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Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham 1802–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 JUL 1802

Birth Location: Knox Co., Tennessee

Death Date: 1869

Death Location: Spring Creek Cemetery, Cave Springs, Benton, Arkansas (1869)

Father: James Cunnyngham

Mother: Catherine Giger

Spouse(s): Sarah Herriford, Nancy Cargile

Children(s): Wiley Sr, Lydia Cunnyngham, Sarah Cunnyngham, Nancy Cunnyngham, Mary Cunnyngham, Cineigh Cunnyngham, William Cunnyngham, Amanda Cunningham, James Cunningham, Elizabeth Cunnyngham, John Cunnyngham, Juley Cunnyngham, Geneva Cunnyngham, Hohn Cunnyngham, Marcus Cunnyngham

The story of Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham began in 1802 in Knox Co., Tennessee. In 1820, Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham was recorded in the census in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham married Mary Jane Callahan, Nancy Cargile, Sarah Said Herriford, and had children including Amanda Jane Mandy Cunningham, Cineigh Sina Cunnyngham, Elizabeth Suzanna Cunnyngham, Geneva Cargile Genevey Cunnyngham, Hohn Cunnyngham, James Hereford Cunningham, John Herriford Cunnyngham, Juley Ann Cunnyngham, Lydia Hereford Cunnyngham, Marcus Charles Cunnyngham, Mary Catherine Cunnyngham, Nancy Herriford Cunnyngham, Sarah Matilda Cunnyngham, Wiley Dow Cunningham Sr, William Harrison Cunnyngham. Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham passed away in 1869 in Spring Creek Cemetery, Cave Springs, Benton, Arkansas (1869).

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Biography

  • The story of Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham began in 1802 in Knox Co., Tennessee.
  • In 1820, Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham was recorded in the census in Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
  • Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham married Mary Jane Callahan, Nancy Cargile, Sarah Said Herriford, and had children including Amanda Jane Mandy Cunningham, Cineigh Sina Cunnyngham, Elizabeth Suzanna Cunnyngham, Geneva Cargile Genevey Cunnyngham, Hohn Cunnyngham, James Hereford Cunningham, John Herriford Cunnyngham, Juley Ann Cunnyngham, Lydia Hereford Cunnyngham, Marcus Charles Cunnyngham, Mary Catherine Cunnyngham, Nancy Herriford Cunnyngham, Sarah Matilda Cunnyngham, Wiley Dow Cunningham Sr, William Harrison Cunnyngham.
  • Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham passed away in 1869 in Spring Creek Cemetery, Cave Springs, Benton, Arkansas (1869).

Immediate Family

Parents

James Cunnyngham
1767–1845
Birth Location: Ulster, Ireland
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Catherine Giger
1778–1822
Birth Location: Manheim Twp, Lancaster County, PA
CG

Spouses(s)

Sarah Herriford
1802–1857
Birth Location: Tennessee, Kentucky, or Missouri
SH
Nancy Cargile
1813–1880
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina
NC

Children(s)

Wiley Sr
1821–1900
Birth Location: Mississippi
WS
Lydia Cunnyngham
1823–1860
Birth Location: Calloway County, Missouri, USA
LC
Sarah Cunnyngham
1834–1912
Birth Location: Benton Co. (now Calhoun Co.), Alabama
SC
Nancy Cunnyngham
1827–1860
Birth Location: Calloway County, Missouri, USA
NC
Mary Cunnyngham
1837–1913
Birth Location: Benton, Lowndes, Alabama, United States
MC
Cineigh Cunnyngham
1825–1890
Birth Location: Missowia, Caloway County, MO
CC
William Cunnyngham
1839–1900
Birth Location: Benton, Lowndes, Alabama, United States
WC
Amanda Cunningham
1843–1899
Birth Location: Benton, Lowndes, Alabama, United States
AC
James Cunningham
1828–1917
Birth Location: Calloway County, Missouri, USA
JC
Elizabeth Cunnyngham
1830–1831
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
EC
John Cunnyngham
1832–1880
Birth Location: Benton, Lowndes, Alabama, United States
JC
Juley Cunnyngham
1861–1894
Birth Location: Calhoun Co AL
JC
Geneva Cunnyngham
1864–1882
Birth Location: Calhoun Co AL
GC
Hohn Cunnyngham
1832–
Birth Location: –
HC
Marcus Cunnyngham
1869–1957
Birth Location: Goad Springs, Benton, Arkansas
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Marcus Cunningham's Ancestors

Self
Marcus Cunningham
1802–1869
Birth Place: Knox Co., Tennessee
Parents
James Cunnyngham
1767–1845
Ulster, Ireland
Catherine Giger
1778–1822
Manheim Twp, Lancaster County, PA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Marcus Cunningham's Descendants

1.
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Marcus ("Mark" Geiger) Cunningham (9 JUL 1802–1869) m. Sarah (Said) Herriford (11 FEB 1802–1857) m. Nancy Cargile (19 SEP 1813–1880)
  1. 1. Wiley (Dow Cunningham) Sr 1821–1900 m. Mary (Marcy) Phelps 1839–1880 m. Judith Brittain 1820–1860
    1. 1. James (Enoch) E.Cunningham 1872–1943 m. Pharaby (Elizabeth) Crawford 1875–1935
      1. 1. Rannie Cunningham 1912–1995 m. Morad Cravey 1903–1976
        1. 1. Edward Cravey 1933–1993 m. Livel (Stella) Harris 1942–2013
      2. 2. Alan (Buchannon) Cunningham 1894–1950 m. Lona Cunningham 1892–1963 m. Lonie Cunningham 1892–1963 m. Lonie (L Denman) Claud 1892–1963
        1. 1. Alan (Leon) Cunningham 1929–2000
        2. 2. Annie (Lizzie Nettie) Cunningham 1917–1995
        3. 3. Essie (Ardell) Cunningham 1919–1963
        4. 4. Loria (Eloise) Cunningham 1923–2007
        5. 5. William (Henry) Claud 1909–1957
      3. 3. Clara Cunningham 1896–1968 m. Thomas Ard 1893–1956
        1. 1. Emma (Lee) Ard 1919–2003
        2. 2. Hazel Ard 1921–1925
        3. 3. Viola (M.) Ard 1926–1986
      4. 4. Christopher Cunningham 1898–1962
      5. 5. Vinson Cunningham 1900–1974
      6. 6. Rebecca (Matilda Cunningham) Jones 1901–1980 m. Jessie (James) Jones 1910–1975
        1. 1. Helen (Jones Jasper) Morris 1923–2000
        2. 2. Herman Jones 1924–1993
        3. 3. Sidney Jones 1928–1966
        4. 4. Teddie (Jean) Jones 1934–1940
      7. 7. Mary (Emma) Cunningham 1904–1989
      8. 8. William (Oscar) Cunningham 1908–1951
      9. 9. Randall (Clyde) Cunningham 1912–1974 m. Dovie Worsham 1917–2006
        1. 1. Ruby (Faye) Cunningham 1947–2010
      10. 10. Cunningham 1912–1912
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth Cunningham) Cunnyngham 1867–1946
    3. 3. Maridan (J Cunningham) Cunnyngham 1868–
    4. 4. Amanda (Jane) Cunnyngham 1868–1961
    5. 5. Wiley (Dow Cunningham,) Jr. 1869–1946
    6. 6. Cineigh (Merranda) Cunningham 1873–1954 m. William (Hugh) Edington 1857–1933 m. John (Benjamin) Collier 1851–1920 m. Charles (H) Fuller 1870–1954 m. Robert (Amanuel) Hobbs 1905–1921
      1. 1. Jessie (Mae) Collier 1910–1993
      2. 2. Edna (Cordell) Collier 1911–1990
      3. 3. Henry (Clayton) Edington 1905–1974
    7. 7. Markus (Lafayette) Cunningham 1844–1911
    8. 8. Raleigh (or Riley Monroe) Cunningham 1857–1918
  2. 2. Lydia (Hereford) Cunnyngham 1823–1860
  3. 3. Sarah (Matilda) Cunnyngham 1834–1912
  4. 4. Nancy (Herriford) Cunnyngham 1827–1860
  5. 5. Mary (Catherine) Cunnyngham 1837–1913
    1. 1. Elisabeth Walker 1857–
    2. 2. Thomas Walker 1858–
    3. 3. William (Lafayette) Walker 1866–1946
    4. 4. Georgia Walker 1860–
    5. 5. John Walker 1862–
    6. 6. George Walker 1868–
    7. 7. Nancy Walker 1870–
    8. 8. Julia Walker 1873–
    9. 9. Joseph (N.) Walker 1876–
    10. 10. Matilda Walker 1879–
  6. 6. Cineigh ("Sina") Cunnyngham 1825–1890
  7. 7. William (Harrison) Cunnyngham 1839–1900
  8. 8. Amanda (Jane (Mandy)) Cunningham 1843–1899
  9. 9. James (Hereford) Cunningham 1828–1917 m. Malinda (Frances) Roberts 1842–1915
    1. 1. Julia (Ann) Cunningham 1861–1894
    2. 2. Victoria (Ann) Cunningham 1862–1941
    3. 3. Nepoliean Cunningham 1866–1866
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Cunningham 1867–1951
    5. 5. William (Henry) Cunningham 1870–1925
    6. 6. Martha (Wissie) Cunningham 1871–1929
    7. 7. John (Marcus) Cunningham 1873–1948
    8. 8. Mr Cunningham 1876–1876
    9. 9. Lillie Cunningham 1879–1958
    10. 10. James (Newton " Newt") Cunningham 1883–1955
    11. 11. Genevey Cunnyngham 1864–1882
    12. 12. Eliza (Jane Janie) Cunningham 1877–1959
  10. 10. Elizabeth (Suzanna) Cunnyngham 1830–1831
  11. 11. John (Herriford) Cunnyngham 1832–1880
  12. 12. Juley (Ann) Cunnyngham 1861–1894
  13. 13. Geneva (Cargile (Genevey)) Cunnyngham 1864–1882
  14. 14. Hohn Cunnyngham 1832–
  15. 15. Marcus (Charles) Cunnyngham 1869–1957

Marcus Cunningham's Timeline

17 Records

1802
9 JUL 1802
Birth of Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham in Knox Co., Tennessee
Knox Co., Tennessee
1820
1820
Age 18
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham appeared in census in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 38
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham appeared in census in Benton, Alabama, United States
Benton, Alabama, United States
1840
1840
Age 38
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham resided here
None
1840
1840
Age 38
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham resided here
None
1845
24 AUG 1845
Age 43
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham - Will in Coffee, Tennessee, United States
Coffee, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 48
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham appeared in census in Benton, Alabama, United states
Benton, Alabama, United states
1850
1850
Age 48
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham resided here
None
1850
1850
Age 48
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham resided here
None
1850
1850
Age 48
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 58
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham appeared in census in Coffee, Tennessee, United States
Coffee, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 58
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 58
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham appeared in census in 11th Civil District, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
11th Civil District, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1866
1866
Age 64
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham appeared in census in Calhoun, Alabama, United States
Calhoun, Alabama, United States
1868
1 OCT 1868
Age 66
Death of Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham in Benton, MO
Benton, MO
1868
10 OCT 1868
Age 66
Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham - Probate in Benton, Arkansas, United States
Benton, Arkansas, United States
1869
1869
Age 67
Burial of Marcus "Mark" Geiger Cunningham in Spring Creek Cemetery, Cave Springs, Benton, Arkansas (1869)
Spring Creek Cemetery, Cave Springs, Benton, Arkansas (1869)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 JUL 1802
    Event Place: Knox Co., Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 OCT 1868
    Event Place: Benton, MO

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Benton, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Benton, Alabama, United states

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Coffee, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 11th Civil District, Coffee, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Calhoun, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1869
    Event Place: Spring Creek Cemetery, Cave Springs, Benton, Arkansas (1869)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Callaway, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 SEP 1858
    Event Place: Coffee, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Callaway, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 JUL 1824
    Event Place: Callaway, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: Benton, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 AUG 1837
    Event Place: Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 AUG 1837
    Event Place: Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 24 AUG 1845
    Event Place: Coffee, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 NOV 1845
    Event Place: Coffee, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 DEC 1851
    Event Place: Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 SEP 1858
    Event Place: Coffee,Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 JAN 1859
    Event Place: Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 JAN 1859
    Event Place: Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 JUL 1861
    Event Place: Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 AUG 1867
    Event Place: Etowah, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 OCT 1868
    Event Place: Benton, Arkansas, United States
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