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John Gaston 1745–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 June 1745

Birth Location: Perrineville, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 12 January 1808

Death Location: Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Gaston

Mother: Esther Waugh

Spouse(s): Janet Gaston, Jannette Knox

Children(s): James ✔️, Esther Gaston, Elizabeth Ferguson, William Gaston, Samuel Gaston

The story of John Gaston began in 1745 in Perrineville, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA. In 1808, John Gaston resided in Chester, South Carolina. John Gaston married Janet Gaston, Jannette Knox, and had children including Elizabeth Ferguson, Esther Waugh Gaston, James Gaston, Samuel Gaston, William Gaston. John Gaston passed away in 1808 in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Gaston began in 1745 in Perrineville, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1808, John Gaston resided in Chester, South Carolina.
  • John Gaston married Janet Gaston, Jannette Knox, and had children including Elizabeth Ferguson, Esther Waugh Gaston, James Gaston, Samuel Gaston, William Gaston.
  • John Gaston passed away in 1808 in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gaston
1700–1782
Birth Location: Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland
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Esther Waugh
1715–1789
Birth Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Janet Gaston
1742–1839
Birth Location: West Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jannette Knox
1742–1839
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Children(s)

James ✔️
1777–1809
Birth Location: Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA
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Esther Gaston
1792–1854
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Ferguson
1781–1853
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
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William Gaston
1779–1808
Birth Location: Richburg, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Samuel Gaston
1788–1826
Birth Location: –
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John Gaston's Ancestors

Self
John Gaston
1745–1808
Birth Place: Perrineville, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Parents
John Gaston
1700–1782
Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland
Esther Waugh
1715–1789
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Grandparents
William (Gaston of) Antrim
1687–1770
Caranleigh Cloughwater, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mary (Olivet) Lemon
1684–1757
Caranleigh Cloughwater, Antrim, Northern Ireland
JOSEPH Waugh
1660–1726
Overwharton,Stafford,Virginia,USA
Martha Mothershead
1665–1715
Ballymurry, Roscommon, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John GASTON
1645–1668
Ester Waugh
1645–1720
William (Lemoire\Lamore)
1660–1720
Mary Adams
1660–1719
John Waugh
1630–1706
Elizabeth Madison
1630–1698
Jonathan Mothershead
1641–1694
Elizabeth Mottershead
1645–1707
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jean Dufoix
1590–1670
Agness ?
1600–1650
George (Lemoire\Lamore)
1634–1746
Elizabeth Ellis
1634–1750
John Waugh
1610–1672
Martha Vandegasteel
1612–1701
Richard Madison
1618–1683
Ann Fothergill
1580–1684

John Gaston's Descendants

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John Gaston (24 June 1745–12 January 1808) m. Janet Gaston (3 October 1742–1 August 1839) m. Jannette Knox (October 1742–1 Aug 1839)
  1. 1. James (Gaston) ✔️ 1777–1809 m. Isabells Bigham 1780–1836
    1. 1. James Gaston 1800–1865 m. Mary (Polly) Sheets 1797–1870 m. Mary (Polly) Sheets 1797–1870
      1. 1. Elizabeth Gaston 1825–1858 m. Jonas Rhyne 1822–1870
        1. 1. Jacob Rines 1842–1929 m. Eliza ("Grizzie" J) Coffman 1841–1923 m. Jane Grizzie 1837–1923 m. Grissy (J) Coffman 1841–
        2. 2. Thomas (L.) Gaston 1845–1910
        3. 3. Joseph (Henry) Gaston 1854–1927
        4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Moses 1849–1914
        5. 5. James (Taylor) Gaston 1849–1898
        6. 6. John (Tipton) Rhyne 1850–1936 m. Nancy Mcalister 1846–
        7. 7. Eliza (E) Rhyne 1853–1924 m. Gomalie Collins 1858–
        8. 8. Malinda (C) Rhyne 1854– m. David (S) Kiser 1845–
      2. 2. John (E.) Gaston 1827–1863 m. Martha (Ann) Brittain 1831–1904
        1. 1. James (Bostick) Gaston 1849–1916 m. Janie Gaston 1856–1949
      3. 3. David Gaston 1821–1863 m. Mary (Polly Toomey) Watson 1821–1898 m. Mary (Polly `1 Toomey Watson) 1 1821–1898
        1. 1. Margaret (Ellen Pauline) Gaston-moses 1842–1843 m. John (C) Moses 1850–1826
        2. 2. Theresa (Jane) Gaston 1843–1915
        3. 3. James (Taylor) Gaston 1849–1898
      4. 4. John Gaston 1820–
        1. 1. James (Robert (J.R.)) Gaston 1880–
      5. 5. John Gaston 1820–
        1. 1. James (Robert (J.R.)) Gaston 1880–
      6. 6. Peggy (Ann) Gaston 1829–1830
      7. 7. Jacob (Van Buren) Gaston 1835–1906 m. Mary Gaston 1850–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Gaston 1877–1945
        2. 2. Henry (J.) Gaston 1861–
        3. 3. John (A.) Gaston 1861–
        4. 4. Joseph (N.) Gaston 1866–
        5. 5. Robert Gaston 1867–
        6. 6. Luther Gaston 1871–
        7. 7. Benjamin (E.) Gaston 1874–
      8. 8. James (Russell "Russ") Gaston 1827–1872
      9. 9. Joseph (Edward) Gaston 1831–1906 m. Elizabeth ("Bettie") Roberson 1842–1879 m. Bettie Roberson 1842– m. Louisa (Ellen) Reed 1840–1920 m. Sarah (Ann "Sally") Evans 1850–1933
        1. 1. James Gaston 1867–1924
        2. 2. James (Robert) Gaston 1867–1933
        3. 3. George (Washington) Gaston 1876–1953
        4. 4. Mary (Jane) Gaston 1868–
        5. 5. John (Martin) Gaston 1885–1924
        6. 6. William (Henry "Bill") Gaston 1881–1968
        7. 7. Joseph (Edward (Edd)) Gaston 1884–1971
      10. 10. Rachel Gaston 1838–1883
        1. 1. Bettie (Jean) Kiser 1867–1954
      11. 11. Jacob (V) Gaston 1837–
      12. 12. George (Washington) Gaston 1834–1900
      13. 13. Malinda (Amanda) Gaston 1835–1900
    2. 2. Margaret Shields 1811–1865
  2. 2. Esther (Waugh) Gaston 1792–1854 m. Samuel Gaston 1787–1826
    1. 1. Jane Gaston 1807–1878
    2. 2. Louisa Gaston 1815–1850
    3. 3. Lucinda Gaston 1821–1898
    4. 4. Margaret ((Peggy)) Gaston 1811–1863
    5. 5. William Gaston 1809–1898
  3. 3. Elizabeth Ferguson 1781–1853
  4. 4. William Gaston 1779–1808
  5. 5. Samuel Gaston 1788–1826

John Gaston's Timeline

4 Records

1745
24 June 1745
Birth of John Gaston in Perrineville, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Perrineville, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
1808
Abt 1808
Age 63
John Gaston resided here in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, South Carolina
1808
12 January 1808
Age 63
Death of John Gaston in Richburg, Chester County, Un, South Carolina, USA
Richburg, Chester County, Un, South Carolina, USA
1808
1 Jul 1808
Age 63
John Gaston - Probate in Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 June 1745
    Event Place: Perrineville, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1808
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, South Carolina Will Transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: Wates, Wylma Anne; Probate Place: Chester, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 January 1808
    Event Place: Richburg, Chester County, Un, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1808
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, South Carolina Will Transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: Wates, Wylma Anne; Probate Place: Chester, South Carolina
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