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John William Land 1832–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1832

Birth Location: Carroll County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1925

Death Location: Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Jacob Land

Mother: Marissa Storey

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ruthledge

Children(s): Amanda Land, Paralee Land, Henry Land, Theron Land, John Land, William Land, Nancy Land, George Land, James Land, Tersa Land

In 1832, John William Land entered the world in Carroll County, Georgia, USA, born to Jacob Land And Marissa Margery Storey. In 1850, John William Land resided in Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA. In 1860, John William Land resided in Township 16 Range 12, Abbernatha, Calhoun, Alabama. John William Land married Elizabeth Jane Ruthledge, and had children including Amanda Isabelle Mandy Land, George Jack Land, Henry Asbury Land, James Galpin Land, John Thomas Land, Nancy O Land, Paralee Ann Land, Tersa Ann Tersey Land, Theron Andrew Land, William Jasper Land. John William Land passed away in 1925 in Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1832, John William Land entered the world in Carroll County, Georgia, USA, born to Jacob Land And Marissa Margery Storey.
  • In 1850, John William Land resided in Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, John William Land resided in Township 16 Range 12, Abbernatha, Calhoun, Alabama.
  • John William Land married Elizabeth Jane Ruthledge, and had children including Amanda Isabelle Mandy Land, George Jack Land, Henry Asbury Land, James Galpin Land, John Thomas Land, Nancy O Land, Paralee Ann Land, Tersa Ann Tersey Land, Theron Andrew Land, William Jasper Land.
  • John William Land passed away in 1925 in Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Land
1809–1894
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
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Marissa Storey
1797–1883
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ruthledge
1837–1921
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Amanda Land
1868–1951
Birth Location: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
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Paralee Land
1862–1928
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
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Henry Land
1869–1942
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
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Theron Land
1855–1938
Birth Location: Fulton County, Georgia, USA
TL
John Land
1874–1948
Birth Location: Edwardsville, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
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William Land
1858–1937
Birth Location: Carrol County, Georgia, United States
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Nancy Land
1857–1912
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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George Land
1876–1950
Birth Location: Alabama
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James Land
1860–1929
Birth Location: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
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Tersa Land
1872–1957
Birth Location: Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
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John Land's Ancestors

Self
John Land
1832–1925
Birth Place: Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Jacob Land
1809–1894
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Marissa (Margery) Storey
1797–1883
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (T.) Storey
1762–1799
Fairforest, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Nancy (Agnes) McIlwain
1765–1844
Fairforest, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Storey
1725–1805
Nancy Cantor
1730–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anthony Storey
1703–1799
Margaret Sutton
1700–1758
Isaac Cantor
1700–1729
Lena Brion
1700–

John Land's Descendants

1.
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John (William) Land (27 Dec 1832–16 May 1925) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Ruthledge (Sep 1837–25 Dec 1921)
  1. 1. Amanda (Isabelle "Mandy") Land 1868–1951
  2. 2. Paralee (Ann) Land 1862–1928
  3. 3. Henry (Asbury) Land 1869–1942
  4. 4. Theron (Andrew) Land 1855–1938 m. Eliza (Jane) Sudderth 1865–1884 m. Alice (Molvin) Durrett 1868–1892 m. Zilphia (Elizabeth "Zel") Wood 1868–1957
    1. 1. Rillie (V.) Land 1901–1986
    2. 2. Zora ("Belle") Land 1904–1980
    3. 3. Joe (Scephurs) Land 1883–1949
    4. 4. Gordia (Opratha) Land 1888–1957
    5. 5. James (Walter) Land 1887–1959 m. Agnes (Elua) Plahn 1888–1924 m. Hettie (Inez) Justice 1901–1982
      1. 1. Mildred (Inez) Land 1928–2010
      2. 2. Patsy (Ann) Land 1941–2008
      3. 3. Alice (Ladell) Land 1937–1941
      4. 4. Lomagene Land 1933–1976
      5. 5. Mary (Ellen) Land 1924–1924
      6. 6. James (Erick) Land 1922–1991 m. Vertice (Haynes) White 1927–2020
      7. 7. Lawrence (Dale) Land 1943–2016
      8. 8. Dara (Lynn) Land 1939–2021
    6. 6. Tina (Tiny "Tinnie") Land 1906–1998
  5. 5. John (Thomas) Land 1874–1948
  6. 6. William (Jasper) Land 1858–1937
  7. 7. Nancy (O) Land 1857–1912
  8. 8. George (Jack) Land 1876–1950
  9. 9. James (Galpin) Land 1860–1929
  10. 10. Tersa (Ann "Tersey") Land 1872–1957 m. William (Carter) Roberts 1868–1939
    1. 1. Duria (Lee) Roberts 1892–1983 m. Joseph (Malone) Roberds 1894–1976
      1. 1. Nora (Bea) Roberds 1924–2003
      2. 2. Leo (Alvis) Roberds 1923–2012
      3. 3. Dona (Lee) Roberds 1917–2012
      4. 4. Ona (Dean) Roberds 1919–2018
      5. 5. Nevert (Dale) Roberds 1915–2008 m. Gilbert (Henry Scorse) Sr. 1907–2001
        1. 1. Baby Scorse 1944–1944
    2. 2. William (Jackson "Jack") Roberts 1897–1928
    3. 3. Arleva (Bertha) Roberts 1900–1990
    4. 4. Willie (Eudora) Roberts 1895–1975
    5. 5. Maurine (‘Mamie’ Lou) Roberts 1902–1986 m. George (Byron) Todd 1897–1936 m. William (Bryant) Carroll 1905–1981
      1. 1. Cora (Lou) Todd 1922–2001
      2. 2. Hazel (Joy) Todd 1924–1991 m. Calvin (R) Clark 1923–1973 m. Vernie (Rush) Farriss 1898–1964
    6. 6. Carl (Thomas) Roberts 1905–1981
    7. 7. Vertis (Ira) Roberts 1906–1956
    8. 8. Margie (Minerva) Roberts 1911–1990
    9. 9. Lottie (Irene) Roberts 1913–1978 m. Hubert (Harold) Pairish 1911–1979
      1. 1. Gerald (Norman Lee) Pairish 1938–1992
    10. 10. Mary (Olive) Roberts 1908–1965

John Land's Timeline

8 Records

1832
27 Dec 1832
Birth of John William Land in Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Carroll County, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
John William Land resided here in Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA
Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
John William Land resided here in Township 16 Range 12, Abbernatha, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
Township 16 Range 12, Abbernatha, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
John William Land resided here in Township 16 Range 11, Wehoga, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Township 16 Range 11, Wehoga, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
John William Land resided here in Bells Mill, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
Bells Mill, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
John William Land resided here in Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 78
John William Land resided here in Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas, USA
1925
16 May 1925
Age 93
Death of John William Land in Richland Springs, San Saba, Texas, USA
Richland Springs, San Saba, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1832
    Event Place: Carroll County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bells Mill, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: 8; Page: 191b; Enumeration District: 044
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 16 Range 11, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: M593_9; Page: 367B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas; Roll: 1668; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0131
    [7] 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: Township 16 Range 12, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: M653_4; Page: 434; Family History L
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas; Roll: T624_1584; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0216; FHL microfilm: 1375597
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 11, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 63; Page: 30a
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 11, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 11, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 63; Page: 30a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 16 Range 12, Abbernatha, Calhoun, Alabama, 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: Township 16 Range 12, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: M653_4; Page: 434; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 16 Range 11, Wehoga, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 16 Range 11, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: M593_9; Page: 367B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bells Mill, Cleburne, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bells Mill, Cleburne, Alabama; Roll: 8; Page: 191b; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas; Roll: 1668; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0131

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas; Roll: T624_1584; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0216; FHL microfilm: 1375597

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1925
    Event Place: Richland Springs, San Saba, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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