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John Sanford McFarland 1866–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Jul 1866

Birth Location: Carter County, Kentucky

Death Date: 02 Mar 1940

Death Location: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John McFarland

Mother: Lucille Tackett

Spouse(s): Amelia Bear

Children(s): Zella Mcfarland, William McFarland, Sarah McFarland, Ollie McFarland, Miles McFarland, Henry McFarland, Della McFarland, Betty McFarland, Anne McFarland, Amanda McFarland, Alva McFarland

The story of John Sanford McFarland began in 1866 in Carter County, Kentucky. In 1880, John Sanford McFarland resided in Precinct 6, Carter, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, John Sanford McFarland resided in Magisterial District 3, Menifee, Kentucky. John Sanford McFarland married Amelia Cecilia Cornelia Bear, and had children including Alva A Mcfarland, Amanda Mcfarland, Anne B Mcfarland, Betty Mcfarland, Della A Mcfarland, Henry W Mcfarland, Miles Mcfarland, Ollie J Mcfarland, Sarah Suzanne Mcfarland, William Robert Mcfarland, Zella M Mcfarland. John Sanford McFarland passed away in 1940 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Sanford McFarland began in 1866 in Carter County, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, John Sanford McFarland resided in Precinct 6, Carter, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, John Sanford McFarland resided in Magisterial District 3, Menifee, Kentucky.
  • John Sanford McFarland married Amelia Cecilia Cornelia Bear, and had children including Alva A Mcfarland, Amanda Mcfarland, Anne B Mcfarland, Betty Mcfarland, Della A Mcfarland, Henry W Mcfarland, Miles Mcfarland, Ollie J Mcfarland, Sarah Suzanne Mcfarland, William Robert Mcfarland, Zella M Mcfarland.
  • John Sanford McFarland passed away in 1940 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John McFarland's Ancestors

Self
John McFarland
1866–1940
Birth Place: Carter County, Kentucky
Parents
John McFarland
1817–1894
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Lucille ((Celia)) Tackett
1843–1912
Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Mc) Farland
1784–1860
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Rachel (Farris) *
1794–1875
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John *
1765–1813
Elizabeth *.
1775–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William *
1732–1791
Elizabeth *
1740–1782

John McFarland's Descendants

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John (Sanford) McFarland (06 Jul 1866–02 Mar 1940) m. Amelia (Cecilia Cornelia) Bear (Abt. 1873–15 May 1961)
  1. 1. Zella (M) Mcfarland 1912–2006 m. Ernest Tackett 1911–1979
  2. 2. William (Robert) McFarland 1905–1995
  3. 3. Sarah (Suzanne) McFarland 1890– m. Tyler (Charles) McFarland 1880–
  4. 4. Ollie (J.) McFarland 1901–
  5. 5. Miles McFarland 1899– m. Rosie Green 1902–
  6. 6. Henry (W.) McFarland 1895–1972 m. Sarah (F.) DeHart 1895–1979
  7. 7. Della (A.) McFarland 1917–2004
  8. 8. Betty McFarland 1910– m. Bert Gibbs 1911–
  9. 9. Anne (B.) McFarland 1897– m. Jason (Elbert) Fields 1888–
    1. 1. Lucy (W.) Fields 1925–
  10. 10. Amanda McFarland 1892–1973 m. Raymond (Edward) Newkirk 1888–1978
  11. 11. Alva (A.) McFarland 1907–1966 m. Nora (Hazel) Leadingham 1910–1988
    1. 1. Evelyn (F.) McFarland 1928–1996 m. Raymond (R.) Hamilton 1928–1993

John McFarland's Timeline

7 Records

1866
06 Jul 1866
Birth of John Sanford McFarland in Carter County, Kentucky
Carter County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 14
John Sanford McFarland resided here in Precinct 6, Carter, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 6, Carter, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 34
John Sanford McFarland resided here in Magisterial District 3, Menifee, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Menifee, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 44
John Sanford McFarland resided here in Beaver, Menifee, Kentucky
Beaver, Menifee, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 54
John Sanford McFarland resided here in Upper Ashland, Boyd, Kentucky
Upper Ashland, Boyd, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 64
John Sanford McFarland resided here in Sparta, Noble, Indiana
Sparta, Noble, Indiana
1940
02 Mar 1940
Age 74
Death of John Sanford McFarland in Boyd County, Kentucky
Boyd County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1866
    Event Place: Carter County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Ashland, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_560; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sparta, Noble, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 566B; Enumeration District: 016; Image: 0412
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beaver, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Carter, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 566B; Enumeration District: 016; Image: 0412

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Menifee, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beaver, Menifee, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beaver, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Ashland, Boyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Ashland, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_560; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sparta, Noble, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sparta, Noble, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1940
    Event Place: Boyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Web: Boyd County, Kentucky, Ashland Daily Independent Obituary Index, 1922-1945, 1970-1973, 1998-2010
    [4] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

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