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Richard Farrar 1748–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1748

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 2 Nov 1807

Death Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Farrar

Mother:

Spouse(s): Susan Shelton

Children(s): Elizabeth Farrar

Richard Farrar was born in 1748 in Virginia, United States, the child of John Farrar And Sarah. In 1780, Richard Farrar resided in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. In 1790, Richard Farrar resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit. Richard Farrar married Susan Shelton, and had children including Elizabeth Farrar. Richard Farrar passed away in 1807 in Franklin, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • Richard Farrar was born in 1748 in Virginia, United States, the child of John Farrar And Sarah.
  • In 1780, Richard Farrar resided in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1790, Richard Farrar resided in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, Unit.
  • Richard Farrar married Susan Shelton, and had children including Elizabeth Farrar.
  • Richard Farrar passed away in 1807 in Franklin, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Farrar
1693–1764
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Susan Shelton
1751–1807
Birth Location: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Farrar
1765–1824
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
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Richard Farrar's Ancestors

Self
Richard Farrar
1748–1807
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
John Farrar
1693–1764
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Farrar's Descendants

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Richard Farrar (Aug 1748–2 Nov 1807) m. Susan Shelton (1751–1807)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Farrar 1765–1824 m. George Wharton 1766–1824
    1. 1. Landon (Farrar) Wharton 1813–1818
    2. 2. George (Richard) Wharton 1801–1873
    3. 3. Rhoda (Ann) Wharton 1810–1817
    4. 4. Susan (Shelton) Warthen 1808–1870 m. William ("Billy") Thompson 1798–1866
      1. 1. Isaiah (S) Thompson 1828–1906 m. Margarett Thompson 1828–1905
        1. 1. Bird (C) Tempso 1861–1945 m. Mary (Alice) Cook 1866–1948
        2. 2. John (William) Thompson 1858–
        3. 3. Laura (Ellis) Thompson 1869–1957
        4. 4. James Thompson 1865–1928
        5. 5. Elizabeth (H) Thompson 1850–1879
        6. 6. Jessie (Calvin) Thompson 1856–1920
        7. 7. Mary (L) Thompson 1852–1927
        8. 8. Martha Thompson 1849–1928
      2. 2. Martha Thompson 1848–
      3. 3. George Thompson 1839–
      4. 4. Phelyann Thompson 1833–
      5. 5. James Thompson 1840–
      6. 6. John Thompson 1830–
      7. 7. Sarah Thompson 1843–
      8. 8. William Thompson 1834–
    5. 5. Eliza (Caroline) Wharton 1798–1872
    6. 6. Jane (Miller) Wharton 1804–1847 m. Samuel (R) Seay 1793–1864
      1. 1. Ann (Hillsman) Seay 1839–1841
      2. 2. Amanda Seay 1842–1905
      3. 3. Samuel Seay 1844–1907
      4. 4. Mary (Wharton) Seay 1836–
      5. 5. William (H) Seay 1831–1833
      6. 6. Susan (Caroline) Seay 1833–1885
      7. 7. Jane (Wharton) Seay 1829–1907
      8. 8. George (Wharton) Seay 1827–1901
      9. 9. John Seay 1826–1898
      10. 10. Elizabeth (Ann) Seay 1824–
    7. 7. William (Henry) Wharton 1796–1871
    8. 8. Charles (James Fox) Wharton 1806–1856 m. Amanda (E) Criddle 1818–
      1. 1. S (C) Wharton 1838–
      2. 2. Eugene Wharton 1841–
      3. 3. Aaron (W) Wharton 1851–1920
      4. 4. Samuel (Seay Wharton) Sr 1835–
      5. 5. Alice Wharton 1847–1892
      6. 6. Amelia Wharton 1843–
      7. 7. Charles Wharton 1856–
      8. 8. May Wharton 1846–
    9. 9. Lucinda (Farrar) Wharton 1813–
    10. 10. Alexander (Spotswood) Wharton 1815–1878

Richard Farrar's Timeline

4 Records

1748
Aug 1748
Birth of Richard Farrar in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1780
1780
Age 32
Richard Farrar resided here in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 42
Richard Farrar resided here in St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
1807
2 Nov 1807
Age 59
Death of Richard Farrar in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1748
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1807
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Personal Property Tax Lists, 1782 [Virginia State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 2024443; Page Number: 31; Family Number: 4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Personal Property Tax List, 1789, Book A [Virginia State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 2024443; Page Number: 6; Family Number: 20
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