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John Riley Boles Metcalf 1846 – 1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1846

Birth Location: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi

Death Date: 24 Feb 1926

Death Location: Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas, United States

Father: Joseph Metcalf

Mother: Mary Boles

Spouse(s): Marietta Shaver

Children(s): J. Metcalf, Walter Metcalf, Arthur Metcalf, Bertha Metcalf, Charles Metcalf, Elsie Metcalf, Mable Metcalf, John Metcalf, James Metcalf, Lulu Metcalf

In 1846, John Riley Boles Metcalf entered the world in Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi, born to Joseph Simpson Metcalf and Mary Boles. In 1850, John Riley Boles Metcalf resided in Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, John Riley Boles Metcalf resided in Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA. John Riley Boles Metcalf married Marietta Shaver, and had children including J. Shelby Metcalf, Walter Neeley Metcalf, Arthur Marion Metcalf, Bertha Lee Metcalf, Charles David Metcalf, Elsie May Metcalf, Mable Clare Metcalf, John Marvin Metcalf, James Robert Metcalf, Lulu Belle Metcalf. John Riley Boles Metcalf passed away in 1926 in Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1846, John Riley Boles Metcalf entered the world in Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi, born to Joseph Simpson Metcalf and Mary Boles.
  • In 1850, John Riley Boles Metcalf resided in Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, John Riley Boles Metcalf resided in Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA.
  • John Riley Boles Metcalf married Marietta Shaver, and had children including J. Shelby Metcalf, Walter Neeley Metcalf, Arthur Marion Metcalf, Bertha Lee Metcalf, Charles David Metcalf, Elsie May Metcalf, Mable Clare Metcalf, John Marvin Metcalf, James Robert Metcalf, Lulu Belle Metcalf.
  • John Riley Boles Metcalf passed away in 1926 in Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
John Metcalf
1846 – 1926
Birth Place: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Parents
Joseph Simpson Metcalf
1804 – 1863
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Mary Boles
1818 – 1867
Mississippi
Grandparents
Warner (Lewis) Metcalf
1762 – 1835
Pee Dee River,Rutherford,North Carolina,USA
Elizabeth Kilpatrick
1766 – 1845
Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Metcalf
1731 – 1813
Mary Hogan
1732 – 1799
William Kilpatrick
1738 – 1829
Margaret Dickey
1734 – 1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Metcalf
1714 – 1757
Mary Norris
1719 – 1745
Joseph Kilpatrick
1700 – 1757
Mary Hunter
1715 – 1792

John Metcalf's Descendants

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John (Riley Boles) Metcalf (13 Nov 1846 – 24 Feb 1926) m. Marietta Shaver (6 Nov 1851 – 22 Aug 1936)
  1. 1. J. (Shelby) Metcalf (20 May 1871 – 1894)
  2. 2. Walter (Neeley) Metcalf (06 Feb 1873 – 05 Feb 1929) m. Ella (Chambers) Craig (3 May 1876 – 24 June 1951)
    1. 1. Neil (C) Metcalf (25 Oct 1899 – 31 Mar 1975) m. Lora Foster (29 Jun 1905 – 7 Oct 1974)
      1. 1. Bobbie (Lee) Metcalf (21 Jun 1929 – 27 Mar 1986)
      2. 2. Jerry (Neil) Metcalf (26 02 1938 – 11 Oct 2022) m. Alla (Faye) Jordan (20 10 1944 – )
        1. 1. Lesli (Anne) Metcalf (27 12 1978 – ) m. Jason (Randall) LaDuke (04 03 1976 – )
    2. 2. Edward (Bacon (Ted)) Metcalf (1902 – 9 August 1982)
    3. 3. Mary Metcalf (abt 1904 – )
    4. 4. John (W) Metcalf (abt 1908 – 09 Jan 1998)
    5. 5. Robert (Lee) Metcalf (15 March 1909 – 21 April 1953)
    6. 6. David (Lane) Metcalf (8 Dec 1910 – 6 Jan 1985)
    7. 7. Jim (Barnett) Metcalf (14sep1912 – 10aug1964)
    8. 8. Margaret (L) Metcalf (1 Oct 1914 – 9 Apr 1989)
  3. 3. Arthur (Marion) Metcalf (09 Nov 1874 – 29 Jan 1951)
  4. 4. Bertha (Lee) Metcalf (17 Sep 1876 – )
  5. 5. Charles (David) Metcalf (23 Aug 1878 – 23 Oct 1951)
  6. 6. Elsie (May) Metcalf (29 Jun 1881 – Nov 1962)
  7. 7. Mable (Clare) Metcalf (27 Sep 1883 – 24 Jul 1954)
  8. 8. John (Marvin) Metcalf (8 Jul 1885 – 8 Oct 1957)
  9. 9. James (Robert) Metcalf (23 Sep 1887 – 03 Oct 1887)
  10. 10. Lulu (Belle) Metcalf (27 Dec 1890 – Apr 1965)

John Metcalf's Timeline

6 Records

1846
13 Nov 1846
Birth of John Riley Boles Metcalf in Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
1850
1850
Age 4
John Riley Boles Metcalf resided here in Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
John Riley Boles Metcalf resided here in Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
John Riley Boles Metcalf resided here in Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 74
John Riley Boles Metcalf resided here in Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
1926
24 Feb 1926
Age 80
Death of John Riley Boles Metcalf in Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas, United States
Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1846
    Event Place: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi; Roll: 377; Page: 335a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240077

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1374077

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piney Fork, Sharp, Arkansas; Roll: T625_83; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1926
    Event Place: Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evening Shade, Sharp County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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