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John Sawyer 1751–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1751

Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1821

Death Location: Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, United States

Father: John Sawyer

Mother: Priscilla Keel

Spouse(s): Lydia Fort

Children(s): Drury Sawyer, John Sawyer, George Sawyer, george Sawyer

In 1751, John Sawyer entered the world in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States, born to John Sawyer And Priscilla Keel. In 1779, John Sawyer resided in Ninety-sixth District, SC. In 1790, John Sawyer resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. John Sawyer married Lydia Fort, and had children including Drury Sawyer, George Buckeye Sawyer, George Sawyer, John Sawyer. John Sawyer passed away in 1821 in Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1751, John Sawyer entered the world in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States, born to John Sawyer And Priscilla Keel.
  • In 1779, John Sawyer resided in Ninety-sixth District, SC.
  • In 1790, John Sawyer resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.
  • John Sawyer married Lydia Fort, and had children including Drury Sawyer, George Buckeye Sawyer, George Sawyer, John Sawyer.
  • John Sawyer passed away in 1821 in Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sawyer
1730–1784
Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
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Priscilla Keel
1730–1785
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lydia Fort
1775–1830
Birth Location: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Drury Sawyer
1789–1862
Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
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John Sawyer
1792–1833
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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George Sawyer
1797–1862
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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george Sawyer
1797–1835
Birth Location: –
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John Sawyer's Ancestors

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John Sawyer
1751–1821
Birth Place: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John Sawyer
1730–1784
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Priscilla Keel
1730–1785
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Sawyer
1670–
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Hancock
1710–
Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States
Samuel Keel
1718–1742
North Carolina, United States
Sarah Johnston
1718–
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Sawyer's Descendants

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John Sawyer (1751–1821) m. Lydia Fort (1775–1830)
  1. 1. Drury Sawyer 1789–1862 m. Sarah Rozell 1810–1880 m. Nancy 1811– m. Nancy 1811– m. Nancy Sawyer 1811–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Higgins 1842–1922 m. Andrew (Jackson) Higgins 1846–1926 m. Aledorus Graham 1840–1862
      1. 1. Sarah (Nancy Higgins) Mason 1865–1927 m. Andrew (Jackson) Mason 1861–1930
        1. 1. Emitte (Monroe) Mason 1891–1945 m. Ruth (Aileen) Price 1893–1974
        2. 2. Roy (N) Mason 1893–1966
        3. 3. Cecil Mason 1898–
        4. 4. Mary Mason 1900–
        5. 5. Wallace (Andrew) Mason 1901–1990 m. Brockine ("Brooksie" Elizabeth) Pendleton 1903–1997
        6. 6. Henry Mason 1919–
        7. 7. Lelia Mason 1884–1962
        8. 8. Lonnie (Jefferson) Mason 1886–1955
        9. 9. Bettie Mason 1888–
        10. 10. Walter (E) Mason 1896–1963
        11. 11. Leonodus (J) Mason 1886–
        12. 12. Earl Mason 1888–1963
        13. 13. Roy Mason 1885–
        14. 14. Henry Mason 1919–
        15. 15. Ernest (M.) Mason 1891–
        16. 16. Emmet Mason 1881–
      2. 2. Sarah Mason 1866–1927 m. Andrew (Jackson) Mason 1861–1930
        1. 1. Mary Mason 1890–
        2. 2. Henry Mason 1895–
        3. 3. Wallace (Andrew) Mason 1901–1990
        4. 4. Lonnie (Jefferson) Mason 1886–
        5. 5. Ernest (M) Mason 1891–
        6. 6. Roy Mason 1885–
        7. 7. Earl Mason 1888–1963
        8. 8. Walter (E) Mason 1896–1963
        9. 9. Lelia Mason 1884–1962
        10. 10. Bettie Mason 1888–
        11. 11. Emmet Mason 1881–
      3. 3. Minerva (C) Higgins 1867–1920
      4. 4. Minerva (Catherine) Higgins 1868–1946
      5. 5. William Higgins 1871–1955
      6. 6. Earnest Higgins 1874–1958
      7. 7. Charlie (Reid) Higgins 1879–1971
      8. 8. Albert Higgins 1884–
      9. 9. Albert Higgins 1885–1885
    2. 2. Mary Sawyer 1816–1866
    3. 3. John Sawyer 1819–1885
    4. 4. Andon Sawyer 1829–
    5. 5. Lavena (Elizabeth) Sawyer 1838–1929
    6. 6. Lavena (Elizabeth) Sawyer 1838–1929
    7. 7. George Sawyer 1839–1862
    8. 8. George Sawyer 1839–1862
    9. 9. Ann Sawyer 1840–
    10. 10. Ann Sawyer 1840–
    11. 11. Darthula (Darthnlo) Sawyer 1844–1861
    12. 12. James (Polk) Sawyer 1846–1922
    13. 13. Minerva Sawyer 1848–1898
    14. 14. Minerva Sawyer 1848–1898
    15. 15. William Sawyer 1850–
    16. 16. Daniel (Drury Drew) Sawyer 1853–1920
    17. 17. Faubauch Sawyer 1855–
    18. 18. Janebanoh Sawyer 1855–
    19. 19. Jarrebarrah Sawyer 1855–
    20. 20. Janebanoh Sawyer 1855–
    21. 21. Faubauch Sawyer 1855–
    22. 22. Geneva (Genavy) Sawyer 1856–
    23. 23. Phoebe Sawyer 1824–
    24. 24. Greenberry (D) Sawyer 1826–
    25. 25. Ansel Sawyer 1829–1870
    26. 26. Greenberry (D) Sawyer 1826–
    27. 27. Ansel Sawyer 1829–1870
    28. 28. Greenberry (D) Sawyer 1826–
    29. 29. Ansel Sawyer 1829–1870
    30. 30. Mary Sawyer 1816–1866
    31. 31. John Sawyer 1818–
    32. 32. Lydia Sawyer 1820–
    33. 33. Greenbury Sawyer 1826–
  2. 2. John Sawyer 1792–1833
  3. 3. George (Buckeye) Sawyer 1797–1862
  4. 4. george Sawyer 1797–1835

John Sawyer's Timeline

6 Records

1751
1751
Birth of John Sawyer in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1779
1779
Age 28
John Sawyer resided here in Ninety-sixth District, SC
Ninety-sixth District, SC
1790
1790
Age 39
John Sawyer resided here in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 49
John Sawyer resided here in Lexington, Orangeburg District, South Carolina
Lexington, Orangeburg District, South Carolina
1820
1820
Age 69
John Sawyer resided here in Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Lexington, South Carolina, United States
1821
1821
Age 70
Death of John Sawyer in Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1751
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Ninety-sixth District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lexington, Orangeburg District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Lexington, Orangeburg District, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lexington, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Lexington, South Carolina; Roll: M33_121; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
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