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John Handley 1768–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1768

Birth Location: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: about 1821

Death Location: Caswell, Wayne, North Carolina, United States

Father: John Sr

Mother: Celiah Boykin

Spouse(s): Martha Applewhite

Children(s): Mark Handley

John Handley was born in 1768 in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States, the child of John Handley Sr And Celiah Boykin. In 1820, John Handley resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. John Handley married Martha Applewhite, and had children including Mark Applewhite Handley. John Handley passed away in 1821 in Caswell, Wayne, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • John Handley was born in 1768 in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States, the child of John Handley Sr And Celiah Boykin.
  • In 1820, John Handley resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.
  • John Handley married Martha Applewhite, and had children including Mark Applewhite Handley.
  • John Handley passed away in 1821 in Caswell, Wayne, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1740–1790
Birth Location: England
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Celiah Boykin
1745–1802
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Applewhite
1775–1820
Birth Location: Dobbs, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Mark Handley
1796–1855
Birth Location: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
MH

John Handley's Ancestors

Self
John Handley
1768–1821
Birth Place: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Handley Sr
1740–1790
England
Celiah Boykin
1745–1802
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Boykin
1710–1795
Colony, Laurel, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Gray) Lane
1715–1781
VA, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Handley's Descendants

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John Handley (1768–about 1821) m. Martha Applewhite (1775–about 1820)
  1. 1. Mark (Applewhite) Handley 1796–1855 m. Mary 1800–1863
    1. 1. Irvin Handley 1836–
    2. 2. Cornelia Handley 1818–1902 m. Green (Washington) Gibson –1867
      1. 1. Henderson ("Henry") Gibson 1849–1928
      2. 2. Thomas (B) Gibson 1840–1865
      3. 3. Elizabeth (J) Gibson 1842–
      4. 4. Baily Gibson 1844–
      5. 5. Francis Gibson 1848–
      6. 6. John (A) Gibson 1852–
      7. 7. James (W) Gibson 1855–
      8. 8. Benjamin (F) Gibson 1859–1876
    3. 3. Melissa Handley 1839–
    4. 4. Minerva Handley 1830–
    5. 5. Mary (J) Handley 1834–
    6. 6. James (Thomas) Handley 1828–1905 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Duncan 1832–1879
      1. 1. William (J) Handley 1852–
      2. 2. Nancy (Ann "Nannie" Handley) * 1860–1937 m. William (Carroll Gibson) * 1859–1921
        1. 1. William (Aubrey Gibson) * 1886–1966 m. Bertha (Elizabeth Handley) * 1885–1958
        2. 2. Eustis Gibson 1889–1972
        3. 3. Inez (Vertris "Ress") Gibson 1891–1983 m. Adrain (Thornton) Book 1893–1974
        4. 4. Ethel (Ellen) Gibson 1893–1923 m. David (Emery) Higginson 1896–
        5. 5. Ruby (Garth "Birdie") Gibson 1899–1986 m. James (Philipp) O'nan 1895–1969
        6. 6. James (Earl) Gibson 1882–1928 m. Lola (Blanch) Walker 1891–1927
        7. 7. Eamey Gibson 1903–1994
      3. 3. Mary (Frances) Handley 1854–1898
      4. 4. Minerva (Jane) Handley 1849–1914 m. Edwin (Elijah B.) Ross 1848–1930
        1. 1. Harvey Ross 1874–1946
        2. 2. James (Malcolm) Ross 1868–1952
        3. 3. Lula Ross 1872–1911
        4. 4. Clyde Ross 1880–1893
      5. 5. George (Henry) Handley 1869–1885
      6. 6. Rosella (Rosie "Roxie" L) Handley 1864–1925
      7. 7. James (Robert) Handley 1862–1947 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Duncan 1869–
        1. 1. Arnold (Thatcher) Handley 1912– m. Selma Hawkes 1910–
      8. 8. Edward Handley 1866–
    7. 7. William (T. Handley) * 1830–1908 m. Martha (Duncan) * 1830–1900 m. Armanda Dyer 1841–1881
      1. 1. John (T) Handley 1852–1943 m. Nancy (Ann Elizabeth Weldon) * 1851–1932
        1. 1. Bertha (Elizabeth Handley) * 1885–1958 m. William (Aubrey Gibson) * 1886–1966
        2. 2. Otho (Thomas) Handley 1889–1965
        3. 3. Walter (Morrison) Handley 1874–1960 m. Mary (Addline) Biggerstaff 1869–1942
        4. 4. Carol (H) Hanley 1874–1940
        5. 5. Hessie (Jane) Handley 1877–1942
        6. 6. Ida (May) Handley 1883–1967 m. William (Alexander) Brown 1872–1954
        7. 7. Nona (Bell Handley) (Eblen) 1884–1917
        8. 8. Ada (Handley) (Webster) 1889–1964
      2. 2. George (Harrison) Handley 1855–1914 m. Beatrice Ezell 1859–1902
        1. 1. Irvin Handly 1893–1900
        2. 2. Florence Handly 1883–1928
        3. 3. Akrah Handley 1887–1914
        4. 4. Ura Handley 1885–
        5. 5. Alva (James) Handley 1881–1943
        6. 6. Henry (Clay) Handly 1880–1957
        7. 7. Luther Handly 1888–1955
      3. 3. James (T.) Handley 1864–
      4. 4. George (Louis) Handley 1866–1929 m. Linnie (Mae) English 1874–1915
        1. 1. Grace (Mae) Handley 1905–1999 m. Robert (Cecil) Stone 1902–1975
        2. 2. Lillian Handley 1899–
        3. 3. James (W) Handley 1903–
        4. 4. Lucille (Gussie) Handley 1901–1992 m. Buck Whittaker 1901– m. Henry Fisher 1902–1970
      5. 5. Nancy (Josie) Handley 1868–
      6. 6. Sallie (Ellen) Handley 1870–1958 m. George (J) Weaver 1864–
        1. 1. Willie Weaver 1889–
        2. 2. Pearl Weaver 1891–
        3. 3. Clide Weaver 1892–
        4. 4. Grady Weaver 1894–
        5. 5. Hazel Weaver 1899–
        6. 6. Gladys Weaver 1902–
        7. 7. Lillie Weaver 1905–
        8. 8. Naomi Weaver 1911–
      7. 7. Lottie (Francis) Handley 1873– m. Noah Weaver 1859–
        1. 1. Willie (M) Weaver 1894–
      8. 8. Cornelia Handley 1879–
      9. 9. Laura (Tilison) Handley 1874–1964

John Handley's Timeline

4 Records

1765
1765
Birth of John Handley in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
1768
1768
Birth of John Handley in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 52
John Handley resided here in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1821
about 1821
Age 53
Death of John Handley in Caswell, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, Wayne, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3774.016; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2341.042; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 222.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CGJ

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Caswell, North Carolina; Page: 65; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 49

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: about 1821
    Event Place: Caswell, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
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