. 4. Minnie Langston 1896–1977 m. ? Austell 1879–1911 m. Hiram Fletcher 1879–1914
        5. 5. Audie (Ada) Langston 1893–1971 m. ? Johns 1876–1908 m. J. (Tom) Hightower 1876–1911
        6. 6. Mary (Frances) Langston 1891–1962 m. Wesley (W.) Green 1873–1952 m. J.E. Stewart 1863–1914
        7. 7. Stella (Ann) Langston 1890–1977 m. Jake (W.) Morrison 1871–1957
      12. 12. John (Pleasant) Langston 1866–1885
      13. 13. Hiram (Curry) Langston 1864–1948 m. Mary (Catherine) Hobson 1871–1952
        1. 1. Silla Langston 1894–1895
        2. 2. L. (Winfred "Punch") Langston 1916–1985 m. Geneva 1916–1998
        3. 3. Sidney Langston 1913–1990 m. Hazel (L.) Averitt 1915–2000
        4. 4. Langston 1911–1911
        5. 5. Eva (P.) Langston 1909–2000
        6. 6. Rosa (E.) Langston 1902–1993
        7. 7. James (Hiram) Langston 1900–1966 m. Allie Rice 1905–1996
        8. 8. Ola (B.) Langston 1897–1898
        9. 9. Arminda Langston 1895–1918 m. Albert Fletcher 1867–1916
        10. 10. Cila Langston 1894–1923 m. Homer Killion 1871–1921
        11. 11. John (W.) Langston 1891–1973 m. Rosie (L.) Melton 1894–1976
        12. 12. Andrew (Curry) Langston 1889–1973 m. Meadow (Gertrude) Hassell 1893–1975
      14. 14. Mary (Cintha) Langston 1862–1882
      15. 15. William (Riley) Langston 1861–1914 m. Ellen (Caroline) Cook 1857–1878 m. Ellen (Caroline) Cook 1853–1909
        1. 1. Allen Langston 1901–1923
        2. 2. Alma Langston 1899–1917 m. Burford Wood 1882–1917
        3. 3. Albert Langston 1897–1941 m. Mae Tuley 1900–1985
        4. 4. Anner Langston 1897–1915 m. Pete Powell 1880–1915
        5. 5. Marshall (Monroe) Langston 1893–1967 m. Dovie Kite 1896–1967 m. Jessie (Alma) Tolbert 1889–1942 m. Mary (Alice) Thomas 1897–1990
        6. 6. Mattie Langston 1892–1910 m. Jun Kitron 1875–1907 m. Lon Brewer 1875–1910
        7. 7. Cora Langston 1891–1905 m. Lawrence Cathey 1874–1906
        8. 8. Hattie Langston 1891–1927 m. John Wood 1779–1824 m. Tom Robertson 1857–1908
      16. 16. Ezra (Andrew Jackson) Langston 1859–1930 m. Emily (Frances) Purdom 1866–1935
        1. 1. Roy (Herbert) Jackson 1902–1919 m. Irma Lewis 1898–1919
        2. 2. Lucian (Purdom) Jackson 1908–1930 m. Marvell (Alma) Harris 1911–1992
        3. 3. Lucian (Purdom) Langston 1908–1930 m. Marvell (Alma) Harris 1911–1992
        4. 4. Roy (Herbert) Langston-Jackson 1902–1919 m. Irma Lewis 1898–1919
        5. 5. Pleasant (Gobel) Langston 1899–1976 m. Nancy Ruth 1895–1916 m. Nancy (Ruth) ? 1895–1916
        6. 6. Guy (Milton) Langston 1897–1967 m. Olive (Ruth) Betts 1893–1914
        7. 7. Raymond (Andrew) Langston 1895–1914
        8. 8. Maude (Mae) Langston 1893–1970 m. Patrick (Goach) Vaughn 1876–1908
        9. 9. Claude (Shelton) Langston 1893–1942 m. Ina (Mae) Talley 1889–1910
        10. 10. Ezra (Barton) Langston 1891–1891
        11. 11. Stella (Frances) Langston 1889–1903 m. Henry Logel 1872–1904
        12. 12. William (Findley) Langston 1887–1967 m. Nettie (Love) Richardson 1892–1969
        13. 13. Cyclonia (Lea) Langston 1886–1971 m. Thomas (Harville) Hughes 1869–1901
        14. 14. Della (Montrose) Langston 1884–1973 m. Brown Wise 1867–1899
        15. 15. Effie (Amarilla) Langston 1882–1935 m. George Turner 1859–1859 m. Jim Bloodworth 1865–1897
      17. 17. Arminda (Florence "Mindy") Langston 1858–1858

John Curry's Timeline

2 Records

1785
1785
Birth of John Curry in Pittsylvania Co., VA (?)
Pittsylvania Co., VA (?)
1861
16 Mar 1861
Age 76
Death of John Curry in Shelby Co., Illinois; buried Ellis Cemetery.
Shelby Co., Illinois; buried Ellis Cemetery.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Pittsylvania Co., VA (?)
    Record Source: World Family Tree Vol. 8, Ed. 1, Tree #3854

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1861
    Event Place: Shelby Co., Illinois; buried Ellis Cemetery.
    Record Source: World Family Tree Vol. 8, Ed. 1, Tree #3854
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