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Martha Passmore 1728–1789 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1728

Birth Location: Chester, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 3 Sep 1789

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Passmore

Mother: Elizabeth Harris

Spouse(s): Benjamin McVay

Children(s): Benjamin McVey, John McVey, William McVay, Jacob McVey, Edmund McVey, Passmore McVey, Enoch McVey, Hannah McVey, Elizabeth McVeigh

In 1728, Martha Passmore entered the world in Chester, Maryland, United States, born to John Passmore And Elizabeth Harris. In 1753, Martha Passmore resided in Chester, Pennsylvania. Martha Passmore married Benjamin Mcvay, and had children including Benjamin Mcvey, Edmund Mcvey, Elizabeth Mcveigh, Enoch Mcvey, Hannah Mcvey, Jacob Mcvey, John Mcvey, Passmore Mcvey, William Mcvay. Martha Passmore passed away in 1789 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1728, Martha Passmore entered the world in Chester, Maryland, United States, born to John Passmore And Elizabeth Harris.
  • In 1753, Martha Passmore resided in Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • Martha Passmore married Benjamin Mcvay, and had children including Benjamin Mcvey, Edmund Mcvey, Elizabeth Mcveigh, Enoch Mcvey, Hannah Mcvey, Jacob Mcvey, John Mcvey, Passmore Mcvey, William Mcvay.
  • Martha Passmore passed away in 1789 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Passmore
1704–1789
Birth Location: Husk, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
JP
Elizabeth Harris
1710–1760
Birth Location: Birmingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Benjamin McVay
1732–1781
Birth Location: Scotland
BM

Children(s)

Benjamin McVey
1765–1848
Birth Location: Allegheny, PA
BM
John McVey
1747–1824
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
JM
William McVay
1748–1850
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States
WM
Jacob McVey
1755–1809
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
JM
Edmund McVey
1760–1814
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
EM
Passmore McVey
1765–1824
Birth Location: –
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Enoch McVey
1765–1855
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
EM
Hannah McVey
1770–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth McVeigh
1758–1780
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
EM

Martha Passmore's Ancestors

Self
Martha Passmore
1728–1789
Birth Place: Chester, Maryland, United States
Parents
John Passmore
1704–1789
Husk, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Harris
1710–1760
Birmingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John Passmore
1678–1746
Husk, Berkshire, England
Mary Buxey
1679–1743
Hurst, Berkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Passmore
1631–1698
Margaret Passmore
1634–1698
Humphrey Buxcey
1654–1727
Mary
1663–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Passmore's Descendants

1.
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Martha Passmore (24 May 1728–3 Sep 1789) m. Benjamin McVay (1732–22 Feb 1781)
  1. 1. Benjamin McVey 1765–1848 m. Sarah (Lindley) Linn 1762–1833 m. Elizabeth Hines 1781–1861
    1. 1. Eunice McVay 1783–1824 m. William Knowlton 1777–1828
      1. 1. Eunice Knowlton 1809–1852 m. Isaac Hall 1807–1880
        1. 1. Simon Hall 1845–1929 m. Landora Cox 1849–1940
        2. 2. Jacob Hall 1838–1864 m. Sarah Eaton 1826–1863
        3. 3. Isaac Hall 1830–1863 m. Elisabeth (Jane) Grim 1835–1921
        4. 4. George Hall 1832–1892 m. Lucinda Blair 1828–1908
        5. 5. Jesse Hall 1836–1862
        6. 6. Calvin Hall 1843–1921 m. Mary (E) Barrett 1847–1927
        7. 7. Joannah Hall 1844–1915 m. William Hickinbotham 1841–1899
        8. 8. Charity (M) Hall 1848–1891 m. Daniel Cline 1846–1890
        9. 9. Mary (Hall) Fisher 1831– m. Samuel (S.) Fisher 1828–1863
        10. 10. Eunice Hall 1838–1912 m. Samuel (Gibson) Cox 1832–1906
        11. 11. Jeremiah Hall 1849–
      2. 2. Luther Knowlton 1810–1820
      3. 3. Daniel Knowlton 1800–1849 m. Lydia (Jane) Knowlton 1805–1858
      4. 4. Betsey Knowlton 1802–
      5. 5. John (Jeremiah) Knowlton 1803–1887
      6. 6. Lucinda Knowlton 1807–1877 m. Martin Aldrich 1804– m. Henry Hays 1791–1850
      7. 7. Calvin (P) Knowlton 1812–1861 m. Sarah (Ann) Parris 1816–1901
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Knowlton 1838–
      8. 8. William Knowlton 1818–1841
      9. 9. Sarah ("Sallie" Agnes) Knowlton 1802–1858
      10. 10. Zerviah Knowlton 1813–1872
      11. 11. Robert Knowlton 1813–
    2. 2. Elvira McVay 1803–1892 m. John Cline 1799–1868
      1. 1. Jane Cline 1830–1927 m. William (Welborn) Weddle 1828–1878
        1. 1. Lydia (Ellen) Weddle 1874–1968 m. Winfield Hall 1871–1954
        2. 2. John Weddle 1858–1872
        3. 3. Mary (E) Weddle 1852–1947
        4. 4. George (G) Weddle 1855– m. Elizabeth Little 1855–
        5. 5. Sanford Weddle 1856–
        6. 6. James (Irvin) Weddle 1860–
        7. 7. Cornelia (Cora) Weddle 1862–
        8. 8. William Weddle 1864–
        9. 9. Jane Weddle 1868–
        10. 10. Elvira Weddle 1871–
        11. 11. Ethelinda Taylor 1854–1921
        12. 12. Lemuel (L) Weddle 1866–1904 m. Jessie (Theresa) Conley 1874–
      2. 2. John (Milton) Cline 1846– m. Mary (Ellen) States 1854–1875
        1. 1. Edward (Edgar) Cline 1872–
        2. 2. Orlando Cline 1874–
        3. 3. Emma (Emily) Cline 1870–1906 m. Albert (M) Cline 1867–1953
      3. 3. Harvy Cline 1842–
      4. 4. Lydia Cline 1838–
      5. 5. Elvira Cline 1849–
      6. 6. William (H) Cline 1847–
      7. 7. Roseley Cline 1840–
    3. 3. Samuel McVay 1787–1877
  2. 2. John McVey 1747–1824
  3. 3. William McVay 1748–1850
  4. 4. Jacob McVey 1755–1809
  5. 5. Edmund McVey 1760–1814
  6. 6. Passmore McVey 1765–1824
  7. 7. Enoch McVey 1765–1855
  8. 8. Hannah McVey 1770–
  9. 9. Elizabeth McVeigh 1758–1780

Martha Passmore's Timeline

4 Records

1728
24 May 1728
Birth of Martha Passmore in Chester, Maryland, United States
Chester, Maryland, United States
1753
20 Oct 1753
Age 25
Martha Passmore resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, Pennsylvania
1789
1789
Age 61
Death of Martha Passmore in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1789
3 Sep 1789
Age 61
Burial of Martha Passmore in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1728
    Event Place: Chester, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1753
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1730-1778; Collection: Baltimore Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: RG2BN681 2.1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cecil, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Cecil County, Maryland, Nottingham Quaker Meeting Records, 1730-1825

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1789
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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