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John William Hoskins 1839–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1839

Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 6 Jan 1866

Death Location: Grove Creek, Ellis, Texas

Father: Thomas Hoskins

Mother: Lucinda Meek

Spouse(s): Catherine *

Children(s): Charles *, James Hoskins

In 1839, John William Hoskins entered the world in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States, born to Thomas Clark Hoskins And Lucinda Meek. In 1850, John William Hoskins resided in District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, John William Hoskins resided in Division 4, Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, USA. John William Hoskins married Catherine C Sterling, and had children including Charles William Hoskins, James Preston Hoskins. John William Hoskins passed away in 1866 in Grove Creek, Ellis, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1839, John William Hoskins entered the world in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States, born to Thomas Clark Hoskins And Lucinda Meek.
  • In 1850, John William Hoskins resided in District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, John William Hoskins resided in Division 4, Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, USA.
  • John William Hoskins married Catherine C Sterling, and had children including Charles William Hoskins, James Preston Hoskins.
  • John William Hoskins passed away in 1866 in Grove Creek, Ellis, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Hoskins
1803–1870
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
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Lucinda Meek
1812–1867
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Catherine *
1841–1868
Birth Location: Johnson, Misouri, USA
C*

Children(s)

Charles *
1864–1932
Birth Location: Austin, Williamson, Texas, United States
C*
James Hoskins
1862–1926
Birth Location: Williamson, Texas, United States
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John Hoskins's Ancestors

Self
John Hoskins
1839–1866
Birth Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Thomas Clark Hoskins
1803–1870
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Lucinda Meek
1812–1867
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
William Hoskins
1755–1847
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Frances (Coen) George
1760–1832
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Hoskins
1729–1781
Dorothy *
1732–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Hoskins's Descendants

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John (William) Hoskins (5 May 1839–6 Jan 1866) m. Catherine (C Sterling) * (1841–1868)
  1. 1. Charles (William Hoskins) * 1864–1932 m. Eugenia (Evelyn) Harrison 1868– m. Ella (Abagail) Hixenbaugh 1871–1908
    1. 1. Myrtle Hoskins 1891–1974
    2. 2. Allen (Eugene Hoskins) * 1901–1982 m. EDNA (FAY) LAWSON 1908–1996
      1. 1. Charles (Leslie) Hoskins 1937–2011 m. Charmelyn Matlock 1945–1990
    3. 3. Lillie (Mable) Hoskins 1889–1979
    4. 4. George (Edward Hoskins) * 1888–1969 m. Elizabeth Bell 1896–1962
      1. 1. George (Edward Hoskins Jr.) * 1917–1994 m. Bonnie (Iona) Strycker 1926–2007
        1. 1. James (Michael) Hoskins 1951–2007
      2. 2. Earl (C) Hoskins 1921–1942
      3. 3. Thomas (Reynolds Hoskins) * 1920–2009 m. Mercedes (D Nelson) Dr 1921–2009
      4. 4. Ruby (May) Hoskins 1924–1926
    5. 5. Earl (Clifford) Hoskins 1893–1972
    6. 6. Edward Hoskins 1882–
    7. 7. Carl Hoskins 1895–1898
  2. 2. James (Preston) Hoskins 1862–1926 m. Eva (Eliza) Price 1865–1921
    1. 1. Almira (C) Hoskins 1881–1955
    2. 2. William (Porter) Hoskins 1883–1911
    3. 3. Neva Hoskins 1886–
    4. 4. Ellen (B) Hoskins 1890–1953
    5. 5. Jessie (Thomas) Hoskins 1887–1909
    6. 6. Nannie (Prudence) Hoskins 1896–1967
    7. 7. Grace Hoskins 1894–1975
    8. 8. Dorothy (E) Hoskins 1920–

John Hoskins's Timeline

4 Records

1839
5 May 1839
Birth of John William Hoskins in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 11
John William Hoskins resided here in District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
John William Hoskins resided here in Division 4, Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, USA
Division 4, Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, USA
1866
6 Jan 1866
Age 27
Death of John William Hoskins in Grove Creek, Ellis, Texas
Grove Creek, Ellis, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1839
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Texas; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Con
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Division 4, Ellis, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 20; Family History Library Film:
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 30a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 880; Page: 30a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 4, Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Division 4, Ellis, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 20; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1866
    Event Place: Grove Creek, Ellis, Texas
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