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Joseph Cunningham 1710–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1710

Birth Location: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: Mar 1769

Death Location: Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: James Cunningham

Mother: Sarah Wood-Cunningham

Spouse(s): Rebecca Jane

Children(s): George Cunningham, Jane Cunningham

The story of Joseph Cunningham began in 1710 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1768, Joseph Cunningham resided in Providence, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Joseph Cunningham married Rebecca Jane, and had children including George B Cunningham, Jane Cunningham. Joseph Cunningham passed away in 1769 in Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Cunningham began in 1710 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1768, Joseph Cunningham resided in Providence, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Joseph Cunningham married Rebecca Jane, and had children including George B Cunningham, Jane Cunningham.
  • Joseph Cunningham passed away in 1769 in Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Cunningham
1693–1733
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sarah Wood-Cunningham
1692–1712
Birth Location: Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Jane
1712–1767
Birth Location: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

George Cunningham
1750–1818
Birth Location: Of Frankstown Township, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jane Cunningham
1750–1800
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Joseph Cunningham's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Cunningham
1710–1769
Birth Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
James Cunningham
1693–1733
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah Wood-Cunningham
1692–1712
Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Cunningham
1664–1700
Rochfortbridge, Meath, Ireland
Anna (Hannah) Boucher
1667–1724
Pennsylvania, United States
John Wood
1664–1739
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Mary Church
1666–1748
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Cunningham
1642–1702
Sara Woods
1645–1711
Hiram Boucher
1621–1689
Abigail Boucher
1622–1707
John Wood
1650–1710
Mary Peabody
1652–1710
Joseph Church
1638–1710
Mary Tucker
–1710
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nehemiah Cunningham
1618–1690
Rebecca Immigrant.
1616–1680
David Bouchier
1589–1668
Mary Freidline
1594–1642
Samuel Slater
1600–
Mary Show
1600–
Steven Wood
1630–1697
Elizabeth Gleade
1633–1657

Joseph Cunningham's Descendants

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Joseph Cunningham (1 Jan 1710–Mar 1769) m. Rebecca Jane (1712–1767)
  1. 1. George (B.) Cunningham 1750–1818 m. Mary (Jane) Moore 1744–1822
    1. 1. Archibald Cunningham 1782–1858 m. Rosanna Hutchison 1785–1880
      1. 1. Elizabeth Cunningham 1809–1876 m. William Cochran 1789–1876
        1. 1. Archibald Cochran 1828–1904 m. Margaret Campbell 1830–1905
        2. 2. John (C.) Cochran 1843–1896
        3. 3. Lewis (Cass) Cochran 1847–1896
        4. 4. Ruth Cochrain 1827–
        5. 5. Andrew Cochrain 1831–
        6. 6. Rosanna Cochrain 1833–
        7. 7. Jane (E) Cochrain 1834–
        8. 8. July (Ann) Cochrain 1837–
        9. 9. William (S) Cochrain 1839–
        10. 10. Nancy Cochrain 1841–
      2. 2. Ruth Cunningham 1815–1890
      3. 3. Jane CUNNINGHAM 1807–1881
      4. 4. Rosanna CUNNINGHAM 1824–1902
    2. 2. Thomas Cunningham 1785–1857
    3. 3. William Cunningham 1774–
  2. 2. Jane Cunningham 1750–1800

Joseph Cunningham's Timeline

4 Records

1710
1 Jan 1710
Birth of Joseph Cunningham in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1768
1768
Age 58
Joseph Cunningham resided here in Providence, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Providence, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1769
Mar 1769
Age 59
Death of Joseph Cunningham in Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1805
24 Feb 1805
Age 95
Joseph Cunningham was baptized in Kent, England
Kent, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1710
    Event Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1805
    Event Place: Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Providence, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 322

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1769
    Event Place: Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
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