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John Gaddis 1741–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 OCT 1741

Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia

Death Date: 12 APR 1827

Death Location: Great Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA

Father: William Gaddis

Mother: Priscilla Bowen

Spouse(s): Sarah Jenkins

Children(s): Thomas Gaddis, Jonathan Gaddis, William Gaddis, Mary Gaddis, Jacob Gaddis, Anna Gaddis, Elizabeth Gaddis, Priscilla Gaddis, John Gaddis, Sarah Gaddis, Ruth Gaddis

John Gaddis was born in 1741 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, the child of William Gaddis And Priscilla Bowen. In 1790, John Gaddis resided in Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1810, John Gaddis resided in Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. John Gaddis married Sarah Jenkins, and had children including Anna Gaddis, Elizabeth Gaddis, Jacob Gaddis, John Gaddis, Jonathan Gaddis, Mary Gaddis, Priscilla B Gaddis, Ruth Gaddis, Sarah Gaddis, Thomas Gaddis, William Gaddis. John Gaddis passed away in 1827 in Great Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA.

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Biography

  • John Gaddis was born in 1741 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, the child of William Gaddis And Priscilla Bowen.
  • In 1790, John Gaddis resided in Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1810, John Gaddis resided in Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • John Gaddis married Sarah Jenkins, and had children including Anna Gaddis, Elizabeth Gaddis, Jacob Gaddis, John Gaddis, Jonathan Gaddis, Mary Gaddis, Priscilla B Gaddis, Ruth Gaddis, Sarah Gaddis, Thomas Gaddis, William Gaddis.
  • John Gaddis passed away in 1827 in Great Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Gaddis's Ancestors

Self
John Gaddis
1741–1827
Birth Place: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
Parents
William Gaddis
1715–1773
County Donegal, Ireland
Priscilla Bowen
1718–1796
Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
James Geddes
1668–1738
Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Margaret Jackson
1670–1730
Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Henry Bowen
1679–1755
Chester, Chester, PA, USA
Jane Carter
1683–1755
Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Geddes
1624–1671
Janet Hamultoune
1625–1672
Evan Owen
1645–1725
Mary McMillan
1650–1699
Hannah Lucas
1645–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Gaddis's Descendants

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John Gaddis (7 OCT 1741–12 APR 1827) m. Sarah Jenkins (9 FEB 1751–7 JAN 1802)
  1. 1. Thomas Gaddis 1769–1833 m. Nancy (Margaret) Craig 1775–1849
    1. 1. Jacob Gaddis 1817–1863 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Metcalf 1820–1900
      1. 1. Birney Gaddis 1845–1920 m. Margaret (Jane) Caldwell 1850–1925
        1. 1. Almeda (Birnette) Gaddis 1874–1938 m. Clarence (Theodore) Whipple 1875–1965
        2. 2. Clifford (Wesley) Gaddis 1879–1946 m. Grace Rice 1888–1977
        3. 3. Mary (C.) Gaddis 1887–1978
        4. 4. Merrill (Elmer) Gaddis 1891–1958
      2. 2. John (Clark) Gaddis 1841–1896
      3. 3. Amelia Gaddis 1843–1907
      4. 4. Burges Gaddis 1847–1921
      5. 5. William (Clifford) Gaddis 1852–1933
      6. 6. Mary (Louise) Gaddis 1855–1924
    2. 2. James Gaddis 1810–1874
    3. 3. Jonathan Gaddis 1801–1865
    4. 4. Ruth (Ann) Gaddis 1804–1880
    5. 5. Nancy (F.) Gaddis 1805–1891
    6. 6. John (Jenkins) Gaddis 1807–1890
    7. 7. Mary (Jane Elizabeth) Gaddis 1811–1884
    8. 8. Thomas (Ebenezer) Gaddis 1820–1821
    9. 9. Elizabeth Gaddis 1806–1884
  2. 2. Jonathan Gaddis 1771–1793
  3. 3. William Gaddis 1774–1844
  4. 4. Mary Gaddis 1776–1859
  5. 5. Jacob Gaddis 1778–1859
  6. 6. Anna Gaddis 1781–1799
  7. 7. Elizabeth Gaddis 1783–1865
  8. 8. Priscilla (B.) Gaddis 1786–1880
  9. 9. John Gaddis 1788–1868 m. Sarah Barton 1791–1849
    1. 1. Harriett Gaddis 1825–1907 m. Ellis (B.) Baily 1824–1897
      1. 1. Joseph (Edgar) Baily 1858–1938 m. Luella Morris 1862–1936
        1. 1. Earl (Baily) Baily 1884– m. Mary (Emma) McKean 1889–
        2. 2. Frank Baily 1889–1945
  10. 10. Sarah Gaddis 1791–1860
  11. 11. Ruth Gaddis 1793–1845

John Gaddis's Timeline

5 Records

1741
7 OCT 1741
Birth of John Gaddis in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
1790
1790
Age 49
John Gaddis resided here in Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1810
1810
Age 69
John Gaddis resided here in Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 79
John Gaddis resided here in Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1827
12 APR 1827
Age 86
Death of John Gaddis in Menallen Township, Fayette Co., PA
Menallen Township, Fayette Co., PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 OCT 1741
    Event Place: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 331; SAR Membership Number: 66091
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 331; SAR Membership Number: 66094
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890
    [5] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 12; Image: 569; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 54; Page: 900 1/2; Image: 0193680; Family History Library Film: 00204

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 154; NARA Roll: M33_103; Image: 162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 APR 1827
    Event Place: Menallen Township, Fayette Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 331; SAR Membership Number: 66091
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 331; SAR Membership Number: 66094
    [3] Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890
    [4] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Great Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA
    Record Source: Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

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