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Obadiah Fuqua 1812–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 24 Feb 1848

Death Location: Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA

Father: Joseph Fuqua

Mother: Martha Reynolds

Spouse(s): Martha Edgar

Children(s): Obadiah Fuqua

In 1812, Obadiah Fuqua entered the world in Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States, born to Joseph Fuqua And Martha Reynolds. In 1840, Obadiah Fuqua resided in Knox, Illinois, United States. Obadiah Fuqua married Martha Edgar, and had children including Obadiah E Fuqua. Obadiah Fuqua passed away in 1848 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Obadiah Fuqua entered the world in Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States, born to Joseph Fuqua And Martha Reynolds.
  • In 1840, Obadiah Fuqua resided in Knox, Illinois, United States.
  • Obadiah Fuqua married Martha Edgar, and had children including Obadiah E Fuqua.
  • Obadiah Fuqua passed away in 1848 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Obadiah Fuqua's Ancestors

Self
Obadiah Fuqua
1812–1848
Birth Place: Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Parents
Joseph Fuqua
1779–1830
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Martha Reynolds
1785–1856
Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
1739–1796
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Anne Harrison
1739–1796
Henrico Co, VA
Jesse (David) Reynolds
1754–1836
Albermarle, Virginia, United States
Mary Bright
1760–1841
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Fuqua
1694–1770
Priscilla Owen
1702–1779
Thomas Sr.
–1790
James Reynolds
1715–1791
Sukie Lindsay
1724–1781
Charles Bright
1728–1816
Jemima
1731–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Guillaume Fouquet
1667–1698
Jane Eyre
1671–1765
Thomas Owen
1634–1744
Elizabeth Brooks
1665–1706
Richard Reynolds
1669–1785
Mary Anderson
1680–1728
James Lindsay
1700–1782
Sarah Daniel
1703–1750
Edward BRIGHT
1700–1784
Mary Gregory
1704–1778

Obadiah Fuqua's Descendants

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Obadiah Fuqua (1812–24 Feb 1848) m. Martha Edgar (abt 1821–26 Jul 1904)
  1. 1. Obadiah (E.) Fuqua 1841–1842

Obadiah Fuqua's Timeline

4 Records

1812
1812
Birth of Obadiah Fuqua in Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
1837
23 Mar 1837
Age 25
Obadiah Fuqua was married in Knox, Illinois
Knox, Illinois
1840
1840
Age 28
Obadiah Fuqua resided here in Knox, Illinois, United States
Knox, Illinois, United States
1848
24 Feb 1848
Age 36
Death of Obadiah Fuqua in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United States
Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Bedford, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1837
    Event Place: Knox, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Knox, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Knox, Illinois; Roll: 62; Page: 67; Image: 137; Family History Library Film: 0007643

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 October 1840
    Event Place: Knox, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1848
    Event Place: Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Find a Grave Index

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