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Joseph Carey 1799–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1799

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 10 Mar 1888

Death Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Joseph Carey

Mother: Nancy Holland

Spouse(s): Catharine Sherfey

Children(s): Elijah Carey, Henry Carey, Sarah Carey, John Carey, Hannah Carey, Elkanah Carey, Benjamin Jr.

In 1799, Joseph Carey entered the world in Tennessee, born to Joseph Carey And Nancy Holland. In 1830, Joseph Carey resided in Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1840, Joseph Carey resided in Washington, Tennessee, USA. Joseph Carey married Catharine Kate Sherfey, and had children including Benjamin L Carey Jr, Elijah Carey, Elkanah Carey, Hannah Carey, Henry Franklin Carey, John Carey, Sarah Ann Carey. Joseph Carey passed away in 1888 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Joseph Carey entered the world in Tennessee, born to Joseph Carey And Nancy Holland.
  • In 1830, Joseph Carey resided in Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1840, Joseph Carey resided in Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joseph Carey married Catharine Kate Sherfey, and had children including Benjamin L Carey Jr, Elijah Carey, Elkanah Carey, Hannah Carey, Henry Franklin Carey, John Carey, Sarah Ann Carey.
  • Joseph Carey passed away in 1888 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Carey
1770–
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Holland
1778–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Catharine Sherfey
1802–1884
Birth Location: Virginia or North Carolina
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Children(s)

Elijah Carey
1832–1908
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Henry Carey
1838–1915
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, USA
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Sarah Carey
1841–1912
Birth Location: Washington Co., Tennessee
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John Carey
1830–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Hannah Carey
1833–
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Elkanah Carey
1835–
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Benjamin Jr.
1836–1918
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Joseph Carey's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Carey
1799–1888
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Joseph Carey
1770–
Nancy Holland
1778–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Carey's Descendants

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Joseph Carey (31 Mar 1799–10 Mar 1888) m. Catharine ("Kate") Sherfey (18 April 1802–26 March 1884)
  1. 1. Elijah Carey 1832–1908 m. Tymanda Bacon 1834–1913
    1. 1. Mary (E) Carey 1858–1935 m. John (L) Ford 1850–1927
      1. 1. Lura (Axie) Ford 1888–1961 m. Argyle (Blaine) Mitchell 1883–1952
        1. 1. Ina ("Mamie") Mitchell 1909–1994 m. Clyde (L) Mitchell 1910–1999
        2. 2. John (D) Mitchell 1916–2004
      2. 2. Vestal (Franklin) Ford 1891–1955
      3. 3. Elbert (Bovell) Ford 1879–1962 m. Bessie (Ethel) Combs 1886–1970
        1. 1. John (William) Ford 1914–1985 m. Margie (Lucille) Bacon 1914–1995 m. Edith (Francis) Mitchell 1916–1986
      4. 4. Ethel (J) Ford 1894–1978 m. James (Alfred) Childress 1887–1930
        1. 1. Aden (D.) Childress 1914–2003
      5. 5. Nora (Delona) Ford 1886–1975 m. James (J Washington) Jordon 1882–1970
        1. 1. Lillie (Virginia) Jordan 1917–2000 m. James (Harvey) Patrick 1917–1975
        2. 2. Erma (Lee) Jordan 1904–2002 m. George (Washington) Milhorn 1895–1966
        3. 3. Homer (Niles) Jordan 1907–1977
        4. 4. Willie (Elizabeth) Jordan 1917–1995 m. Stacy (Walker) Gentry 1917–1989
        5. 5. Illa (Jay) Jordan 1914–1999 m. Paul (Hobart) Keys 1915–2000
      6. 6. Eva Ford 1895–
      7. 7. Perry Ford 1892–
      8. 8. Dessie Ford 1898–
      9. 9. Buford (Frank) Ford 1897–
      10. 10. Earl Ford 1902–
      11. 11. William (Henry) Ford 1877–1960 m. Clyde Pickens 1879–1949
        1. 1. Ray (Elijah Ford) Sr 1900–1969 m. Mary (Anna) Bacon 1905–1990
    2. 2. Elbert (Gibson) Carey 1862–1941 m. Josephine Elsea 1863–1936
      1. 1. Minnie (H) Cary 1886–1973
      2. 2. Claude (Elza) Carey 1890–1918
      3. 3. John (K.) Carey 1895–1973
      4. 4. Arthur (E.) Carey 1892–1971
      5. 5. Arden (Bert) Carey 1888–1947
      6. 6. Sarah (A) Cary 1884–
    3. 3. Sarah (A) Carey 1860–1863
  2. 2. Henry (Franklin) Carey 1838–1915 m. Louisa Bacon 1835–1899
    1. 1. Joseph (M.) Carey 1865–1944 m. Effie (Louise) Miller 1868–1940 m. Martha (H) Wexler 1882–1967
    2. 2. Charles (T) Carey 1872–1899
    3. 3. Sarah (Amanda) Carey 1862–1864
  3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Carey 1841–1912 m. Sylvanus Bacon 1840–1892
    1. 1. Eliza (Alice) Bacon 1864–1951 m. James (William) Troxail 1873–1946
      1. 1. Effie (Lee) Troxoil 1905–1992 m. Jewell (Walter "Joe") Dillingham 1908–1980
        1. 1. Elizabeth (J) Dillingham 1928–2020
      2. 2. Anna (May) Troxail 1898–1929 m. Floyd (Elijah) Westlake 1900–1988
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Westlake 1924–2005
        2. 2. Alice (Louise) Westlake 1925–2014
        3. 3. Maebelle Westlake 1927–2009
      3. 3. Addie (Belle) Troxial 1902–1921
      4. 4. John (Westerfield) Troxail 1908–1958 m. Effie (Mae) Rippy 1913–1968
        1. 1. Margaret (Louise) Troxail 1939–1968
        2. 2. Kathleen Troxail 1931–2010 m. Alvin (Leon) Jones 1921–2004
        3. 3. John (W Troxail) Jr 1934–1995
      5. 5. Nola ("Nolie" Ann) Troxail 1893–1981 m. James (Johnson) Nuckols 1878–1967
      6. 6. James (Robert) Troxail 1894–1981 m. Lucy (Kyrk) Bailey 1893–1962
        1. 1. William (Floyd) Troxail 1923–2000
        2. 2. George (Robert) Troxail 1921–1973
        3. 3. James (Howard) Troxail 1931–1931
        4. 4. Pernie (Lucille) Troxail 1925–2004
        5. 5. Verna (Lougene) Troxail 1927–2008
        6. 6. Eula (Lawvawn "Bonnie") Troxail 1931–1988
      7. 7. William (Marvin) Troxail 1891–1967 m. Emma (Lee) Mayo 1895–1979
        1. 1. Annie (Pearl) Troxail 1921–1995
    2. 2. Madison (Monroe "Mat") Bacon 1867–1947 m. Mary (Hopkins "Molly") Barbour 1867–1924
      1. 1. Charles (William) Bacon 1903–1994 m. Lottie (Frances) Matthews 1905–1996
        1. 1. William (Gordon) Bacon 1928–2017
      2. 2. Jacob (Robert "Jakie") Bacon 1891–1974 m. Nettie (Frances) Weathers 1890–1988
        1. 1. William ((Billy) Robert) Bacon 1919–2000
        2. 2. James (Monroe) Bacon 1921–2003
      3. 3. Martha (Ann) Bacon 1894–1969 m. Robert (Henry) Miller 1889–1985
        1. 1. John (R) Miller 1923–2020 m. Wallace (Christine) McGuire 1926–2013
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Butler 1919–1962
      4. 4. Daisy (Vera) Bacon 1898–1982 m. Gilbert (Albert) Buchholz 1897–1961
      5. 5. Ephrom (Dennis "Den") Bacon 1900–1989 m. Mary (Etta) Tolle 1898–1983
        1. 1. Mary (Margaret) Bacon 1925–1925
        2. 2. Elsie (May) Bacon 1926–1926
        3. 3. Martha (Henrietta) Bacon 1927–2016 m. Ernest (Marshall) Gramlin 1926–1992
        4. 4. Eleanor (Jean) Bacon 1933–2017 m. Philip Baise 1929–2013
      6. 6. Dexter (Arnold) Bacon 1905–1979 m. Helen (Elizabeth) Miller 1911–1996
        1. 1. Dexter (A. Bacon) Jr. 1930–2013
        2. 2. Joe (Donald) Bacon 1936–2016 m. Donnie (Sue) Richardson 1935–2015
        3. 3. Elizabeth ("Bettye" Joyce) Bacon 1932–2020
      7. 7. Rosie Bacon 1907–1907
    3. 3. Elbert (Miller) Bacon 1870–1946 m. Mary (Virgie) Bacon 1877–1959
      1. 1. Sarah (Emma) Bacon 1896–1975 m. James (Thomas) Houchens 1894–1968
        1. 1. James (Elwood) Houchens 1924–1978
        2. 2. Roger (Bacon) Houchens 1925–1992
        3. 3. Guelda (Jean) Houchens 1933–2022
      2. 2. Artie (Verla) Bacon 1900–1993 m. Manuel (Leo) Gentry 1896–1953
      3. 3. Anna (Jewell) Bacon 1905–1972 m. Lois (Garnett) Lowery 1901–1973
        1. 1. Jewell (Garnett) Lowery 1938–2001
      4. 4. Lavada (Earl) Bacon 1909–1998 m. Marion (Dowling) Bradford 1909–1985
      5. 5. Mildred (Lucille) Bacon 1913–2000
      6. 6. Maxie (Nell) Bacon 1916–1998
      7. 7. Joe (Maxwell) Bacon 1922–2004 m. Nellie (June) Vance 1932–2019
    4. 4. Charles (Joseph "Charlie Joe") Bacon 1874–1951 m. Isabelle (F) Swadley 1885–1971
    5. 5. Julia (Ann) Bacon 1876–1903
    6. 6. William (Henry) Bacon 1879–1961 m. Bedie (Ann) Free 1884–1951
      1. 1. Haskel (Albert) Bacon 1916–2005 m. Martha (Fern) Peak 1915–2011
        1. 1. Wenona (G "Noni") Bacon 1935–2016
      2. 2. Bertha (Marie) Bacon 1906–2001 m. Leland (Frederick) Armstrong 1908–2002
        1. 1. Beverly (Joan) Armstrong 1933–2011
      3. 3. John (Edward "Johnie") Bacon 1911–1990
      4. 4. Mabel (M) Bacon 1914–2007 m. Thomas (W) Drane 1908–1982
        1. 1. Donald (Thomas) Drane 1936–2011
      5. 5. Mary (Christine) Bacon 1918–2000
      6. 6. Vernon (Buel) Bacon 1920–1993
      7. 7. Pearl (J) Bacon 1904–1972 m. Lester (Miles) Whitaker 1904–1970
        1. 1. Sherell (Elaine) Whitaker 1936–2004
        2. 2. Rose (Laverne) Whitaker 1939–2002
      8. 8. Ruby (Beatrice) Bacon 1909–1993 m. Willard (W.) Webb 1910–1975
      9. 9. Owen (W) Bacon 1921–1945 m. Alice (Sue) Riddell 1925–1991
    7. 7. John (Martin "Johnie Martin") Bacon 1881–1902
    8. 8. Emery Bacon 1886–1886
    9. 9. Elmira (Katherine) Bacon 1862–1934 m. James (Henry) Marrs 1845–1926
  4. 4. John Carey 1830–
  5. 5. Hannah Carey 1833–
  6. 6. Elkanah Carey 1835–
  7. 7. Benjamin (L. Carey) Jr. 1836–1918 m. Sarah (Catherine) Douglass 1839–1921
    1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Carey 1870–1934 m. William (Henry) Cox 1852–1928
      1. 1. Jesse (Franklin) Cox 1908–1984
      2. 2. Mary (Katherine) Cox 1911–1993
    2. 2. Frank (Herman) Carey 1881–1941
    3. 3. Albert (Thomas) Carey 1874–1948
    4. 4. Maggie (M) Carey 1878–1957
    5. 5. Henry (B.) Carey 1860–1887
    6. 6. Joseph (E.) Carey 1861–1887
    7. 7. Samuel (Pierce) Carey 1863–1915
    8. 8. Worley (Emory) Carey 1866–1941
    9. 9. Cordelia (C.) Carey 1869–1889
    10. 10. John (C.) Carey 1872–1928
    11. 11. Arthur (M) Carey 1876–1971
    12. 12. William (M) Carey 1858–1935
    13. 13. Sara (Mona) Carey 1864–1864

Joseph Carey's Timeline

8 Records

1799
31 Mar 1799
Birth of Joseph Carey in Tennessee
Tennessee
1830
1830
Age 31
Joseph Carey resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 41
Joseph Carey resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Joseph Carey resided here in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Joseph Carey resided here in Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Joseph Carey resided here in District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 81
Joseph Carey resided here in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1888
10 Mar 1888
Age 89
Death of Joseph Carey in Washington Co., Tennessee
Washington Co., Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1799
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 175; Page: 227; Family History Library Film: 0024533

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 206; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 898; Page: 228b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 125

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 571A; Enumeration District: 036

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Washington Co., Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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