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Major Locklear 1749–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1846

Death Location: Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Father: Robert Locklear

Mother: Mary Patterson

Spouse(s): Betsy Locklear, Elizabeth Oxendine

Children(s): Robert Locklear, Thomas Locklear, Rachel Locklear, Rhoda Locklear, William Locklear, Jackson Locklear, David Locklear, Jefferson Locklear, Alexander Locklear, Isabel Locklear, Buie Locklear, Sulivan Locklear, John Wood, Winslow Locklear, Betsy Locklear, Baldy Locklear, Winslow Locklear, William Locklear, James Locklear

The story of Major Locklear began in 1749 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA. In 1755, Major Locklear resided in Cumberland, North Carolina. In 1830, Major Locklear resided in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Major Locklear married Betsy Locklear, Elizabeth Oxendine, Nicey Hammonds, and had children including Alexander Locklear, Baldy Locklear, Betsy Ann Locklear, Buie Locklear, David Locklear, Isabel Locklear, Jackson Locklear, James Cricket Locklear, Jefferson Locklear, John Wood, Rachel Locklear, Rhoda Locklear, Robert Locklear, Sulivan Locklear, Thomas Locklear, William Locklear, Winslow Locklear. Major Locklear passed away in 1846 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Major Locklear began in 1749 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1755, Major Locklear resided in Cumberland, North Carolina.
  • In 1830, Major Locklear resided in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Major Locklear married Betsy Locklear, Elizabeth Oxendine, Nicey Hammonds, and had children including Alexander Locklear, Baldy Locklear, Betsy Ann Locklear, Buie Locklear, David Locklear, Isabel Locklear, Jackson Locklear, James Cricket Locklear, Jefferson Locklear, John Wood, Rachel Locklear, Rhoda Locklear, Robert Locklear, Sulivan Locklear, Thomas Locklear, William Locklear, Winslow Locklear.
  • Major Locklear passed away in 1846 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Locklear
1685–1749
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Patterson
1702–1745
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Betsy Locklear
1806–1864
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Oxendine
1749–1850
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina Colony
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Children(s)

Robert Locklear
1753–1834
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Locklear
1780–1850
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Rachel Locklear
1780–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Rhoda Locklear
1780–1850
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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William Locklear
1760–1848
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Jackson Locklear
1828–1907
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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David Locklear
1834–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Jefferson Locklear
1835–1898
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina USA
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Alexander Locklear
1838–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Isabel Locklear
1839–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Buie Locklear
1841–1917
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Sulivan Locklear
1841–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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John Wood
1841–1900
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Winslow Locklear
1842–1884
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Betsy Locklear
1845–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Baldy Locklear
1837–1903
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Winslow Locklear
1842–1884
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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William Locklear
1765–1820
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
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James Locklear
1772–1840
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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Major Locklear's Ancestors

Self
Major Locklear
1749–1846
Birth Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Robert Thomas Locklear
1685–1749
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Patterson
1702–1745
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Nicholas Locklier
1650–1745
England
Hannah Brooks
1680–1750
Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Brookes
1640–1703
Elizabeth Smith
1665–1720
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Brooks
1620–1759
Catherine Gartree
1696–1759
Lieutenant Smith
1625–1691
Hannah Daft
1644–1694

Major Locklear's Descendants

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Major Locklear (1749–1846) m. Betsy Locklear (1806–Abt. 1864) m. Elizabeth Oxendine (1749–1850)
  1. 1. Robert Locklear 1753–1834
  2. 2. Thomas Locklear 1780–1850
  3. 3. Rachel Locklear 1780–
  4. 4. Rhoda Locklear 1780–1850
  5. 5. William Locklear 1760–1848
  6. 6. Jackson Locklear 1828–1907
  7. 7. David Locklear 1834–
  8. 8. Jefferson Locklear 1835–1898
  9. 9. Alexander Locklear 1838–
  10. 10. Isabel Locklear 1839–
  11. 11. Buie Locklear 1841–1917
  12. 12. Sulivan Locklear 1841–
  13. 13. John Wood 1841–1900
  14. 14. Winslow Locklear 1842–1884
  15. 15. Betsy (Ann) Locklear 1845–
  16. 16. Baldy Locklear 1837–1903
  17. 17. Winslow Locklear 1842–1884
  18. 18. William Locklear 1765–1820 m. Sophie Emanuel 1770–1866
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Betsey) Locklear 1789–1869 m. Daniel Lowery 1782–1864
      1. 1. Julia (Ann) Lowery 1832–1898
      2. 2. Daniel (Lowery) Jr 1838–
      3. 3. John (Quincy) Lowery 1829–1932 m. Anna (Orra Arrie) Lowery 1837–1926
        1. 1. Fletcher Lowry 1850–
        2. 2. Mary (May Lowery) Dial 1865–1936
      4. 4. Miranda (Meranza) Lowery 1823–1880
      5. 5. Rebecca ("Becky") Lowery 1827–1917 m. Willis Dial 1827–1900
        1. 1. Nathaniel Dial 1855–1936
        2. 2. Dorcas Dial 1862–
        3. 3. William (H) Dial 1869–1950
        4. 4. William (W) Lowry 1879–
        5. 5. Getheray Dial 1879–1900
        6. 6. Sally (J) Dial 1857–1952
        7. 7. Elizabeth Dial 1864–1948
        8. 8. John (J) Dial 1859–1946
        9. 9. Peter Dial 1875–1959
        10. 10. Tucker Dial 1869–1899
      6. 6. George (Washington) Lowery 1833–1915
      7. 7. Owen Lowery 1810–1880 m. susan 1810–1880
        1. 1. Dianna (alice) Lowry 1835–1898
        2. 2. Rachael Lowry 1848–1928
        3. 3. John (P) Lowery 1844–
        4. 4. Murdock Lowery 1858–1925
        5. 5. Susan Lowery 1840–
        6. 6. William Lowery 1831–1865
        7. 7. James (L) Lowry 1838–
        8. 8. Sarah Lowry 1831–
      8. 8. Polly Lowery 1805–1860
      9. 9. Stokes Lowery 1822–1850
      10. 10. Zion (Simeon) Lowery 1812–1880 m. Sarah (Witherspoon) Petty 1811–1850 m. Sophronia Locklear 1817–1915 m. Saphronia Lowry 1831–
        1. 1. Analiza Lowry 1834–1908
        2. 2. Andrew Lowery 1832–1909
        3. 3. Evander Lowery 1835–1913 m. Margaret (Ann) Middleton 1844–1916
        4. 4. Ann Lowry 1838–
        5. 5. Zion (Sion Ed) Lowery 1839–1903
        6. 6. Betsey Lowery 1846–
        7. 7. Catherine (Laransa) Lowery 1848–
        8. 8. Larcissis (Sophia) Lowery 1850–1895
        9. 9. Emely Lowery 1852–
        10. 10. Nellie Lowry 1853–
        11. 11. Jane Lowry 1859–
        12. 12. Rose Lowry 1861–
        13. 13. Daniel Lowry 1865–
        14. 14. Jimmie Lowry 1868–
        15. 15. Mary (Ellen) Lowry 1871–
        16. 16. Virginia Lowry 1874–
        17. 17. Martha Lowry 1877–
      11. 11. Delilah Lowery 1821–1914
      12. 12. Pattie (Elizabeth) Lowery 1795–1867
      13. 13. Delilah ("Eliza") Lowery 1821–1889 m. Alfred Lowery 1811–1848
        1. 1. Charity Oxendine 1851–1934
        2. 2. Ollin Oxendine 1853–1932 m. Mollie Lowry 1858– m. Flora Locklear 1865–1944 m. Elizabeth Dial 1864–1948
        3. 3. Asbury Oxendine 1862–1921
        4. 4. Sylvester Oxendine 1845–1916
        5. 5. Zachariah ("Zack") Oxendine 1855–1922
        6. 6. Eliza Oxendine 1857–1945
        7. 7. Jordan (L) Oxendine 1860–1926
        8. 8. Calvin Braboy 1837– m. Abigail Jones 1818–1908
        9. 9. Griffin Oxendine 1846–1924
        10. 10. Irvin Lowery 1838–1919
      14. 14. Elizabeth Lowery 1819–1914
  19. 19. James ("Cricket") Locklear 1772–1840

Major Locklear's Timeline

6 Records

1749
1749
Birth of Major Locklear in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
1755
1755
Age 6
Major Locklear resided here in Cumberland, North Carolina
Cumberland, North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 81
Major Locklear resided here in Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1834
12 Nov 1834
Age 85
Major Locklear was married in Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1846
1 Sep 1846
Age 97
Major Locklear was married in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1846
1846
Age 97
Death of Major Locklear in Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1834
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1846
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Cumberland, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 124; Page: 231; Family History Library Film: 0018090

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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