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Obedience "Biddy" East 1785–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1785

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 6 Jan 1860

Death Location: Monroe County, Alabama

Father: Joseph East

Mother:

Spouse(s): Joseph Holloway

Children(s): Rebecca Holloway, John Holloway, James Holloway, Templeton Holloway, William Holloway

The story of Obedience "Biddy" East began in 1785 in Virginia. Obedience "Biddy" East married Joseph Holloway, and had children including James A Holloway, John Holloway, Rebecca Holloway, Templeton M Holloway, William Holloway. Obedience "Biddy" East passed away in 1860 in Monroe County, Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of Obedience "Biddy" East began in 1785 in Virginia.
  • Obedience "Biddy" East married Joseph Holloway, and had children including James A Holloway, John Holloway, Rebecca Holloway, Templeton M Holloway, William Holloway.
  • Obedience "Biddy" East passed away in 1860 in Monroe County, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph East
1765–
Birth Location: –
JE

Spouses(s)

Joseph Holloway
1781–1878
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Virginia
JH

Children(s)

Rebecca Holloway
1814–1870
Birth Location: Georgia
RH
John Holloway
1820–1846
Birth Location: Monroe County, Alabama
JH
James Holloway
1826–1894
Birth Location: Monroe County, Alabama
JH
Templeton Holloway
1821–
Birth Location: Monroe County, Alabama
TH
William Holloway
1808–1850
Birth Location: Georgia
WH

Obedience East's Ancestors

Self
Obedience East
1785–1860
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Joseph East
1765–
Grandparents
James East
1730–1801
Hanover County, Virginia
Ellphan
1725–
Great-Grandparents
Joseph East
1708–1772
Mary Cannon
1712–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward East
1674–1736
Elizabeth Woodson
1676–1715
William Cannon
1673–1747
Judith Woodson
1673–1753

Obedience East's Descendants

1.
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Obedience ("Biddy") East (18 Feb 1785–6 Jan 1860) m. Joseph Holloway (24 Mar 1781–22 Sep 1878)
  1. 1. Rebecca Holloway 1814–1870 m. Jeptha Middleton 1812–1895
    1. 1. Frances Middleton 1854–
    2. 2. Maryanna Middleton 1850–
    3. 3. Lucretia Middleton 1847–
    4. 4. Mary Middleton 1847–
    5. 5. Kathy Middleton 1845–
    6. 6. Silas Middleton 1843–
    7. 7. Henry (H.) Middleton 1834–1894 m. Martha (Jane) Holloway 1843–1907
      1. 1. James (Madison) Middleton 1869–1947 m. Ethel (Snow) Baldwin 1870–
      2. 2. William (Lafayette) Middleton 1867–1956 m. Emma (A.) Grimes 1868–1909 m. Emma Kyle 1870–1955
        1. 1. Cornelia Middleton 1897–1980 m. T. (D.) McKenzie 1895–
        2. 2. Mamie Middleton 1898–1910
        3. 3. Mattie (Bell) Middleton 1899–1979 m. Marcus Buford 1896–1970
        4. 4. Maggie Middleton 1901–1997 m. Locke (Woodrow) Carter 1888–1972
        5. 5. Carl Middleton 1902–1959
        6. 6. Myra (Ophilia) Middleton 1904–
        7. 7. John (Emmit) Middleton 1906–1981 m. Vera Lucile 1917–
        8. 8. Wilburn Middleton 1909–1997
      3. 3. Charles (Monroe) Middleton 1866–1953 m. Maggie Riley 1865–
      4. 4. Judge (E.) Middleton 1876–1879
      5. 5. Felan (Straughon) Middleton 1879–1948 m. Mary (Jemimia) Parsons 1877–1971
        1. 1. Alma (Jewel) Middleton 1909– m. Martha (Irene) Lawley 1913–1997
      6. 6. Virginia (J.) Middleton 1874–1957 m. Lee Hale 1870–
      7. 7. Coralice (Alabama) Middleton 1863–1940 m. Joe Castillow 1863–
        1. 1. Maggie Castillow 1889– m. Wilson Sawyer 1888–1971
        2. 2. Judge (Henry) Castillow 1893– m. Pearl Tanner 1891–1970
        3. 3. Mamie Castillow 1894–
    8. 8. James (H.) Middleton 1854–1898 m. Sally (Jane "Sallie") Wilkerson 1861–1906
      1. 1. Sarah (Emiline) Middleton 1880–1908 m. James (Oliver) Hanks 1858–1933
        1. 1. James (B.) Hanks 1899–
        2. 2. Ola (Mae) Hanks 1905–1984 m. Conrad (Theodore) Black 1905–1969
      2. 2. Jeptha (Dee) Middleton 1878–1944 m. Sallie Salter 1881–1917 m. Fanny (Cornelia) Cole 1883–1926
      3. 3. James (Walter "Jim") Middleton 1883–1957 m. Elizabeth (Beatrice "Sis") Middleton 1880–1949
        1. 1. James (Roscoe) Middleton 1912–1989 m. Melba (Lela) Holley 1915–
        2. 2. John (Elmer) Middleton 1906–
        3. 3. Earnest (David) Middleton 1907–1992
        4. 4. Birdie (Leverne) Middleton 1909–1981
        5. 5. Elanor (Lucille) Middleton 1910–1936
        6. 6. Sam Middleton 1913–1982
        7. 7. Thomas (Aubrey) Middleton 1914–1999
        8. 8. Gladys Middleton 1917–1985 m. Horace (Greeley) Huggins 1912–1979
        9. 9. James (Rufus) Middleton 1903–1903
        10. 10. Sinnie Middleton 1905–1973
    9. 9. Joseph (Jasper) Middleton 1852–1935 m. Margaret (Jane) Dean 1860–1933
      1. 1. Elizabeth Middleton 1881–
      2. 2. Emeline Middleton 1877– m. Pat Gallagher 1870–
        1. 1. Joseph Gallagher 1900–
        2. 2. Emma Gallagher 1900–
        3. 3. Hugh Gallagher 1907–1987
        4. 4. Margarite Gallagher 1895–
        5. 5. Patrick Gallagher 1895–1979
      3. 3. Aaron (Jeptha) Middleton 1879–1950 m. Lucy Andrews 1886–1913
        1. 1. Lucy Middleton 1900–
        2. 2. Hattie (Mae) Middleton 1906–1975
        3. 3. Howard Middleton 1908–1961
        4. 4. Fannie (Lou) Middleton 1900–
        5. 5. Clifford (L.) Middleton 1899–1965
        6. 6. David Middleton 1903–1920
        7. 7. Gertie Middleton 1904–1908
    10. 10. Cynthia Middleton 1842– m. John (A.) Langham 1843–
    11. 11. William (M. "Billy") Middleton 1839– m. Sarah (Ann) Tolbert 1838–
    12. 12. Millie Middleton 1837–
    13. 13. John (Monroe) Middleton 1834–1923 m. Eliza (Mary) Cromartie 1837–
      1. 1. Charles (G.) Middleton 1861–
      2. 2. Henry (C.) Middleton 1874– m. Ida M. 1878–
        1. 1. John (A.) Middleton 1898–
        2. 2. Elmo (C.) Middleton 1899–
    14. 14. Andrew (Jefferson) Middleton 1852–1904 m. Sara (Jane) Rogers 1851–1906
      1. 1. James (Henry) Middleton 1872–1910 m. Ada (Cornelia Lavonia) Hobbs 1876–1956
        1. 1. Minnie (Beatrice) Middleton 1900–1991 m. Murrey (G.) Wilsey 1899–1960
        2. 2. Lee (Andress "Pat") Middleton 1901–1971 m. Willie (Mae) Sermons 1912–1980
        3. 3. Florence (Paline) Middleton 1905–1942 m. Jordan Hinote 1899–1978
        4. 4. William (Colie) Middleton 1903–1980 m. Ruby Nims 1907–1987
        5. 5. Hillard (Elmer) Middleton 1908–1970 m. Evelyn (Queen) Till 1908–1963
        6. 6. Jessie (James) Middleton 1896–1972 m. Anna (I.) Nims 1904–1988
        7. 7. Ella (Estell) Middleton 1895–1980 m. Zack Jerkins 1890–1947
        8. 8. James (Arthur "Jimmy") Middleton 1910–1989 m. Cossette Burgren –1997
        9. 9. Frank (Jefferson) Middleton 1898–1901
      2. 2. Joseph (Gips) Middleton 1876–1936 m. Elizabeth ("Betty") Elhridge 1878–
      3. 3. Martha (Jane) Middleton 1878–1911 m. John Canada 1876–
      4. 4. Margrette (Isabel) Middleton 1888–1982 m. Edward Speed 1887–
      5. 5. John (Daniel) Middleton 1891–1974 m. Ida (Bertha) Givens 1893–
      6. 6. William (M.) Middleton 1880–1928 m. Maude Mays 1882–
      7. 7. Sarah (Rebecca "Becky") Middleton 1886–1977 m. Sherman Williams 1884–
  2. 2. John Holloway 1820–1846 m. Eliza (Ann) Nettles 1825–
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) Holloway 1843–1907 m. Henry (H.) Middleton 1834–1894
  3. 3. James (A.) Holloway 1826–1894 m. Martha (Ann) Nettles 1828–1910
    1. 1. Sarah (C.) Holloway 1863–
  4. 4. Templeton (M.) Holloway 1821– m. Eliza Grimes 1821–1856 m. Caroline (Rebecca) Cunningham 1830–
    1. 1. Almira (Lindsey) Holloway 1843– m. John (Franklin) Fore 1841–
      1. 1. Mary (Matilda) Fore 1865– m. William (Andrew Jackson) Albritton 1863–
    2. 2. Samuel (Taylor) Holloway 1849–1878 m. Katherine (E.) Cobb 1851–1879
      1. 1. Samuel (Taylor) Holloway 1876–1939 m. Mary Shehan 1876–1971
        1. 1. Mary (Lee) Holloway 1918–2006 m. Hugh (Dorsey) Whittington 1916–1982
      2. 2. Clara (Emmaline) Holloway 1878–1962
  5. 5. William Holloway 1808–1850 m. Amelia 1817–1850
    1. 1. Andrew Holloway 1831–
    2. 2. Phela Holloway 1833–
    3. 3. Sarah Holloway 1835–
    4. 4. Mary Holloway 1839–
    5. 5. Ellen Holloway 1842–
    6. 6. Albert Holloway 1844–
    7. 7. Joseph (M.) Holloway 1847–
    8. 8. John Holloway 1849–

Obedience East's Timeline

2 Records

1785
18 Feb 1785
Birth of Obedience "Biddy" East in Virginia
Virginia
1860
6 Jan 1860
Age 75
Death of Obedience "Biddy" East in Monroe County, Alabama
Monroe County, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1785
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Middleton, Jeptha Dee (1878-1944).ged

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1860
    Event Place: Monroe County, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] jbarkerx - Middleton.FTW
    [2] Middleton, Jeptha Dee (1878-1944).ged
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