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John C Ellison 1820–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Nov 1820

Birth Location: Muhlenberg Co Ky

Death Date: 16 May 1876

Death Location: Island, McLean County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jesse Ellison

Mother: Nancy Coffman

Spouse(s): Rachel Landis

Children(s): Minnesota Ellison

In 1820, John C Ellison entered the world in Muhlenberg Co Ky, born to Jesse Ellison And Nancy Ann Coffman. In 1850, John C Ellison established residence. In 1860, John C Ellison established residence. John C Ellison married Rachel R Landis, and had children including Minnesota S Ellison. John C Ellison passed away in 1876 in Island, McLean County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1820, John C Ellison entered the world in Muhlenberg Co Ky, born to Jesse Ellison And Nancy Ann Coffman.
  • In 1850, John C Ellison established residence.
  • In 1860, John C Ellison established residence.
  • John C Ellison married Rachel R Landis, and had children including Minnesota S Ellison.
  • John C Ellison passed away in 1876 in Island, McLean County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Ellison
1785–1854
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Nancy Coffman
1793–1883
Birth Location: KY
NC

Spouses(s)

Rachel Landis
1827–1905
Birth Location: KY
RL

Children(s)

Minnesota Ellison
1861–1920
Birth Location: Island City, McLean, Kentucky, United States
ME

John Ellison's Ancestors

Self
John Ellison
1820–1876
Birth Place: Muhlenberg Co Ky
Parents
Jesse Ellison
1785–1854
North Carolina
Nancy (Ann) Coffman
1793–1883
KY
Grandparents
Jesse Ellison
1750–1804
North Carolina, United States
Ann Ellison
1750–1848
John Coffman
1779–1809
Va
Margaret Coffman
1772–1824
Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Ellison's Descendants

1.
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John (C) Ellison (04 Nov 1820–16 May 1876) m. Rachel (R.) Landis (15 Apr 1827–26 May 1905)
  1. 1. Minnesota (S) Ellison 1861–1920 m. Samuel Gross 1851–1896
    1. 1. Willie (Allen) Gross 1881–1883
    2. 2. John (Herman) Gross 1891–1967 m. Naomi ("Oma") Davis 1894–1989
    3. 3. Lura (Williams) Gross 1886–1974 m. David Powell 1875–1956
      1. 1. David ("Armin") Powell 1913–1986
      2. 2. William (Allen) Powell 1910–1987
      3. 3. Samuel (Nelson) Powell 1907–1988
    4. 4. Fairy Markwell 1884–1965 m. Sylvanous (Alva) Markwell 1877–1937 m. Sylvanus ("Alva") Markwell 1877–1937
      1. 1. Owel (W) Markwell 1907–
      2. 2. EDWARD (LEE "MUTT") MARKWELL 1912–2004 m. Reba (F) Markwell 1919–
      3. 3. Arvil (William"Shorty") Markwell 1905–1971 m. Anna (Venoy) Bryant 1912–2003
      4. 4. Minnie (Irene) Markwell 1910–1995 m. Aaron (Gardner) Weightman 1911–1997 m. Aaron (Gardner) Weightman 1911–1997
      5. 5. Annie Markwell 1903–1986 m. Thorley (I) Griffith 1901–1962 m. DEWEY (BENJAMIN) OWENS 1904–1975
        1. 1. Walton ("Laverne") Griffith 1923–1941
        2. 2. Bettie (Jean Griffith Leonard) Mills 1928–2021 m. Carl (Wesley) Leonard 1922–
        3. 3. Dorothy (Bernadine) Griffith 1922–1999 m. Pete Dickens 1918–1999 m. Major (Theodore) Graham 1920–
        4. 4. Delma (Maxine) Griffith 1926–1999 m. Clifton (M.) McLntire 1923–1987
        5. 5. Margaret (Ann) Griffith 1930–2006
        6. 6. Darryl Griffith 1942–2006
        7. 7. Charles Griffith 1936–2017
        8. 8. Sherron Griffith 1946–1999 m. Donald (G.) Mayfield 1941–2005
        9. 9. Windall Griffith 1938–2002
        10. 10. Mayreta Griffith 1933–1995 m. Ernest (Buford) Miller 1924–1990
      6. 6. June Markwell 1910–
      7. 7. Carmen (Belle) Markwell 1908–1979 m. DEWEY (BENJAMIN) OWENS 1904–1975
        1. 1. Dewey (Douglas) Owens 1926–1933
    5. 5. Audrey (Lee) Gross 1888–1972

John Ellison's Timeline

6 Records

1820
04 Nov 1820
Birth of John C Ellison in Muhlenberg Co Ky
Muhlenberg Co Ky
1850
1850
Age 30
John C Ellison resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 40
John C Ellison resided here
None
1863
01 Jul 1863
Age 43
John C Ellison resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 50
John C Ellison resided here
None
1876
16 May 1876
Age 56
Death of John C Ellison in McLean Co Kentucky
McLean Co Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Nov 1820
    Event Place: Muhlenberg Co Ky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kinchelos Chapel, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 236B; Image: 476; Family History Library Film: 545986
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M653_384; Page: 130; Image: 130; Family History Library Film: 803384
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 230B; Image: 501
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 5510.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JDM
    [6] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
    [7] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Burea
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 230B; Image: 501

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M653_384; Page: 130; Image: 130; Family History Library Film: 803384

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jul 1863
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Burea

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kinchelos Chapel, McLean, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 236B; Image: 476; Family History Library Film: 545986

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1876
    Event Place: McLean Co Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Island, McLean County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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