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John Minton 1740–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1790

Death Location: Washington, Virginia, United States

Father: BENJAMIN Minton

Mother: Martha Brasswell

Spouse(s): Ann Jordan

Children(s): Phillip Minton, Ebenezer Minton, Elizabeth MINTON, Isaac MINTON, Richard Minton, John Minton, Phillip Minton

The story of John Minton began in 1740 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States. In 1782, John Minton resided in Cumberland County, VA. John Minton married Ann Jordan, Levina Watkins, and had children including Ebenezer Minton, Elizabeth Betty Minton, Isaac Minton, John Minton, Phillip Minton, Richard Minton. John Minton passed away in 1790 in Washington, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Minton began in 1740 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1782, John Minton resided in Cumberland County, VA.
  • John Minton married Ann Jordan, Levina Watkins, and had children including Ebenezer Minton, Elizabeth Betty Minton, Isaac Minton, John Minton, Phillip Minton, Richard Minton.
  • John Minton passed away in 1790 in Washington, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

BENJAMIN Minton
1711–1774
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Martha Brasswell
1713–1762
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Ann Jordan
1742–1757
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Phillip Minton
1765–1805
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Ebenezer Minton
1760–1830
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth MINTON
1768–
Birth Location: –
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Isaac MINTON
1766–1827
Birth Location: –
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Richard Minton
1784–
Birth Location: –
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John Minton
1782–1864
Birth Location: Is, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne, France
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Phillip Minton
1764–1805
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States
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John Minton's Ancestors

Self
John Minton
1740–1790
Birth Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Parents
BENJAMIN Minton
1711–1774
Virginia, United States
Martha Brasswell
1713–1762
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Minton's Descendants

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John Minton (1740–1790) m. Ann Jordan (1742–23 Sep 1757)
  1. 1. Phillip Minton 1765–1805 m. Levina Watkins 1770–1850 m. Nancy Toms 1795–1850 m. Mary (M) Easterling 1865–1937 m. Sarah 1803–1860
    1. 1. Evan Minton 1797–1850 m. Jo (Hannah) Comes 1791–1816
      1. 1. Catherine Minton 1819–1871 m. Alexander Smith 1807–1889
        1. 1. Nancy Smith 1787–1842 m. John (James) Ramsey 1786–1842 m. John (J.) Ramsey 1784–1886
        2. 2. Virginia Smith 1856–
        3. 3. Evan Smythe 1853–1902
        4. 4. Surrelda Smith 1861–1932
        5. 5. Louisa Smythe 1859–
        6. 6. Hannah Smythe 1850–
        7. 7. Mary Smith 1850–1927
        8. 8. Mary (Isabell) Smith 1849–
        9. 9. Alexander (Monroe) Smith 1863–1927
        10. 10. Constantine Smith 1829–1894
        11. 11. Virginia Smith 1909–1992
        12. 12. Joshua Smith 1839–1928
        13. 13. Rebecca Smith 1838–1918
        14. 14. Elizabeth Smith 1765–1783
      2. 2. Phillip Minton 1837–1906
      3. 3. Nancy Minton 1825–1904
      4. 4. Jane (Anna) Minton 1817–1908
      5. 5. Isaac (Floyd) Minton 1840–1912
      6. 6. Sarah (Jean) Minton 1843–1860
      7. 7. David Minton 1821–1916
      8. 8. Jonathan Minton 1826–1892
      9. 9. Richard (William) Minton 1832–1916
      10. 10. William Minton 1824–1880
      11. 11. Rebecca Minton 1818–1908
    2. 2. Hannah Minton 1788–1860
    3. 3. Sarah Minton 1803–1860
    4. 4. Jacob Minton 1798–1873
    5. 5. Richard (C) Minton 1792–1880
    6. 6. Phillip Minton 1793–1883
    7. 7. Abigail Minton 1800–
    8. 8. Luther (David) Minton 1807–1892
    9. 9. Phillip Minton 1839–
    10. 10. Abner Minton 1831–
    11. 11. Sarah Minton 1824–
    12. 12. James Minton 1819–1855
    13. 13. Anderson Minton 1833–
    14. 14. Davis Minton 1836–
    15. 15. Alexander Minton 1838–
    16. 16. Hiley Minton 1860–
  2. 2. Ebenezer Minton 1760–1830
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Betty) MINTON 1768–
  4. 4. Isaac MINTON 1766–1827
  5. 5. Richard Minton 1784–
  6. 6. John Minton 1782–1864
  7. 7. Phillip Minton 1764–1805

John Minton's Timeline

3 Records

1740
1740
Birth of John Minton in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1782
1782
Age 42
John Minton resided here in Cumberland County, VA
Cumberland County, VA
1790
1790
Age 50
Death of John Minton in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Cumberland County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
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