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John Wade 1704–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1704

Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia

Death Date: 2 July 1787

Death Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia

Father: James Wade

Mother: Margareth Mosby

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Dawson

Children(s): Ann Wade, Elinor Wade, Mary Wade, Elizabeth Wade, Jesse Wade, Dawson Wade

The story of John Wade began in 1704 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia. In 1782, John Wade resided in 05 01, Hanover County, VA. John Wade married Elizabeth Dawson, and had children including Ann Wade, Dawson Wade, Elinor Wade, Elizabeth Wade, Jesse Wade, Mary Wade. John Wade passed away in 1787 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wade began in 1704 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia.
  • In 1782, John Wade resided in 05 01, Hanover County, VA.
  • John Wade married Elizabeth Dawson, and had children including Ann Wade, Dawson Wade, Elinor Wade, Elizabeth Wade, Jesse Wade, Mary Wade.
  • John Wade passed away in 1787 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wade
1665–1740
Birth Location: New Kent Co., Virginia
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Margareth Mosby
1665–1700
Birth Location: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Dawson
1704–1787
Birth Location: ,Amherst,Virginia,USA
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Children(s)

Ann Wade
1744–1787
Birth Location: Wades, Virginia
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Elinor Wade
1755–1830
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia
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Mary Wade
1736–1816
Birth Location: Virginia
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Elizabeth Wade
1733–1830
Birth Location: , Amherst, Virginia
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Jesse Wade
1735–
Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia
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Dawson Wade
1732–1819
Birth Location: Amherst, Botetourt, Virginia
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John Wade's Ancestors

Self
John Wade
1704–1787
Birth Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia
Parents
James Wade
1665–1740
New Kent Co., Virginia
Margareth (Elizabeth) Mosby
1665–1700
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
Grandparents
Edward Wade
1640–1682
Hampton Parish, York, Virginia
Mary Hampton
1648–1700
Wilmington Parish, York, Virginia
RICHARD Mosby
1625–1746
Henrico, Virginia or England
Judith Parsens
1629–1679
Henrico, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Wade's Descendants

1.
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John Wade (1704–2 July 1787) m. Elizabeth Dawson (1704–June 1787)
  1. 1. Ann Wade 1744–1787 m. Benjamin Menees 1739–1811
    1. 1. John Maness 1770–1842 m. Sarah Griffith 1782–
      1. 1. Edmund Manus 1793–1880 m. Sarah Manas 1814–1900
        1. 1. Catherine Matthews 1837–1932 m. John Matthews 1837–1897
        2. 2. Edward (Francis) Manis 1834–1886
        3. 3. Sarah Manus 1849–1860
        4. 4. Susan Manus 1840–
        5. 5. Wm. Manas 1848–1922 m. Ruth (Elizabeth Ann) Rice 1861–1919
        6. 6. Herby Manus 1836–
        7. 7. Wesley Manus 1835–1890 m. Sarah (Ellen) Rice 1859–1955
        8. 8. Edward (Francis Asbury) Manis 1843–1883
        9. 9. W (F) Manus 1844–
        10. 10. Marion ("Mack") Manus 1853–1910
        11. 11. H. (Calvin) Manis 1835–1888 m. J. (Sarah) Manis 1854–1940
      2. 2. Joseph Menees 1816–1852
      3. 3. Rebecca Menees 1825–
      4. 4. Nancy Menees 1810–
      5. 5. William (Irvine) Meneese 1810–1856
      6. 6. John Menees 1794–1854
      7. 7. Jackson (H) Menees 1819–
      8. 8. James (W) Menees 1790–1877
      9. 9. Isaac (W) Menees 1800–1864
    2. 2. Isaac Menees 1760–1823
    3. 3. William (Dawson) Menees 1770–1858
    4. 4. Elizabeth MENEES 1776–1844 m. John (Irwin) Dorris 1773–1822
      1. 1. Nancy (Irwin) Dorris 1796–1864
      2. 2. Mary (Griffin) Dorris 1797–1880
      3. 3. Rebecca Dorris 1799–1800
      4. 4. William (Dawson) Dorris 1802–1892
      5. 5. Hiram (Wade) Dorris 1805–1805
      6. 6. Elizabeth (Allison) Dorris 1788–1860
      7. 7. Joseph Dorris 1800–1800
    5. 5. Benjamin (Menees) Jr 1770–1824
    6. 6. Mary (Ann) Menees 1760–1844
  2. 2. Elinor Wade 1755–1830
  3. 3. Mary Wade 1736–1816
  4. 4. Elizabeth Wade 1733–1830
  5. 5. Jesse Wade 1735–
  6. 6. Dawson Wade 1732–1819 m. Rachel Burnside 1744–1783
    1. 1. Dawson Wade 1764–1835
    2. 2. Elizabeth Wade 1768–1856
    3. 3. Rachel Wade 1769–1839 m. John Mounce 1770–1837
      1. 1. Margaret Mounce 1800–1890 m. Tuckaho Doublehead 1758–1800 m. Elisha Roberts 1798–1875
        1. 1. Granville Roberts 1834–1921
        2. 2. Rachel Roberts 1827–1900
        3. 3. John (R) Roberts 1827–1903
        4. 4. Jonathan Roberts 1830–1903
        5. 5. Henry Roberts 1832–1909
        6. 6. Joel Roberts 1833–1854
        7. 7. Henry (J) Roberts 1838–1906
        8. 8. Bethsada Roberts 1841–1897
      2. 2. Susan (Ann) Mounce 1815–1849
      3. 3. Mary (Polly) Mounce 1787–1859
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Betsy) Mounce 1793–1870
      5. 5. Joseph Mounce 1807–1857
      6. 6. Elizabeth Mounce 1793–1839
      7. 7. John Mounce 1817–
      8. 8. Minerva Mounce 1804–
      9. 9. Elliott Mounce 1800–
      10. 10. Monica Mounce 1814–
      11. 11. Andrew Mounce 1792–1808
      12. 12. Mary Mounce 1797–1860
      13. 13. Tilman Mounce 1800–1850
      14. 14. William Mounce 1798–1890
    4. 4. John Wade 1769–1791
    5. 5. James Wade 1770–1844
    6. 6. Margaret Wade 1783–1797
    7. 7. Esther Wade 1781–1819
    8. 8. William Wade 1775–1841
    9. 9. Joseph Wade 1775–1844
    10. 10. Nancy Wade 1771–1850
    11. 11. Nancy Wade 1783–

John Wade's Timeline

3 Records

1704
1704
Birth of John Wade in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia
1782
1782
Age 78
John Wade resided here in 05 01, Hanover County, VA
05 01, Hanover County, VA
1787
2 July 1787
Age 83
Death of John Wade in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1704
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 05 01, Hanover County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 July 1787
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths
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