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Richard PRESLEY 1755–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1755

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

Death Date: 06 Mar 1808

Death Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Father: Thomas PRESLEY

Mother: Sarah CULPEPPER

Spouse(s): Mary HELMS

Children(s): Eli PRESLEY

In 1755, Richard PRESLEY entered the world in Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States, born to Thomas Presley And Sarah Lee Culpepper. In 1790, Richard PRESLEY resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA. In 1800, Richard PRESLEY resided in Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Richard PRESLEY married Mary Helms, and had children including Eli Presley. Richard PRESLEY passed away in 1808 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Richard PRESLEY entered the world in Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States, born to Thomas Presley And Sarah Lee Culpepper.
  • In 1790, Richard PRESLEY resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, Richard PRESLEY resided in Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • Richard PRESLEY married Mary Helms, and had children including Eli Presley.
  • Richard PRESLEY passed away in 1808 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas PRESLEY
1730–1808
Birth Location: St Stephens Parish, Cecil, Maryland, United States
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Sarah CULPEPPER
1730–1808
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

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

Children(s)

Eli PRESLEY
1794–1870
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
EP

Richard PRESLEY's Ancestors

Self
Richard PRESLEY
1755–1808
Birth Place: Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas PRESLEY
1730–1808
St Stephens Parish, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Sarah (Lee) CULPEPPER
1730–1808
Anson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Andreas (David) PRESLER
1701–1759
Germany
Anne (Antje) WELLS
1697–1765
Southold, Suffolk County, New York
Joseph CULPEPPER
1698–1745
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Martha CULPEPPER
1700–1764
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard PRESLEY's Descendants

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Richard PRESLEY (15 Mar 1755–06 Mar 1808) m. Mary HELMS (22 May 1760–1840)
  1. 1. Eli PRESLEY 1794–1870 m. Anna HARGETT 1780–1857 m. Polly BRASWELL 1826–1873
    1. 1. Telitha PRESLEY 1818–1880 m. Burrell HELMS 1813–1880
      1. 1. Daniel (Boone) HELMS 1838–1913 m. Martha (Matilda) HELMS 1844–1927 m. Ellen (Permelia) HELMS 1842–1872
        1. 1. Emsley (Ananias) HELMS 1878–1932 m. Glendora (Jenkins Dora) NORTON 1888–1956
        2. 2. Lonnie HELMS –1930
        3. 3. Felix (L) HELMS 1876–1954
        4. 4. John (A.) HELMS 1876–1954
        5. 5. John (L) HELMS 1877–
        6. 6. Felix (L.) HELMS 1874–
        7. 7. Jonas HELMS 1868–
        8. 8. Jonas Helms 1868–
        9. 9. Ellen HELMS 1872–1941
        10. 10. Bartley (A) HELMS 1867–1938
        11. 11. Jonas HELMS 1868–1900
      2. 2. William HELMS 1850–1893
      3. 3. Alcy HELMS 1848–1849
      4. 4. Wilson HELMS 1847–1923
      5. 5. Wilson HELMS 1845–1889
      6. 6. Milla HELMS 1843–1877
      7. 7. Lydia HELMS 1841–1875
      8. 8. Gilliam HELMS 1838–1889
    2. 2. George (Culpepper) PRESSLEY 1864–1935
    3. 3. Sarah PRESSLEY 1857–1929
    4. 4. Mary (Jane) PRESSLEY 1852–1924
    5. 5. Thomas PRESSLEY 1850–1916
    6. 6. James PRESSLEY 1849–1943
    7. 7. Esther (Ellen) PRESSLEY 1846–1934
    8. 8. Rhoda (Matilda) PRESLEY 1844–1910
    9. 9. Erwin PRESLEY 1842–1914
    10. 10. Sara (A) PRESLEY 1835–1884
    11. 11. Permelia PRESLAR 1832–1833
    12. 12. Gillam PRESLEY 1828–1902
    13. 13. Elias PRESLEY 1828–1865
    14. 14. Mary (Minnie Holly) PRESLEY 1825–1870
    15. 15. Elizabeth PRESLEY 1821–
    16. 16. Andrew PRESLEY 1820–1853
    17. 17. Burrell (Helms) PRESSLEY 1815–
    18. 18. Evan PRESLEY 1814–1865
    19. 19. Wilson PRESSLEY 1878–1936
    20. 20. Millie (I) PRESLEY 1876–
    21. 21. John (Ivan) PRESLEY 1866–1940
    22. 22. Russel PRESSLEY 1862–
    23. 23. David PRESSLEY 1859–1941
    24. 24. Milton PRESSLEY 1858–
    25. 25. Daniel PRESSLEY 1857–

Richard PRESLEY's Timeline

4 Records

1755
15 Mar 1755
Birth of Richard PRESLEY in Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 35
Richard PRESLEY resided here in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 45
Richard PRESLEY resided here in Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1808
06 Mar 1808
Age 53
Death of Richard PRESLEY in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1755
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Anson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Anson, North Carolina; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    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; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Mar 1808
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
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