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Richard Major 1771–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 September 1771

Birth Location: Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England

Death Date: 17 February 1821

Death Location: London, England

Father: Henry Major

Mother: Elizabeth Coniam

Spouse(s): Frances Warner

Children(s): Richard Major, William Major, Elizabeth Major, Henry Major, Mary Major

The story of Richard Major began in 1771 in Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England. Richard Major married Frances Constantia Warner, and had children including Elizabeth Major, Henry Major, Mary Jane Major, Richard Major, William Warner Major. Richard Major passed away in 1821 in London, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Major began in 1771 in Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England.
  • Richard Major married Frances Constantia Warner, and had children including Elizabeth Major, Henry Major, Mary Jane Major, Richard Major, William Warner Major.
  • Richard Major passed away in 1821 in London, England.

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Richard Major's Ancestors

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Richard Major
1771–1821
Birth Place: Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England
Parents
Henry Major
1735–1771
St Ives Cornwall
Elizabeth Coniam
1735–1807
Devon, England
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Major's Descendants

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Richard Major (26 September 1771–17 February 1821) m. Frances (Constantia) Warner (6 August 1780–)
  1. 1. Richard Major 1810–1889 m. Martha (Ann) Major 1807– m. Susan Major 1835–
    1. 1. William Major 1839–1919 m. Matilda Bradley 1847–1878
      1. 1. William Major 1868–1942 m. Mary (Louise) Major 1857–1954
        1. 1. Elsie (Theresa) Major 1900–1991
        2. 2. William F. 1889–
        3. 3. Fred (A.) Major 1887–
      2. 2. Henry (George) Major 1869–1952 m. Esther (G) Small 1876–1953
        1. 1. Dryden (William) Major 1896–1985
        2. 2. Dryden (William) Major 1896–1985
      3. 3. Henry (G.) Major 1869–
      4. 4. Mary Major 1872–
      5. 5. Matilda Major 1874–
    2. 2. Richard Major 1838–
    3. 3. Martha (Ann) Major 1842–
    4. 4. Caroline Major 1845–
    5. 5. Susanah Major 1834–
    6. 6. Henry Major 1856–
    7. 7. John Major 1859–
    8. 8. Susan Major 1834–
    9. 9. Eddy Major 1864–
    10. 10. Lizzie Major 1867–
  2. 2. William (Warner) Major 1804–1854
  3. 3. Elizabeth Major 1812–1884
  4. 4. Henry Major 1807–
  5. 5. Mary (Jane) Major 1818–

Richard Major's Timeline

3 Records

1771
26 September 1771
Birth of Richard Major in Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England
Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England
1801
19 April 1801
Age 30
Richard Major was married in Bedminster, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Bedminster, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
1821
17 February 1821
Age 50
Death of Richard Major in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 September 1771
    Event Place: Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 April 1801
    Event Place: Bedminster, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 February 1821
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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