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John Porter McFarland 1791–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1791

Birth Location: Davidson County, North Carolina

Death Date: 17 Apr 1856

Death Location: Wilson Co. Tennessee

Father: John McFarland

Mother: Nancy Menees

Spouse(s): Sarah Bilbro

Children(s): James McFarland, Dicy McFarland, Matilda McFarland, James McFarland, Nancy McFarland

The story of John Porter McFarland began in 1791 in Davidson County, North Carolina. In 1820, John Porter McFarland resided in Wilson, Tennessee, United States. In 1830, John Porter McFarland resided in Wilson, Tennessee, United States. John Porter McFarland married Sarah Sally Dicy Bilbro, and had children including Dicy Mcfarland, James H Mcfarland, James Harvey Mcfarland, Matilda Caroline Mcfarland, Nancy Maria Mcfarland. John Porter McFarland passed away in 1856 in Wilson Co. Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of John Porter McFarland began in 1791 in Davidson County, North Carolina.
  • In 1820, John Porter McFarland resided in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1830, John Porter McFarland resided in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.
  • John Porter McFarland married Sarah Sally Dicy Bilbro, and had children including Dicy Mcfarland, James H Mcfarland, James Harvey Mcfarland, Matilda Caroline Mcfarland, Nancy Maria Mcfarland.
  • John Porter McFarland passed away in 1856 in Wilson Co. Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McFarland
1750–1824
Birth Location: IRE
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Nancy Menees
1758–1835
Birth Location: Amherst, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Bilbro
1793–1871
Birth Location: Warren Co, N.C.
SB

Children(s)

James McFarland
1816–1871
Birth Location: Wilson Co, Tn
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Dicy McFarland
1822–1900
Birth Location: Wilson Co, TN
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Matilda McFarland
1818–1853
Birth Location: Tennessee
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James McFarland
1816–1870
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Nancy McFarland
1821–1852
Birth Location: Wilson Co, TN
NM

John McFarland's Ancestors

Self
John McFarland
1791–1856
Birth Place: Davidson County, North Carolina
Parents
John Porter McFarland
1750–1824
IRE
Nancy Menees
1758–1835
Amherst, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Arthur (Walter) McFarland
1715–1750
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Elizabeth Porter
1725–1750
Ireland
James Menees
1741–1837
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Manees
1742–1833
Great-Grandparents
Walter McFarland
1680–1707
Elizabeth Johns
1680–1680
James Menees
1710–1792
Ellen Breathitt
1712–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Duncan Mcfarland
1650–
Martha Mcfarland
1650–

John McFarland's Descendants

1.
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John (Porter) McFarland (17 Feb 1791–17 Apr 1856) m. Sarah ((Sally Dicy)) Bilbro (Abt. 1793–1871)
  1. 1. James (Harvey) McFarland 1816–1871 m. Charlotte Walker 1812–1871
    1. 1. John (William) McFarland 1843–1917 m. Kate Allen 1850–1935
      1. 1. Dr (Jeramiah James "Jerry") McFarland 1871–1942 m. Kate McFarland 1875–1966
        1. 1. Sam (Bradshaw) McFarland 1906–1995 m. Gwendolyn Moss 1906–1994
        2. 2. James (Jerry McFarland) Jr 1915–2001 m. Joy (Ann) Mcfarlane 1924–
      2. 2. Lellan (F.) Mcfarland 1874–1926
      3. 3. Willie Mcfarland 1877–
      4. 4. Samuel (L.) Mcfarland 1880–1920
      5. 5. Willie McFarland 1877–
      6. 6. Kate (Allen) McFarland 1882–
      7. 7. John Mcfarland 1876–
      8. 8. Nute (T) Mcfarland 1878–
      9. 9. Calvin Mcfarland 1881–
      10. 10. Hettie (T) Mcfarland 1882–
      11. 11. Sallie (M) Mcfarland 1884–
      12. 12. Minnie (M) Mcfarland 1887–
    2. 2. Mattie (Emily) McFarland 1855–1941
  2. 2. Dicy McFarland 1822–1900
  3. 3. Matilda (Caroline) McFarland 1818–1853
  4. 4. James (H.) McFarland 1816–1870 m. Charlotte Walker 1812–1881
    1. 1. John (W) McFarland 1843–1917
    2. 2. James (Harvey) McFarland 1850–1901
    3. 3. Addie (Mc) Farland 1853–1876
    4. 4. Martha (Emily "Mattie") McFarland 1855–1911
    5. 5. Ada (B.) McFarland 1853–1876
    6. 6. Delilah (Sarah "Sallie") McFarland 1845–1929
    7. 7. Ada (B.) McFarland 1852–1876
    8. 8. Martha (Emily "Mattie") McFarland 1855–1941 m. James (Harvey) McFarland 1850–1901
      1. 1. Edna (Walker) Hobson 1882–1934
      2. 2. Bertha (L) Palmer 1885–1982
      3. 3. Sarah (Louise) Adams 1888–1917
      4. 4. Walter (James) McFarland 1877–1896
  5. 5. Nancy (Maria) McFarland 1821–1852

John McFarland's Timeline

7 Records

1791
17 Feb 1791
Birth of John Porter McFarland in Davidson County, North Carolina
Davidson County, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 29
John Porter McFarland resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 39
John Porter McFarland resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1836
1836
Age 45
John Porter McFarland resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 49
John Porter McFarland resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 59
John Porter McFarland resided here in District 2, Wilson, Tennessee
District 2, Wilson, Tennessee
1856
17 Apr 1856
Age 65
Death of John Porter McFarland in Wilson Co. Tennessee
Wilson Co. Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1791
    Event Place: Davidson County, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 334A; Image: 49

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee; Page: 385; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 347

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee; Page: 68; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 182; Family History Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 537; Page: 234; Image: 477; Family History Library Film: 0024550

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Wilson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 334A; Image: 49

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1856
    Event Place: Wilson Co. Tennessee
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