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Mary Polly Poor 1790–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1790

Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA

Death Date: February 1827

Death Location: Logan, West Virginia, USA

Father: Robert Poor

Mother: Elizabeth Mimms

Spouse(s): Rev James

Children(s): Drury James, Mary (Hendricks), Thomas James, Nancy James, Rev. James, Mary James, Elizabeth James, John James, Rev James

The story of Mary Polly Poor began in 1790 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA. Mary Polly Poor married Rev John Martin James, and had children including Drury Woodson James, Elizabeth James, John R James, Mary Elizabeth James Hendricks, Mary James, Nancy Gardner James, Rev William Gilbaerth Billy James, Rev Robert Sallee James, Thomas Martin James. Mary Polly Poor passed away in 1827 in Logan, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Polly Poor began in 1790 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
  • Mary Polly Poor married Rev John Martin James, and had children including Drury Woodson James, Elizabeth James, John R James, Mary Elizabeth James Hendricks, Mary James, Nancy Gardner James, Rev William Gilbaerth Billy James, Rev Robert Sallee James, Thomas Martin James.
  • Mary Polly Poor passed away in 1827 in Logan, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Poor
1763–1801
Birth Location: Goochland Co., VA
RP
Elizabeth Mimms
1769–1823
Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Rev James
1775–1827
Birth Location: Hanover, Goochland, Virginia, United States
RJ

Children(s)

Drury James
1826–1910
Birth Location: BigWhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA
DJ
Mary (Hendricks)
1827–1845
Birth Location: Franklin, Kentucky, United States
M(
Thomas James
1823–1901
Birth Location: Bigwhipwill Crk, Logan, Kentucky, USA
TJ
Nancy James
1821–1875
Birth Location: Logan County,Kentucky
NJ
Rev. James
1811–1895
Birth Location: Logan County,Kentucky
RJ
Mary James
1809–1877
Birth Location: Goochland County,Virginia
MJ
Elizabeth James
1816–1904
Birth Location: Logan County,Kentucky
EJ
John James
1815–1887
Birth Location: Logan, Kentucky, USA
JJ
Rev James
1818–1850
Birth Location: Lickskillet, Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America
RJ

Mary Poor's Ancestors

Self
Mary Poor
1790–1827
Birth Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Parents
Robert Poor
1763–1801
Goochland Co., VA
Elizabeth (Woodson) Mimms
1769–1823
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Abraham Poor
1725–1791
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Judith Gardener
1726–1822
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Shadrack Mims
1734–1777
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Woodson
1734–1777
Goochland County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
David Sr.
1700–1781
Agnes Weldy
1705–1777
Robert Woodson
1704–1750
Rebecca Pryor
1704–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Wildy
1683–1750
Elizabeth Mottley
1896–1706
Benjamin Sr
1666–1723
Sarah Porter
1668–1723

Mary Poor's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Polly) Poor (1790–February 1827) m. Rev (John Martin) James (1775–11 Jan 1827)
  1. 1. Drury (Woodson) James 1826–1910
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth James) (Hendricks) 1827–1845
  3. 3. Thomas (Martin) James 1823–1901 m. Sarah (Susan "Sallie") Woodward 1827–1916
    1. 1. John (W C) James 1848–1933
    2. 2. Luther (Tillman Woodward) JAMES 1850–1916 m. Mary (Alice) Hibbard 1856–1914
      1. 1. Marjorie James 1895–1987
      2. 2. William (Heberd J James) Sr 1880–1965 m. Aileen Stevens 1885–1936 m. Sue (Burd) Eberhart 1882– m. Susan ("Sue" (Sare)) Burd 1882–
        1. 1. Virginia (Aileen) James 1904–1998
        2. 2. Eleanore James 1911–1977
        3. 3. William (Heberd J James) Jr 1915–2001 m. Burleigh (Reed) Wolferman 1917–2004 m. Jane Shelden 1915–2014
      3. 3. William (Heberd) James 1880–1965
      4. 4. Crawford (Martin) James 1885–1959
      5. 5. Woodward (Shelton) JAMES 1889–1916
    3. 3. Lykins (Woodward) JAMES 1858–1859
    4. 4. Marion (Woodward) JAMES 1861–1862
  4. 4. Nancy (Gardner) James 1821–1875
  5. 5. Rev. (William Gilbaerth "Billy") James 1811–1895
  6. 6. Mary James 1809–1877
  7. 7. Elizabeth James 1816–1904
  8. 8. John (R) James 1815–1887
  9. 9. Rev (Robert Sallee) James 1818–1850 m. Charllotte Samuel 1825–1911
    1. 1. Frank James 1843–1915 m. Laura (J) Nalby 1852–1941 m. Ann ("Annie") Ralston 1853–1944
      1. 1. Jona (C) James 1880–1963 m. John (Davis “Dee”) SMITH 1879–1925
        1. 1. James (Davis) SMITH 1902–1979 m. Mary (Kate) Wiles 1902–1976
      2. 2. Robert (Franklin) James 1877–1959
      3. 3. Mauris (E) James 1870–1950 m. Henry Indorf 1861–1934
        1. 1. Emily Ludorf 1893–
      4. 4. Mary (E.) James 1870–1880
      5. 5. Lola (Ona) Hulett 1876–1920
      6. 6. James 1885–
    2. 2. Jeremiah James 1847–1935
    3. 3. Outlaw (Jesse Woodson) James 1847–1882 m. Zerelda (Amanda) Mimms 1845–1900
      1. 1. Roy (P Mcgowan) JR 1881–1951 m. Estela (E) McClure 1882–1971
        1. 1. Jo (Francis) James 1902–1964 m. Donald (Cameron "Tint" AKA Ronald Munro Ross THE HUSBAND OF JESSE WOODSON JAMES'S GRANDDAUGHTER) JO 1904–1957
        2. 2. Margaret Mcclure 1907–1995
        3. 3. Jennings (Clyde) McClure 1909–
        4. 4. James (Curtis) James 1906–
        5. 5. Estelle (Jessie James) Baumell 1906–1987 m. Marvyn (Bernard) Baumel 1907–1961
        6. 6. Ethelrose (James, Buttery, Mildred Ann) Owens 1908–1991 m. Calvin (Tilden) Owens 1906–1975 m. Claud Daniel 1906–1972
        7. 7. Margret (B) McClure 1907–1995
        8. 8. Clyde (J) McClure 1910–
        9. 9. Velma (A) McClure 1904–1992
        10. 10. Mabel (H) Mcgowan 1913–
        11. 11. Burton (W) Mcgowan 1918–
        12. 12. Genevieve Mcclure 1915–
      2. 2. Gould James 1877–1878
      3. 3. Montgomery James 1878–1878
      4. 4. Mary (Susan James) BARR 1879–1935 m. Henry (Lafayette) Barr 1867–1935 m. Elex (Alexander) Sweeten 1865–1931
        1. 1. Lawrence (Henry) Barr 1902–1984 m. Thelma (M) Duncan 1906–
        2. 2. Forester (Ray) Barr 1904–1977 m. Gertrude ("Gertie" Marie) Essary 1914–2001
        3. 3. Chester (Arthur "Chet") Barr 1907–1984 m. Beatrice (Maurine) Hester 1916–2008
        4. 4. Henrietta (Marie) Barr 1913–1913
        5. 5. P (Casia) Barr 1910–
        6. 6. Pearl Sweeten 1901–1923
        7. 7. George (Samuel) Sweeten 1902–1993
        8. 8. Willie (May) Sweeten 1897–1938
        9. 9. John (Elmer) Sweeten 1894–1965
        10. 10. Thomas (Levi) Sweeten 1888–1918
        11. 11. Syble (Florence) Sweeten 1907–1998 m. Lee (S.) McClure 1907–1964 m. Rollin Hill 1903–1990 m. Ora Walker 1902–1979
        12. 12. Escart Sweeten 1905–1994
        13. 13. Nelley (Belle) Sweeten 1890–1981
        14. 14. Freddy Sweeten 1891–1895
        15. 15. Clide Sweeten 1895–1898
        16. 16. Cecoro (F) Sweeten 1904–
      5. 5. Ethel (Louise James) ANDERSON 1876–1894 m. Elias (Anderson) Pvt. 1873–1892
        1. 1. Lucy (Anderson) GUTHRIE 1892–1971
      6. 6. R (Amy) Cramer 1874–1925 m. Stephen (Andrew Douglas) Myers 1858–1917
        1. 1. Benjamin (Stroud) Myers 1895–1980 m. E (May) Myers 1900–
        2. 2. Etta (Mae) Hinkle 1893–1955 m. Frank (William) Hinkle 1893–1963
        3. 3. William (Henry) Myers 1900–1972 m. Naomi (Edna) Cortner 1905–1974
      7. 7. Susan (Lavenia) James 1870–1889
      8. 8. Joseph (Jesse "Tazmawaste" Chase) James 1870–1940
      9. 9. Jesse (Edwards James , Attorney; aka "Tim"; aka Charles Howard as a child done by his father Jesse W) James 1875–1951 m. Estela (E) McClure 1882–1971
        1. 1. Lucille James 1900–1988 m. Benjamin (F "Frank") Lewis 1904–1971 m. Vancil (T) Stelnaker 1899–1976
        2. 2. Lucille (Martha) James\Stelnaker\Lewis 1900–1988 m. Benjamin (F "Frank") Lewis 1904–1971 m. Benjamin (F Frank) Lewis 1904–1971 m. Vancil (T) Stelnaker 1899–1976
        3. 3. Francis (Ross) James 1909–1991
        4. 4. Estelle (Jessie) James 1906–1987
        5. 5. Josephine ("Jo" Frances) James 1903–1964
        6. 6. Clyde Mcclure 1910–
        7. 7. Lucille (Martha James) LEWIS 1900–1988
        8. 8. Ethel (Rose) James 1908–1991
    4. 4. Kitty Parmer 1849–1889 m. Allen Parmer 1848–1927
      1. 1. Feta (Anne) Parmer 1888–1978
      2. 2. Zelma Parmer 1879–1972
      3. 3. Robert (A.) Parmer 1872–1883
      4. 4. Infant (Son) Parmer 1889–1889
      5. 5. Sarah (Susie Kate 'Tot') Parmer 1886–1892
      6. 6. Clora (S. "Flora") Parmer 1876–1926 m. William (Blunt) Benson 1877–1957 m. William (B) Benson 1878–
        1. 1. Allen (James) Benson 1909–1967
        2. 2. Feta (Louise) Benson 1911–1911
        3. 3. Sue (Laura) Benson 1907–2005
      7. 7. Flora (Sarah Parmer) (SUD)REO 1877–1926
      8. 8. Lillie (M B Parmer) (SUD)REO+ 1880–
      9. 9. Allen (Hazard Parmer) Jr 1882–1887
    5. 5. Robert (Reuben) James 1845–1845
    6. 6. Mary James 1848–1866 m. Robert (Glenn) Chanslor 1827–1884
      1. 1. Samuel (Anderson) Chanslor 1871–1947
      2. 2. John (Wesley) Chanslor 1855–1918
      3. 3. Charles (William) Chancellor 1850–1913
      4. 4. Nathaniel (James " Nathan ") Chanslor 1853–1921
      5. 5. Joseph (Joab) Chanslor 1856–1936
      6. 6. Anna (Jane) Chanslor 1858–1905
      7. 7. Mary (Alice) Chanslor 1862–1932
      8. 8. Robert (Pogue) Chanslor 1866–1944
    7. 7. Jesse (Michael Josepher) James 1847–1882

Mary Poor's Timeline

12 Records

1790
1790
Birth of Mary Polly Poor in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Birth of Mary Polly Poor in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
1790
1790
Birth of Mary Polly Poor in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
1790
1790
Birth of Mary Polly Poor in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
1826
27 April 1826
Age 36
Death of Mary Polly Poor in Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1827
Feb 1827
Age 37
Death of Mary Polly Poor in Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1827
Feb 1827
Age 37
Death of Mary Polly Poor in Logan County,Kentucky
Logan County,Kentucky
1827
Feb 1827
Age 37
Death of Mary Polly Poor in Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1827
Feb 1827
Age 37
Death of Mary Polly Poor in Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1827
February 1827
Age 37
Death of Mary Polly Poor in Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, West Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 70
Mary Polly Poor resided here in Lick, Jackson, Ohio
Lick, Jackson, Ohio
1880
1880
Age 90
Mary Polly Poor resided here in Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky, United States
Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 462.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CLJ
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lick, Jackson, Ohio
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 April 1826
    Event Place: Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1827
    Event Place: Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1827
    Event Place: Logan County,Kentucky
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1827
    Event Place: Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1827
    Event Place: Adairville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: February 1827
    Event Place: Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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