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John Dabney Pettus 1672–1730 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1672

Birth Location: Williamsbury, New Kent, VA

Death Date: 1730

Death Location: Lunenbury

Father: Thomas Pettus

Mother: Elizabeth Dabney

Spouse(s): Ann Overton

Children(s): Thomas Pettus, Ann Pettis

The story of John Dabney Pettus began in 1672 in Williamsbury, New Kent, VA. In 1652, John Dabney Pettus resided in Northumberland, Virginia, USA. In 1658, John Dabney Pettus resided in Charles, Virginia, USA. In 1664, John Dabney Pettus resided in Charles, Virginia, USA. John Dabney Pettus married Ann Overton, and had children including Ann Pettis, Thomas Pettus. John Dabney Pettus passed away in 1730 in Lunenbury.

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Biography

  • The story of John Dabney Pettus began in 1672 in Williamsbury, New Kent, VA.
  • In 1652, John Dabney Pettus resided in Northumberland, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1658, John Dabney Pettus resided in Charles, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1664, John Dabney Pettus resided in Charles, Virginia, USA.
  • John Dabney Pettus married Ann Overton, and had children including Ann Pettis, Thomas Pettus.
  • John Dabney Pettus passed away in 1730 in Lunenbury.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Pettus
1635–1698
Birth Location: EN
TP
Elizabeth Dabney
1644–
Birth Location: EN
ED

Spouses(s)

Ann Overton
1795–
Birth Location: VA
AO

Children(s)

Thomas Pettus
1712–1780
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
TP
Ann Pettis
1725–
Birth Location: of Hanover Co
AP

John Pettus's Ancestors

Self
John Pettus
1672–1730
Birth Place: Williamsbury, New Kent, VA
Parents
Thomas Pettus
1635–1698
EN
Elizabeth Dabney
1644–
EN
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Pettus's Descendants

1.
JP
John (Dabney) Pettus (25 Dec 1672–1730) m. Ann Overton (About 1795–)
  1. 1. Thomas Pettus 1712–1780 m. Amy Pettus 1674–1778
    1. 1. John Pettis 1736–1781 m. Susannah Winston 1734–1785
      1. 1. Horatio Pettis 1775–1846 m. Mary (L.) Poindexter 1775–1846
        1. 1. Hariet Pettis 1802–1883 m. Nathan Rice 1796–1870
        2. 2. Winston Petters 1806–1908 m. Eveline Petters 1814– m. Mary (D.) Pettus 1811–1848
        3. 3. HOratio (P.) Pettis 1810–1864 m. Sallie Pettus 1813–1891
        4. 4. Lt (William Washington) Pettus 1817–1882 m. Mary (Jane) Pettus 1833–1901 m. Martha (J) Pettus 1833–1901
    2. 2. Ann Pettus 1749–1831 m. James (Shelburn) Rev 1738–1820
      1. 1. Silas Shelburne 1790–1871
        1. 1. Samuel Shelburne 1824–
      2. 2. Samuel Shelburne 1769–1838
      3. 3. Susanna Shelburn 1766–1820 m. William Radford 1765–1832
        1. 1. Lucy Radford 1810–1836 m. M Roberts 1794–
        2. 2. Nancy Lancaster 1785–1860 m. David Lanoasler 1782–1860
        3. 3. Elizabeth Radford 1798–1861 m. Andrew (A) Thomas 1792–1852
    3. 3. Thomas (W.) Pettus 1740–1796
    4. 4. Samuel (Overton) Pettus 1750–1819
    5. 5. Mary Brown 1746–1812
  2. 2. Ann Pettis 1725–

John Pettus's Timeline

7 Records

1652
1652-1655
John Dabney Pettus resided here in Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Northumberland, Virginia, USA
1658
1658-1661
John Dabney Pettus resided here in Charles, Virginia, USA
Charles, Virginia, USA
1664
1664-1665
John Dabney Pettus resided here in Charles, Virginia, USA
Charles, Virginia, USA
1672
25 Dec 1672
Birth of John Dabney Pettus in Williamsbury, New Kent, VA
Williamsbury, New Kent, VA
1703
1703
Age 31
John Dabney Pettus was married in VA
VA
1704
1704-1942
Age 32
John Dabney Pettus resided here in USA
USA
1730
1730
Age 58
Death of John Dabney Pettus in Lunenbury
Lunenbury

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1672
    Event Place: Williamsbury, New Kent, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 358
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23907.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1672; Birth city: Williamsbury; Birth state: VA
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 21109.001; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [6] Family Data Collection - Births
    [7] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Lunenbury
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 337
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 358
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1672; Birth city: Williamsbury; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1704-1942
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: What does America mean to you?

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Henry Duke, Councilor, His Descendants and Connections : Comprising Partial Records of Many Allied Families
    [2] The Early Descendants of Wm. Overton & Elizabeth Waters of Virginia and Allied Families

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1664-1665
    Event Place: Charles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Charles City County court orders, 1664-1665

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1658-1661
    Event Place: Charles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Charles City County court orders, 1658-1661

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1652-1655
    Event Place: Northumberland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Northumberland County records, 1652-1655

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1703
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23907.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2
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