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Oliver Asbury McGinnis 1825 – 1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1825

Birth Location: Guyandott, Cabell, VA

Death Date: 23 May 1904

Death Location: Polk County, Texas, United States

Father: Rev. McGinnis

Mother: Mary Houghland

Spouse(s): Helen Reckord

Children(s): Bertrand Mcginnis, Leora Mcginnis, Emma Mcginnis, Stacy Mcginnis, Oliver Mcginnis

In 1825, Oliver Asbury McGinnis entered the world in Guyandott, Cabell, VA, born to Rev. Edmund McGinnis and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Houghland. In 1850, Oliver Asbury McGinnis resided in District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Oliver Asbury McGinnis resided in La Grange, Fayette, Texas, USA. Oliver Asbury McGinnis married Helen Reckord, and had children including Bertrand Mcginnis, Leora Mcginnis, Emma Mcginnis, Stacy Mcginnis, Oliver Mcginnis. Oliver Asbury McGinnis passed away in 1904 in Polk County, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1825, Oliver Asbury McGinnis entered the world in Guyandott, Cabell, VA, born to Rev. Edmund McGinnis and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Houghland.
  • In 1850, Oliver Asbury McGinnis resided in District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Oliver Asbury McGinnis resided in La Grange, Fayette, Texas, USA.
  • Oliver Asbury McGinnis married Helen Reckord, and had children including Bertrand Mcginnis, Leora Mcginnis, Emma Mcginnis, Stacy Mcginnis, Oliver Mcginnis.
  • Oliver Asbury McGinnis passed away in 1904 in Polk County, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oliver McGinnis's Ancestors

Self
Oliver McGinnis
1825 – 1904
Birth Place: Guyandott, Cabell, VA
Parents
Rev. Edmund McGinnis
1798 – 1865
Hampshire County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth "Polly") Houghland
1797 – 1876
Williamsport, Wood, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Samuel McGinnis
1775 – 1823
Stephens City, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Margaret Henshaw
1775 – 1825
Capon Valley, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Cornelius Houghland
1773 – 1818
Patterson's Creek, Hampshire, Virginia, USA
Anna Stallcup
1776 – 1824
Loudoun County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Henshaw
1735 – 1793
Sarah Caudy
1739 – 1807
Cornelius Hoagland
1741 – 1798
Eleanor Hartley
1747 – 1810
Johan Stallcup
1733 – 1824
Jane Snickers
1733 – 1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacobus Hoagland
1702 – 1759
Marcy Dubois
1706 – 1752
John Hadley
1708 – 1784
Sarah Witham
1706 – 1783

Oliver McGinnis's Descendants

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Oliver (Asbury) McGinnis (3 Aug 1825 – 23 May 1904) m. Helen Reckord (abt 1833 – )
  1. 1. Bertrand Mcginnis (abt 1855 – )
  2. 2. Leora Mcginnis (abt 1858 – )
  3. 3. Emma Mcginnis (abt 1861 – )
  4. 4. Stacy Mcginnis (abt 1865 – )
  5. 5. Oliver Mcginnis (abt 1869 – )

Oliver McGinnis's Timeline

5 Records

1825
3 Aug 1825
Birth of Oliver Asbury McGinnis in Guyandott, Cabell, VA
Guyandott, Cabell, VA
1850
1850
Age 25
Oliver Asbury McGinnis resided here in District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA
District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
Oliver Asbury McGinnis resided here in La Grange, Fayette, Texas, USA
La Grange, Fayette, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
Oliver Asbury McGinnis resided here in Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA
Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA
1904
23 May 1904
Age 79
Death of Oliver Asbury McGinnis in Polk County, Texas, United States
Polk County, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1825
    Event Place: Guyandott, Cabell, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas; Roll: M593_1601; Page: 455A; Family History Library Film: 553100
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: La Grange, Fayette, Texas; Roll: M653_1294; Page: 303; Family History Library Film: 805294
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Cabell, Virginia; Roll: M432_938; Page: 53A; Image: 111

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Cabell, Virginia; Roll: M432_938; Page: 53A; Image: 111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: La Grange, Fayette, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: La Grange, Fayette, Texas; Roll: M653_1294; Page: 303; Family History Library Film: 805294

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas; Roll: M593_1601; Page: 455A; Family History Library Film: 553100

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1904
    Event Place: Polk County, Texas, United States

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