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John Napier 1770–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1855

Death Location: Bedford, Tennessee, USA

Father: Robert III

Mother: Elizabeth Champion

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Napier

Children(s): Anna Napier, Alfred Napier

John Napier was born in 1770 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA, the child of Robert John Napier Iii And Elizabeth Betty Champion. In 1811, John Napier resided in Davidson, Tennessee, United States. In 1820, John Napier resided in Dickson, Tennessee, United States. John Napier married Elizabeth Napier, and had children including Alfred Sallon Napier, Anna A Napier. John Napier passed away in 1855 in Bedford, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • John Napier was born in 1770 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA, the child of Robert John Napier Iii And Elizabeth Betty Champion.
  • In 1811, John Napier resided in Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1820, John Napier resided in Dickson, Tennessee, United States.
  • John Napier married Elizabeth Napier, and had children including Alfred Sallon Napier, Anna A Napier.
  • John Napier passed away in 1855 in Bedford, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert III
1737–1806
Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
RI
Elizabeth Champion
1745–1814
Birth Location: Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
EC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Napier
1770–1858
Birth Location: North Carolina
EN

Children(s)

Anna Napier
1814–1870
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
AN
Alfred Napier
1807–1860
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
AN

John Napier's Ancestors

Self
John Napier
1770–1855
Birth Place: Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Robert John Napier III
1737–1806
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betty") Champion
1745–1814
Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Napier, II) Napier
1697–1763
St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia Colony
Mary ("Molly" Tarleton) Hughes
1696–1775
Henrico, Virginia
Moses Champion
1705–1758
Northumberland County, Province of Virginia
Frances Hudnall
1710–1810
Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, British Crown Colony
Great-Grandparents
Captain Napier
1660–1731
Mary Perrin
1655–1718
John Hughes
1671–1735
Sarah Tarleton
1663–1730
John Champion
1680–1737
Elizabeth Williams
1680–1736
John Hudnall
1679–1754
Sarah Calfee
1681–1736
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Jr
1634–1669
Elizabeth Booth
1641–1672
Richard Sr
1637–1695
Katherine \Isham
1642–1682
Robert Jr
1640–1699
Ann Hughes
1640–1700
Stephen Tarleton
1637–1688
Susannah (Tarleton)
1635–1685
John Champion
1660–1700
Josana Hobson
1660–
Charles Williams
1650–1721
Mary Scranton
1652–1688
John Hudnall
1642–1683
Alice Genesis
1655–1711
William Calfee
1635–1682

John Napier's Descendants

1.
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John Napier (1770–1855) m. Elizabeth Napier (abt 1770–1858)
  1. 1. Anna (A) Napier 1814–1870 m. James Hardin 1816–1880
    1. 1. Taylor Harding 1850–1923 m. Wilhemina Singer 1863–1953
      1. 1. Addie (Lena) Cooper 1894–1983 m. Otho (William Cooper) Sr 1886–1964
        1. 1. Helen Barker 1926–2018
        2. 2. Otho (W Cooper) Jr 1919–1985 m. Helen (B) Cooper 1922–2007
        3. 3. Ailene (C) Crowell 1925–2009 m. Craven (H) Crowell 1921–
        4. 4. Narnie (Verna) Cooper 1917–
        5. 5. Douglas (Leamon) Cooper 1934–2007
        6. 6. Taylor (H) Cooper 1922–2014 m. Thelma (E) Cooper 1923–2012
        7. 7. Addie (Aline) Cooper 1924–
      2. 2. George Harding 1884–1989
      3. 3. Henry (H) Harding 1892–1971 m. Emma Harding 1898–1963
        1. 1. Charles Harding 1915–1993
      4. 4. Marnie Harrison 1889–
    2. 2. Martha (J (Mary)) Hardin 1844–1938
      1. 1. William (Arthur) Williams 1868–1946
        1. 1. Floyd (Earlmont Williams) Sr 1897–1974
      2. 2. Nora Felts 1875–
  2. 2. Alfred (Sallon) Napier 1807–1860 m. Elvira Hardin 1813–1880 m. Elvira Hardin 1813–1880
    1. 1. William (Hillery Napier\ Nappir\) Nappier 1845–1914 m. Harriett Napier 1850–
      1. 1. George (William) Napier 1872–1950
        1. 1. Roy (Newt) Napper 1898–1981 m. Mattie Napper 1900–1975 m. Mattie Butner 1900–
      2. 2. Eugene (Davis George Napier.) Napper 1889–1916 m. annie (elizabeth) hulan 1890–1936
        1. 1. annie (estelle) napier 1913–1980 m. Frank (Thomas) Mullins 1911–1986
    2. 2. John Napier 1853– m. Mary (J) Butner 1854–1929
      1. 1. John (Thomas Sr.) Napier 1872–1942 m. Sallie (E) Keller 1874–1948
        1. 1. Violet (Belle) Napier 1899–1988 m. Edward (Berry) Hartman 1883–1938 m. Grover (Cleveland) Dillingham 1892–1963

John Napier's Timeline

8 Records

1770
1770
Birth of John Napier in Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
1811
1811
Age 41
John Napier resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1820
1820
Age 50
John Napier resided here in Dickson, Tennessee, United States
Dickson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 60
John Napier resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 80
John Napier resided here in District 25, Bedford, Tennessee, USA
District 25, Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1855
Abt 1855
Age 85
John Napier resided here in Davidson, Tennessee
Davidson, Tennessee
1855
1855
Age 85
Death of John Napier in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1855
12 Jan 1855
Age 85
John Napier - Probate in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Franklin County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Dickson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Dickson, Tennessee; Page: 6; NARA Roll: M33_123; Image: 15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 174; Page: 222; Family History Library Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 25, Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 25, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: 869; Page: 272b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1855
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1784-1920; Author: Davidson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1784-1920; Author: Davidson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Davidson, Tennessee
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: Tennessee County Court (Davidson County); Probate Place: Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1855
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1784-1920; Author: Davidson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: Tennessee County Court (Davidson County); Probate Place: Davidson, Tennessee
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