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Malissa Ann Allen 1848–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1848

Birth Location: Cain River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1 Feb 1936

Death Location: McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Nathaniel Allen

Mother: Lucinda Wheeler

Spouse(s): William Ward, Jessie Baxter

Children(s): Charles Ward

In 1848, Malissa Ann Allen entered the world in Cain River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA, born to Nathaniel Oscar Allen And Lucinda Wheeler. In 1860, Malissa Ann Allen resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Malissa Ann Allen resided in North Cove, McDowell, North Carolina, USA. Malissa Ann Allen married Jessie E Baxter, William Will Ward, and had children including Charles Ward. Malissa Ann Allen passed away in 1936 in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Malissa Ann Allen entered the world in Cain River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA, born to Nathaniel Oscar Allen And Lucinda Wheeler.
  • In 1860, Malissa Ann Allen resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Malissa Ann Allen resided in North Cove, McDowell, North Carolina, USA.
  • Malissa Ann Allen married Jessie E Baxter, William Will Ward, and had children including Charles Ward.
  • Malissa Ann Allen passed away in 1936 in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Allen
1818–1894
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
NA
Lucinda Wheeler
1823–1903
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

William Ward
1825–1894
Birth Location: McDowell, Lincoln, North Carolina
WW
Jessie Baxter
1848–1936
Birth Location: McDowell County, North Carolina, USA
JB

Children(s)

Charles Ward
1876–1935
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW

Malissa Allen's Ancestors

Self
Malissa Allen
1848–1936
Birth Place: Cain River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Oscar Allen
1818–1894
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Lucinda Wheeler
1823–1903
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (P Allen) Sr
1782–1870
North Carolina
Anna ("Annie") Turner
1788–1870
Yancey County, North Carolina
Rev. (John Henry) Wheeler
1793–1871
Washington, Virginia, United States
Rhodica (Rhoda) Ray
1805–1885
Burnsville, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Turner
1764–1800
Sarah Black
1768–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Black
1746–1795
Mary Lea
1750–1795

Malissa Allen's Descendants

1.
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Malissa (Ann) Allen (27 Nov 1848–1 Feb 1936) m. William ("Will") Ward (7 Jul 1825–10 May 1894) m. Jessie (E) Baxter (6 June 1848–1 April 1936)
  1. 1. Charles Ward 1876–1935 m. Ruth (Matilda) Huskins 1862–1935
    1. 1. Mable (Agnes) Ward 1886–1954 m. Alphonso (P) Hudkins 1891–1979
      1. 1. Ruth (Elaine) Hudkins 1911–1993 m. Donald (Sherlock) Galbraith 1912–1983
        1. 1. Jane (Louise) Galbraith 1933–2018 m. William (Noble) Ragland 1933–1999
      2. 2. Mack (Robert) Hudkins 1915–2004 m. Doris (G) Warnock 1918–
      3. 3. Warren (Frederick) Hudkins 1918–1998
    2. 2. Callie Ward 1902–
    3. 3. Ana (Lee) Ward 1896–
    4. 4. Grayson Ward 1891–

Malissa Allen's Timeline

4 Records

1848
27 Nov 1848
Birth of Malissa Ann Allen in Cain River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Cain River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Malissa Ann Allen resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Malissa Ann Allen resided here in North Cove, McDowell, North Carolina, USA
North Cove, McDowell, North Carolina, USA
1936
1 Feb 1936
Age 88
Death of Malissa Ann Allen in Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, USA
Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1848
    Event Place: Cain River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Cove, McDowell, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241204
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 385; Family History Library Film: 803919
    [4] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 385; Family History Library Film: 803919

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Cove, McDowell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Cove, McDowell, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241204

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes, 1800-2000
    [3] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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