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Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot 1784–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 13, 1784

Birth Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina

Death Date: April 20, 1871

Death Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina

Father: John Lightfoot

Mother: Elizabeth Randle

Spouse(s): Edmund Hon.

Children(s): William Deberry, Edmund Jr., Sarah Deberry, Nancy Deberry

Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot was born in 1784 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, the child of John Lightfoot And Elizabeth Randle. In 1850, Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot resided in Montgomery, North Carolina. In 1860, Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot resided in Zion, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States. Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot married Edmund Deberry Hon, and had children including Edmund Deberry Jr, Nancy Ann Amelia Deberry, Sarah Deberry, William Gaston Deberry. Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot passed away in 1871 in Montgomery County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot was born in 1784 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, the child of John Lightfoot And Elizabeth Randle.
  • In 1850, Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot resided in Montgomery, North Carolina.
  • In 1860, Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot resided in Zion, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States.
  • Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot married Edmund Deberry Hon, and had children including Edmund Deberry Jr, Nancy Ann Amelia Deberry, Sarah Deberry, William Gaston Deberry.
  • Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot passed away in 1871 in Montgomery County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lightfoot
1752–1823
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Randle
1758–1820
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Edmund Hon.
1787–1859
Birth Location: Lawrenceville, Montgomery County, North Carolina
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Children(s)

William Deberry
1817–
Birth Location: North carolina
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Edmund Jr.
1826–1905
Birth Location: North Carolina
EJ
Sarah Deberry
1819–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Nancy Deberry
1816–1886
Birth Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina
ND

Temperance Lightfoot's Ancestors

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Temperance Lightfoot
1784–1871
Birth Place: Montgomery County, North Carolina
Parents
John Lightfoot
1752–1823
Elizabeth Randle
1758–1820
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Temperance Lightfoot's Descendants

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Temperance ("Tempy") Lightfoot (August 13, 1784–April 20, 1871) m. Edmund (Deberry) Hon. (14 Aug 1787–Dec 12, 1859)
  1. 1. William (Gaston) Deberry 1817–
    1. 1. William (Gaston Deberry) II 1861–1933 m. Mattie G. 1860–
      1. 1. Joseph Deberry 1897–
      2. 2. Willie Deberry 1900–
      3. 3. Petty Deberry 1906–
      4. 4. Frank Deberry 1907–
      5. 5. John Deberry 1909–
      6. 6. Mary (E) Deberry 1893–
      7. 7. James (L) Deberry 1902–
      8. 8. Marde (E) Deberry 1904–
  2. 2. Edmund (Deberry) Jr. 1826–1905 m. Elizabeth ("Bettie") Barringer 1837–
    1. 1. William (Gaston Deberry) II 1861–1933
    2. 2. Edmund (Franklin) Deberry 1857–1915 m. Lula P. 1862–1924
      1. 1. Grace Deberry 1884–1983 m. John (Daniel) Abernethy 1881–1973
    3. 3. William (G.) Deberry 1862– m. Mattie (L) Gaddy 1869–
      1. 1. Edmond (C) Deberry 1870–
      2. 2. Mary (E) Deberry 1892–
      3. 3. Joseph (G) Deberry 1896–
      4. 4. William (G Deberry) Jr 1899–
      5. 5. James (Lyman) Deberry 1902–
      6. 6. Marde (E) Deberry 1904–
      7. 7. Frank Deberry 1906–
      8. 8. John (Allen) Deberry 1909–1942 m. Claire (Marie) Woolcott 1913–
        1. 1. Charles (Frederick) Deberry 1932–2005 m. Jessie (Mae) Reynolds 1938–1991
    4. 4. Hattie (L.) Deberry 1871–
    5. 5. Annie (Lighfoot) Deberry 1873–1942 m. James (G) Steed 1871–1974
      1. 1. Bettie (P) Steed 1898–
      2. 2. Louisa Steed 1903–
      3. 3. Sarah (Lightfoot) Steed 1912–1979
  3. 3. Sarah Deberry 1819–
  4. 4. Nancy (Ann Amelia) Deberry 1816–1886 m. Calvin (W.) Wooley 1819–1893
    1. 1. Preston (H.) Wooley 1844–1863
    2. 2. Annie (A.) Wooley 1856–
    3. 3. Annie (Amelia) Wooley 1855–1940 m. John (M.) Bennitt 1855–
    4. 4. Mary (F.) Wooley 1841–
    5. 5. Kezia (T.) Wooley 1847–
    6. 6. Sarah (E.) Wooley 1849–
    7. 7. Calvin (W. Wooley) Jr. 1857– m. Mary (Bell) Rush 1859–1936
      1. 1. Zebedee (R.) Wooley 1889–
      2. 2. Annie (G.) Wooley 1891–
      3. 3. Bessie (L.) Wooley 1899–
      4. 4. Edmund (Deberry) Wooley 1890–1953

Temperance Lightfoot's Timeline

5 Records

1784
August 13, 1784
Birth of Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Montgomery County, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 66
Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot resided here in Montgomery, North Carolina
Montgomery, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 76
Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot resided here in Zion, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
Zion, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 86
Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot resided here in Peedee, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
Peedee, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
1871
April 20, 1871
Age 87
Death of Temperance "Tempy" Lightfoot in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Montgomery County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 13, 1784
    Event Place: Montgomery County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Peedee, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 455B; Image: 277; Family History Library Film: 552648
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Zion, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: M653_905; Page: 511; Image: 425; Family History Library Film: 803905
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: M432_637; Page: 163A; Image: 336

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Montgomery, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: M432_637; Page: 163A; Image: 336

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Zion, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Zion, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: M653_905; Page: 511; Image: 425; Family History Library Film: 803905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Peedee, Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Peedee, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 455B; Image: 277; Family History Library Film: 552648

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Swift Island, Montgomery, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Peedee, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 455B; Image: 277; Family History Library Film: 552648

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 20, 1871
    Event Place: Montgomery County, North Carolina
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