YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Alexander Childress 1788–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 December 1788

Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 1 January 1879

Death Location: Pond Spring, Walker County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Richard Sr

Mother: Martha Woods

Spouse(s): Susannah Massey

Children(s): Liza Childers, Abraham Childers

In 1788, Richard Alexander Childress entered the world in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Richard Alexander Childress Sr And Martha Woods. Richard Alexander Childress married Susannah Massey, and had children including Abraham Childers, Liza Sarah Childers. Richard Alexander Childress passed away in 1879 in Pond Spring, Walker County, Georgia, United States of America.

Find more search results for Richard Childress
RC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1788, Richard Alexander Childress entered the world in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Richard Alexander Childress Sr And Martha Woods.
  • Richard Alexander Childress married Susannah Massey, and had children including Abraham Childers, Liza Sarah Childers.
  • Richard Alexander Childress passed away in 1879 in Pond Spring, Walker County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Childress's Ancestors

Self
Richard Childress
1788–1879
Birth Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Richard Alexander Childress Sr
1764–1830
Surry, Surry, Virginia
Martha Woods
1771–1840
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Robert (Childress) Sr
1732–1799
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Mary Garner
1732–
South Carolina, USA
John Woods
1750–1820
Laurens, Laurens, SC or Nash, North Carolina
Elizabeth Tomlin
1750–1802
Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Childers
1702–1763
Jane Ware
1704–1791
Joseph Robinson
1712–1766
Amelia Allen
1715–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham III
1677–1720
Elizabeth Cannon
1676–1720
Thomas Robinson
1686–1719

Richard Childress's Descendants

1.
RC
Richard (Alexander) Childress (6 December 1788–1 January 1879) m. Susannah Massey (1791–)
  1. 1. Liza (Sarah) Childers 1806–1889 m. John (T. "Jack") Turnbull 1803–1891
    1. 1. Nicholas Turnbull 1847–1910 m. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Freeman 1849–1910
      1. 1. Mary (Emily) Turnbull 1867–1910 m. Elon (Joseph) Phay 1856–1932
        1. 1. Grace (Belle) Phay 1894–1987 m. John (Lawyous) Leslie 1884–1965 m. William (Walter) Lechlitner 1876–1971
        2. 2. Charles (E L) Phay 1893–1972
      2. 2. John (W.) Turnbull 1871–
      3. 3. Sarah (J.) Turnbull 1872–1908
      4. 4. Nancy (E.) Turnbull 1877–1915
      5. 5. Eliza (E.) Turnbull 1879–1910
      6. 6. Edward Turnbull 1884–
      7. 7. Joseph Turnbull 1885–
      8. 8. Harriet (M.) Turnbull 1875–1908
      9. 9. Harriet (M Hetty) Turnbull 1881–1940
    2. 2. Mary (E) Turnbull 1851–
    3. 3. Sarah Tumbull 1846–
    4. 4. Thomas Turnbull 1835–
    5. 5. Emily Turnbull 1833–
    6. 6. Melissa Turnbull 1838–1917
    7. 7. Margaret Turnbull 1828–1907
    8. 8. Clarissa Turnbull 1849–
    9. 9. Harriet Turnbull 1844–
  2. 2. Abraham Childers 1815– m. Rhoda Bull 1814–

Richard Childress's Timeline

4 Records

1788
6 December 1788
Birth of Richard Alexander Childress in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
1811
1811
Age 23
Richard Alexander Childress was married in Walker, Georgia, United States
Walker, Georgia, United States
1848
19 Jan 1848
Age 60
Richard Alexander Childress was married in Knox, Tennessee
Knox, Tennessee
1879
1 January 1879
Age 91
Death of Richard Alexander Childress in Pond Spring, Walker County, Georgia, United States of America
Pond Spring, Walker County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 December 1788
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Walker, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1848
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Georgia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: of GA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 January 1879
    Event Place: Pond Spring, Walker County, Georgia, United States of America

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE