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John Lightfoot 1751–1824 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: about 1751

Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: about Oct 1824

Death Location: Stewart County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Thomas Lightfoot

Mother: Honor GGM)

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wilkins

Children(s): Mary Lightfoot

The story of John Lightfoot began in 1751 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA. In 1800, John Lightfoot resided in Montgomery, North Carolina. John Lightfoot married Elizabeth Wilkins, and had children including Mary Polly Lightfoot. John Lightfoot passed away in 1824 in Stewart County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Lightfoot began in 1751 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1800, John Lightfoot resided in Montgomery, North Carolina.
  • John Lightfoot married Elizabeth Wilkins, and had children including Mary Polly Lightfoot.
  • John Lightfoot passed away in 1824 in Stewart County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Lightfoot
–1761
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
TL
Honor GGM)
1720–1778
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia
HG

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Wilkins
1758–1820
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia
EW

Children(s)

Mary Lightfoot
1799–1876
Birth Location: , Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
ML

John Lightfoot's Ancestors

Self
John Lightfoot
1751–1824
Birth Place: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Lightfoot
–1761
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Honor (Pierce (5th) GGM)
1720–1778
Brunswick County, Virginia
Grandparents
Henry (i Lightfoot) VA
1683–1754
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Patience Pitt
1695–
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Thomas (Pierce (6th) GGF)
1680–1760
,Isle Of Wight,Virginia,USA
Honor (Ruddle\Goodrich (6th) GGM)
1685–1761
Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Col. III
1648–1707
Susannah Goodrich
1665–1709
Thomas Pierce
1640–1696
Judith Ferall
1630–1690
Anne Bechinoe
1657–1712
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev Inn)
1596–1648
ELIZABETH *+10gm
1602–1683
Lt. 1653)
1614–1679
Anne Sherwood
1620–1696

John Lightfoot's Descendants

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John Lightfoot (about 1751–about Oct 1824) m. Elizabeth Wilkins (17 Jan 1758–after 1820)
  1. 1. Mary (Polly) Lightfoot 1799–1876 m. Henry (Harrison) Johnson 1794–1862
    1. 1. John (E) Johnson 1834–1879 m. Aley (J) Ragan 1835–1910
      1. 1. Clark Johnson 1879–1964 m. Sally Johnson 1880–1969
        1. 1. J (C) Johnson 1916–1984 m. Mildred Johnson 1938–2018 m. Helene Collins 1931–2004
        2. 2. Joicie Johnson 1908–1987 m. Howard (H) Gray 1908–1976
        3. 3. J (C) Johnson 1912–1987 m. Nadine (E) Sharp 1912–1994
        4. 4. Buron Johnson 1901–1977
        5. 5. Mary Mcdaniel 1902–1982 m. William (H) McDaniel 1902–1993
        6. 6. Otha (S) Johnson 1904–1970 m. Iris (D) Johnson 1908–1969
        7. 7. Bufford Johnson 1914–1966
        8. 8. Jerrel (Dean) Johnson 1922–1979
      2. 2. Darthuley (Caline) Johnson 1864–1947
      3. 3. Elbert (J) Johnson 1869–1949
      4. 4. Albert (J) Johnson 1869–1949 m. Susan (E) Johnson 1874–
        1. 1. Hugh Johnson 1896–
        2. 2. Lucy (N) Johnson 1905–
        3. 3. Haughel (D) Johnson 1895–
        4. 4. Hugh Johnson 1895–1961
      5. 5. David (Harlow) Johnson 1871–1941
      6. 6. Electa Simmons 1873–1910 m. Will Simmons 1872–
      7. 7. Mary (C) Johnson 1860–
      8. 8. Genevieve (J) Johnson 1862–1865
      9. 9. Darthuley (Caroline Callie) Butts 1864–1947
    2. 2. Erasmus (Berestifus Dow) Johnson 1821–1889
    3. 3. Harrison Johnson 1818–1905
    4. 4. Braxton Johnson 1823–1890
    5. 5. Madison Johnson 1820–1863
    6. 6. Jacob (Greenland) Johnson 1837–1921
    7. 7. Emiline Johnson 1840–
    8. 8. Robert (P) Johnson 1829–1868
    9. 9. Leonard Johnson 1834–
    10. 10. Caroline (Matilda) Johnson 1831–1919
    11. 11. Andrew Johnson 1825–1910
    12. 12. Bartlett Johnson 1829–1910
    13. 13. Yancy Johnson 1837–1868
    14. 14. Adaline Johnson 1842–1900
    15. 15. John (Philip) Johnson 1834–1910
    16. 16. John (S) Johnson 1823–
    17. 17. Susan (F) Johnson 1830–1868
    18. 18. Mary (Jane) Johnson 1839–1868

John Lightfoot's Timeline

3 Records

1751
about 1751
Birth of John Lightfoot in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 49
John Lightfoot resided here in Montgomery, North Carolina
Montgomery, North Carolina
1824
about Oct 1824
Age 73
Death of John Lightfoot in Stewart County, Tennessee, USA
Stewart County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: about 1751
    Event Place: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Montgomery, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Montgomery, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 486; Image: 34; Family History Library Film: 337909

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: about Oct 1824
    Event Place: Stewart County, Tennessee, USA
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