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Rachel Locklear 1745–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1830

Death Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield South Carolina, South Carolina, USA

Father: Robert Locklear

Mother: Mary Patterson

Spouse(s): William Grooms

Children(s): John Grooms

In 1745, Rachel Locklear entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Robert Thomas Locklear And Mary Ann Patterson. In 1790, Rachel Locklear resided in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, USA. In 1800, Rachel Locklear resided in Marlboro District, South Carolina. Rachel Locklear married William Grooms, and had children including John Grooms. Rachel Locklear passed away in 1830 in Cheraw, Chesterfield South Carolina, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1745, Rachel Locklear entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Robert Thomas Locklear And Mary Ann Patterson.
  • In 1790, Rachel Locklear resided in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, Rachel Locklear resided in Marlboro District, South Carolina.
  • Rachel Locklear married William Grooms, and had children including John Grooms.
  • Rachel Locklear passed away in 1830 in Cheraw, Chesterfield South Carolina, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Locklear
1700–1749
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Patterson
1702–1745
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

William Grooms
1738–1800
Birth Location: Craven, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

John Grooms
1765–1830
Birth Location: Craven County, South Carolina, United States
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Rachel Locklear's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Locklear
1745–1830
Birth Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Robert Thomas Locklear
1700–1749
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Patterson
1702–1745
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Nicholas Locklear
1650–1745
Suffolk, England
Hannah Brooks
1680–1750
Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
John Patterson
1679–1732
Catawba Creek, Botetourt, VA
Margaret Bird
1684–1740
Edgecombe, , NC
Great-Grandparents
Hannah Brooks
1636–
Peter Bird
1658–1720
Hannah Miler
1659–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Brooks
1598–1703

Rachel Locklear's Descendants

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Rachel Locklear (1745–1830) m. William Grooms (1738–1800)
  1. 1. John Grooms 1765–1830 m. Rachel Quick 1765–1860 m. Rachel Quick 1765–1860
    1. 1. John (Grooms) Jr. 1795–1880 m. Amelia ('Milly') Putman 1798–1866
      1. 1. David (Rueben) Grooms 1818–1880 m. Nancy Hall 1822–1870 m. Mary L 1856–
        1. 1. Sarah Grooms 1841– m. George Wilson 1905–
      2. 2. William (T.) Grooms 1825–1853
      3. 3. Harriet Grooms 1840–
    2. 2. Moses (Calvin) Grooms 1801–1850
      1. 1. Peter (Samuel) Grooms 1835–1929
      2. 2. Emanual (Washington) Grooms 1840–1911
    3. 3. James Grooms 1794–
    4. 4. George Grooms 1810–
    5. 5. Solomon Grooms 1774–1807
    6. 6. Issac (Jerome) Grooms 1802–1867 m. Elizabeth (('Betsy')) Cummings 1796–1880
      1. 1. Ann Grooms 1826–
      2. 2. Jesse Grooms 1835–1909
      3. 3. James Grooms 1834–1864
      4. 4. Margaret (Jane) Grooms 1831–1918
      5. 5. Mary (Jane) Grooms 1831–1907
      6. 6. William (M.) Grooms 1830–1883
      7. 7. Jacob Grooms 1828–1887
      8. 8. John ((Arthur\Calvin?)) Grooms 1826–1906
      9. 9. Letticia (('Letti')) Grooms 1824–
      10. 10. Henry (Thomas) Grooms 1820–1895
      11. 11. Mary Grooms 1821–1852
      12. 12. David Grooms 1828–1909
      13. 13. Evander Grooms 1835–1864

Rachel Locklear's Timeline

5 Records

1745
1745
Birth of Rachel Locklear in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 45
Rachel Locklear resided here in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, USA
St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 55
Rachel Locklear resided here in Marlboro District, South Carolina
Marlboro District, South Carolina
1830
1830
Age 85
Death of Rachel Locklear in Cheraw, Chesterfield South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Cheraw, Chesterfield South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 95
Rachel Locklear resided here in Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Marlboro District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lumberton, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records
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