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Joseph Philip Saunders 1826 – 1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1826

Birth Location: ,Bedford,Virginia,USA

Death Date: 1883

Death Location: ,Bedford,Virginia,USA

Father: Littleberry Saunders

Mother: Mary Cunningham

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Stone

Children(s): Mary Saunders, Henry Saunders, Samuel Saunders, Martha Saunders, Littleberry Saunders, Lucy Saunders, Ezekiel Saunders, Joseph Saunders

In 1826, Joseph Philip Saunders entered the world in ,Bedford,Virginia,USA, born to Littleberry James Saunders and Mary Cunningham. In 1850, Joseph Philip Saunders resided in Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia. In 1860, Joseph Philip Saunders resided in Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia, Unit. Joseph Philip Saunders married Elizabeth Stone, and had children including Mary Jane Saunders, Henry Giles Saunders, Samuel Richard Saunders, Martha Frances Saunders, Littleberry Davis Saunders, Lucy Saunders, Ezekiel (Ekie) Saunders, Joseph Saunders. Joseph Philip Saunders passed away in 1883 in ,Bedford,Virginia,USA.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Joseph Philip Saunders entered the world in ,Bedford,Virginia,USA, born to Littleberry James Saunders and Mary Cunningham.
  • In 1850, Joseph Philip Saunders resided in Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia.
  • In 1860, Joseph Philip Saunders resided in Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia, Unit.
  • Joseph Philip Saunders married Elizabeth Stone, and had children including Mary Jane Saunders, Henry Giles Saunders, Samuel Richard Saunders, Martha Frances Saunders, Littleberry Davis Saunders, Lucy Saunders, Ezekiel (Ekie) Saunders, Joseph Saunders.
  • Joseph Philip Saunders passed away in 1883 in ,Bedford,Virginia,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Littleberry Saunders
1789 – 1867
Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, United States
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Mary Cunningham
1800 – 1848
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Stone
1833 – 1885
Birth Location: Bedford Co, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Saunders
1849 – 1918
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
MS
Henry Saunders
1852 – 1921
Birth Location: Bedford Co, Virginia, USA
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Samuel Saunders
1855 – 1937
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
SS
Martha Saunders
1857 – 1941
Birth Location: Bedford Co, Virginia, USA
MS
Littleberry Saunders
1860 – 1957
Birth Location: Bedford Co, Virginia, USA
LS
Lucy Saunders
1864 – 1927
Birth Location: Bedford Co, Virginia, USA
LS
Ezekiel Saunders
1867 –
Birth Location: Virginia
ES
Joseph Saunders
1874 – 1962
Birth Location: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia, USA
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Joseph Saunders's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Saunders
1826 – 1883
Birth Place: ,Bedford,Virginia,USA
Parents
Littleberry James Saunders
1789 – 1867
Franklin, Virginia, United States
Mary Cunningham
1800 – 1848
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Philemon (Philip) Saunders
1763 – 1846
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Jemima Greer
1766 – 1844
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Julius Saunders
1720 – 1764
Jemima Woodward
1720 – 1806
Joseph Greer
1727 – 1781
Ann Lowe
1735 – 1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Greer
1688 – 1750
Sarah Day
1686 – 1758
WILLIAM LOWE
1685 – 1743
Temperance Pickett
1700 – 1726

Joseph Saunders's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Philip) Saunders (1826 – 1883) m. Elizabeth Stone (abt 1833 – 1 May 1885)
  1. 1. Mary (Jane) Saunders (28 Dec 1849 – 29 Dec 1918)
  2. 2. Henry (Giles) Saunders (29 Apr 1852 – 1 Aug 1921)
  3. 3. Samuel (Richard) Saunders (26 Feb 1855 – 28 Aug 1937) m. Hope (Jane) Saunders (20 Oct 1854 – 16 April 1928) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Saunders (27 Nov 1884 – 1 Feb 1978)
    1. 1. Hettie Saunders (12 Nov 1876 – 8 Jul 1954)
    2. 2. Sidney (Herbert) Saunders (4 Sep 1879 – 8 Apr 1938)
    3. 3. John (Henry) Saunders (1880 – 1957)
    4. 4. Nancy ("Nattie" "Nannie" K.) Saunders (17 Sep 1882 – 31 Jul 1974)
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Saunders (27 Nov 1884 – 1 Feb 1978) m. Elijah (Walter) Huddleston (22 Aug 1880 – ) m. Floyd (Hezekiah) Simmons (11 Aug 1885 – 13 July 1974) m. Samuel (Richard) Saunders (26 Feb 1855 – 28 Aug 1937)
      1. 1. Mrytle (F) Huddleston (26 Sept 1907 – 7 Oct 1989)
      2. 2. John (R) Huddleston (abt 1909 – )
      3. 3. Fletcher (C) Simmons (1909 – September 1971) m. Ewllery (V) Simmons (6 June 1911 – 23 May 1995)
      4. 4. Fletcher (J) Simmons (1909 – Sep 1971)
      5. 5. Wallace (S) Simmons (12 Jul 1914 – 7 Jan 1992) m. Anna (Mae) Simmons (abt 1916 – 31 Mar 2003) m. Mary (Beatrice) Williamson (11 Apr 1924 – 11 Nov 1983)
        1. 1. Helen Simmons (abt 1935 – )
        2. 2. Richard (Allen) Simmons (1 Jan 1948 – ) m. Carol (Benson) Dudley (20 Oct 1948 – ) m. Delores (Ann) Barry (About 22 May 1950 – )
        3. 3. Mary (Lee) Stefi (4/10/1949 – 1/8/2017) m. Tommy Stefi
        4. 4. Laury Simmons
      6. 6. Walace Simmons (12 Jul 1914 – 7 Jan 1992) m. Mary (Beatrice) Williamson (11 Apr 1924 – 11 Nov 1983)
    6. 6. Avena (A) Saunders (28 Dec 1886 – 3 Feb 1975)
    7. 7. Bertha Saunders (1889 – 28 Feb 1890)
    8. 8. Jennie (Bell) Saunders (11 Feb 1891 – 19 Mar 1989) m. Charles (G) Fautz (abt 1886 – )
      1. 1. Clifford (M) Fautz (abt 1917 – )
      2. 2. Hellen (C) Fautz (abt 1919 – )
      3. 3. Lois (T) Fautz (abt 1920 – )
    9. 9. Adell Launders (May 1892 – )
    10. 10. Odell Saunders (21 May 1893 – 1951)
    11. 11. Samuel (Richard) Saunders (8 Sep 1895 – 1937)
    12. 12. Anna (Jane) Saunders (30 June 1898 – 26 Jan 1991)
    13. 13. Lulie (H) Saunders (1902 – )
  4. 4. Martha (Frances) Saunders (27 Apr 1857 – 17 Sept 1941)
  5. 5. Littleberry (Davis) Saunders (12 Aug 1860 – 5 Oct 1957) m. Aquilla (Pleasant) Saunders (18 Oct 1861 – 29 Mar 1940)
  6. 6. Lucy Saunders (18 Mar 1864 – 9 June 1927)
  7. 7. Ezekiel ((Ekie)) Saunders (22 June 1867 – )
  8. 8. Joseph Saunders (11 February 1874 – 1962)

Joseph Saunders's Timeline

6 Records

1826
1826
Birth of Joseph Philip Saunders in ,Bedford,Virginia,USA
,Bedford,Virginia,USA
1850
1850
Age 24
Joseph Philip Saunders resided here in Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia
Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 34
Joseph Philip Saunders resided here in Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 44
Joseph Philip Saunders resided here in Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 54
Joseph Philip Saunders resided here in Chamblissburgh, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Chamblissburgh, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1883
1883
Age 57
Death of Joseph Philip Saunders in ,Bedford,Virginia,USA
,Bedford,Virginia,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: ,Bedford,Virginia,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chamblissburgh, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: 1355; Family History Film: 1255355; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 012
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M593_1635; Page: 91B; Image: 186; Family History Library Film: 553134
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M653_1335; Page: 511; Image: 217; Family History Library Film: 805335
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M432_935; Page: 243B; Image: 485

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M432_935; Page: 243B; Image: 485

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M653_1335; Page: 511; Image: 217; Family History Library Film: 805335

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M593_1635; Page: 91B; Image: 186; Family History Library Film: 553134

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chamblissburgh, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chamblissburgh, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: 1355; Family History Film: 1255355; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M593_1635; Page: 91B; Image: 186; Family History Library Film: 553134

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: ,Bedford,Virginia,USA
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