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Richard Lewis Britt 1834–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 April 1834

Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 29 October 1914

Death Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Lawrence Sr

Mother: Anna Evers

Spouse(s): Francis Sorrells

Children(s): Iris Partridge, Vanie Partridge, Lula Britt, Larry Britt, Anna Britt, Earle Britt, Suzannah Britt, Francis Britt, Mexicana Britt, Epsie Britt

Richard Lewis Britt was born in 1834 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Lawrence Bryant Larry Britt Sr And Anna Evers. In 1850, Richard Lewis Britt resided in Township 23, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. In 1867, Richard Lewis Britt resided in Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. Richard Lewis Britt married Francis Laney Sorrells, and had children including Anna Britt, Aurie Britt, Earle R Britt, Epsie Corrine Britt, Francis Marion Britt, Iris May Britt Partridge, Larry Bryant Lb Britt, Lula Belle Britt, Mexicana Britt, Suzannah Sophronia Britt, Vanie Partridge. Richard Lewis Britt passed away in 1914 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Richard Lewis Britt was born in 1834 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Lawrence Bryant Larry Britt Sr And Anna Evers.
  • In 1850, Richard Lewis Britt resided in Township 23, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1867, Richard Lewis Britt resided in Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Richard Lewis Britt married Francis Laney Sorrells, and had children including Anna Britt, Aurie Britt, Earle R Britt, Epsie Corrine Britt, Francis Marion Britt, Iris May Britt Partridge, Larry Bryant Lb Britt, Lula Belle Britt, Mexicana Britt, Suzannah Sophronia Britt, Vanie Partridge.
  • Richard Lewis Britt passed away in 1914 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Britt's Ancestors

Self
Richard Britt
1834–1914
Birth Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Lawrence Bryant “Larry” Britt Sr
1811–1852
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Anna Evers
1813–1868
Bladen, North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Britt) Jr
1774–1831
Robeson, North Carolina
Mary Cox
1770–1815
William (Evers) Sr
1782–1878
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Amey Lewis
1788–1837
Bladen Co., NC
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1754–1812
Mary Henson
1754–1856
William Cox
1743–1811
Susanna TUCK
1750–1830
John Sr
1737–1796
Mary Tillman
1740–1818
Richard Sr
1763–1844
Sarah Simpson
1769–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simeon Britt
1720–1792
Mehitabel Packard
1733–1787
Phillip Henson
1732–1818
Elizabeth Knott
1730–1786
John Cox
1723–1772
Elizabeth Tapley
1730–1753
John Tuck
1723–1775
Abigail Smith
1724–1792
William Evers
1700–1755
Elizabeth Shaw
1715–1743
George Tillman
1683–1756
Mary Avery
1687–1756
Lt. Sr.
1728–1820
Ann Lewis
1734–1775
Thomas IV
1740–1803
Sarah Bryan
1743–1803

Richard Britt's Descendants

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Richard (Lewis) Britt (19 April 1834–29 October 1914) m. Francis (Laney) Sorrells (August 1849–3 November 1921)
  1. 1. Iris (May Britt) Partridge 1889–1912 m. Jesse (Wesley) Partridge 1884–1970
    1. 1. John (Richard) Partridge 1910–2002 m. Zana (Agnes) Caldwell 1912–1948
      1. 1. Agnes (Louise) Partridge 1938–2019 m. Billy (Eugene) Bouldin 1937–1992 m. Gay (H) Portwood 1924–1986
      2. 2. Richard (Gordon) Partridge 1934–2003
    2. 2. S. (M.) Partridge 1912–1999
    3. 3. Annie Partridge 1909–2000 m. James (H) Hammock 1901–
  2. 2. Vanie Partridge 1871–1960 m. Jesse (Wesley) Partridge 1884–1970 m. Albert (M.) Craddock 1860–1905
    1. 1. Ollie (Clara Bess Partridge) Milam 1903–
    2. 2. Trupe Partridge 1905–
    3. 3. Matilda Milam 1895–1983
    4. 4. Dora Cradoc 1897–
    5. 5. George (O) Cradoc 1899–
  3. 3. Lula (Belle) Britt 1882–1942
  4. 4. Larry (Bryant "LB") Britt 1873–1946
  5. 5. Anna Britt 1870–1928
  6. 6. Earle (R) Britt 1885–1959
  7. 7. Suzannah (Sophronia) Britt 1880–1934
  8. 8. Francis (Marion) Britt 1878–1942
  9. 9. Mexicana Britt 1874–1928
  10. 10. Epsie (Corrine) Britt 1876–1940

Richard Britt's Timeline

12 Records

1834
19 April 1834
Birth of Richard Lewis Britt in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 16
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Township 23, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Township 23, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1867
1867
Age 33
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Duffeys, Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Duffeys, Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Poplar Springs, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Poplar Springs, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1899
10 Apr 1899
Age 65
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Tallapoosa
Tallapoosa
1900
1900
Age 66
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1904
1904
Age 70
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
1907
1907
Age 73
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County
1910
1910
Age 76
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1914
5 Nov 1914
Age 80
Richard Lewis Britt resided here in Alexander City, Alabama, USA
Alexander City, Alabama, USA
1914
29 October 1914
Age 80
Death of Richard Lewis Britt in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1834
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Brice, B. A. - Brookins, I. H.
    [3] Alabama, U.S., Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Tallapoosa County #62); Roll Number: 227
    [4] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [5] Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Springs, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 332b; Enumeration District: 142
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Duffeys, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 78B
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 42; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0083
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T624_34; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1374047
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Township 23, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 137b
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Montgomery Advertiser; Publication Date: 31 Oct 1914; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.5467903,0.3004326,0.6046643&xid=3355
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 23, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Township 23, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 137b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Duffeys, Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Duffeys, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 78B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Poplar Springs, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Springs, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 332b; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1899
    Event Place: Tallapoosa
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Brice, B. A. - Brookins, I. H.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 42; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0083

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Confederate Pensioner Records (Auditor Files), 1881-1943; Collection Number: SG023485

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Tallapoosa County #62); Roll Number: 227

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T624_34; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1374047

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1914
    Event Place: Alexander City, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Alexander City Outlook; Publication Date: 5 Nov 1914; Publication Place: Alexander City, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Civil War Muster Rolls, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alexander City, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Montgomery Advertiser; Publication Date: 31 Oct 1914; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.5467903,0.3004326,0.6046643&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 October 1914
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [4] Alabama, U.S., Death Index, 1908-1959
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Montgomery Advertiser; Publication Date: 31 Oct 1914; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.5467903,0.3004326,0.6046643&xid=3355
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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