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John Masterson 1750–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 November 1750

Birth Location: Fredericksburg, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 12 March 1812

Death Location: Dover, Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Masterson

Mother: Jemima Tucker

Spouse(s): Katurah Masterson, Laurannah Willett

Children(s): Jonathan Masterson

The story of John Masterson began in 1750 in Fredericksburg, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1769, John Masterson resided in Kentucky, USA. In 1786, John Masterson resided in Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania. John Masterson married Katurah Masterson, Laurannah Susanna Willett, and had children including Jonathan Hathaway Masterson. John Masterson passed away in 1812 in Dover, Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Masterson began in 1750 in Fredericksburg, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1769, John Masterson resided in Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1786, John Masterson resided in Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania.
  • John Masterson married Katurah Masterson, Laurannah Susanna Willett, and had children including Jonathan Hathaway Masterson.
  • John Masterson passed away in 1812 in Dover, Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Masterson
1724–1774
Birth Location: Ireland
WM
Jemima Tucker
1720–1774
Birth Location: England, KingdomSt, Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
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Spouses(s)

Katurah Masterson
1765–1830
Birth Location: Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America
KM
Laurannah Willett
1752–1782
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LW

Children(s)

Jonathan Masterson
1785–1861
Birth Location: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
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John Masterson's Ancestors

Self
John Masterson
1750–1812
Birth Place: Fredericksburg, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
William Edward Masterson
1724–1774
Ireland
Jemima Tucker
1720–1774
England, KingdomSt, Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Masterson's Descendants

1.
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John Masterson (9 November 1750–12 March 1812) m. Katurah Masterson (27 June 1765–22 November 1830) m. Laurannah (Susanna) Willett (1752–1782)
  1. 1. Jonathan (Hathaway) Masterson 1785–1861 m. Mary (Polly (Hathaway)) Masterson 1795–1836 m. Belinda Gaddy 1807–1889
    1. 1. Anna Masterson 1845–1900 m. Alexander (H) Brown 1840–1916
      1. 1. Ella (A) Brown 1868–1948 m. John (Beverly) Smith 1882–1917
        1. 1. Lorana Chambers 1906–1974
        2. 2. J (Bevely Smith) Jr. 1910–
      2. 2. Minnie (L) Brown 1865–1926 m. Presley (L.) Augustine 1848–1920
      3. 3. Hattie (M) Brown 1866–1923 m. George (W) Fryer 1868–1940
        1. 1. Elmer (L) Fryer 1901–
        2. 2. Anna Fryer 1895–1984
        3. 3. Ola (Fay) Fryer 1886–1922
        4. 4. Myrtle (D) Fryer 1882–1948 m. Shirley (Edward) Carter 1881–1965
        5. 5. Robert (E) Fryer 1884–1953
        6. 6. Russel Fryer 1898–
    2. 2. Matilda (J.) Masterson 1844–1877 m. John (Leroy) Brown 1838–1886
      1. 1. Ralph (J) Brown 1876–1910 m. Bertie (D) Stafford 1879–
      2. 2. Charles Brown 1863–1881
      3. 3. Iva (Etta) Brown 1865–1945
        1. 1. Lawrence (M) Mccloud 1887–1961
        2. 2. Grace (E) Mccloud 1884–1972
      4. 4. Ernest (Lawrence) Brown 1868–1928 m. Millie (Agnes) Duncan 1874–1898
        1. 1. Nita (E) Brown 1894–1955
        2. 2. Loise (Matilda) Brown 1897–1991 m. Albert (Fred) Florence 1894–1966
      5. 5. Sarah (F) Brown 1862–
      6. 6. Dora Brown 1882–1894
    3. 3. James (Henry) Masterson 1823–1894 m. Margaret Copenger 1827–1924
      1. 1. John (Thornberry) Masterson 1867–1957
      2. 2. James (L.) Masterson 1850–1867
      3. 3. Jane Masterson 1859–
      4. 4. Lucretia (Ella) Masterson 1862–
      5. 5. Oscar (Benton) Masterson 1869–1969
      6. 6. David (Logan) Masterson 1872–1943
      7. 7. Sarah (J) Masterson 1846–
      8. 8. William (Pomfrey) Masterson 1847–1848
      9. 9. Almyra (Olive) Masterson 1852–1941
      10. 10. Arilla Masterson 1858–1882
      11. 11. Jonathan (Rainier) Masterson 1845–1922
    4. 4. William (H.) Masterson 1814–1842 m. Mary (Jane) Clark 1827–1908
    5. 5. Emily (R.) Masterson 1816–1844 m. Alvin Ringo 1806–1888
    6. 6. Lucy (Ann) Masterson 1827–1844
    7. 7. Charles (Willet) Masterson 1819–1903 m. Phebe Houghton 1823–1889
    8. 8. John (S.) Masterson 1835–1879 m. Lydia (H.) Tomlin 1842–1899
    9. 9. Ruth (Caroline) Masterson 1840–1918 m. David (Dawson) Judy 1831–1918

John Masterson's Timeline

7 Records

1750
9 November 1750
Birth of John Masterson in Fredericksburg, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
Fredericksburg, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
1769
1769-1831
Age 19
John Masterson resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1786
1786
Age 36
John Masterson resided here in Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania
Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 40
John Masterson resided here in No Township Listed, Mason County, KY
No Township Listed, Mason County, KY
1793
1793
Age 43
John Masterson resided here in USA
USA
1800
1800
Age 50
John Masterson resided here in Mason, Kentucky, United States
Mason, Kentucky, United States
1812
12 March 1812
Age 62
Death of John Masterson in Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 November 1750
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1769-1831
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Petitions of the early inhabitants of Kentucky to the General Assembly of Virginia : 1769-1792

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 340

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Mason County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Mason, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 1812
    Event Place: Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dover, Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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