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Theodore Lewis Finney 1845–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1845

Birth Location: Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 26 Apr 1908

Death Location: Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Stephen Finney

Mother: Mary Mefford

Spouse(s): Maggie Sears

Children(s): Carl Finney

The story of Theodore Lewis Finney began in 1845 in Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Theodore Lewis Finney resided in District 34, Madison, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Theodore Lewis Finney resided in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA. Theodore Lewis Finney married Maggie May Sears, and had children including Carl H Finney. Theodore Lewis Finney passed away in 1908 in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Theodore Lewis Finney began in 1845 in Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Theodore Lewis Finney resided in District 34, Madison, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Theodore Lewis Finney resided in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA.
  • Theodore Lewis Finney married Maggie May Sears, and had children including Carl H Finney.
  • Theodore Lewis Finney passed away in 1908 in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Finney
1820–1854
Birth Location: Baltimore City, Maryland, United States of America
SF
Mary Mefford
1821–1906
Birth Location: Franklin County, Kentucky, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Maggie Sears
1868–1952
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
MS

Children(s)

Carl Finney
1888–1964
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
CF

Theodore Finney's Ancestors

Self
Theodore Finney
1845–1908
Birth Place: Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Stephen Howarth Finney
1820–1854
Baltimore City, Maryland, United States of America
Mary (Catherine) Mefford
1821–1906
Franklin County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Lewis (H) Finney
1794–1869
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Christianna Hurst
1800–1883
Maryland
Jacob MEFFORD
1792–1864
Frederick County, MD
Eliza (Jane "Polly") TUCKER
1801–1832
Rowan County, NC
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hurst
1765–1822
Lavinia Littleton
1766–1803
Phillip Mefford
1766–1833
Catherine TROUT
1759–1824
Aaron Tucker
–1841
Elizabeth Tucker
–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Hurst
1744–1795
Sarah Hooper
–1795
Johannas Meffert
1732–1795
Suzanne Kuntz
1735–1778
Hans Trout
1730–1780
Elizabeth Berger
1735–1775

Theodore Finney's Descendants

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Theodore (Lewis) Finney (5 Feb 1845–26 Apr 1908) m. Maggie (May) Sears (11 NOV 1868–20 Sep 1952)
  1. 1. Carl (H) Finney 1888–1964 m. Nelle Finney 1890–1978
    1. 1. Dillon (C) Finney 1924–1991 m. Dorothy (Frances) Bowers 1926–2003
    2. 2. Carl (Edwin Finney) Sr 1912–1944
    3. 3. Harley (Monroe) Finney 1913–2010
    4. 4. Dorathy (Arolla) Finney 1915–2002
    5. 5. Forrest (Lyle) Finney 1916–1990
    6. 6. Frieda (Mae Finney) Jurney 1917–2007
    7. 7. Walter (Marion) Finney 1919–1987
    8. 8. Wilson (Owen) Finney 1920–1944
    9. 9. Alice (Louise) Finney 1922–1994

Theodore Finney's Timeline

8 Records

1845
5 Feb 1845
Birth of Theodore Lewis Finney in Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
Theodore Lewis Finney resided here in District 34, Madison, Alabama, USA
District 34, Madison, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Theodore Lewis Finney resided here in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
Theodore Lewis Finney resided here in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Theodore Lewis Finney resided here in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 60
Theodore Lewis Finney resided here in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
1908
25 April 1908
Age 63
Death of Theodore Lewis Finney in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
1908
26 Apr 1908
Age 63
Burial of Theodore Lewis Finney in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 57B; Family History Library Film: 545898
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240439
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa; Page: 201; Family History Library Film: 803328
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 34, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 353b
    [6] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [7] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Iowa State Census
    [10] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1908; Publication Place: Ottumwa, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.6410742,0.42509237,0.762

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 34, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 34, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 353b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa; Page: 201; Family History Library Film: 803328

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 57B; Family History Library Film: 545898

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240439

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1908; Publication Place: Ottumwa, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.6410742,0.42509237,0.762

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio and Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 April 1908
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1908; Publication Place: Ottumwa, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.6410742,0.42509237,0.762

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1908
    Event Place: Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1908; Publication Place: Ottumwa, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.6410742,0.42509237,0.762
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