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Jonas Marks 1829–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1829

Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1857

Death Location: West Virginia, USA

Father: Evan Marks

Mother: Margaret Parsons

Spouse(s): Harriet Furr

Children(s): Mary Marks

The story of Jonas Marks began in 1829 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA. In 1850, Jonas Marks resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA. In 1854, Jonas Marks established residence. Jonas Marks married Harriet Marks Layfield Furr, and had children including Mary Jane Lewis Marks. Jonas Marks passed away in 1857 in West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonas Marks began in 1829 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Jonas Marks resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1854, Jonas Marks established residence.
  • Jonas Marks married Harriet Marks Layfield Furr, and had children including Mary Jane Lewis Marks.
  • Jonas Marks passed away in 1857 in West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jonas Marks's Ancestors

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Jonas Marks
1829–1857
Birth Place: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Evan Marks
1813–1875
Harrison, Virginia, USA
Margaret Parsons
1815–1875
Harrison, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Marks) Jr
1784–1867
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Sally ("Sarah") Jones
1790–1839
Harrison, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Joseph (Parsons) Sr
1783–1868
Randolph County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Lockhart) Bush
1786–1867
Harrison County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jr
1754–1805
Margaret Hagle
1763–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1721–1820
Anna Katterman
1729–1820

Jonas Marks's Descendants

1.
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Jonas Marks (1829–1857) m. Harriet ((Marks) (Layfield)) Furr (2 May 1832–14 Aug 1916)
  1. 1. Mary (Jane (Lewis)) Marks 1854–1935 m. William (A) Lewis 1849–1940

Jonas Marks's Timeline

4 Records

1829
1829
Birth of Jonas Marks in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
Jonas Marks resided here in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
1854
1854
Age 25
Jonas Marks resided here
None
1857
1857
Age 28
Death of Jonas Marks in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia; Roll: 946; Page: 23a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1854
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1845-1969; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Gilmer County); Probate Place: Gilmer, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1845-1969; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Gilmer County); Probate Place: Gilmer, West Virginia

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