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John Thomas Metcalf 1828–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Illinois, United States

Father: Spencer Metcalf

Mother: Mary Wilson

Spouse(s): Jane Golightly

Children(s): Martha Metcalf, Ann Metcalf, Berthena Metcalf, Sanford Metcalf, George Metcalf, Winfield Metcalf

The story of John Thomas Metcalf began in 1828 in Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, United States. In 1855, John Thomas Metcalf resided in Pope, Illinois, United States. John Thomas Metcalf married Jane Abigail Golightly, and had children including Ann Metcalf, Berthena Metcalf, George M Metcalf, Martha Ollie Metcalf, Sanford Metcalf, Winfield Scott Metcalf. John Thomas Metcalf passed away in 1900 in Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Thomas Metcalf began in 1828 in Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1855, John Thomas Metcalf resided in Pope, Illinois, United States.
  • John Thomas Metcalf married Jane Abigail Golightly, and had children including Ann Metcalf, Berthena Metcalf, George M Metcalf, Martha Ollie Metcalf, Sanford Metcalf, Winfield Scott Metcalf.
  • John Thomas Metcalf passed away in 1900 in Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spencer Metcalf
1806–1860
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Mary Wilson
1807–1838
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Jane Golightly
1832–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Martha Metcalf
1861–1947
Birth Location: Pope, Ill
MM
Ann Metcalf
1868–1939
Birth Location: Illinois
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Berthena Metcalf
1866–1918
Birth Location: Illinois
BM
Sanford Metcalf
1871–1929
Birth Location: Pope, Illinois, United States
SM
George Metcalf
1853–
Birth Location: Pope, Illinois, United States
GM
Winfield Metcalf
1854–1935
Birth Location: Polk, Illinois
WM

John Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
John Metcalf
1828–1900
Birth Place: Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Spencer G Metcalf
1806–1860
Kentucky
Mary Wilson
1807–1838
Grandparents
Thomas Metcalf
1769–1841
Jefferson Co, KY
Annie Fleming
1773–1850
Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
John Wilson
1772–1829
South Carolina, United States
Isabel (Matthews) Wilson
1777–1850
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Metcalf
1745–1826
Esther Braselton
1748–1826
Henry WILSON
1740–
Wilanota
1845–
Victor Mathews
1727–1776
Isabel Edmiston
1731–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Metcalf
1714–1757
Mary Norris
1719–1745
John Brazelton
1700–1788
Mary Crawford
1708–1788

John Metcalf's Descendants

1.
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John (Thomas) Metcalf (1828–1900) m. Jane (Abigail) Golightly (Abt. 1832–Aft. 1900)
  1. 1. Martha (Ollie) Metcalf 1861–1947 m. George (Washington) Williamson 1856–1900
    1. 1. Bertha (A) Williamson 1885–1937 m. Luther Wright 1878–
      1. 1. Hester (V) Wright 1921–
      2. 2. Ollie Wright 1911–
      3. 3. Helen (Mollie) Wright 1913–1992 m. Robert (Mannin) Joiner 1908–1954
        1. 1. Gilford (Lawrence) Joiner 1928–2001
        2. 2. Jack (Wright) Joyner 1940–2008
      4. 4. Howard Wright 1918–
      5. 5. John (Grundy) Wright 1906–1935
      6. 6. Dorothy Wright 1909–
    2. 2. Clifford Williamson 1883–
    3. 3. Effie (Mae) Williamson 1890–1918 m. William (Frank) Wiley 1890–1968
      1. 1. Lavada (Gertrude) Wiley 1910–1996 m. Clinton Reynolds 1906–1982
        1. 1. Wesley (Franklin) Reynolds 1929–2000 m. Rose (Marie) Eberle 1930–1996
        2. 2. Virginia (Louise) Reynolds 1933–2012 m. James (E) Stoner 1917–1994 m. Wallace Farris –1975
        3. 3. Mildred (Maxine) Reynolds 1938–2019 m. Bobby (Gene) Grigg 1927–2002 m. Cletis (Mitchell) Burrus 1929–2014
        4. 4. Wiley (Clinton) Reynolds 1931–1962
      2. 2. Jaunita Wiley 1912–1944 m. Loren (Horace) Harell 1887–1965
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) Hearell 1938–2006 m. Charles (Laverne) Patterson 1939–2005
      3. 3. Lethia Wiley 1918–1922
  2. 2. Ann Metcalf 1868–1939 m. Robert (T) Smith 1871–
    1. 1. Reba (P) Smith 1907–1993
  3. 3. Berthena Metcalf 1866–1918 m. James (A) Harris 1857–
    1. 1. Thomas (A) Harris 1891–
    2. 2. Trussy (Jane) Harris 1893–
    3. 3. Adiline Harris 1890–
  4. 4. Sanford Metcalf 1871–1929 m. Katie Rixie 1882–1943
    1. 1. Mildred Metcalfe 1910–1984
    2. 2. Lizzie (Faye) Metcalfe 1912–2009 m. Arnold (Dewitt) Jaco 1910–1994
      1. 1. Weldon (Henson) Jaco 1932–2011
      2. 2. Ramona (Faye) Jaco 1937–2017 m. Paul (Norman) Morgan 1937–2014
    3. 3. Leonard (Red Lee) Metcalfe 1920–2005 m. Florence (A) Waters 1924–1965
    4. 4. Essie (Pearl) Metcalfe 1904–1982
    5. 5. Harley Metcalfe 1906–1919
    6. 6. Herbert (F) Metcalf 1907–1936
    7. 7. Reece (Albert) Metcalf 1900–1973
    8. 8. Ray Metcalf 1902–1984
    9. 9. Ulysess Metcalfe 1902–1933
    10. 10. Roy Metcalfe 1903–
    11. 11. Dessa Metcalfe 1905–
  5. 5. George (M) Metcalf 1853– m. Sarah (A. Mc) Elhaney 1857–
    1. 1. Lettie (M) Metcalf 1902–
    2. 2. Charlie Metcalf 1896–
    3. 3. Louie Metcalf 1891–
  6. 6. Winfield (Scott) Metcalf 1854–1935 m. Annie (M) Metcalfe 1858– m. Rachael (Angeline) Waldrop 1860–1895 m. Syron (N) Metcalf 1863–
    1. 1. Sanford (C) Metcalfe 1894–
    2. 2. James (Thomas) Metcalf 1883–1965
    3. 3. James (Thomas) Metcalf 1883–1965
    4. 4. Lucenia Metcalf 1880–1936
    5. 5. Joseph (S) Metcalf 1887–
    6. 6. Sanford (C) Metcalf 1894–
    7. 7. Arlando Metcalf 1891–1967

John Metcalf's Timeline

7 Records

1828
Abt. 1828
Birth of John Thomas Metcalf in Kentucky
Kentucky
1828
1828
Birth of John Thomas Metcalf in Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, United States
Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, United States
1855
03 Jul 1855
Age 27
John Thomas Metcalf resided here in Pope, Illinois, United States
Pope, Illinois, United States
1860
1860
Age 32
John Thomas Metcalf resided here in Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 42
John Thomas Metcalf resided here in Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 52
John Thomas Metcalf resided here in Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 72
Death of John Thomas Metcalf in Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1828
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: 243; Family History Film: 1254243; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 085; Image: 0562.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 289; Image: 289.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Illinois, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 289; Image: 289.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: 243; Family History Film: 1254243; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 085; Image: 0562.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Illinois, United States
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