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Robert Benjamin McFarland 1776–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1776

Birth Location: Gullford, NC

Death Date: 28 Feb 1850

Death Location: Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Benjamin McFarland

Mother: Elizabeth Nelson

Spouse(s): Sarah Hayes

Children(s): Mary McFarland, Benjamin McFarland, Robert McFarland, James McFarland, Cynthia McFarland, Ruth McFarland, Elizabeth McFarland, Nancy McFarland, Thomas McFarland, Sarah McFarland, William McFarland

In 1776, Robert Benjamin McFarland entered the world in Gullford, NC, born to Benjamin Mcfarland And Elizabeth A Nelson. In 1800, Robert Benjamin McFarland resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1820, Robert Benjamin McFarland resided in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States. Robert Benjamin McFarland married Sarah Hayes, and had children including Benjamin Mcfarland, Cynthia Jane Mcfarland, Elizabeth Mcfarland, James Mcfarland, Mary Ellen Polly Mcfarland, Nancy Mcfarland, Robert Benjamin Mcfarland, Ruth Mcfarland, Sarah Mcfarland, Thomas Mcfarland, William Hayes Mcfarland. Robert Benjamin McFarland passed away in 1850 in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1776, Robert Benjamin McFarland entered the world in Gullford, NC, born to Benjamin Mcfarland And Elizabeth A Nelson.
  • In 1800, Robert Benjamin McFarland resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1820, Robert Benjamin McFarland resided in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States.
  • Robert Benjamin McFarland married Sarah Hayes, and had children including Benjamin Mcfarland, Cynthia Jane Mcfarland, Elizabeth Mcfarland, James Mcfarland, Mary Ellen Polly Mcfarland, Nancy Mcfarland, Robert Benjamin Mcfarland, Ruth Mcfarland, Sarah Mcfarland, Thomas Mcfarland, William Hayes Mcfarland.
  • Robert Benjamin McFarland passed away in 1850 in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin McFarland
1750–1823
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Nelson
1755–1854
Birth Location: Guildford, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Hayes
1778–1856
Birth Location: Rockingham, NC
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Children(s)

Mary McFarland
1822–1890
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
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Benjamin McFarland
1803–1881
Birth Location: Rockingham, NC
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Robert McFarland
1813–
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
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James McFarland
1807–1807
Birth Location: Rockingham, NC
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Cynthia McFarland
1805–1887
Birth Location: Rockingham, NC
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Ruth McFarland
1805–1838
Birth Location: Rockingham, NC
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Elizabeth McFarland
1810–1880
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
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Nancy McFarland
1808–1880
Birth Location: Rockingham, NC
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Thomas McFarland
1816–1852
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
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Sarah McFarland
1814–
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
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William McFarland
1800–1877
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
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Robert McFarland's Ancestors

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Robert McFarland
1776–1850
Birth Place: Gullford, NC
Parents
Benjamin McFarland
1750–1823
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (A) Nelson
1755–1854
Guildford, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Arthur (Walter) McFarland
1715–1750
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Elizabeth Porter
1725–1750
Somerset, England
Robert Nelson
1719–1792
Hampsthwaite, Yorkshire, England
Alice Bohn
1717–1802
England
Great-Grandparents
Walter McFarland
1680–1717
Elizabeth Johns
1680–1719
Mary Lathbury
1693–1736
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Duncan Mcfarland
1660–1768
Martha Patsy
1650–

Robert McFarland's Descendants

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Robert (Benjamin) McFarland (18 Feb 1776–28 Feb 1850) m. Sarah Hayes (Jul 1778–08 Nov 1856)
  1. 1. Mary (Ellen "Polly") McFarland 1822–1890 m. Allen (Benjamin) Giles 1807–1862
    1. 1. N Giles 1838–1908 m. A (J) Malone 1837–1897
      1. 1. James (T) Malone 1863–1921 m. Mollie (M.) Jean 1864–1899 m. Elizabeth (A) Lovell 1870–1932
        1. 1. Robert (Franklin "Frank") Malone 1888–1952 m. Mineola Cain 1897–1982
        2. 2. Pearl Malone 1886–1959 m. Robert (Riley) Pinion 1878–1957
        3. 3. Houston Malone 1891–1952 m. Lou (Annie) Attebery 1889–1913 m. Esther (May) Beck 1902–1992
        4. 4. Ola Malone 1893–1935 m. John (Henry "Bill" William) Johns 1888–1957
        5. 5. Jean (Allen) Malone 1902–1908
        6. 6. Eula (Jane (sister)) Malone 1904–1944 m. George (William) Gray 1899–1978
        7. 7. Sion (Thomas (Buddy)) Malone 1906–1996 m. Alcia (Dean Violet) Barentine 1913–1978
        8. 8. John (W G) Malone 1910–1985 m. Mildred (Louise) Kimball 1914–1988
        9. 9. Julia Malone 1895–1979 m. Lee (Reagan) Mitchell 1893–1961
        10. 10. infant (son) Malone 1899–1899
        11. 11. Infant (daughter) Malone 1909–1909
      2. 2. John (Allen) Malone 1860–1941 m. Lucy (Lee) Ray 1869–1936
        1. 1. Gertrude (May) Malone 1889–1971 m. Parvin Bledsoe 1889–1935
        2. 2. Jacob (Eli Jake) Malone 1891–1955 m. Mary ((Molly) Henrietta) Webb 1883–1955
        3. 3. Annie (Elizabeth Bessie) Malone 1892–1938 m. Edwin (Roscoe) Epps 1890–1964
        4. 4. Charles (Allen) Malone 1895–1973 m. Ethel (Viola) Bragg 1905–1992
        5. 5. Lydia (Lavonia) Malone 1898–1997 m. Luther (Clifton) Taylor 1889–1974
        6. 6. Mattie (Ozelle) Malone 1900–1909
        7. 7. Johnnie (Morgan) Malone 1904–1973 m. Lillian (Magnolia Maggie) Holcomb 1907–1986
        8. 8. Jewell (Ray) Malone 1907–1997 m. Joe (Thomas) Boyd 1905–1985
        9. 9. Clarence (Wilson) Malone 1910–1983 m. Lois (Pauline) Bankston 1907– m. Lillie (Belle) Hargrove 1900–1947
        10. 10. Mahala (Pauline "Haly") Malone 1913–1989 m. Daniel (Hubert) Duhon 1915–1968
      3. 3. Mary Malone 1859–1860
      4. 4. Julia (A) Merritt 1862–1927 m. William (Gude) Merritt 1859–1903 m. Ralph (Hoke) Abercrombie 1868–1952
        1. 1. William (Walter) Merritt 1885–1939 m. Margaret (Ann) Brockman 1886–1956
        2. 2. Myrtle Merritt 1889–1910
        3. 3. Joseph (Denton) Merritt 1892–1959 m. Lillian (Ada) Brockman 1894–1971
        4. 4. Townsie Merritt 1893–1918 m. Annie (Willie) Winder 1900–1971
        5. 5. Hobart (P L) Merritt 1895–1915
        6. 6. Child Merritt 1881–
        7. 7. William Merritt 1885–1892
    2. 2. Josephine (Galloway) Giles 1843–1860
    3. 3. Martha (Josephine) Giles 1840–1916 m. William (A.) Atkins 1832–1880
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Atkins 1863–1912
      2. 2. Rosanna (A L) Atkins 1865–1897 m. Thomas (Lorenzo) Frame 1864–1940
        1. 1. Martha ((Mattie) Elizabeth) Frame 1890– m. J. (Allen Thurman) Hayes 1888–1942
        2. 2. Annie Frame 1888–
        3. 3. Mattie Frame 1890–
        4. 4. Annie (Wade) Frame 1894–1956
        5. 5. Fannie (Mae) Frame 1892–1936
        6. 6. Birdie (Idella) Frame 1899–1949
        7. 7. William (Thomas Tommy) Frame 1903–1984
      3. 3. Sarah (F.) Atkins 1866–1880
      4. 4. Joseph (Henry) Atkins 1868–1935 m. Adella 1872– m. Florence (Ella) Couch 1861–1932 m. Callie (Graham) Arnett –1898
        1. 1. Buthie Atkins 1900–
        2. 2. Wheeler Atkins 1891–
        3. 3. Callie Atkins 1895–1971 m. Grover (Cleveland) Smithart 1892–1971
      5. 5. Emanuel (Alexander) Atkins 1875–1944
    4. 4. Joseph (Henry "Joe") Giles 1845–1921 m. Eleanor ((Ellen) Jane) Blackburn 1849–1910
      1. 1. Anna (Lee) Giles 1869–1939
      2. 2. William (Allen) Giles 1871–1952
      3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Giles 1875–1910
      4. 4. Joseph (David) Giles 1877–1956
      5. 5. Emma (Belle) Giles 1880–1971 m. Warren (Davis) Smith 1867–1948
        1. 1. Guy (Clayton) Smith 1904–1986
        2. 2. Lorena (Marie) Smith 1906–1993
        3. 3. Frank (Ewing) Smith 1908–1995
      6. 6. Hannah Giles 1883–1968
      7. 7. Mattie (L.) Giles 1885–1944
      8. 8. Lorena Giles 1888–1972
      9. 9. Lucy (Mae) Giles 1891–1914
    5. 5. Sarah (Adelaide) Giles 1846–1917 m. William (Henry) Jones 1818–1883 m. Cicero (H) Hoover 1854–1909
      1. 1. Charles (M.) Jones 1867–1937 m. Lula Vaughan 1873–
        1. 1. Jack (M) Jones 1905–
        2. 2. Luthar (H) Jones 1906–
        3. 3. Lula (M) Jones 1908–
        4. 4. Henry (A) Jones 1910–
        5. 5. Mack Jones 1900–1927
        6. 6. Lonnie Jones 1911–
        7. 7. Tommie Jones 1916–
        8. 8. Laura Jones 1917–
        9. 9. Edna Jones 1919–
      2. 2. Fannie (Vaughn) Jones 1869–1937 m. John (Robert) Sanderson 1865–1927 m. Edward (Cleo) Browning 1880–1947
        1. 1. Robert (Leslie) Sanderson 1889–1911 m. Annie Sanderson 1893–
        2. 2. Onie (Odell) Sanderson 1891–1966 m. Miles (Bradley) Cary 1883–1951
        3. 3. Bernice (Lou) Sanderson 1902–1992
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Jones 1872–1934
      4. 4. Jennette (J.) Jones 1872–1931
      5. 5. Laura (Emma) Jones 1874–1923
      6. 6. Thomas (Winn Jones) Sr 1876–1953
      7. 7. Sarah (Ada) Jones 1878–1918
    6. 6. George (M) Giles 1848–1870
    7. 7. Mary (Ellen "Nellie") Giles 1849–1912 m. William (Jefferson) Yarbrough 1847–1922
      1. 1. Theola (Kate) Yarbrough 1874–1954
      2. 2. Mary (Allen) Yarbrough 1876–1906
      3. 3. Edward (David 'Ed') Yarbrough 1879–1952
      4. 4. William (Henry) Yarbrough 1882–1939
      5. 5. Lee (Roy) Yarbrough 1884–1947
      6. 6. George (Clayton) Yarbrough 1886–1937
      7. 7. Bessie Yarbrough 1890–1925 m. John (Ester) Dedmon 1882–1927
        1. 1. Nellie (Belmont) Dedmon 1915–2001
        2. 2. Dewey (Clifford) Dedmon 1909–1980 m. Ruby (Louise) Hargrove 1912–1995
        3. 3. George (C) Dedmon 1912–1967
        4. 4. Delbert (E.) Dedmon 1913–1991
        5. 5. James (Horace) Dedmon 1919–1963
        6. 6. Ira (Wilburn) Dedmon 1920–1957
      8. 8. Minnie (Dell) Yarbrough 1894–1965
      9. 9. Mary (Sue) Yarbrough 1896–1963
    8. 8. Letisha (Frances (Fannie)) Giles 1851–1916 m. Elihu ((Eli) Wilson) Sharp 1850–1921
      1. 1. Johnny (Henry) Sharp 1876–1961
      2. 2. William (O.) Sharp 1879–1939
      3. 3. Sue (V.) Sharp 1882–1977
      4. 4. Josey (orJennie) Sharp 1884–1958
      5. 5. Ely (W. Sharp) Jr. 1886–1916
      6. 6. Cleveland Sharp 1888–1910
      7. 7. Presley (Lee) Sharp 1895–1974
    9. 9. Elizabeth (R. "Betty") Giles 1852–1883 m. Franklin (Jackson Knight) Campbell 1852–1880
      1. 1. Joseph (F.) Campbell 1874–1928
      2. 2. Louis (T.) Campbell 1876–1955
      3. 3. Charlie (Sullivan) Campbell 1878–
      4. 4. Mollie (Elizabeth) Campbell 1883–1969
    10. 10. John (T.) Giles 1854–1935 m. Frances (J. (FANNIE)) Rice 1864–1900
      1. 1. Grover (Cleveland) Giles 1885–1951
      2. 2. Jessie (Rice) Giles 1891–1975
      3. 3. Leslie (Colter) Giles 1893–1954
      4. 4. Elizabeth Giles 1887–1960
    11. 11. Susannah (J) Giles 1856–1900 m. Josiah ("Joe" W.) Bailey 1846–1922
      1. 1. Mary (Sue) Bailey 1896–1963
    12. 12. Eliza (Jane) Giles 1858–1883 m. George (Washington) Smith 1857–1942
      1. 1. Minnie Smith 1886–1928
      2. 2. George (Oliver) Smith 1882–1956
      3. 3. John Smith 1884–
      4. 4. Charley (Frank) Smith 1891–
      5. 5. Lennie Smith 1895–1966
      6. 6. Arthur (T) Smith 1879–1932
    13. 13. Katherine (M "Kate" or "Kattie") Giles 1862–1910 m. Gene ((Jene) C.) Schrimsher 1858–1917
      1. 1. Robert (Emmett) Schrimsher 1883–1965 m. Susie (Ella) Sharp 1886–1977
        1. 1. Bertha (Mae) Schrimpshire 1908–1991 m. Coyle (Houston) Ray 1908–1968
      2. 2. Eddie (B.) Schrimsher 1887–1904
      3. 3. Herman (Wynn) Schrimsher 1889–1943 m. Mary Lee 1889–
        1. 1. Earl Schrimsher 1908–
        2. 2. Lillian Schrimsher 1910–
        3. 3. Rice (Emmett) Schrimsher 1916–
      4. 4. Captain (Humes) Schrimsher 1895–1973
      5. 5. Mattie (E) Schrimsher 1900–1918
      6. 6. James (Palmer) Schrimsher 1893–1940 m. Alma O'Neal 1892–1961
        1. 1. James (Curtis) Schrimsher 1914–1969
        2. 2. Alma (C) Schrimsher 1914–
        3. 3. Nannie (C) Schrimsher 1922–
        4. 4. Alice (Leona) Schrimsher 1926–1981
        5. 5. Lois Schrimsher 1924–2016 m. Forest (M) Willis 1899–1981 m. Jewell (Fredrick "Bert") McGHEE 1923–
        6. 6. Clezelle Schrimsher 1916–
        7. 7. Kathryn (Duncan) Schrimsher 1920–1929
        8. 8. Mamie (Walton) Schrimsher 1917–1918
      7. 7. Rudall Schrimsher 1888–1982
  2. 2. Benjamin McFarland 1803–1881
  3. 3. Robert (Benjamin) McFarland 1813–
  4. 4. James McFarland 1807–1807
  5. 5. Cynthia (Jane) McFarland 1805–1887 m. Reuben (J.) Norman 1807–1865
    1. 1. Thomas Norman 1834–1917
    2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Norman 1832–1889
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Norman 1834–1870
    4. 4. William Norman 1836–1857
    5. 5. Rutha (Jane) Norman 1840–1929
    6. 6. Amanda (Malvina) Norman 1841–1899
    7. 7. Nancy (E.) Norman 1843–1877
    8. 8. Robert (James) Norman 1845–1930
  6. 6. Ruth McFarland 1805–1838
  7. 7. Elizabeth McFarland 1810–1880
  8. 8. Nancy McFarland 1808–1880
  9. 9. Thomas McFarland 1816–1852
  10. 10. Sarah McFarland 1814–
  11. 11. William (Hayes) McFarland 1800–1877

Robert McFarland's Timeline

6 Records

1776
18 Feb 1776
Birth of Robert Benjamin McFarland in Gullford, NC
Gullford, NC
1800
1800
Age 24
Robert Benjamin McFarland resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1820
1820
Age 44
Robert Benjamin McFarland resided here in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 54
Robert Benjamin McFarland resided here in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 64
Robert Benjamin McFarland resided here in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1850
28 Feb 1850
Age 74
Death of Robert Benjamin McFarland in Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1776
    Event Place: Gullford, NC
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Early Tax List Records
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 437; Image: 445; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee; Page: 180; NARA Roll: M33_124; Image: 110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Bedford, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 174; Page: 38; Family History Library Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: 519; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 0024543

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1850
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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