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Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce 1786–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 January 1786

Birth Location: Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 8 August 1870

Death Location: Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Pvt Joyce

Mother: Elizabeth Allen

Spouse(s): Mary Jennings, Ellen Joyce

Children(s): Martha Joyce, Sarah Joyce, William Joyce, Martha Joyce, Mary Joyce, Hardin Joyce, Susan Joyce, Robert Joyce, Nancy Joyce, Lousia Joyce, Patsy Joyce, Sarah Joyce

The story of Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce began in 1786 in Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1820, Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided in Maury, Tennessee, United States. In 1830, Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided in Maury, Tennessee, USA. Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce married Ellen Joyce, Mary Jennings, and had children including Hardin Alexander Joyce, Lousia Joyce, Martha Patsy Joyce, Martha Patsy Joyce, Mary Ann Joyce, Nancy Joyce, Patsy Joyce, Robert Joyce, Sarah Jane Joyce, Sarah Joyce, Susan Joyce, William Joyce. Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce passed away in 1870 in Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce began in 1786 in Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1820, Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided in Maury, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1830, Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided in Maury, Tennessee, USA.
  • Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce married Ellen Joyce, Mary Jennings, and had children including Hardin Alexander Joyce, Lousia Joyce, Martha Patsy Joyce, Martha Patsy Joyce, Mary Ann Joyce, Nancy Joyce, Patsy Joyce, Robert Joyce, Sarah Jane Joyce, Sarah Joyce, Susan Joyce, William Joyce.
  • Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce passed away in 1870 in Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pvt Joyce
1752–1804
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Allen
1754–1804
Birth Location: Goochland, Virginia
EA

Spouses(s)

Mary Jennings
1795–1825
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
MJ
Ellen Joyce
1793–1863
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
EJ

Children(s)

Martha Joyce
1803–1880
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MJ
Sarah Joyce
1824–1870
Birth Location: Maury County, Tennessee USA
SJ
William Joyce
1819–1844
Birth Location: –
WJ
Martha Joyce
1812–1892
Birth Location: Mayo River, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
MJ
Mary Joyce
1812–1841
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
MJ
Hardin Joyce
1815–1902
Birth Location: Maury County, Tennessee
HJ
Susan Joyce
1813–1900
Birth Location: Maury, Tennessee, USA
SJ
Robert Joyce
1824–
Birth Location: –
RJ
Nancy Joyce
1818–
Birth Location: –
NJ
Lousia Joyce
1817–1854
Birth Location: Maury County, Tennessee
LJ
Patsy Joyce
1820–1892
Birth Location: –
PJ
Sarah Joyce
1832–1885
Birth Location: Ireland
SJ

Peter Joyce's Ancestors

Self
Peter Joyce
1786–1870
Birth Place: Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Pvt Elijah J. Joyce
1752–1804
Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Allen
1754–1804
Goochland, Virginia
Grandparents
Alexander (Jeffrey) Joyce
1719–1778
Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas (Joyce)
1683–1778
Mary Blaikley
1680–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Laird (Joyce)
1650–1707
Beatrix Fraser
1654–

Peter Joyce's Descendants

1.
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Peter (Robert Hamilton) Joyce (4 January 1786–8 August 1870) m. Mary Jennings (5 May 1795–21 Jul 1825) m. Ellen Joyce (10 Oct 1793–28 Oct 1863)
  1. 1. Martha (Patsy) Joyce 1803–1880
  2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Joyce 1824–1870
  3. 3. William Joyce 1819–1844
  4. 4. Martha ((Patsy)) Joyce 1812–1892
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Joyce 1812–1841
  6. 6. Hardin (Alexander) Joyce 1815–1902
  7. 7. Susan Joyce 1813–1900
  8. 8. Robert Joyce 1824–
  9. 9. Nancy Joyce 1818–
  10. 10. Lousia Joyce 1817–1854
  11. 11. Patsy Joyce 1820–1892
  12. 12. Sarah Joyce 1832–1885 m. John Joyce 1830–1905
    1. 1. Stephen Joyce 1855–1967 m. Nette Joyce 1903–1979
      1. 1. Delores (W) Joyce 1926–1986 m. Sigbjorn (Dagfin) Martinson 1917–2005
      2. 2. LaMar (E) Joyce 1932–2012
      3. 3. Arthur Joyce 1922–
    2. 2. John Joyce 1852–1925 m. Addy Joyce 1865–1936
      1. 1. Baty Joyce 1905–
      2. 2. Emma Hillerud 1902–1986 m. Palmer Hillerud 1903–1980
      3. 3. Leo Joyner 1896–
      4. 4. Mary Joyner 1898–
      5. 5. Maggie Joyner 1886–1948 m. Oscar (Fearl) Otis 1884–1950
        1. 1. Emma Otis 1911–
        2. 2. Floyd Otis 1913–
        3. 3. Margaret Otis 1915–
        4. 4. Frances Otis 1917–
        5. 5. Johnnie Otis 1919–
        6. 6. Eddie Otis 1922–
        7. 7. Vernice Otis 1923–
        8. 8. Pearl Otes 1924–
        9. 9. Vernon Otes 1923–
      6. 6. Katie Joyce 1888–1969
      7. 7. Henry John 1901–
      8. 8. Lae John 1896–
    3. 3. Minnie Joyce 1862–
    4. 4. Sarah Joyce 1864–
    5. 5. Mary Joyce 1866–

Peter Joyce's Timeline

10 Records

1786
4 January 1786
Birth of Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce in Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
1820
1820
Age 34
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided here in Maury, Tennessee, United States
Maury, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 44
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided here in Maury, Tennessee, USA
Maury, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 50
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided here in Maury, Tennessee, United States
Maury, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 54
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided here in Maury, Tennessee, USA
Maury, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 64
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided here in District 17, Maury, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Maury, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 74
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided here in District 10, Maury County, TN
District 10, Maury County, TN
1862
1862
Age 76
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1870
8 August 1870
Age 84
Death of Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America
Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America
1870
13 Sep 1870
Age 84
Peter Robert Hamilton Joyce - Probate in Maury, Tennessee, USA
Maury, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 January 1786
    Event Place: Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Maury, Tennessee; Page: 401; Family History Library Film: 805264
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: 890; Page: 177A
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Maury, Tennessee; Page: 67; NARA Roll: M33_124; Image: 48

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Maury, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 177; Page: 385; Family History Library Film: 0024535

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Maury, Tennessee; Roll: 532; Page: 323; Family History Library Film: 0024548

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: 890; Page: 177A
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Maury County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Maury, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 9; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Maury, Tennessee; Page: 401; Family History Library Film: 805264

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 August 1870
    Event Place: Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1807-1950; Miscellaneous Papers, 1807-1899; Author: Tennessee County Court (Maury County); Probate Place: Maury, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1807-1950; Miscellaneous Papers, 1807-1899; Author: Tennessee County Court (Maury County); Probate Place: Maury, Tennessee
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