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Rev. David Allen McGinnis 1822 – 1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1822

Birth Location: Guyandott, Cabell, VA

Death Date: 17 May 1896

Death Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA

Father: Rev. McGinnis

Mother: Mary Houghland

Spouse(s): Sarah Marsh, Nancy Hammat

Children(s): Parmenas McGinnis, Mary McGinnis, Asbury McGinnis, Samantha McGinnis, Enoch McGinnis, Melvina McGinnis, Clarinda McGinnis, Sarah Ginnis, Amanda McGinnis, America McGinnis, Eliza Mcginnis, Lina McGinnis, John McGinnis

The story of Rev. David Allen McGinnis began in 1822 in Guyandott, Cabell, VA. In 1850, Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided in District 14, Fayette, Virginia, USA. Rev. David Allen McGinnis married Sarah Jane Marsh, Nancy E. Hammat, and had children including Parmenas Mathias "PM" McGinnis, Mary Ann McGinnis, Asbury Hamlin McGinnis, Samantha Beuhring McGinnis, Enoch Marsh McGinnis, Melvina Jane McGinnis, Clarinda Ellen McGinnis, Sarah Margaret Mc Ginnis, Amanda Elizabeth McGinnis, America McGinnis, Eliza Florence Mcginnis, Lina Helen McGinnis, John Houghland McGinnis. Rev. David Allen McGinnis passed away in 1896 in Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rev. David Allen McGinnis began in 1822 in Guyandott, Cabell, VA.
  • In 1850, Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided in District 14, Fayette, Virginia, USA.
  • Rev. David Allen McGinnis married Sarah Jane Marsh, Nancy E. Hammat, and had children including Parmenas Mathias "PM" McGinnis, Mary Ann McGinnis, Asbury Hamlin McGinnis, Samantha Beuhring McGinnis, Enoch Marsh McGinnis, Melvina Jane McGinnis, Clarinda Ellen McGinnis, Sarah Margaret Mc Ginnis, Amanda Elizabeth McGinnis, America McGinnis, Eliza Florence Mcginnis, Lina Helen McGinnis, John Houghland McGinnis.
  • Rev. David Allen McGinnis passed away in 1896 in Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev. McGinnis
1798 – 1865
Birth Location: Hampshire County, Virginia, USA
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Mary Houghland
1797 – 1876
Birth Location: Williamsport, Wood, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Marsh
1824 – 1876
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
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Nancy Hammat
1840 – 1914
Birth Location: Wood, West Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Parmenas McGinnis
1851 – 1940
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, Virginia, USA
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Mary McGinnis
1853 – 1940
Birth Location: Ritchie, West Virginia, United States
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Asbury McGinnis
1854 – 1923
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
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Samantha McGinnis
1856 – 1933
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
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Enoch McGinnis
1857 – 1936
Birth Location: West Virginia, West Virginia, USA
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Melvina McGinnis
1860 – 1929
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
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Clarinda McGinnis
1862 – 1923
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sarah Ginnis
1862 – 1911
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia
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Amanda McGinnis
1862 – 1885
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
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America McGinnis
1863 –
Birth Location: –
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Eliza Mcginnis
1864 – 1885
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
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Lina McGinnis
1866 – 1886
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia
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John McGinnis
1870 – 1950
Birth Location: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia
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Rev. McGinnis's Ancestors

Self
Rev. McGinnis
1822 – 1896
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

Rev. McGinnis's Descendants

1.
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Rev. (David Allen) McGinnis (1 Oct 1822 – 17 May 1896) m. Sarah (Jane) Marsh (16 July 1824 – 11 November 1876) m. Nancy (E.) Hammat (10 February 1840 – 23 September 1914)
  1. 1. Parmenas (Mathias "PM") McGinnis (21 May 1851 – 13 Jun 1940) m. Rebecca (Victoria) Hill (21 Jun 1851 – 7 Jan 1922)
    1. 1. Harvey (Eli) McGinnis (26 Mar 1873 – 6 Sep 1943)
    2. 2. Homer (L) Mcginnis (17 Mar 1876 – 11 Apr 1955)
    3. 3. Emery (Hill) McGinnis (1 Aug 1878 – 12 Apr 1954)
    4. 4. John (Marsh) McGinnis (6 Jun 1883 – 24 Sep 1976) m. Myra (Eugine) Amick (20 Sep 1884 – 25 Jun 1963)
      1. 1. Ethel (Victoria) McGinnis (1 Aug 1906 – 15 Feb 1990)
      2. 2. Mary (Louise) Mcginnis (7 Apr 1908 – 17 Aug 1998)
      3. 3. Gertrude (E.) McGinnis (17 Aug 1910 – 01 Apr 1912)
      4. 4. Nelle (Marie) McGinnis (18 Dec 1913 – 5 Jan 1995)
      5. 5. Mabel (Lorene) Mcginnis (26 May 1919 – 2 May 2000)
      6. 6. John (Robert) McGinnis (15 Oct 1924 – 30 Oct 1986)
    5. 5. Nelly McGinnis (Mar 1884 – 10 Aug 1884)
    6. 6. Herbert (Parmenas) McGinnis (04 Jun 1891 – 8 Jan 1978)
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) McGinnis (9 MAR 1853 – 4 APR 1940) m. Isaac (Henry) Lambert (22 MAY 1847 – 6 JUN 1906)
    1. 1. Harry (Lee) Lambert (14 JUL 1882 – 10 Aug 1965) m. Leona Weekley (30 Aug 1883 – 14 Jul 1966)
      1. 1. Carroll (Douglas) Lambert (26 Aug 1904 – 8 Jan 1972) m. Julia (Louise) Grandpierre (25 Feb 1913 – 25 Oct 1987)
      2. 2. James (Nevin) Lambert (25 Oct 1906 – 17 Jul 1959)
    2. 2. Emma Lambert (11 Nov 1883 – 28 Jul 1940)
    3. 3. Thomas (Albert) Lambert (19 Jul 1885 – 23 Oct 1924) m. Zora (Ethel) Fowler (8 Oct 1886 – 5 Jul 1973)
      1. 1. Thelma (Elaine) Lambert (24 Dec 1907 – 29 Dec 1976) m. Stanley (Liston) White (31 October 1897 – 23 April 1977) m. Nicholas Halahan (5 Nov 1914 – 25 Nov 2004)
        1. 1. Alfred (Alan) White (6 Mar 1931 – 9 Mar 2024) m. Donna (Mae) Osborne (3 Oct 1935 – 8 May 2021)
        2. 2. Norma (Sue) White (12 Sep 1932 – 17 Jun 2014) m. John (Junior) Whaley (25 Sep 1915 – 17 May 2005)
        3. 3. Diana (E. Hanna) White (29 Oct 1934 – 28 May 2014) m. John (Terrence) Hanna (29 JUL 1926 – 7 JUL 2002)
      2. 2. Thomas (Fowler "Pike") Lambert (13 Jan 1910 – 16 Oct 1989) m. Kathryn (A) Shoemaker (2 Feb 1922 – 31 January 1974)
        1. 1. Dorothy Lambert (abt 1948 – )
        2. 2. Thomas (Fowler) Lambert (Apr 1950 – )
      3. 3. James (Goff) Lambert (10 Dec 1911 – 19 Dec 1968)
      4. 4. John (Edward) Lambert (28 January 1913 – 28 Feb 1978) m. Leota (Mildred) Burgbacher (abt 1912 – 17 Jan 2000)
        1. 1. Thomas (Okey) Lambert (4 Dec 1937 – 13 Apr 2008) m. Sharon (Lambert) Bryant (1 Mar 1942 – )
        2. 2. Owen (Bruce) Lambert (10 Jul 1940 – 26 Jul 2010) m. Karen (Lee) Smith (2 Dec 1945 – 28 Jan 2020)
      5. 5. Margaret (Kathleen "Bubba") Lambert (12 Dec 1915 – 22 Oct 2008) m. Oren (Glenn) Means (27 Jul 1909 – 8 Mar 1978)
        1. 1. Beverly (Ann) Means (24 Apr 1938 – ) m. Unknown Parrish m. Robert (A) Lebeau (24 Apr 1931 – 22 September 2018)
        2. 2. Linda (Ellen) Means (Bef. 1938 – Before 2008) m. Robert (C) Clemmens
        3. 3. Kathleen Means
      6. 6. Mary (Lois) Lambert (18 Jun 1917 – 27 Nov 2001) m. Albert (Russell) Sears (4 Nov 1915 – 28 Oct 1986)
        1. 1. Barbara (Paige) Sears (abt 1947 – ) m. Robert (H) Allyn
        2. 2. Beth Sears m. Kenneth (Arthur) Cox
    4. 4. Levi (Leroy) Lambert (15 SEP 1889 – 15 Nov 1956) m. Gertrude Cline (abt 1892 – May 1973) m. Mary (Velora) Whitsett (7 July 1913 – 31 October 1951) m. Mildred (May) Groves (4 Jun 1918 – 25 Nov 1986)
      1. 1. Roy (Herman) Lambert (24 Sep 1912 – 10 Apr 1990) m. Ruth (Gladys) Bauman (10/30/1912 – 31 Mar 2006)
      2. 2. Carl (Raymond) Lambert (27 Jul 1913 – 24 Aug 1991) m. Grace (Marcella) Moses (29 MAY 1919 – 4 DEC 1999)
        1. 1. Randy Lambert (31 JAN 1949 – 2000)
      3. 3. Karl Lambert (abt 1914 – )
      4. 4. Robert (Leroy) Lambert (21 Jun 1936 – 28 March 2010)
      5. 5. William (Ray) Lambert (13 November 1941 – 14 May 2016)
      6. 6. Mary (Susan) Lambert (27 Apr 1949 – )
    5. 5. Oscar (Parmenas) Lambert (25 Oct 1890 – 27 May 1970)
  3. 3. Asbury (Hamlin) McGinnis (19 Jul 1854 – 29 Dec 1923)
  4. 4. Samantha (Beuhring) McGinnis (21 Feb 1856 – 10 Feb 1933) m. Warren (Coplin) Copeland (2 Jun 1843 – 22 Oct 1876) m. Aaron (Bell) Young (22 Apr 1832 – 15 Mar 1915)
    1. 1. Dr. (Okey Warren) Coplin (2 Jun 1876 – 6 Oct 1947) m. Claudia (Gertrude) Coplin (1 December 1878 – 24 December 1946)
      1. 1. Rolla (Warren) Coplin (8 October 1903 – 24 May 1962)
      2. 2. Harry (William) Coplin (19 February 1911 – 29 September 1987)
      3. 3. Dr (Robert Warren) Coplin (31 May 1913 – 30 Sep 1994) m. Mildred Pettit (29 May 1911 – 4 May 1987)
        1. 1. Jay Coplin (9 Sep 1945 – 30 May 2001)
        2. 2. Dinah (Lynn) Coplin (4 Aug 1946 – 24 Nov 1999) m. LYLE (BEVERLY) LAW (OCT 11 1944 – OCT 17 1998)
    2. 2. Warren (David) Young (27 Dec 1872 – 3 Jan 1941)
    3. 3. Gary (B.) Young (abt 1875 – )
    4. 4. Wade (Hampton) Young (8 Feb 1879 – 21 Feb 1948)
    5. 5. James (Price) Young (24 Feb 1880 – 29 Jun 1965)
    6. 6. Ada (Maud) Young (30 Mar 1881 – 28 Dec 1910)
    7. 7. Laura (Melcena) Young (10 Feb 1883 – 3 May 1968)
    8. 8. Bruce (Cleveland) Young (12 Jun 1884 – 23 Dec 1964)
    9. 9. Harry (Austin) Young (16 Dec 1885 – 12 Apr 1887)
    10. 10. Lloyd (Clark) Young (24 Jul 1887 – 14 Sep 1967)
    11. 11. Clarence (Edward) Young (7 Jan 1889 – 11 Jun 1961)
    12. 12. Emma (Pearl) Young (11 Apr 1890 – 15 Mar 1967)
    13. 13. Ray (Esmond) Young (28 Oct 1891 – 12 Jul 1942)
    14. 14. Rex Young (14 Jan 1893 – 16 Feb 1893)
    15. 15. Wythe Young (24 Mar 1895 – 30 Jul 1896)
    16. 16. Mary (Edna) Young (2 Aug 1896 – )
    17. 17. Howard (French) Young (30 Jul 1898 – )
    18. 18. Samuel ("French") Young (30 Jul 1898 – Dec 1963)
    19. 19. Carl (A) Young (25 Nov 1899 – Sep 1992)
  5. 5. Enoch (Marsh) McGinnis (28 November 1857 – 12 Jan 1936)
  6. 6. Melvina (Jane) McGinnis (25 Jan 1860 – Jan 1929)
  7. 7. Clarinda (Ellen) McGinnis (Abt 1862 – 7 Mar 1923)
  8. 8. Sarah (Margaret Mc) Ginnis (29 Nov 1862 – 1911)
  9. 9. Amanda (Elizabeth) McGinnis (29 Nov 1862 – 23 Jan 1885)
  10. 10. America McGinnis (1863 – )
  11. 11. Eliza (Florence) Mcginnis (29 November 1864 – 23 January 1885)
  12. 12. Lina (Helen) McGinnis (9 Oct 1866 – 4 Nov 1886)
  13. 13. John (Houghland) McGinnis (12 Sep 1870 – 17 Jun 1950)

Rev. McGinnis's Timeline

12 Records

1822
1 Oct 1822
Birth of Rev. David Allen McGinnis in Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1822
1 Oct 1822
Birth of Rev. David Allen McGinnis in Guyandott, Cabell, VA
Guyandott, Cabell, VA
1850
1850
Age 28
Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided here in District 14, Fayette, Virginia, USA
District 14, Fayette, Virginia, USA
1853
1853
Age 31
Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided here
None
1856
1856
Age 34
Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 38
Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided here in Ritchie, Virginia
Ritchie, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 48
Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided here in Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided here in Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
1896
17 May 1896
Age 74
Death of Rev. David Allen McGinnis in Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
1896
19 MAY 1896
Age 74
Burial of Rev. David Allen McGinnis in Mole Hill M.E. Cem, Ritchie, WV.
Mole Hill M.E. Cem, Ritchie, WV.
1896
27 May 1896
Age 74
Rev. David Allen McGinnis - Probate in Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
1947
1947
Age 125
Rev. David Allen McGinnis resided here in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1822
    Event Place: Guyandotte, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 396D; Enumeration District: 151
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 500B; Family History Library Film: 553197
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ritchie, Virginia; Roll: M653_1374; Page: 438; Family History Library Film: 805374
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Fayette, Virginia; Roll: M432_943; Page: 352B; Image: 310
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Origin and History of the Magennis Family : with sketches of the Keylor, Swisher, Marchbank and Bry
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1822
    Event Place: Guyandott, Cabell, VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 14, Fayette, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Fayette, Virginia; Roll: M432_943; Page: 352B; Image: 310

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ritchie, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ritchie, Virginia; Roll: M653_1374; Page: 438; Family History Library Film: 805374

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 500B; Family History Library Film: 553197

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 396D; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1896
    Event Place: Mole Hill, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1985, Fiduciary bonds, 1863-1910; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Ritchie County); Probate Place: Ritchie, West Virginia
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 MAY 1896
    Event Place: Mole Hill M.E. Cem, Ritchie, WV.
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 May 1896
    Event Place: Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1985, Fiduciary bonds, 1863-1910; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Ritchie County); Probate Place: Ritchie, West Virginia
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