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John James Lacy 1781–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1781

Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 3 June 1842

Death Location: Sod, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Lacy

Mother: Sarah Overton

Spouse(s): Betsey Griffey

Children(s): Moses Lacy, Jordan Lacy, Rebecca Lacy, Eurdyce Lacy, Adam Lacy, Sarah Lacy, Elizabeth Lacy, Mary Lacy, Susan Lacy, Mary LACY, Anna Lacy, Elvira Lacy

The story of John James Lacy began in 1781 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1820, John James Lacy resided in Kanawha, Virginia, United States. In 1830, John James Lacy resided in Kanawha, Virginia, USA. John James Lacy married Betsey Griffey, and had children including Adam Lacy, Anna Lou Lacy, Elizabeth Lacy, Elvira Lacy, Eurdyce Dicey Lacy, Jordan Lacy, Mary Polly Lacy, Mary Lacy, Moses Lacy, Rebecca Lacy, Sarah Lacy, Susan Lacy. John James Lacy passed away in 1842 in Sod, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John James Lacy began in 1781 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1820, John James Lacy resided in Kanawha, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, John James Lacy resided in Kanawha, Virginia, USA.
  • John James Lacy married Betsey Griffey, and had children including Adam Lacy, Anna Lou Lacy, Elizabeth Lacy, Elvira Lacy, Eurdyce Dicey Lacy, Jordan Lacy, Mary Polly Lacy, Mary Lacy, Moses Lacy, Rebecca Lacy, Sarah Lacy, Susan Lacy.
  • John James Lacy passed away in 1842 in Sod, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lacy
1740–1794
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
WL
Sarah Overton
1760–1807
Birth Location: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
SO

Spouses(s)

Betsey Griffey
1783–1834
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
BG

Children(s)

Moses Lacy
1811–1881
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Jordan Lacy
1803–1862
Birth Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
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Rebecca Lacy
1820–1901
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
RL
Eurdyce Lacy
1828–1855
Birth Location: Vandalia, Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
EL
Adam Lacy
1806–1892
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
AL
Sarah Lacy
1824–
Birth Location: –
SL
Elizabeth Lacy
1826–1880
Birth Location: Kanawha, Virginia, USA
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Mary Lacy
1821–
Birth Location: –
ML
Susan Lacy
1807–1850
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, VA, USA
SL
Mary LACY
1810–1850
Birth Location: Kanawha County, VA, USA
ML
Anna Lacy
1815–1888
Birth Location: Kanawha, Virginia, United States
AL
Elvira Lacy
1829–1871
Birth Location: Logan, Kanawaha County, West Virginia, USA
EL

John Lacy's Ancestors

Self
John Lacy
1781–1842
Birth Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
William Daniel Lacy
1740–1794
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Sarah (B) Overton
1760–1807
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (William) Lacy
1680–1768
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
Sarah (May Poindexter) Rice
1701–1744
St Peter Parrish, New Kent County, Colony of Virginia
John Overton
1717–1786
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Ann (Booker) Clough
1747–1779
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lacy
1650–1730
Phebe Rhuys
1653–1686
Poindexter Thomas
1675–1719
Sarah Crawford
1666–1752
James Overton
1688–1749
Elizabeth Garland
1690–1739
Richard Clough
1691–1751
SUSANNAH POINDEXTER
1696–1741
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Lacy's Descendants

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John (James) Lacy (1781–3 June 1842) m. Betsey Griffey (1783–3 Aug 1834)
  1. 1. Moses Lacy 1811–1881 m. Francina Lacy 1828–1896 m. Martha Griffith 1815–1848
    1. 1. Moses (Warren) Lacy 1858–1939 m. Valeria (Roxie) Lacy 1860–1943
      1. 1. Emma Lacy 1887–1953 m. Monroe Smith 1889–1973
        1. 1. Cyril Smith 1923–2005 m. Blanche Smith 1927–2019
        2. 2. Hazel Mccallister 1912–1990 m. Kermit (Willard) McCallister 1906–1955
        3. 3. Fred ((Bob)) Smith 1913–1992 m. Gynith (Wiladean) Turley 1925–1981
        4. 4. Pansy Anthony 1915–1996
        5. 5. Shelton (Everett) Smith 1918–2008
        6. 6. Glady (V.) Smith 1921–1971 m. Oars Adkins 1920–1978
        7. 7. Lucille Smith 1925–2001 m. Avis (Wilson) Griffith 1923–1983
        8. 8. Eloise Dunlap 1928–1999 m. Roscoe Dunlap 1915–1984
        9. 9. Estel (Arnold) Smith 1909–1965 m. Bervil Wallace 1914–2000
      2. 2. Virgie (Lee) Lacy 1891–1980
      3. 3. Watson Lacy 1897–1990
      4. 4. George Lacy 1886–1958
      5. 5. Everett Lacy 1893–1894
      6. 6. Laura Lacy 1882–1949
      7. 7. Thomas (Earl) Lacy 1899–1889
      8. 8. Vernie Lacy 1900–1938
      9. 9. Enest Lacy 1890–
      10. 10. Thomas Lacy 1888–1960
      11. 11. Annie (Laurie) Priestley 1884–1949
      12. 12. Gertrude Lacy 1888–1977
      13. 13. Earl Lacy 1902–
      14. 14. Verna (May "Vernie" (Gillispie)) Lacy 1905–1938
      15. 15. George Lacy 1874–1958
      16. 16. Everett Lacy 1903–1978
    2. 2. Julia (Ann) Lacy 1866–1923
    3. 3. Marion Lacy 1864–1955
    4. 4. Margaret Lacy 1866–1894
    5. 5. Selina Lacy 1850–1923
    6. 6. David (Crawford) Lacy 1852–1930
    7. 7. Ora (Willis) Lacy 1855–1885
    8. 8. William (Marion) Lacy 1864–1955
    9. 9. Frances (Ella Margaret) Lacy 1867–
    10. 10. America Lacy 1838–1877
    11. 11. Elizabeth Lacy 1842–
  2. 2. Jordan Lacy 1803–1862
  3. 3. Rebecca Lacy 1820–1901
  4. 4. Eurdyce ("Dicey") Lacy 1828–1855
  5. 5. Adam Lacy 1806–1892
  6. 6. Sarah Lacy 1824–
  7. 7. Elizabeth Lacy 1826–1880
  8. 8. Mary Lacy 1821–
  9. 9. Susan Lacy 1807–1850
  10. 10. Mary ("Polly") LACY 1810–1850
  11. 11. Anna (Lou) Lacy 1815–1888
  12. 12. Elvira Lacy 1829–1871

John Lacy's Timeline

6 Records

1781
1781
Birth of John James Lacy in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
1820
1820
Age 39
John James Lacy resided here in Kanawha, Virginia, United States
Kanawha, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 49
John James Lacy resided here in Kanawha, Virginia, USA
Kanawha, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 59
John James Lacy resided here in Kanawha, Virginia, USA
Kanawha, Virginia, USA
1842
3 June 1842
Age 61
Death of John James Lacy in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
1842
Jun 1842
Age 61
John James Lacy - Probate in Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Kanawha, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Kanawha, Virginia; Page: 6; NARA Roll: M33_142; Image: 25

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Kanawha, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Kanawha, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 191; Page: 201; Family History Library Film: 0029670

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Kanawha, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Kanawha, Virginia; Roll: 566; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 0029689

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 June 1842
    Event Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sod, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Jun 1842
    Event Place: Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Kanawha County); Probate Place: Kanawha, West Virginia
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