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Richard Presley 1754–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 March 1754

Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1832

Death Location: Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Thomas Sr

Mother: Sarah Culpepper

Spouse(s): Mary Helms

Children(s): Isabel Presley

The story of Richard Presley began in 1754 in Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States. In 1790, Richard Presley resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA. Richard Presley married Mary Carolyn Helms, and had children including Isabel Elizabeth Presley. Richard Presley passed away in 1832 in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Presley began in 1754 in Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, Richard Presley resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Richard Presley married Mary Carolyn Helms, and had children including Isabel Elizabeth Presley.
  • Richard Presley passed away in 1832 in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sr
1730–1808
Birth Location: Cecil County, Maryland, United States of America
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Sarah Culpepper
1730–1808
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
SC

Spouses(s)

Mary Helms
1760–1840
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
MH

Children(s)

Isabel Presley
1785–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
IP

Richard Presley's Ancestors

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Richard Presley
1754–1832
Birth Place: Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas D. Presley Sr
1730–1808
Cecil County, Maryland, United States of America
Sarah (Lee) Culpepper
1730–1808
Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Andreas (David "Andrew" Presley) Sr.
1701–1759
Hochstadt am Main, Landkreis Lichtenfels, Bavaria, Germany
Antje ((Anna) Gertrude) Benjamin
1697–1765
Southold, Suffolk, New York, Colonial USA
Joseph (Benjamin Culpepper , Sheriff Northampton) Co.
1696–1745
Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Martha Mallory
1700–1764
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Presler
1669–1742
Anna Franzmann
1674–1746
John Benjamin
1664–1744
Hannah Tuthill
1667–1758
Robert Culpepper
1664–1742
Joseph Mallory
1664–1742
Mercy Pinion
1670–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eva Kendig
1650–1750
Hans Franzmann
1639–1721
Catherina Corper
1643–1703
Henry Culpepper
1630–1675
Elizabeth Greene
1640–1676
Peter Sr
1627–1698
Mary Preston
1629–1690
Thomas Pinion
1640–1710
Mercy Edwards
1652–1746

Richard Presley's Descendants

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Richard Presley (15 March 1754–1832) m. Mary (Carolyn) Helms (22 May 1760–1840)
  1. 1. Isabel (Elizabeth) Presley 1785–1870 m. John (Henry Hargett ,) III 1784–1887
    1. 1. Mary (Margaret) Hargett 1808–1860 m. John Dunakin 1810–1870
      1. 1. William Duncan 1838–1920 m. Margaret ("Peggy" Elizabeth) Brandon 1840–1925
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Kelley 1860–1942 m. John (W. G.) Kelley 1845–1918

Richard Presley's Timeline

9 Records

1754
15 March 1754
Birth of Richard Presley in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
1754
15 March 1754
Birth of Richard Presley in Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 36
Richard Presley resided here in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 46
Richard Presley resided here in Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1808
6 Mar 1808
Age 54
Death of Richard Presley in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 56
Richard Presley resided here in Capt Legetts, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Capt Legetts, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 66
Richard Presley resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 76
Richard Presley resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1832
1832
Age 78
Death of Richard Presley in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 March 1754
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 140

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 March 1754
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Anson, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 195; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 587; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 337909

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Capt Legetts, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Capt Legetts, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 496; Image: Ncm252_42-0078; FHL Roll: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Page: 185; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 191

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 324; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1808
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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