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Robert Farris 1767–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 22, 1767

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: August 29, 1850

Death Location: Edgar County, Illinois

Father: Gideon Farris

Mother: Sarah McSpadden

Spouse(s): Peggy Hickenbottom

Children(s):

In 1767, Robert Farris entered the world in Virginia, born to Gideon Farris And Sarah Mcspadden. In 1820, Robert Farris resided in Washington, Virginia, United States. In 1830, Robert Farris resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. Robert Farris married Peggy Hickenbottom. Robert Farris passed away in 1850 in Edgar County, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1767, Robert Farris entered the world in Virginia, born to Gideon Farris And Sarah Mcspadden.
  • In 1820, Robert Farris resided in Washington, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, Robert Farris resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • Robert Farris married Peggy Hickenbottom.
  • Robert Farris passed away in 1850 in Edgar County, Illinois.

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Children(s)

Robert Farris's Ancestors

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Robert Farris
1767–1850
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Gideon Farris
1743–1818
Washington, Virginia
Sarah McSpadden
1745–1820
Timber Ridge, Augusta, Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas McSpadden
1721–1765
Ulster, Antrim, Ireland
Mary (Dorothy) Edmiston
1721–1763
Rockbridge, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mcspadden
1695–1742
Nancy
1695–
Robert Edmiston
1700–1749
Jean
1696–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Edmondson
1675–1702
Sarah Sharp
1677–1702

Robert Farris's Timeline

6 Records

1767
August 22, 1767
Birth of Robert Farris in Virginia
Virginia
1820
1820
Age 53
Robert Farris resided here in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 63
Robert Farris resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 73
Robert Farris resided here in Edgar, Illinois, USA
Edgar, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 83
Robert Farris resided here in District 19, Edgar, Illinois, USA
District 19, Edgar, Illinois, USA
1850
August 29, 1850
Age 83
Death of Robert Farris in Edgar County, Illinois
Edgar County, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 22, 1767
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Edgar, Illinois; Roll: M432_105; Page: 143A; Image: 291

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Washington, Virginia; Page: 207; NARA Roll: M33_141; Image: 222

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 129; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Edgar, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Edgar, Illinois; Roll: 58; Page: 75; Family History Library Film: 0007642

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 19, Edgar, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Edgar, Illinois; Roll: M432_105; Page: 143A; Image: 291

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 29, 1850
    Event Place: Edgar County, Illinois
    Record Source: Millennium File

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