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John Riley Sullivan 1846–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1846

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 14 Apr 1935

Death Location: Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Moses Sullivan

Mother: Elizabeth Watson

Spouse(s): Sidney Sullivan

Children(s): Sara Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, Riley Sullivan, John Sullivan, N Sullivan, Parlie Sullivan, Ashley Sullivan, M Sullivan

In 1846, John Riley Sullivan entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Moses Sullivan And Elizabeth Watson. In 1900, John Riley Sullivan resided in Civil District 6, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. John Riley Sullivan married Sidney Fossett Stephens Sullivan, and had children including Ashley Sullivan, John P Sullivan, M A Sullivan, Mary Ester Sullivan, N J Sullivan, Parlie Sullivan, Riley J Sullivan, Sara Edna Sullivan. John Riley Sullivan passed away in 1935 in Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1846, John Riley Sullivan entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Moses Sullivan And Elizabeth Watson.
  • In 1900, John Riley Sullivan resided in Civil District 6, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Riley Sullivan married Sidney Fossett Stephens Sullivan, and had children including Ashley Sullivan, John P Sullivan, M A Sullivan, Mary Ester Sullivan, N J Sullivan, Parlie Sullivan, Riley J Sullivan, Sara Edna Sullivan.
  • John Riley Sullivan passed away in 1935 in Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Sullivan's Ancestors

Self
John Sullivan
1846–1935
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Moses Sullivan
1829–
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Watson
1809–
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Smith) Sullivan
1804–1855
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Hendrix
1795–
North Carolina
David (Otto) Watson
1760–1821
Campbeltown, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1760–1838
Eleanor Sullivan
1763–1836
Elijah Hendrix
1763–1858
John Watson
1735–1835
Lydia (Honer)
1745–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James 🧬
1738–1783
Frances 🧬
1741–1804
JOSEPH GGF
1699–1742
Sarah HINDE
1702–1770
George (Honer)
1700–1749
George (Honer)
1700–1749

John Sullivan's Descendants

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John (Riley) Sullivan (10 Feb 1846–14 Apr 1935) m. Sidney (Fossett Stephens) Sullivan (21 Sep 1844–6 Sep 1923)
  1. 1. Sara (Edna) Sullivan 1882–1966 m. Jesse (Lee) Howard 1880–1967
    1. 1. Tollie Howard 1909–
    2. 2. Arlie Howard 1914–
    3. 3. Hausil Howard 1912–
    4. 4. Sallie (Mae) Howard 1904–2000 m. Cecil (Everette Richardson) I 1904–1942 m. Washington Neisler 1895–
      1. 1. Cecil (Evertt Richardson) II 1925–2008 m. Alice (Marie Wilma) Ivy 1932–1977 m. Sharon Myers 1926–2009
        1. 1. Joyce (Ann) Richardson 1951–2023 m. Harold Hammock 1941–1988 m. Miguel (Angel) Cruz 1926–
      2. 2. Mildred (Louise) Richardson 1924–1993
      3. 3. Jesse (Edward Richardson) Sr 1928–1977 m. Edna (Loreen Francis) Ivy 1933–
        1. 1. Linda (Joyce) Richardson 1950–1950
        2. 2. Jesse (Edward Richardson) Jr 1951–2014
    5. 5. Sidney (Jane) Howard 1902–1974
    6. 6. Clyda (Ann) Howard 1906–1995
    7. 7. Calla (G) Howard 1908–2003
    8. 8. William (Arlan) Howard 1914–1969
    9. 9. William (Harrison) Howard 1912–1974
    10. 10. Katie (Frances) Howard 1916–1993
    11. 11. Kittie (Eveline) Howard 1919–1983
  2. 2. Mary (Ester) Sullivan 1861–
  3. 3. Riley (J) Sullivan 1877–1916
  4. 4. John (P) Sullivan 1879– m. Louisa (J) Spencer 1886–
    1. 1. Nola (M) Sullivan 1910–
  5. 5. N (J) Sullivan 1871–
  6. 6. Parlie Sullivan 1873–
  7. 7. Ashley Sullivan 1874–
  8. 8. M (A) Sullivan 1862–

John Sullivan's Timeline

3 Records

1846
10 Feb 1846
Birth of John Riley Sullivan in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
John Riley Sullivan resided here in Civil District 6, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1935
14 Apr 1935
Age 89
Death of John Riley Sullivan in Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1846
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1566; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0023
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1566; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0023

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1935
    Event Place: Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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