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Joseph Terry 1794–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Mar 1794

Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 20 Aug 1871

Death Location: Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States

Father: James Terry

Mother: Mary Gooch

Spouse(s): Elizabeth None

Children(s): Carr Terry, Elizabeth Terry, Nancy Terry, Louisa Terry, Mary Terry, Sarah Terry, James Terry

The story of Joseph Terry began in 1794 in Granville, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, Joseph Terry resided in Overton, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Joseph Terry resided in District 10, Jackson, Tennessee. Joseph Terry married Elizabeth, and had children including Carr Terry, Elizabeth Terry, James Anderson Terry, Louisa Linza Frances Terry, Mary Ann Terry, Nancy Terry, Sarah D Terry, William G Terry. Joseph Terry passed away in 1871 in Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Terry began in 1794 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Joseph Terry resided in Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Joseph Terry resided in District 10, Jackson, Tennessee.
  • Joseph Terry married Elizabeth, and had children including Carr Terry, Elizabeth Terry, James Anderson Terry, Louisa Linza Frances Terry, Mary Ann Terry, Nancy Terry, Sarah D Terry, William G Terry.
  • Joseph Terry passed away in 1871 in Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Terry's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Terry
1794–1871
Birth Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Terry
1768–1828
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Mary Gooch
1774–1832
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Rowland Terry
1738–1824
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Henrietta Terry
1745–1786
Virginia, United States
Gideon Gooch
1754–1800
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Mary McGehee
1742–1813
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Terry
1700–1769
Sarah Davis
1718–1765
Mary Watkins
1786–
John Gooch
1707–1783
Lucy Wade
1709–1768
Carr McGehee
1715–1782
Elizabeth Chiles
1729–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Terry
1665–1736
Sarah
1675–1765
Nathaniel Davis
1700–1765
Sarah Terry
1702–1772
James McGehee
1698–1774
Rebecca Prewitt
1702–1774
Manoah Chiles
1706–1760
Elizabeth Terrell
1708–1742

Joseph Terry's Descendants

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Joseph Terry (29 Mar 1794–20 Aug 1871) m. Elizabeth (14 Jul 1801–2 Sep 1889)
  1. 1. Carr Terry 1842–1915
  2. 2. Elizabeth Terry 1828–1880
  3. 3. Nancy Terry 1819–1841
  4. 4. Louisa ("Linza" Frances) Terry 1831–1892
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Terry 1833–1915
  6. 6. Sarah (D) Terry 1836–1873
  7. 7. James (Anderson) Terry 1840–1860

Joseph Terry's Timeline

6 Records

1794
29 Mar 1794
Birth of Joseph Terry in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 36
Joseph Terry resided here in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 56
Joseph Terry resided here in District 10, Jackson, Tennessee
District 10, Jackson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 66
Joseph Terry resided here in District 15, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
District 15, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 76
Joseph Terry resided here in District 15, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
District 15, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
1871
20 Aug 1871
Age 77
Death of Joseph Terry in Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1794
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 39
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 193; Family History Library Film: 0024537

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 15, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 15, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo Valley, Putnam, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States

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