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John Black Reagan 1837–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 August 1837

Birth Location: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 24 Nov 1900

Death Location: Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Reagan

Mother: Mary Beaty

Spouse(s): Melinda Adkins, Mary Wright

Children(s): Joel Ragan, Nina Reagan, Artemia Reagan, Nancy Reagan, James Reagan, William Reagan, Mary Reagan, David Reagan, George Reagan, Angeline Reagan, Sarah Reagan, Geo Reagan, Jerry Reagan, John Reagan, Phillip Reagan

John Black Reagan was born in 1837 in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States, the child of William Billie Reagan And Mary Molly Beaty. John Black Reagan married Mary Polly Wright, Melinda Adkins, and had children including Angeline Reagan, Artemia Jane Reagan, David Green Reagan, Geo W Reagan, George Francis Reagan, James Marion Reagan, Jerry Ambrose Reagan, Joel General Ragan, John Henry Reagan, Mary M Reagan, Nancy Ann Reagan, Nina Catherine Reagan, Phillip Andrew Reagan, Sarah Ellen Reagan, William Reagan. John Black Reagan passed away in 1900 in Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Black Reagan was born in 1837 in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States, the child of William Billie Reagan And Mary Molly Beaty.
  • John Black Reagan married Mary Polly Wright, Melinda Adkins, and had children including Angeline Reagan, Artemia Jane Reagan, David Green Reagan, Geo W Reagan, George Francis Reagan, James Marion Reagan, Jerry Ambrose Reagan, Joel General Ragan, John Henry Reagan, Mary M Reagan, Nancy Ann Reagan, Nina Catherine Reagan, Phillip Andrew Reagan, Sarah Ellen Reagan, William Reagan.
  • John Black Reagan passed away in 1900 in Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Reagan
1811–1896
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Mary Beaty
1812–1870
Birth Location: Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Melinda Adkins
1840–1907
Birth Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America
MA
Mary Wright
1824–1860
Birth Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
MW

Children(s)

Joel Ragan
1861–1953
Birth Location: Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Nina Reagan
1855–1933
Birth Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
NR
Artemia Reagan
1853–1920
Birth Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
AR
Nancy Reagan
1850–1918
Birth Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
NR
James Reagan
1855–1891
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
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William Reagan
1858–1953
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Reagan
1862–1947
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
MR
David Reagan
1862–1935
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
DR
George Reagan
1863–1863
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
GR
Angeline Reagan
1864–1939
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
AR
Sarah Reagan
1871–1941
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
SR
Geo Reagan
1868–
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
GR
Jerry Reagan
1875–1945
Birth Location: Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee
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John Reagan
1873–1955
Birth Location: Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
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Phillip Reagan
1877–1877
Birth Location: Littlecrab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
PR

John Reagan's Ancestors

Self
John Reagan
1837–1900
Birth Place: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Parents
William "Billie" Reagan
1811–1896
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary ("Molly") Beaty
1812–1870
Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Peter (J. Reagan) Jr.
1779–1854
Naked Creek, Wilkes County, North Carolina
Nancy (P.) Cauthon
1778–1854
WIlKES, North Carolina, United States
DAVID BEATY
1783–1854
Nottingham, Chester,PA / SC
SARAH ("SALLIE") STEPHENS
1790–1860
,,North Carolina,USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Sr
1748–1828
Rebecca Lindsey
1755–1838
Andrew Cauthon
1725–1806
Elizabeth Vanlandingham
1720–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr.
1735–1815
Alice Henry
1739–1830
Joseph Lindsey
1727–1793
Rachel Lindsey
1740–1806

John Reagan's Descendants

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John (Black) Reagan (20 August 1837–24 Nov 1900) m. Melinda Adkins (Jan 1840–26 February 1907) m. Mary ("Polly") Wright (1824–Bef. 1860)
  1. 1. Joel (General) Ragan 1861–1953 m. Mary (Etta) Moles 1867–1940 m. Nancy (Jane) Branham 1855–1889
    1. 1. George (Washington) Ragan 1892–1971 m. Nola (Maude) Askew 1896–1961
      1. 1. Joel (General) Ragan 1924–1999 m. Theresa (Rose) Tuiet 1931–2010
        1. 1. Patricia (Lynn) Ragan 1949–2022
        2. 2. Michael (Patrick) Ragan 1948–2019
      2. 2. Laura (Maxine) Ragan 1922–2007 m. Charles (William) Jenkins 1919–1993
      3. 3. Jack (Elias) Ragan 1932–2002 m. Dorothy (L) Wheeler 1926–2010
      4. 4. Thelma (Estella) Ragan 1919– m. Carl (Emery) Gebhardt 1918–1982
    2. 2. Laura (Ethel) Ragan 1886–1954 m. Charles (Floyd) Ewing 1885–1975
      1. 1. Paul (Ragan) Ewing 1913–2009
    3. 3. John (William) Ragan 1890–1964 m. Ruth (Rachel) Criswell 1891–1974
      1. 1. Harold (Criswell) Ragan 1917–1992
      2. 2. Hazel (Cleo) Ragan 1913–1989
    4. 4. Lennie (Andrew) Ragan 1895–1955 m. Lola (Opal) Chapman 1906–1979
      1. 1. Lennie (Andrew Ragan) Jr 1930–2007
    5. 5. Lillie (Estella) Ragan 1898–1919
    6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth) Ragan 1889–1970 m. Andrew (Carter) Black 1885–1972
      1. 1. Infant Black 1916–1916
      2. 2. Mary (Frances) Black 1926–1994
      3. 3. Virginia (Ethel) Black 1920–2004
      4. 4. Leland (Edwin) Black 1910–2002
      5. 5. Ellen (Pauline) Black 1914–
  2. 2. Nina (Catherine) Reagan 1855–1933 m. Matthew (B.) Penticuff 1852–1923
    1. 1. Clayton (Roscoe) Penticuff 1897–1948
    2. 2. Jasper (Bertram) Penticuff 1882–1926
    3. 3. John (McMillan) Penticuff 1885–1972
    4. 4. James (Dillard) Penticuff 1892–1953
    5. 5. Allie (M.) Dick 1891–1957
    6. 6. Nancy (Jane) Woodson 1875–1924
    7. 7. Martha (D) Pentycuff 1887–
    8. 8. Mary (Anne) York 1879–1939
  3. 3. Artemia (Jane) Reagan 1853–1920 m. Joel (Joseph R.) Smith 1862–
    1. 1. Mary (A.) Smith 1881–
    2. 2. Mildred (K) Smith 1890–1937
    3. 3. Robert (S) Smith 1911–
    4. 4. Porter (O.) Smith 1899–
  4. 4. Nancy (Ann) Reagan 1850–1918 m. Joel Penticuff 1849–1910
    1. 1. John (Henry) Penticuff 1875–1938
    2. 2. Minnie Penticuff 1892–1976
    3. 3. Addison Pennicuff 1885–1937
    4. 4. General Penticuff 1886–1962
    5. 5. Perry (Elmer) Penticuff 1879–1970
    6. 6. Clarence (Monroe) Penticuff 1895–1949
    7. 7. Winie (J.) Pennicuff 1877–1976
    8. 8. Sarah Penticuff 1890–1978
    9. 9. Marion (B) Pennycuff 1873–1937
    10. 10. Violet (Mary) Penticutt 1887–1976
    11. 11. Nina Penticuff 1877–1948
    12. 12. Della (V Penticuff) York 1887–1961
    13. 13. Martha (Della Vine) Penticuff 1887–1961
    14. 14. John (Henry) Penticuff 1886–1960
  5. 5. James (Marion) Reagan 1855–1891 m. Sarah (Susannah) Tranbarger 1858–1909
    1. 1. John (Flowers) Reagan 1887–1963
    2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Reagan 1889–1979
    3. 3. Mary (Melinda " Mollie ") Reagan 1885–1936
    4. 4. Ernestine (Gertrude) Reagan 1881–1968
    5. 5. Walter Reagan 1891–1891
    6. 6. William (Allen) Reagan 1879–1940 m. Hattie (Elizabeth) Garrett 1886– m. Ruth (L.) Powley 1892–
      1. 1. Maude (Mae) Reagan 1902–1987
      2. 2. Benjamin (Harrison "Benny Fred") Reagan 1918–1999 m. Marjorie (Elizabeth) Mosher 1919–2016 m. Dorothy (Alice) Austin 1919–2006
      3. 3. William (Charles) Reagan 1915–1999
  6. 6. William Reagan 1858–1953
  7. 7. Mary (M.) Reagan 1862–1947 m. Ambros (Sylvester) Buck 1851–1920 m. Matthew Pennicuff 1828–1880 m. Jacob (R) Wright 1851–1924 m. Jim Ross 1860–
    1. 1. Annette Pennycuff 1874–
    2. 2. Lidda (Ann) Wright 1888–1929
    3. 3. Lou South 1895–
  8. 8. David (Green) Reagan 1862–1935 m. Tennessee (Isabelle "Belle") Cobb 1868–1923
    1. 1. Pleasant (Major) Reagan 1890–1971
    2. 2. Willie (Benton) Reagan 1900–1985
    3. 3. Alta (Ardean) Reagan 1892–1960
    4. 4. Cordell (A) Reagan 1906–1979
    5. 5. Henry (Garfield) Reagan 1897–1972
    6. 6. Virginia (Alice) Reagan 1902–1975
  9. 9. George (Francis) Reagan 1863–1863
  10. 10. Angeline Reagan 1864–1939 m. Francis (Marion) Stinson 1862–1934
    1. 1. Willie (Dristle) Stinson 1906–1933
    2. 2. Edgar (Lawrence) Stinson 1902–1985
    3. 3. Carrie Stinson 1899–
    4. 4. Ida (Ethel) Stinson 1898–1979
    5. 5. Altha Stinson 1894–1969
    6. 6. Jasper Stinson 1885–1963
    7. 7. Wytie Stinson 1891–1937
    8. 8. John (Elmer) Stinson 1887–1971
  11. 11. Sarah (Ellen) Reagan 1871–1941
  12. 12. Geo (W) Reagan 1868–
  13. 13. Jerry (Ambrose) Reagan 1875–1945 m. Sarah (Jane) Llewellen 1878–1943
    1. 1. Anna (Ruby) Reagan 1914–
    2. 2. Casto (M) Reagan 1920–1975
    3. 3. Willie (Edith) Reagan 1917–1998
    4. 4. James (Earnest) Reagan 1909–1972
    5. 5. Lora (A) Reagan 1907–1993
    6. 6. Ada (Roxie) Reagan 1904–1984
    7. 7. Francess Reagan 1916–
  14. 14. John (Henry) Reagan 1873–1955 m. Nancy (Ermine (Emma)) Conaster 1873–1936 m. Esther Norris 1896– m. Pearlie Bow 1901–1986
    1. 1. Myrtle (Ellen) Reagan 1908–1994
    2. 2. Lilly (Mae) Reagan 1902–1978
    3. 3. Hazel Reagan 1916–1997
    4. 4. Fred (A) Reagan 1917–1993
  15. 15. Phillip (Andrew) Reagan 1877–1877

John Reagan's Timeline

13 Records

1834
31 Mar 1834
Birth of John Black Reagan in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, USA ?
Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, USA ?
1837
20 August 1837
Birth of John Black Reagan in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
1837
20 August 1837
Birth of John Black Reagan in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
1837
20 August 1837
Birth of John Black Reagan in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
1837
20 August 1837
Birth of John Black Reagan in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
1837
20 August 1837
Birth of John Black Reagan in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
1837
20 August 1837
Birth of John Black Reagan in Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 13
John Black Reagan resided here in District 1, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
John Black Reagan resided here in District 2, Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
John Black Reagan resided here in District 2, Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
1876
3 October 1876
Age 39
Death of John Black Reagan in Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America
Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America
1900
24 Nov 1900
Age 63
Death of John Black Reagan in Gainsville, Cooke, Texas, United States
Gainsville, Cooke, Texas, United States
1900
24 Nov 1900
Age 63
Death of John Black Reagan in Gainsville, Cooke, Texas, United States
Gainsville, Cooke, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1834
    Event Place: Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, USA ?
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1837
    Event Place: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1837
    Event Place: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1837
    Event Place: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1837
    Event Place: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1837
    Event Place: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1837
    Event Place: Knox, Monroe, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 October 1876
    Event Place: Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1900
    Event Place: Gainsville, Cooke, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1900
    Event Place: Gainsville, Cooke, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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