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Lydia Acuff Ellis 1824–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1824

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1906

Death Location: Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America

Father: Jonathan Ellis

Mother: Elizabeth Jones

Spouse(s): Comly Lukens

Children(s): Seth Lukens, Harvey Lukens, Elizabeth Lukens, Lizzie Lukens, Justus Lukens, Mary Lukens

In 1824, Lydia Acuff Ellis entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Jonathan Ellis And Elizabeth Jones. In 1850, Lydia Acuff Ellis resided in West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Lydia Acuff Ellis resided in Macon, Illinois, USA. Lydia Acuff Ellis married Comly Lukens, and had children including Elizabeth Lukens, Harvey Lukens, Justus Lukens, Lizzie E Lukens, Mary Ann Lukens, Seth Lukens. Lydia Acuff Ellis passed away in 1906 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Lydia Acuff Ellis entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Jonathan Ellis And Elizabeth Jones.
  • In 1850, Lydia Acuff Ellis resided in West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Lydia Acuff Ellis resided in Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • Lydia Acuff Ellis married Comly Lukens, and had children including Elizabeth Lukens, Harvey Lukens, Justus Lukens, Lizzie E Lukens, Mary Ann Lukens, Seth Lukens.
  • Lydia Acuff Ellis passed away in 1906 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Ellis
1790–1871
Birth Location: Gwynedd Twp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elizabeth Jones
1797–1875
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
EJ

Spouses(s)

Comly Lukens
1823–1911
Birth Location: Towamencin, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
CL

Children(s)

Seth Lukens
1857–1864
Birth Location: –
SL
Harvey Lukens
1855–1856
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Lukens
1859–
Birth Location: Illinois
EL
Lizzie Lukens
1860–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Justus Lukens
1854–1902
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JL
Mary Lukens
1864–1959
Birth Location: Decatur, Ill
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Lydia Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Ellis
1824–1906
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Jonathan Ellis
1790–1871
Gwynedd Twp, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Jones
1797–1875
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William Ellis
1756–1837
Whitpain, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sarah Barnes
1752–1837
Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania
David Jones
1775–1811
Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Ester Conrad
1773–1826
Horsham, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Ellis
1721–1788
Mary Norman
1725–1799
John Conrad
1744–1820
Sarah Taylor
1744–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Humphrey Ellis
1688–1749
Sage Morgan
1678–1761

Lydia Ellis's Descendants

1.
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Lydia (Acuff) Ellis (Oct 1824–1906) m. Comly Lukens (11 Sep 1823–14 Nov 1911)
  1. 1. Seth Lukens 1857–1864
  2. 2. Harvey Lukens 1855–1856
  3. 3. Elizabeth Lukens 1859–
  4. 4. Lizzie (E.) Lukens 1860–
  5. 5. Justus Lukens 1854–1902
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Lukens 1864–1959 m. William (Stepp W.S.) Collins 1863–1952
    1. 1. William (Henry) Collins 1896–1965 m. Helen (Anita) Kloess 1897–1967 m. Ethel (Clara Bell) Sharps 1896–1975
      1. 1. Patricia ("Pat" Eleanor) Collins 1917–
      2. 2. William (Brayton) Collins 1918–1993 m. Ann (P) Gahry 1917–1995 m. Ruthelyn Plummer 1925–2004
        1. 1. Michael (Reid) Collins 1947–2015
    2. 2. George (L) Collins 1892–1991
    3. 3. Ruth (Ann) Collins 1894–1927 m. Charles (B) Murphy 1880–1958
      1. 1. Robert (Steele) Murphy 1924–2007
      2. 2. Lawrence (C) Murphy 1918–2000
    4. 4. Elizabeth (C) Collins 1899– m. Hubert (Leander) Thompson 1905–1995 m. Hollis (R) Thompson 1898–1944

Lydia Ellis's Timeline

7 Records

1824
Oct 1824
Birth of Lydia Acuff Ellis in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 26
Lydia Acuff Ellis resided here in West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Lydia Acuff Ellis resided here in Macon, Illinois, USA
Macon, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Lydia Acuff Ellis resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Lydia Acuff Ellis resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
Lydia Acuff Ellis resided here in Riverside Precinct 3, Riverside, California, USA
Riverside Precinct 3, Riverside, California, USA
1906
1906
Age 82
Death of Lydia Acuff Ellis in Riverside, California, USA
Riverside, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1824
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: M593_249; Page: 398A; Family History Library Film: 545748
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 229; Page: 296B; Enumeration District: 147
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Riverside Precinct 3, Riverside, California; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1240096
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_766; Page: 353B; Image: 276
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Macon, Illinois; Roll: M653_203; Page: 779; Family History Library Film: 803203

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Macon, Illinois; Roll: M653_203; Page: 779; Family History Library Film: 803203

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: West Fallowfield, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_766; Page: 353B; Image: 276

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1848-1873; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR-PH 225

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Riverside Precinct 3, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Riverside Precinct 3, Riverside, California; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1240096

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 229; Page: 296B; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: M593_249; Page: 398A; Family History Library Film: 545748

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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