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John J Stokes 1794 – 1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1794

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 1876

Death Location: New York

Father: John Stokes

Mother: Susanna Kerner

Spouse(s): Polly Davenport

Children(s): Haesel Stokes, Willis Stokes, Rachel Stokes, John Stokes

In 1794, John J Stokes entered the world in New York, born to John D Stokes and Susanna Kerner. In 1822, John J Stokes resided in High Falls, Ulster, New York. In 1850, John J Stokes resided in Marbletown, Ulster, New York. John J Stokes married Polly Maria Davenport, and had children including Haesel Brodhead Stokes, Willis Stokes, Rachel Stokes, John Stokes. John J Stokes passed away in 1876 in New York.

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Biography

  • In 1794, John J Stokes entered the world in New York, born to John D Stokes and Susanna Kerner.
  • In 1822, John J Stokes resided in High Falls, Ulster, New York.
  • In 1850, John J Stokes resided in Marbletown, Ulster, New York.
  • John J Stokes married Polly Maria Davenport, and had children including Haesel Brodhead Stokes, Willis Stokes, Rachel Stokes, John Stokes.
  • John J Stokes passed away in 1876 in New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Stokes
1753 – 1838
Birth Location: Marbletown, Ulster, New York
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Susanna Kerner
1760 – 1839
Birth Location: Marbletown, Ulster, New York
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Spouses(s)

Polly Davenport
1797 – 1875
Birth Location: New York
PD

Children(s)

Haesel Stokes
1822 –
Birth Location: –
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Willis Stokes
1825 –
Birth Location: New York
WS
Rachel Stokes
1834 –
Birth Location: New York
RS
John Stokes
1837 –
Birth Location: New York
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John Stokes's Ancestors

Self
John Stokes
1794 – 1876
Birth Place: New York
Parents
John D Stokes
1753 – 1838
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Susanna Kerner
1760 – 1839
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Grandparents
Richard Stokes
1723 – 1771
Long Clawson, Leicestershire, England
Margriet Schever
1725 –
Ulster County, New York
Cornelius Kermer
1730 – 1799
Kingston, Ulster, New York
Jannatje (Jane) Keator
1730 –
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Great-Grandparents
Richard Stokes
1695 – 1731
Elizabeth Manchester
1690 –
Andries Kermer
1700 – 1758
Apolonia Keyser
1700 – 1758
Augustinus Keater
1710 – 1775
Anna Weyd
1706 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicolaas Keater
1677 – 1729
Jannetje Mark
1679 – 1736
Johannes Weyd
1668 – 1716
Gertraud Weltin
1676 – 1755

John Stokes's Descendants

1.
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John (J) Stokes (1794 – 1876) m. Polly (Maria) Davenport (23 Jan 1797 – 1875)
  1. 1. Haesel (Brodhead) Stokes (10 Aug 1822 – )
  2. 2. Willis Stokes (abt 1825 – )
  3. 3. Rachel Stokes (abt 1834 – )
  4. 4. John Stokes (1837 – )
    1. 1. Alvina Stokes (Jun 1858 – 1936) m. Richard Yeaple (Jan 1854 – 1915)
      1. 1. Maude (May) Yeaple (20 Oct 1888 – 30 Jul 1961) m. Ira Decker (3 Jul 1882 – 6 Dec 1949)
        1. 1. Flora Decker (5 Jun 1906 – 19 Jun 1941)
        2. 2. Orlando Decker (26 Dec 1907 – 28 Mar 1963)
        3. 3. Richard Decker (21 Nov 1909 – 19 May 1964)
        4. 4. Andrew Decker (15 May 1912 – 26 May 1961)
        5. 5. Hester (May) Decker (1914 – 8 Jan 1929)
        6. 6. Lester Decker (20 Nov 1916 – 5 Jul 1965)
        7. 7. Chester Decker (20 Nov 1916 – 7 Oct 1977)
        8. 8. Myrtle Decker (2 Feb 1920 – 20 Jun 2008)
        9. 9. Nellie Decker (21 Dec 1921 – 31 Jan 1991) m. Edward (Everett) Safford (20 Dec 1917 – 5 Jan 2008)
        10. 10. David Decker (15 Jan 1924 – 21 Aug 1980)
        11. 11. Maud (A) Decker (3 Mar 1926 – 7 Sep 1988)
      2. 2. Mancer (E) Yeaple (Jun 1893 – )
      3. 3. William (M) Yeaple (Jan 1896 – )
      4. 4. Flora (B) Yeaple (Sep 1899 – )

John Stokes's Timeline

8 Records

1794
1794
Birth of John J Stokes in New York
New York
1822
1822-1823
Age 28
John J Stokes resided here in High Falls, Ulster, New York
High Falls, Ulster, New York
1850
1850
Age 56
John J Stokes resided here in Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
1855
1855
Age 61
John J Stokes resided here in Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
1860
1860
Age 66
John J Stokes resided here in Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
1865
1865
Age 71
John J Stokes resided here in Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
1870
1870
Age 76
John J Stokes resided here in Marbletown, Ulster, New York
Marbletown, Ulster, New York
1876
1876
Age 82
Death of John J Stokes in New York
New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marbletown, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1106; Page: 463A
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Marbletown, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_871; Page: 298; Family History Library F
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Marbletown, Ulster, New York; Roll: 607; Page: 185a
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1822-1823
    Event Place: High Falls, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marbletown, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Marbletown, Ulster, New York; Roll: 607; Page: 185a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Marbletown, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marbletown, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Marbletown, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_871; Page: 298; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Marbletown, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marbletown, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marbletown, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1106; Page: 463A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: High Falls, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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