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John R. Root 1822–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1822

Birth Location: Germany

Death Date: 19 Dec 1909

Death Location: Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania

Father: John Root

Mother: Jane Wynn

Spouse(s): Mary McGee

Children(s): Joseph Root

In 1822, John R. Root entered the world in Germany, born to John Root And Jane Wynn. In 1900, John R. Root resided in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John R. Root married Mary Ann Mcgee, and had children including Joseph A Root. John R. Root passed away in 1909 in Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1822, John R. Root entered the world in Germany, born to John Root And Jane Wynn.
  • In 1900, John R. Root resided in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • John R. Root married Mary Ann Mcgee, and had children including Joseph A Root.
  • John R. Root passed away in 1909 in Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania.

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John Root's Ancestors

Self
John Root
1822–1909
Birth Place: Germany
Parents
John Root
1800–
Jane Wynn
1800–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Root's Descendants

1.
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John (R.) Root (Jun 1822–19 Dec 1909) m. Mary (Ann) McGee (Dec 1827–)
  1. 1. Joseph (A) Root 1847–
    1. 1. Charles (Francis) Root 1869–1922
      1. 1. Albert ("Al" Sheridan) Root 1889–1964 m. Amanda Byrnes 1906–
        1. 1. William (Sweigge) Root 1922–2002

John Root's Timeline

3 Records

1822
Jun 1822
Birth of John R. Root in Germany
Germany
1900
1900
Age 78
John R. Root resided here in Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1909
19 Dec 1909
Age 87
Death of John R. Root in Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1822
    Event Place: Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the CIVIL War, Ca, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 3; Roll Number: 2
    [3] New York, CIVIL War Muster Roll Abstracts, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]; Box #: 359
    [4] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 043001-046000
    [6] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 042501-045500
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0857
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census Record

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0857

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wellsville, Allegany, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the CIVIL War, Ca, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 3; Roll Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1909
    Event Place: Philadelphia, , Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index

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